James Macneil

My coaching career began in 2010, coaching youth mixed martial arts and adult MMA-based fitness classes. I fell in love with assisting people in the growth of skill and confidence. This led me to explore the world of strength and conditioning, training private clients at home, and eventually, I began coaching physical education in 2013 to middle school-aged students. Now, I coach P.E. for TK–8th, run after-school programs for disenfranchised youth, and am pursuing a bachelor's in sports and health sciences with a concentration in exercise science.

Originally, I was a CrossFit hater, but I realized that it was foolish to dismiss something without actually understanding it. Needless to say, after my first WOD, I was hooked! After a few years of training, I attained my CF-L1 and now I am preparing to obtain the CF-L2. In addition to CrossFit, I have jumped back into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I look forward to hanging with everyone, learning from everyone, and leading when the opportunities arise.