Coaches

Overview

Agoge’s depth of experience is unique:

• Nick cofounded the world’s first CrossFit affiliate gym in 2003, and has trained hundreds of CrossFitters and CrossFit coaches
• Kathy and Nick have a combined 60+ years of experience in the fields of health & fitness

After reading about us below, see what our clients have to say.  You are also welcome to contact us, schedule a visit and observe a workout.

Owners

Nick Nibler  (evening classes)

NSCA-CPT, Owner/Coach, niblerrn@comcast.net, cell (206) 949-2265 

Nick, Dave Werner and Robb Wolf founded the world’s first CrossFit affiliate gym (CrossFit North) in 2003.  Nick has since trained hundreds of CrossFitters and CrossFit coaches.  He has over 30 years experience as a strength & conditioning coach, and is particularly adept at dealing with injuries and finding ways to reduce or eliminate their effects on performance.

Nick has trained in martial arts since he was a child, including several years of training in Japan.  Nick is currently a Deputy Sheriff for King County and served as an instructor at the Washington State Police Academy.  He is a veteran of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Army Special Forces, and is frequently asked to conduct training workshops for military and law enforcement organizations.  His accreditations include:

• Certified CrossFit Coach
• USAW-certified Olympic Lifting Coach
• National Strength & Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
• Certified Kettlebell instructor
• Certified Movement and Mobility Trainer
• 4^th degree black belt in Karate
• Board Member, International Hoplology Society
• Former board member, American Society for Law Enforcement Training

Nick has a son in the Marine Corps, and enjoys spending time with his wife Betty and 2 dogs.

Kathy Price  (morning classes)

ACSM-CPT, Owner/Coach, kathyaprice@comcast.net, cell (425) 949-9645

Kathy has over 30 years experience in the fields of health & fitness.  She began CrossFit training in 2006, and started working with Nick and Dave Werner at CrossFit North in early 2007.  She is a certified CrossFit Instructor, with additional certifications in:

• Olympic Lifting
• Gymnastics
• Kettlebell Instructor
• Movement and Mobility Trainer
• Nutrition
• CrossFit Kids

In addition, Kathy has an unusual breadth of education and credentials in complementary areas of healthcare and fitness, including:

• American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• B.S. in Nursing
• B.A. in Psychology

Prior to CrossFit, her fitness and outdoor adventures have included weightlifting, distance running, backpacking, mountain biking, karate, rock climbing, and skydiving.  She has a grown son, and enjoys hiking and spending time with her husband Mike and their two Bengal cats.

Mike Connolly

Mike has 5 years of experience in CrossFit, and his prior fitness activities include boxing (U.S. Naval Academy champ), karate (blackbelt), running, weightlifting, and hiking.  He has been involved in the field of healthcare for 20 years, with a focus on innovative medical devices & startup companies.  Mike is a certified CrossFit Instructor, with additional trainer certifications in:

• Olympic Lifting
• Gymnastics
• Kettlebell
• Movement & Mobility
• Nutrition

Mike enjoys helping people improve their health and fitness, and derives a great deal of motivation from simply trying to keep up with his wife Kathy.

Additional Trainers

Steve Harwood

• Level 1 CrossFit certified trainer
• Movement & Mobility certified trainer
• Competitive Olympic Lifter

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Tammy Clinch

• Level 1 CrossFit certified trainer
• CrossFit Kids certified trainer

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Steevie “Skeeter” Bereiter

• Level 1 CrossFit certified trainer
• Olympic Lifting certified trainer
• Movement & Mobility certified trainer