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Nick Cordle, Founder and School Director of CrossFit Pinnacle
Experience:
- Career Firefighter/Paramedic with Marion County-Fire Rescue
- 9 years of Fire Service
- Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
- 3 years as a Personal Trainer
Background: I'm 29 years old, born in Leesburg, FL. For the past decade I have cultivated a passion for exercise and fitness. I really enjoy the freedom of a conditioned body and its translation into personal success. Between my past military experience and current fire service, I've always striven to stay focused upon the development of my physical health. Over two years ago I was introduced to CrossFit. At first, I was skeptical and unsure how it's method would prove to be effective. However, within a short time I discovered its benefits and completely incorporated it into my life. It only took a few months after training with the CrossFit program that I accomplished my best gains physically, and greatly increased my awareness of proper nutrition, physical conditioning, and functional fitness.
Goals: My goal as the School Director and Coach with CrossFit Pinnacle is to continue the pursuit of learning and translate into teaching. My passion is to guide and motivate others to their personal best.
Hobbies: I enjoy the Outdoors! Hiking is a big passion of mine. Each year I hike the Appalachian Trail with some close friends, and we take on over 100 miles in just a weeks time!
Snowboarding is alot of fun! And since CrossFitting I feel much stronger and alot quicker to recover after a long day on the slopes!
Adventure racing is something I'm getting started in. I like to run, and I accomplished my first Marathon this year, with only a week to prepare....Thanks to CrossFit!
My next goal is to complete a Triathlon, which will be interesting because I don't like to swim!
Favorite Quote: “I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.” ~Author Unknown
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level One
- CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting
- CrossFit Kids
- ACLS/CPR
Contact Info:
cell phone: 352.425.3744
phone to school: 352.509.4987
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Tom Semidey, Co-Founder and Master Coach at CrossFit Pinnacle
Experience:
- Career FireFighter/Paramedic for Marion County Fire-Rescue
- 5 years of service
- Over 1 year of Nutrition Marketing
Background: My name is Tom (Smiley) Semidey-Rivera. I'm originally from Carolina, Puerto Rico and moved to Florida at the age of 11. I've been a Firefighter/Paramedic with Marion County Fire Rescue for over 3 years. And at age 22 I have become a true CrossFit success story. Since being introduced to CrossFit I've lost 65lbs! And gained a tremendous amount of understanding and respect for fitness in the process. I've trained with many CrossFit athletes in south Florida and have participated in multiple CrossFit events. CrossFit has really challenged me both mentally and physically, it too has helped me obtain goals that at one time seemed unreachable. I recently certified as a CrossFit Kettle Bell Instructor, which is my favorite piece of training equipment. And, I'm currently working towards other certifications as well. I'm very passionate about Crossfit, and as a coach I look forward to guiding you to your own personal success story.
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Kettle Bell Instructor
- CrossFit Kids
- ACLS/CPR
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Lindsey Guelde, Coach and Office Executive at CrossFit Pinnacle
Experience:
- AA Degree from CFCC
- Figure Show Competitor
- Company Brand Marketing
Background: Although fitness has been a major priority in my life since I was around 19 years old, I have only been doing CrossFit for just over a year. I was an avid gym member for about 3.5 years, going in for 2-3 hours and spot training with my trainer/ friend 3 days a week as well as doing cardio every day for at least an hour. When I was 21 I realized that I wanted something more than just getting my mile (on the treadmill of course) faster, I needed a better goal, something challenging. That’s when I decided to compete in a Figure Show. This is basically where women diet down for at least 8 weeks and try to deplete their body of water as well as anything that holds water (i.e.: carbs, sodium, etc.). There were a few ladies at my gym doing it, so I figured “why not?”- To make a long story short, I competed twice and didn’t place in either competition due to my ‘lack of size’. First thing I did after the shows bust it! I began training harder for bigger shoulders and legs day in and day out, then I realized I was no longer doing this for myself and this was not the ‘sport’ for me. It left me feeling bad about my self image since I wasn’t 105lbs anymore and that I didn’t have over-sized muscles for my 5’2 frame. I was letting complete strangers’ judgments’ dictate my vision of my own self! That was when my boyfriend Coach Nick, introduced me to CrossFit. I have to say that I was skeptical about this “crazy” kind of training (actually moving weight functionally and getting real depth on my squats), but the more I did it the more results I started to see!! This was very exciting for me because some of these results I had been trying so diligently to receive from the gym came naturally through CrossFit!! Needless to say I am a true believer and a big supporter of CrossFit. I have seen multiple clients and friends transform themselves into athletes in a quicker amount of time than any gym membership would have gotten them. I feel that CrossFit provides people with not only REAL, achievable goals, but one’s that can only be reached by hard work alone!
Goals: Among my many goals for CrossFit Pinnacle and its members, my top goal would have to be further develop my knowledge on Olympic lifts and all other complicated movements so that I may better teach them to our members and help them perfect each movement.
Hobbies: CrossFit! I enjoy spending time with my family and closest friends, going to the beach, learning new things, and I am currently trying to get into hiking… we’ll see how that goes though ;)
Favorite Quote: “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”~ Henry Ford
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Contact Info:
Cell: 352.266.1735
School: 352-509-4987
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Drew Smith, Intern Coach at CrossFit Pinnacle
Experience: BIO COMING SOON!
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 TUFF- Mascot of CrossFit Pinnacle Experience: - Eating
- Sleeping
- Destruction
Background: Tuff is a 4 year old American Bulldog. He is from a well known breeder in Tampa, FL and was brought home @ 5 weeks old because he was already eating dry food!! Like most dogs of his nature, he specializes in the destruction of materials such as plastic, wood, rubber, and making dirt appear like magic every where he goes. His goal as the CrossFit Pinnacle Mascot is to assure the coaches do their job, and provide a little friendly company to our members. Certifications: Contact Info: |
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