Our Coaches
Alfredo Lopez
alfredo [at] crossfitlongbeach [dot] com
Certifications: Level 1, Kettlebell, Mobility and Recovery, Olympic Lifting
Long before Alfredo became a certified Level 1 CrossFit Trainer, he was a student inspired by CrossFit coaches who mentored and challenged him. He's been returning the favor ever since. His experience as student-turned-coach gives Alfredo a unique perspective into teaching CrossFit Long Beach athletes. He holds a CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification and has attended the Sage Burgener Olympic Lifting Clinic. If you want a coach who knows where you're coming from - and guide you to a state of physical and mental toughness- Alfredo's your man.
Carlos Cueva
carlos [at] crossfitlongbeach [dot] com
Certifications: Level 1, Coaches Prep Course
Carlos brings his perspective as a CrossFit student to the On-Ramp Course, which he now coaches. Carlos discovered CrossFit after coming across the main website. And he's never turned back. A former Marine, personal trainer who helped two of his clients lose a combined 100 pounds, and father of three kids, Carlos is no stranger to hard work and discipline. He's also attended a Sage Burgener Olympic Lifting clinic. He credits CrossFit with helping him reach the best shape of his life. Now he's dedicated to helping his CrossFit students push themselves to do the same.
Chad Cross
chad [at] crossfitlongbeach [dot] com
Certifications: Level 1, Coaches Prep Course, Mobility and Recovery, Olympic Lifting, Running/Endurance
An avid CrossFitter since 2005, Chad came to the sport on the heels of a semi-pro BMX bike career. Following a biking accident, Chad tried all the usual suspects: running, hiking, the gym. When he didn't get the physical results - or mental stimulation - he was looking for, he decided to give CrossFit a try. The rest is history.
Today, Chad holds the CrossFit certifications listed above, and has completed two of Sage Burgener's Olympic Lifting workshops. One of the co-owners of CrossFit Long Beach, he also coaches group classes, leads the On-Ramp course and provides personal training. He's drawn to CrossFit's evidence-based fitness program that lets you log and track your progress so you can see that it's working.
Gina Caywood
gina [at] crossfitlongbeach [dot] com
Certifications: Level 1, Nutrition, Mobility and Recovery, Olympic Lifting
The other co-owner of CrossFit Long Beach, Gina holds the CrossFit certifications noted above. In that role, she provides knowledgeable and practical advice on mobility and forming good eating habits that maximize our athletes' CrossFit results. She also co-teaches the On-Ramp course, teaches the mobility classes, and has completed two Sage Burgener Olympic Lifting workshops.
Gina's fitness background covers the gamut of exercise: she ran marathons, did spinning classes, hiked the local mountains, tried the personal trainer route, and did yoga. When running began taking its toll on her body, she began looking for an alternative sport. She tried the usual gym routine, but she found it very boring and it produced more frustration than results. A relative late-comer to CrossFit, Gina was 40 when she performed her first pull up. Now you can't keep her away. She's running faster than she ever did in her younger years, and loves the Olympic lifts more than anything.
Julia Delgado
julia [at] crossfitlongbeach [dot] com
Certifications: Level 1
Julia discovered CrossFit in 2008 when researching Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing schools, and she's been at it ever since. She came to the sport with a background in competitive softball, basketball and martial arts. A student of karate since age twelve and a former karate instructor, Julia brings an ideal balance of patience and discipline to her CrossFit coaching method. She also brings her unique perspective as a former CrossFit Long Beach student, which allows her to both empathize with and push the athletes.
A certified Level 1 CrossFit Trainer who has completed two Sage Burgener Olympic Lifting clinics, Julia coaches our On-Ramp course. You'll find her name repeated multiple times on our leaderboard, where she's knocked out a couple of guys under the max pull-up category. Always up for a challenge, Julia loves the technical aspect of Olympic lifts which take years to perfect. When not coaching and working out, Julia spends her free time researching everything there is to know about CrossFit. She's currently completing her degree in Mathematics at CSULB, which she puts to good use counting out her students' reps.
Melissa Jones
melissa [at] crossfitlongbeach [dot] com
Certifications: Level 1
A devout CrossFitter since 2007, Melissa Jones grew up in an athletic environment. She developed her agility and strength studying ballet, dance and gymnastics, her thirst for winning as a competitive swimmer and brown belt in karate, and her endurance as a three-year participant of Extreme Bootcamp. Of all her physical activities, Melissa credits CrossFit with getting her into the best shape of her life.
She calls on her varied athletic background becoming a quality coach, taking cues from her favorite coaches who succeeded in pushing her beyond her limits. She’s adopted a similar coaching style for her own students, encouraging them to be faster, stronger and better every time they come through the door. A business professional with an MBA as well as a busy schedule, Melissa spends what little spare time she has with her family and husband Ryan, a fellow CrossFitter. She’s also a fabulous cook, and shares her famous Paleo recipes with our students to rave reviews.
