Jess

About Coach

Jessica May has been part of the Anchored Athletics community since 2015 and brings a deep athletic background, serious coaching experience, and an unmistakable energy to the gym floor. Jessica grew up immersed in sport — competing in gymnastics from ages 7–15 and playing basketball and volleyball from ages 7–17. She became a personal trainer in 2008 and has coached a wide range of athletes, from MMA fighters to recreational athletes just looking to move and feel better. Her coaching career includes time training at Kitsilano and Oak Bay VI Fitness, before finding her long-term home in CrossFit. Jessica started CrossFit in 2010 and holds her CrossFit Level 2 certification along with her Precision Nutrition Level 1. Her coaching style reflects her athletic roots: strong movement, intentional intensity, and an ability to meet athletes where they’re at while still pushing them to rise to the occasion. Outside of the gym, Jessica is a firefighter, a mom to a sassy two-year-old, and an outdoor enthusiast who thrives on staying active. She balances grit and fun effortlessly — equal parts tough, goofy, and motivating. Jessica is known for bringing high energy, sharp coaching, and great vibes to the gym — especially on Wednesday nights, which are always a time. She’s the kind of coach who makes you work hard, laugh through it, and leave feeling stronger than when you walked in.

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