Killa KC - Kenton Clairmont

Kenton’s passion for fitness started at a young age, running the mountains of North Idaho, and excelling as a multi-sport athlete. During Kenton’s high school athletic career he earned a State Title in Wrestling. After high school he was forced to choose between wrestling and his love for baseball. In 1992 Kenton chose to attend Lewis Clark State College where he was a catcher for the Warriors, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, as well as a teaching certificate in Physical Education and Health. Following college Kenton started coaching, and training high school athletes in baseball, football and wrestling. In 1999 Kenton strapped his catchers gear back on and was picked up by the Pirates organization. His dream to play professional baseball had finally become reality on July 4th, 1999 when he made his debut for the single “A” team, The Johnstown Johnnies. Since his release, Kenton turned his focus on mastering cutting edge training techniques and helping others to reach their full potential. After earning his Master’s degree in Physical Education/Sports Psychology at the University of Idaho he moved to Spokane where he has been training elite athletes, recreational athletes, as well as helping ordinary people reach extraordinary goals.
Kenton’s passions of serving others through fitness lead him to become the co-owner of FAST TRAC PERFORMANCE / CROSSFIT SPOKANE VALLEY. The only thing he enjoys more than seeing people reach their true physical potential is seeing the confidence they gain when they break through their self-limitations, accomplish their dreams and truly start to live.
When Kenton’s not training he enjoys outdoor adventure, spending time with family, and competing in anything physically challenging.
Credentials

* Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology
* Certified Physical Education and Health Teacher
* Master’s Degree in Physical Education/Sports Psychology
* Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM)
* Crossfit Level 1 Coach
* College/Professional Baseball Player
* 10 years of coaching experience in baseball/wrestling/football

Bulldog - Dan Staton

Dan has his Bachelor’s of science from Eastern Washington University in Exercise Science. He also has his Master’s degree from California University of PA in Exercise Physiology. Dan is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dan is also a certified Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and a level I USA-Weightlifting certified performance coach. Dan has completed graduate work in Phoenix, AZ at Athletes’ Performance which is where he was exposed to cutting edge sports performance training geared toward top professional athletes in MLB, NFL and PGA. Dan has also trained at Parisi Speed School headquarters in Fair Lawn, NJ with some of the Nation’s leading sports performance trainers and athletes. Parisi Speed School headquarters has produced some of the NFL’s fastest recorded combine event times.
Dan’s education and experience has fueled his passion to train athletes at all levels and abilities and now he’s co-owner of his own Sports Training Company: FAST TRAC PERFORMANCE. When Dan is not training athletes and managing the day to day operations, he enjoys spending time with family in the great outdoors of the Inland northwest. Dan’s other passion is writing, currently he has three fitness columns with a combined audience of over 150,000 for the following publications:
* Spokane & CDA Living Magazine
* Sportsman News
* King’s Hunting Illustrated
* Bowhunter Magazine
* Bowcast Fitness Blog

Credentials
* Master’s Degree Exercise Physiology
* Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Science
* Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
* CrossFit Level II Coach
* Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM)
* USA Weightlifting Performance Coach
* Intern Athletes’ Performance (AZ)
* Former Parisi Speed School Director
* National Strength & Conditioning Association Member
* Sportsman’s Fitness

Holla - Heidi Clairmont

BA Kinesiology, BA Psychology

Heidi Clairmont was born and raised on a cattle ranch in Edwall, WA where she grew up riding horses and herding cattle. Her passion for sports started in the 6^th grade when she started playing volleyball and from there participated year round in sports which included basketball, golf, and cheerleading. Heidi went on to earn two degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology from Whitworth University where she also made the cheerleading squad for both football and basketball. After graduating, Heidi worked at Whitworth as the Assistant Director of Admissions and worked closely with student athletes and college coaches to recruit student athletes. After leaving Whitworth Heidi went on to work in sales for Takeda Pharmaceuticals specializing in the treatment of Type II Diabetes and soon after met her amazing husband Kenton Clairmont.

Heidi began doing Crossfit workouts on her own in 2008 after training via traditional methods and can’t imagine going back to bicep curls and the elliptical trainer. Heidi now co-owns Crossfit Spokane Valley and Crossfit FTP with her husband Kenton Clairmont and co-owners Dan and Alicia Staton.

Heidi has a passion for helping people gain confidence through training and teaching people how to eat healthy.There is no greater reward than seeing the smile on a clients face when they finally achieve their first pull-up and to see a complete transformation take place that goes far beyond aesthetics.

