Coaches

Josh Colburn, Owner/Coach
Certification:
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
CPR / AED Ceritification
Background:
Certified Scuba Diver
Wreck Diver
Pyrotechnician
Jess Colburn, Owner/Coach
Certification:
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
AFAA Kickboxing Certification
AFAA Exercise Science Fundamentals (pending)
Medical Response Technician
Education:
Western Connecticut State University, BS Graphic Design
Western Connecticut State University, AS Justice and Law
Athletic Background:
12 years of kickboxing/boxing
3 years of Volleyball at Masuk High School
1 year of Rugby at WCSU
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin
Marianne Urbanski, Coach
Certifications:
CrossFit Level I Certification
CrossFit Gymnastics Certification
CrossFit Rowing Foundations Certification
Lifesuccess Consulting Certification
Education:
BS: College of the Holy Cross
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Master of Dental Science
Certificate in Periodontics – University of Connecticut
Tom Schultz, Coach
Certification:
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
CPR, First Aid, & AED Certified
Education:
Quinnipiac University, BS Finance
Athletic Background:
6 Years of competitive Wrestling
Competed in NAGA “No-Gi” Grappling
100 Gross Ton USCG Approved Captain
Mike Teeter, Coach
Certification:
CrossFit Level 1
Education:
Post University
Athletic Background:
Football, Track and Cross Country – Macomb High School
Background:
U.S. Army SSG 6 year’s active duty, Airborne Infantry
-325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Infantry School, Fort Benning
Airborne School, Fort Benning
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Knox
Recruiter School, Fort Jackson
Completed Tough Mudder Colorado
Outside of the gym I spend my free time hiking, kayaking and running. This year I am using CrossFit outside the gym by taking part in the GoRuck Challenge in Boston, the Maine Marathon, the Rugged Maniac and the Worlds Toughest Mudder. I find it hard to resist any good physical challenge.
Amy Wolcheski, Coach
Certification:
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
Group Power Instructor through Body Training Systems
Group Step Instructor through Body Training Systems
Educational Background:
Central Connecticut State University, B.S. in Health Fitness/Athletic Training
University of Hartford, B.S. in Occupational Therapy
Athletic Background:
3 years volleyball at Sheehan High School; Wallingford, CT
3 years softball at Sheehan High School; Wallingford, CT
1 year track/field at Sheehan High School; Wallingford, CT
Participate in several competitive volleyball leagues throughout the year
Has participated in two CrossFit competitions, placing 6th and 13th respectively
Has participated in the Warrior Dash and Rugged Maniac
Matthew Bolton, Coach
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
Advanced First Aid/CPR
Education/Career:
studies health science at Quinnipiac University
Navy Aviation Ordnance A school
United States Navy Petty Officer Second Class (5 years)
Athletic Background:
CrossFitting since 2008
Runs for Team Hoyt
Fitness coach in the US Navy
Swam and played Lacrosse for Hamden High School
Winter Mountaineering















