Nicole

About Coach

Coach Nicole has been part of the Anchored Athletics family since 2019 and has been coaching here for the past three years. Before finding Anchored, she spent quite a bit of time bouncing around to different gyms and trying different classes throughout the Valley, always looking for something that would challenge her and keep her interested.

Then she found CrossFit—and Anchored—and something finally stuck.

She'll admit she was a little intimidated walking through the doors at first, but she quickly fell in love with the challenge, the community and the constant opportunity to improve. In fact, Anchored is officially the longest she's ever stayed at one gym, so it's safe to say she found her people.

What Nicole loves most about CrossFit is that there is always something to work toward. Whether it's learning a new gymnastics skill, adding weight to a lift, or finally doing something that once seemed impossible, there is always room to improve. Her favourite movements include dumbbell snatches, double unders, deadlift, toes-to-bar and box jump-overs—mostly because she's fast and likes anything that lets her show it.

As a coach, Nicole's biggest strengths are bringing the energy, celebrating the wins and making people laugh. She loves being everyone's biggest cheerleader and genuinely enjoys seeing members accomplish things they didn't think they could do. She wants people to feel supported, challenged and excited to keep showing up.

Around the gym, Nicole is known for coaching, making questionable-but-entertaining videos with Coach Krista, and keeping the place looking its best. She also doubles as Anchored's professional gym cleaner, making sure everything stays beautiful between classes. (So yes, she notices when you leave your stuff everywhere. Pick up after yourselves).

Her favourite coaching motto is simple:

“Last round, best round.”

Nicole holds her CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 certifications, Louise Ebert Gymnastics Level 1 and 2, Bergener Level 1, and an HSN Nutrition Coach certification.

When she's not at Anchored, Nicole is usually spending time with her family and kids, camping, or playing slow-pitch. She also fully supports the idea that sometimes the best recovery day involves a good movie marathon—Harry Potter, Star Wars, or Marvel are all acceptable choices. And, naturally, coffee is involved somewhere along the way.

Coffee order: Large, two cream when she's out. At home? Coffee with cream, creatine and collagen—because apparently even the coffee needs to be coached.