Our Coaches
All of our coaches have their CrossFit L1 Certificate
Gilbert Tinajero (CF-L1)
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A little about me: I was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila Mexico. We moved to Lufkin when I was 5. I graduated from Lufkin High school. I then attended Angelina College and received an Associates degree in Criminal Justice. I am also a Licensed Peace Officer. In my law enforcement career I have worked for the ACSO and Diboll P.D. I am currently a Resource Officer for Lufkin ISD. I also have a BAAS from Texas A&M Commerce in business management.
I workout because.... Of my family. I want to be in the best health for them. I love to push myself to always do better than the time before. I coach because... I enjoy seeing others get active and achieve their fitness goals. Favorite Movement: Push Press Most Challenging Movement: Muscle Ups Proudest Accomplishment to Date: Being owner of Unity Fitness and having all my favorite people be a part of it. |
Kim Tinajero (CF-L1)
A little about me: I was born in Port Arthur, Texas and moved to Lufkin when I was 9. Growing up, I was a dancer. I graduated from Lufkin High School. I then went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. I work full time as a Paralegal and love to travel!
I love to workout because....it is a great stress reliever!
I coach because...I love being a part of changing other people's lives!
Favorite Movement: Hang Clean
Most Challenging Movement: Anything overhead!
Proudest Accomplishment to Date: Competing in WOD GODZ!
I love to workout because....it is a great stress reliever!
I coach because...I love being a part of changing other people's lives!
Favorite Movement: Hang Clean
Most Challenging Movement: Anything overhead!
Proudest Accomplishment to Date: Competing in WOD GODZ!
Sam Walker (CF-L1)
A Little About Me: I was born in London, England and immigrated to the United States on my fifth birthday. I lived in Chesapeake, Virginia where I completed high school before moving
on to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech in
Blacksburg, VA. I moved to Lufkin in 2013 after graduating to work at Lockheed Martin.
I still work at Lockheed Martin as a Manufacturing Engineering manager and married a Lufkin native (Callie) in 2018 which has made Lufkin my new home.
I Love to Workout Because:
Despite what I may feel, think or say during a workout, I always feel better and accomplished after. Seeing how far I can push myself is very rewarding!
I Coach Because:
Watching and guiding people to realize their full potential is just as satisfying as realizing your own.
Favorite Movement: Hang Power Clean
Most Challenging Movement: Stringing Together Gymnastics
Proudest Accomplishment to Date: Competing Alongside Rich Froning at the Inaugural
Competition at the New CrossFit Mayhem
on to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech in
Blacksburg, VA. I moved to Lufkin in 2013 after graduating to work at Lockheed Martin.
I still work at Lockheed Martin as a Manufacturing Engineering manager and married a Lufkin native (Callie) in 2018 which has made Lufkin my new home.
I Love to Workout Because:
Despite what I may feel, think or say during a workout, I always feel better and accomplished after. Seeing how far I can push myself is very rewarding!
I Coach Because:
Watching and guiding people to realize their full potential is just as satisfying as realizing your own.
Favorite Movement: Hang Power Clean
Most Challenging Movement: Stringing Together Gymnastics
Proudest Accomplishment to Date: Competing Alongside Rich Froning at the Inaugural
Competition at the New CrossFit Mayhem