Heidi enjoys outdoor activitys including hiking, cross country skiing, and camping.

Credentials

• BA Kinesiology, Psychology
• CrossFit Level I Coach

Montana - Alicia Staton

Alicia Staton was born and raised in the Spokane Valley. Her passion for sports and fitness began when she started playing soccer at the age of 6. While in high school she continued playing soccer and she competed in track and field throwing the javelin and pole vaulting.  After high school she attended the University of Montana where she competed as a D1 track and field athlete where she currently holds the record for javelin.

Credentials

* B.S. Exercise Science
* Apex Fitness Certified
* Two time Division I Track and Field Regional Qualifier
* University of Montana Javelin School Record Holder
* Track and Field Coach at University High School
* CrossFit Level I Coach
When Alicia is not CrossFit coaching she enjoys snow skiing, spending time with family and friends, and you’re likely to find her dirt biking at her cabin in Idaho or on the lake working on her tan.

Skinner - Mike Russert

Skinner’s story:
I grew up out in the sticks of North Bend, WA.  I lived on my BMX bike.  It was an extension of my body, a day without my bike was a day wasted!  As far as school athletics, I was mainly a soccer player and I played one year of little league baseball. We lost all our games except one.  I stole home to win the game. .. yea me!  In high school I ran track on the “ B “ team because I used to stink at running.  I also pole vaulted and played football one year. By my Jr. year I figured chasing girls and partying was better than school, so I did my best to mess up my life.  I ended up at an alternative school and graduated a year late.  Thanks to God’s grace I became a Christian at 19 and shortly thereafter I got into mountain biking and rock climbing.  I met my wife Casi at age 21. It was my last week at Lake WA. Technical college and I was sitting with my buddies, when Casi happened to walk by.  I asked her for her phone number and she told me it was in the book.  Burned, right in front of my buddies!  I got a bunch of crap for that one.   Anyways… 3 beautiful kids later here I am.  I did race mountain bikes for 5 years up until 2002.   I became WA state downhill champ in ’02 and becaome introduced to CrossFit in late 2008 and have been hooked ever since.
Credentials
•    CrossFit Level I Coach
•    Father and Husband of a beautiful family

Snake - Jacob Burkhart

I was Born in Reno NV, but I have lived most of my life in Spokane WA.  My family moved around a lot, and we even spent a little over 2 years in Argentina, so I know how to speak some espanol.  My Dad’s name is Tom and my Mom’s name is Cris.  I also have a younger sister named Amy.  My whole family lives in Nor Cal, so I am the lone wolf up here in the north country.  I am married to a lovely young lady named Stephanie, and yes she really does exist.  She has a sister named Buffy and her parents names are Jeff and Tammy. Steph and I have 2 drop kick dogs….. Harley and  Dillon.  I went to school at Washington State University and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Kinesiology.  I am ISSA certified as well as Cross Fit level 1 certified.   My day job is working for The Business Development side of UPS. I consider my self a people person, and I also love helping people improve themselves.  This is a good thing, because most of what I do involves working with people.  I love being active, I don’t feel right in the head if I don’t do something.  I was a distance runner all though High School and did as many intramural sports in College as possible.  I love Cross Fitting, hiking, wakeboarding, running, sports, movies, reading, and trying new things.  Every once in a while I like to just sit and do nothing.  It helps if it happens to be by an ocean, lake or river.  This will usually involves a beer or a strawberry margarita.

I am addicted to cross fit and have zero interest in going back to the boredom of isolated muscle training. To me Cross Fit isn’t a job, it is a way of life.

Sunshine - Salem Giampietro

Born: 1985
Home Town: Cottonwood, AZ
Married in 2006
One child born 2009 (Ian)
Education: Highschool, some college.
Interests: Outdoor anything, camping, climbing, running, baking, all sports. Played collegiate soccer
Favorite Quote: “Life is pain, Highness! Anyone who says differently is selling something” -The Princess Bride
Favorite WOD: Anything with rounds (task oriented)
Least Favorite WOD: Any AMRAP or really heavy weight
Goals: Reflect Christ. Love my husband. Run a marathon sub 4 hours. Get a muscle up.
Crossfitter since 2007
Interesting fact: I would have pull up competitions with my friends dad on the swing-set when when I was 5 years old, guess I have always been a little competitive…
Why do I crossfit?: I am inherently lazy, I thrive on competition and group cohesion. Plus there is no other program that would get me this strong this quickly and allow me enough quality of life to sustain results. I LOVE THE MEMBERS and have a blast every day!