Alex: Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach CrossFit Gymnastics Certified CrossFit Running and Endurance Certified CrossFit Rowing Certified CrossFit Movement and Mobility Certified University of Texas Collegiate Rower and Captain 2007 Selected for the US Rowing Development Camp 2009 Boston Marathon Qualifier 2010 CrossFit Games Competitor Team 2011 CrossFit Regionals Qualifier
Miguel: Miguel Garza is a CrossFit Level I Certified Trainer. He has been involved in athletics his entire life. He played basketball through high school and has been weight training for 8 years. He is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a degree in Business Administration. He now attends the University of Texas Law School. Miguel has continued to pursue his
passion for training clients by becoming a coach at CrossFit Austin.
CrossFit Austin will be hosting Murph Day Friday (7/4/2014) honoring the memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy and all fallen veterans.
Liutenant Murphy was killed in Afghanistan on June 28th, 2005. This workout was one of Mike’s favorites and he named it “Body Armor”. We will honor a focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.
“Murph”
For time:
1 mile run
100 pull ups
200 push ups
300 squats
1 mile run
*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed.
**Teams of 2, 3, or 4 are welcome.
***All movements can be scaled.
****Be sure to wear your twenty pound vest or body armor if you have it.
Event Registration + Shirt will be open from June 16th until June 25th.
$40 for participating athletes
Athlete entry fee includes registration & t-shirt costs and donations
Event Registration without Shirt will be open from June 26th until July 3rd.
$20 for participating athletes
Athlete entry fee includes registration costs and donations
This event is open to all – members and non-members
Athletes must arrive at 7:00am to warm-up, sign-in, and pick up shirts
Heats times start at 8 am, 9 am, and 10am
Spectators are welcome
Donations are welcome and can be made here or here
Proceeds go to aid in the Recovery Fund for Jeremy Rounkles
Our annual MURPH Day has always benefited the Navy SEAL Foundation. This year, we’re donating all funds to a new cause. Join us in our efforts to rally behind our very own Genevieve Schmidt and her family in their time of need. Genevieve is CrossFit Austin’s phenomenal Administrative Coordinator. Let’s show the power of community and the force human connection can have as we come together, sweat together, work together, and band together to raise money for her brother’s recovery fund. Learn more about the recovery fund here. Learn more about the Navy SEAL Foundation here.
“I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle – victorious.” – Vince Lombardi
CrossFit Austin will be hosting Murph Day Friday (7/4/2014) honoring the memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy and all fallen veterans.
Liutenant Murphy was killed in Afghanistan on June 28th, 2005. This workout was one of Mike’s favorites and he named it “Body Armor”. We will honor a focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.
“Murph”
For time:
1 mile run
100 pull ups
200 push ups
300 squats
1 mile run
*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed.
**Teams of 2, 3, or 4 are welcome.
***All movements can be scaled.
****Be sure to wear your twenty pound vest or body armor if you have it.
Event Registration + Shirt will be open from June 16th until June 25th.
$40 for participating athletes
Athlete entry fee includes registration & t-shirt costs and donations
Event Registration without Shirt will be open from June 26th until July 3rd.
$20 for participating athletes
Athlete entry fee includes registration costs and donations
This event is open to all – members and non-members
Athletes must arrive at 7:00am to warm-up, sign-in, and pick up shirts
Heats times start at 8 am, 9 am, and 10am
Spectators are welcome
Donations are welcome and can be made here or here
Proceeds go to aid in the Recovery Fund for Jeremy Rounkles
Our annual MURPH Day has always benefited the Navy SEAL Foundation. This year, we’re donating all funds to a new cause. Join us in our efforts to rally behind our very own Genevieve Schmidt and her family in their time of need. Genevieve is CrossFit Austin’s phenomenal Administrative Coordinator. Let’s show the power of community and the force human connection can have as we come together, sweat together, work together, and band together to raise money for her brother’s recovery fund. Learn more about the recovery fund here. Learn more about the Navy SEAL Foundation here.
“I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle – victorious.” – Vince Lombardi
This course is designed for the coach who has completed both the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course and the CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer Course. Contact sme@crossfit.com for the registration code for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
#1: Are there any prerequisites for this course? Yes. One must have held a valid and current CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate for at least one year (prior to the date of the course you wish to attend) and have completed the CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer Course.
#2: What are the requirements for becoming a CrossFit Weightlifting Advanced Trainer? The requirements for this credential are stringent, primarily for your protection and the safety of those you train. They are:
• Having held a valid and current CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate for at least one year
• Completion of the CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer Course
• Course Attendance 100%
• Participation 100%
#3: When will I receive my certificate? You will receive your certificate at the completion of the seminar.