Alex Lawson

Where are you from Hamilton, MT
What is your day job: Education Specialist for the University of Washington Medicine
What do you like to do for fun outside of CrossFit: Outdoor adventures with the pup (hiking and cross-country skiing), baking and cooking, international explorations, and hosting friends.
What makes a good coach: Making the gym a welcoming and accessible space for everyone, and trying to learn the best way to motivate each athlete!
Why did you become a CrossFit coach: I have gained so much for this sport and this community in the last 13+ years, and I wanted to play a bigger part in giving back with the knowledge and passion I have. CrossFit is a place where I have felt the most empowered and most celebratory of my body’s abilities and I want to help others find that too.
What is your favorite workout: Anything without gymnastics movements.
What are your certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Crossfit Gymnastics.