Steven Reech
Owner, Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Steven Reech, Head Coach, Owner
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), CrossFit Judges Course
Bio: Steven began his Towson Fitness journey in 2011 and began coaching because he passionately believes in the life-changing benefits of functional fitness. His goal as a fitness coach is to inspire individuals to make long-term lifestyle changes, and he has found that Towson Fitness’s scalable intensity and commitment to functional movement makes it the perfect program for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Steven believes that the psychology of sport and fitness training plays a vital role in the success of any program. He fosters a positive training environment to help clients overcome self-doubt or perceived limitations to achieve their full potential
Favorite Wod: Murph
Favorite Sport: Tennis
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers and French Fries… the gourmet stuff!
Favorite Music/Band: The Clash
Favorite Movie: The Departed
Coaching Philosophy: “Be More Than You Were Yesterday”
Amy Nesspor
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Amy Nesspor, Head Coach
Certifications: Crossfit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, various fitness certifications and credentials
Bio: I have had a love of fitness and motivating others for years. I believe that physical fitness is achievable for everyone. Neither age, gender, size, nor physical ability has to limit a person. I love being the mother of two awesome boys. I understand the challenges of making lifestyle changes and finding the time to do so. I've successfully helped dozens of individuals develop a love of fitness, and find their very best SELF. You CAN do it!
I don't want to make you workout, I want to make you WANT to workout.
Favorite Wod: Anything with a barbell
Favorite Sport: Weightlifting, shocker
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Music/Band: Beastie Boys
Favorite Movie: Animal House
Coaching Philosophy: I relentlessly coach good form. Every movement has safe, proper form and I strive to make sure that my athletes learn & use it. Coaching excellent form is my primary goal each and every time I train. My secondary goal is to make sure you have FUN and laugh, at least a little bit. My jokes are not only dirty, but they’re also HILARIOUS. 😉
Darin Winick
Level 2 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Darin Winick, Manager
Certifications: CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), CrossFit Kids Certification, ATA Adaptive Certification
Bio: Born and raised in and around New York, former attorney and small business owner, Darin came to Towson Fitness later in life at the ripe old age of 45. He joined Towson Fitness to prepare for a trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro with his then 72-year old father, and (other than the two weeks for the expedition and a vacation here and there), WODs consistently 5-6 times each week. He credits Towson Fitness with changing his life and has become focused on a long-term healthy lifestyle and looks to provide the same opportunity to others.
Favorite WOD: Does it have barbells? If so, he's in!
Favorite Sport: To watch - football on TV, baseball at the ballpark. To play - anything without running.
Favorite Food: Almost all vegies, almost all meat.
Favorite Music/Band: Rock - from the 60's through the 90's, with an occasional toe-tapper from the 2000's on / The Band is hard to beat
Favorite Movie: Scott Pilgrim v. The World
Coaching Philosophy: After decades of sitting most of the day, most people have forgotten how their bodies are supposed to move naturally with grace and power. Helping the body safely restore this movement while increasing athletic power and performance is job one.
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” - Socrates
Cory Cianfarini
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Cory Cianfarini
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio:
Peter Noy
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Peter Noy
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio:
Melissa “MJ” Jenkins
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Melissa "MJ" Jenkins
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio:
Scott Sands
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Scott Sands
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), Certified Personal Trainer
Bio: Lifetime resident of Towson, my interest in fitness started when I was about 20. After many years of gym attendance, I became a personal trainer working for a few local gyms, and eventually for myself. I had driven past CrossFit Towson many times but couldn’t really tell what was going on. I stopped in one day talked with a member who recommended that I sign up for the Foundations Class. Attended the class, and joined within the week. 5 years later I obtained the CF-L1 necessary to coach classes.
Josh Eventoff
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Josh Eventoff
Certifications: Crossfit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), Personal Trainer - International Sports Medicine Association (ISMA), United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Professional Platform Tennis Association (PPTA)
Bio: I grew up in Baltimore playing as many sports as possible where I eventually discovered tournament level tennis. By High School I was a state and regional tennis champion, and began competing nationally and internationally. I also spent a lot of time in the gym strength & speed training, and doing road-work for cardio.
For my freshman and sophomore years in college, I earned an athletic scholarship to Towson University where I was awarded the East Coast Conference (ECC) and East Coast Atlantic Conference (ECAC) Championship at the number one singles and doubles positions. I was also recognized for having the highest winning percentage at the number one singles position in the history of the program.
For my junior and senior years of college I attended and graduated from the University of Maryland where I earned All ACC honors and played in the number one and two singles and doubles positions. While in college, and for a short time after, I competed part-time on the ATP Tour, but had athletic injuries (two broken ankles) and several bouts of tendonitis that sidelined me long enough to finish my degree and start coaching tennis and fitness to as many folks as possible.
I still coach elite juniors and compete professionally and am currently working on a top 10 national ranking which is another reason that I have embraced crossfit…everyday is GAMEDAY!
Favorite Wod: Murph
Favorite Strength Move or Skill: Muscle ups, and cleans
Favorite Sport: Tennis
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Music/Band: Hard Rock
Favorite Movie: Resevoir Dogs
Coaching Philosophy:
“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
Vince Lombardi
“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.”
Pat Riley
“Strength & Honor”
Steve Krulevitz
Carol Freeman
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Carol Freeman (and McKenzey)
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio: I started at Towson Fitness five months before my 50th birthday. I had been part of a small personal training group for years and my trainer (who was doing Towson Fitness at the time) was integrating more and more Towson Fitness movements and WODs into our workouts. After swearing for months maybe even years that I would never do Towson Fitness I decided to give it a try, and now it is a huge part of my life. Towson Fitness is so much more than just the workout.