MATT GOLDEN

If you’ve been to Evergreen Sports Center, you’ve probably seen Matt as he’s the Business Manager. Matt loves the fitness industry and enjoys seeing people transform themselves into fitter and healthier beings. When he’s not working on the business or coaching CrossFit, he’s working out or spending time with his family, who are all also intertwined with Evergreen in various ways.

Matt decided to become a coach because he wanted to learn more about the CrossFit methodology, while finding another way to help athletes achieve their goals. His favorite part about coaching is being able to give a specific cue or provide tactile feedback to an athlete, and have a movement click for them.

“The biggest challenge I find with coaching is convincing athletes to cut back on their intensity or load when their form is suffering. As an athlete, everyone can benefit from backing off on weight and focusing on form but it’s hard when you’re stubborn and competitive. I know this from personal experience.” At the end of the day, Matt wants his athletes to leave a class feeling like they have improved their fitness and are proud of what they accomplished.

Matt is an energetic CrossFit L1 trainer who is going to push you just enough to keep improving! CrossFit has impacted his life by making him want to improve others lives and help them achieve a better quality of life. If he could give athletes one piece of advice, it would be to take advantage of your coaches knowledge and pick their brains. The coaches all want to be challenged with questions!

Matt’s friends and family have either drank the Kool Aid or think he’s crazy- those are the ones who haven't tried it yet. If someone is considering CrossFit, he tells them to try a few classes at no charge and then come back and tell him it wasn't one of the most amazing and euphoric fitness experiences they’ve had. He’s still waiting for someone to tell him CrossFit wasn't for them after trying it. It is for everyone!