Our Coaches

Nick Righetti

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Scaling, CrossFit Judges

  • Started coaching: 2015

  • Started CrossFit: 2013

  • Athletic background: Played youth and high school hockey and golf

  • When he’s not coaching: Engineer

  • Education: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Alma Maters: Michigan State University and Purdue University

  • Favorite movement: Snatches, anything with a vest, and muscle-ups

  • Favorite workout: Amanda and Nasty Girls

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Stacy Vespremi

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Judges, Working Against Gravity Coaches Certification, Precision Nutrition Certification, CrossFit Nutrition I

  • Started coaching: 2016

  • Started CrossFit: 2011

  • Athletic background: She has been in competitive sports since a child and was a regional athlete in softball and tennis in high school. She continues to enjoy multiple sports along with Crossfit including yoga, running, spin, and functional bodybuilding.

  • When you’re not coaching: Educator

  • Education: Bachelors of Science in Microbiology, Michigan State University; Professional Teaching Certification in General Science and Chemistry, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Masters in Educational Leadership, Wayne State University

  • Favorite movement: Dumbbell Snatch

  • Favorite workout: I love chippers for time...get your head right and grind it out!

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Lisa Seymour

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 1

  • Started Coaching: 2019

  • Started CrossFit: 2015

  • Athletic background: Prior to CrossFit she was a collegiate athlete at Wayne State University in Detroit. After college she transitioned to distance running completing several marathons and half marathons.

  • When you’re not coaching: Spending as much time as possible with my two daughters - Lulu & Zoe.

  • Education: Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University

  • Favorite movements: monostructural (running, biking, rowing) and power cleans

  • Favorite workout: Kelly

Susannah Wingfield

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Scaling, CrossFit Judges, CrossFit Gymnastics

  • Started coaching: 2018

  • Started CrossFit: 2016

  • Athletic background: Cross country and rock climbing

  • When you’re not coaching: Clinical Social Worker

  • Education: Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University, Master of Social Work from New York University

  • Favorite movements: toes to bar and anything with a dumbbell

  • Favorite workout: Moszer

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Clint Fugate

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Scaling, CrossFit Judges

  • Started coaching: 2019

  • Started CrossFit: 2016

  • Athletic background: Grew up playing basketball and golf. Still trying to keep the handicap low.

  • When you’re not coaching: Marketing and Sales at Ford Motor Company

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing - Murray State University

  • Favorite movements: Deadlifts, Cleans, Bar Muscle-ups

  • Favorite workout: Open Workout 20.5 and 19.4, Cindy, Diane

Carolina Hernandez

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)  

  • Started coaching: 2024  

  • Started CrossFit: 2014  

  • Athletic background: I did artistic gymnastics growing up and have been doing CrossFit for 10 years.  

  • When I’m not coaching: I am a graphic designer.  

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design  

  • Favorite movement: Bar muscle-ups  

  • Favorite workout: Anything with chest-to-bar.  

Haley Wallis

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Gymnastics

  • Started coaching: 2022

  • Started doing CrossFit: 2021

  • Athletic background: Collegiate Swim and Track

  • When you’re not coaching: Admissions Counselor

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Communication Studies, Master’s in Public Relations

  • Favorite movement: Running, bench press, dumbbell snatch

  • Favorite workout: Helen

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Helen Taylor

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Judges, Power Monkey Fitness gymnastics, American Counsel Of Exercise - personal trainer, American Counsel of Exercise - sports and exercise nutrition (pending)

  • Started coaching: 2017

  • Started CrossFit: 2015

  • Athletic background: 23 years in Tae Kwon Do - 4th degree black belt, Cyclist (novice competitor in mountain biking), Marathon runner

  • When you’re not coaching: I’m retired now so I workout a lot, bike, love decorating and love having lots of dogs

  • Education: Some college

  • Favorite movement: squat cleans and clusters

  • Favorite workout: Hero WOD: “Manion”

Lori Xu

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level1, CrossFit Judges

  • Started coaching: 2024

  • Started CrossFit: 2021

  • Athletic background: Attempted multiple sports before starting CrossFit, including running, insanity, bodybuilding, weightlifting.

  • When she’s not coaching: Assistant Professor at Oakland University

  • Education: Master & PhD in Computer Science, Wayne State University

  • Favorite movement: Squats and Olympic lifting

  • Favorite workout: Karen

George Easter

  • Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, Sports Performance Analysis, Collegiate Coach Diploma, USSF National C License

  • Started coaching: 2024

  • Started CrossFit: 2020

  • Athletic background: Various sports growing up, but primarily track & field throughout high school, collegiate club soccer

  • When you’re not coaching: Spending time with my wife and son

  • Education: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan - Dearborn

  • Favorite movement: Deadlift

  • Favorite workout: Cindy

Nick Polzin

  • Certifications: CF-L1, USAW

  • Started coaching: I started coaching swimming in 2017, and but coaching CrossFit in 2023

  • Started CrossFit: On and off since 2016

  • Athletic background: Collegiate Swimming

  • When you’re not coaching: I serve with Americorps at Hamtramck High school

  • Education: B.A in Biology Kalamazoo College, M.S Exercise and Sports Studies Smith College

  • Favorite movement: Snatch and Back Squat

  • Favorite workout: Grace and Isabel

Liz Klang

  • Certifications: CF-level 1 (nutrition and aging athlete ) and Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Certification 

  • Started coaching: June 2024

  • Started CrossFit: 2014

  • Athletic background: former college soccer player, Masters Swimmer, numerous tri-athalons, half marathons, full marathons, mountain biking, hiking, and sailing 

  • When you’re not coaching: I love to read, garden, and spend time with my grandkids 

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine (Urbana University) and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science (USSA)

  • Favorite movement: Cleans

  • Favorite workout: Murph