OUR COACHES
Alec Abend
Alec found a passion for Health & Fitness at a low point in his life. The change in both his physical & mental well-being was something he wanted to be able to share with others. After playing baseball through the collegiate level, he found a competitive void that needed to be filled. He found CrossFit in 2014 and competed competitively through 2017. “Our needs don’t vary by kind, they vary by degree.”
Jade DeSorte
Jade has played sports her entire life and started doing Crossfit in 2014. Once Jade moved to California in 2018 she started focusing a lot more of her time on functional fitness. She received a friend request on Instagram from Hexbox Fitness and the rest is history! Jade has multiple certifications in Crossfit and weightlifting; specifically focusing on Olympic weightlifting. Nutrition is also a passion of Jade’s. She has lost over 70lbs in the last decade naturally and has maintained that weight loss. Fitness is a compromise.
Khrista Jorgensen
Khrista found Hexbox in the summer of 2020. The gym classes she frequented were closed due to COVID and she was looking for a new routine. Hexbox was recommended by a friend and after attending her first class and she never looked back! She immediately fell in love with the classes, people, and atmosphere. She quickly jumped at the opportunity to be part of the Coaching Staff and looks forward connecting with members from all different fitness backgrounds, to come together to celebrate and motivate each other’s success.
Samantha Cornelison
Samantha fell in love with Hexbox the minute she walked in the doors upon opening. At her highest weight of 300 lbs, she realized that the life she was living was unmanageable. Sam has managed to lose 140 lbs and in that process found her passion for fitness, exercise, and helping others to achieve their goals. Samantha loves pushing people in class to achieve their goals as she did herself. Hexbox is more than a gym to Sam, it’s family.
Stacey Fiess
Stacey grew up playing sports and has always been fairly active, but as an adult she struggled to be consistent in any particular fitness routine. In 2013 Stacey bought a Groupon for a CrossFit class and fell in love with the Olympic Lifts and the competitive nature of the classes immediately. Stacey was thrilled when Hexbox opened just down the street from her and offered awesome group classes and the flexibility to come in anytime she wanted. Stacey loves supporting others in reaching their fitness goals with her specialty being her ability to properly teach Olympic Lifting Movements. Her passion stems from seeing athletes get stronger!
Vanessa Haven
With a background of over 11 years as a fitness coach, you may have taken a class of Vanessa’s before Hexbox even opened. Out of all the types of classes Vanessa has coached, she believes Hexbox is one of the best workout programs she has worked with. Vanessa has grown both as an athlete and coach since joining the Hexbox team, focusing on being the best she and her classes can be. If you like loud music and an upbeat tempo, Vanessa’s classes are for you!
Kristen Clapper
After years of rehab post knee surgeries, Kristen joined Hexbox in 2019 as a way to continue to get back to her previous strength and abilities as an Athlete. She enjoyed the Olympic Lifting aspect of CrossFit and wanted to continue to progress in that while enjoying the strength and conditioning aspect of the HXBX classes. She has gained strength and confidence that she never thought she would get back to, and loves to watch Members progress and thrive no matter where they started. She knows first hand how the atmosphere and programming of Hexbox helps and pushes people to reach their fitness goals, and is happy to be there to coach along the way.
Kyle Wooldridge
With over 10 years of active duty military service, Kyle has always strived to maintain and improve his physical fitness levels. In April of 2023, he was introduced to Hexbox and instantly fell in love with the programming and community. This inspired him to obtain his CrossFit Level 1 certification in July of 2023. Shortly after, he joined the Hexbox team of Coaches to pass along what he has learned through his years of experience. Kyle’s focus is to empower each individual to strive to be the bet versions of themselves both physically and mentally. You will usually find him at the gy, every morning, bright and early, full of energy and ready to go.
Brandi Hobson
Brandi grew up in Salinas, CA. Throughout her years she competed in Cross Country, basketball, and Track & Field. She went to Hartnell College to continue her running career and had great success receiving a full Scholarship to Midwestern State University. There, she completed her running career. While doing so, she received her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Masters in Sports Administration. She now teaches TK-8th Grade Physical Education. She joined Hexbox in 2020 and is now focused on helping others reach their Goals.