People train better when a coach is watching, a program has a purpose, and the people around you notice when you are gone. That is what we set out to build in Steinbach.
The Team You Will Work With Every Session
The coaches at CrossFit Steinbach are on the floor every class, not just at intake. They know where you started, what you are working on, and when something needs to change. That continuity makes it easier to walk in the first time and easier to keep coming back.
Colin has both been doing CrossFit officially since 2010, although Colin likes to think he did some form of CrossFit for a year and a half in his basement prior to starting at CrossFit Winnipeg.
Apart from CrossFit, Colin has been a duathlete, runner, climber, and badminton player. He used to be an environmental chemist at Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans. He coached CrossFit part-time while working full-time for the DFO in Winnipeg. He thought coaching was a lot of fun, and was inspired to open CrossFit Steinbach in 2012 and help people move better and lead healthier lives.
His courses include:
- CrossFit Level Two (2016, 2021, 2026)
- CrossFit Level One (2011)
- Agatsu Kettlebell Level One (2010)
- CrossFit Gymnastics (2011)
- CrossFit Mobility (2012)
- Functional Movement Screening and Corrective Exercise Level 1&2 Seminar (2012)
- Varbanov Olympic Lifting (2012)
- Ido Portal Movement X (2012)
- Gymnastic Bodies Seminar (2014)
- Catalyst Athletics Level One Olympic Weightlifting Course (2015)
- Agatsu Lower Body Mobility and Movement – Level 1 (2016)
- Agatsu Upper Body Mobility and Movement – Level 1 (2017)
- Agatsu Indian Club and Mace Certification (2017)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2026)
Katelyn has been doing CrossFit for almost a decade, starting because they were looking for a place to find community and a safe place to learn fitness. Since then, they have grown in confidence and skill and have competed in team competitions in Steinbach and Winnipeg. In 2024, they got certified as a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (Online) and joined the team at CrossFit Steinbach. They love creating space for others to have their own fitness journey.
Courses:
- CrossFit Level 1 trainer (online) (2024)
- First Aid and CPR-C
Like many of our gym members, Helen doesn’t come from an athletic background. Having struggled with weight and health for much of her life, she was introduced to CrossFit in 2017, and has been hooked ever since! What drew her in was the sense of community and belonging, even though she was far from being the fittest in the room.
At Hybrid Athletics in Langley, BC, Helen trained in classes, partner sessions, and small groups, learning new skills and discovering that movement truly is for every body type. She often modified workouts but felt empowered by what her body could do. With the help of a nutrition coach, she learned to fuel her training and developed a passion for weightlifting— her happiest moments are under a heavy barbell.
Helen also found joy in competition, taking part in the CrossFit Open, team and individual events such as Festivus Games, Canwest Games, and in-house competitions. Her journey inspired a new goal: to become a coach and help others of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds find their place in the gym.
After relocating to Manitoba in 2023, Helen joined CrossFit Steinbach and soon began coach training, earning her CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certification in 2024.
Courses:
- CrossFit Level 1 (2024)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2025)
- Coaching the Aging Athlete (CrossFit) (2025)
Coach Nick is a newcomer to Manitoba. He spends the springs in Nova Scotia as a fisherman, but has been doing CrossFit since 2017, and has been a Personal Trainer/Coach since 2015. Growing up in Nova Scotia, Nick played as many sports as he could, with his favourites being hockey, soccer and judo.
After recreational sports as a teen, Nick found personal training via GoodLife, and explored various CrossFit and martial arts gyms in Nova Scotia before finding his way to CrossFit Steinbach. He is always excited to coach, with a particular love for team workouts and Olympic weightlifting, Nick is happy to share experiences and different stretches to help members Live Stronger!
Courses:
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Level 2 trainer (2024)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2024)
For Esther, the line between athlete and coach is happily blurred. Her CrossFit journey began right here at CrossFit Steinbach as a member back in 2012. Now a mom of three grown kids, you can still frequently find her sweating through the daily programming right alongside our community. That deep, long-time love for the box is exactly what transitions into her coaching style.
As a Level 1 CrossFit coach, Esther thrives on cheering members on, motivating them to pick up the barbell just a few seconds sooner, and finding the exact cue that makes a movement click. If you’re new to the gym, she specializes in putting you right at ease. She loves a good Olympic weightlifting day—with Cleans or Clean & Jerks being her absolute favorites—and approaches coaching with a humble, “always learning” mindset.
When she isn’t blasting dance music or looking for the perfect playlist, Esther is likely recharging with lake life, traveling on new adventures with her husband, grabbing coffee or lunch with friends, or out walking her dog, Twizz.
Courses:
- CrossFit Level 1 (2025)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2026)
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