Getting Started
An Introduction…And An Understanding
Welcome to Team CrossFit Academy. We are one of the original 3 CrossFit Affiliates in the greater LA County that have been involved for quite some time. Our friend Andy Petranek is the 10th Affiliate, we are the 20th Affiliate, and our friend Mike Latch is the 24th Affiliate. There are now over 2500+ Affiliates worldwide. Needless to say we care to deliver world class coaching and have done so with hundreds of clients, friends, and family members just like you. Do not be afraid. Our expectations are only that you are willing to learn and be coached. We know and have proven that hard work works.
We have purposely developed our Academy to operate as a school similar to that of a Martial Arts Academy. You will enter to learn, train, and make excellent progress. We understand that every person entering our Academy has different goals. Our CrossFit Program is universally scalable and can be utilized for just about every general physical preparedness goal. If your goal is simply an aesthetic improvement we can handle that as well. Our Coaching Staff is a collection of driven individuals that are bound by a simple desire to provide selfless service. Let us help you reach your genetic potential.
Please read below for more information about WHAT makes us different and WHY people keep coming back for more…
Team CrossFit Academy’s Strength And Conditioning Design
TEAM CrossFit Academy offers you at least four different Teams at any one given time. We are primarily a core Strength and Conditioning Program with a Strength Bias; however, we do offer and program separately for our sanctioned USA Weightlifting Team. Our Strength and Conditioning Program truly begins after you complete our Fundamentals Program. These new graduates move into the Academy on their journey to accomplish their goals they set-out describing in Fundamentals. The general class model we choose employs a liner progression barbell strength exercise (think Squat, Deadlift, Press, Bench Press, and Power Clean) that is followed by a short, constantly varied, functional movement, high intensity conditioning work-out. Realizing that most beginners need to spend time learning these basic lifts we encourage every beginner to set goals appropriate with skill level. The inclusion of the barbell training is the cornerstone of developing a stronger athlete so that they can also develop an increase in work capacity. Every one of the other 9 General Physical Skills are directly correlated with and often limited by lacks in athletic strength. It’s our contention that the most efficient way to help increase any Academy member’s work capacity has been to increase strength.
Team CrossFit Academy’s USA Weightlifting Team
Our sanctioned Weightlifting Team is not open to brand new individuals until you meet a few specific criteria. If you are interested in learning the importance of the Olympic Lifts for your athletic development and/or are interested in joining our Team, please contact USAW Club Coach Eric LeClair @ 626.437.8739.
