Yaly "Kamille" Santiago

When I walked into my first CrossFit class in February 2016, I never imagined it would change the direction of my life. What first caught my attention was the variety of the workouts, but what truly kept me coming back was the community. Training alongside people who encouraged one another, celebrated every victory, and pushed each other to improve showed me that fitness is about so much more than exercise. It inspired me to keep learning, growing, and eventually become a coach in 2019.

Before coaching, I studied to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant and had the opportunity to work with people of different ages and abilities, including children with diverse needs. Those experiences shaped the way I coach today—with patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. I believe every athlete has their own goals, and my job is to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported, challenged, and confident. I also believe the atmosphere in the gym is just as important as the workout itself. I love bringing positive energy, great music, and encouragement to every class so people can work hard, have fun, and leave feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to come back.