Derek Eason
Owner/Head Coach
CrossFit Level 3 Certified CrossFit Trainer
Derek grew up in Newport, OR and went to school at Oregon State University where he got a degree in Construction Engineering Management. Derek became a coach in December of 2013 and has owned the gym since May of 2015.
How I started CrossFit:
I started doing CrossFit in strength training class junior year of high school. I stopped listening to the teacher’s back/biceps, chest/triceps program and started to learn the CrossFit movements and methodology on my own. The following summer I created my own garage gym and got truly addicted to CrossFit.
What I love most about coaching:
What I enjoy most about coaching is seeing people grow as athletes. People start timid and inexperienced and then turn into badasses with the barbell, on the pull-up bar, or completing any other tasks and obstacles we throw at them. They gain confidence and grace with moving their bodies and objects and it is fulfilling to be a part of that transformation.
Favorite movement to teach:
Definitely squats. It is awesome to take a person that has never even seen a squat before and get them into the proper positions. Sometimes it’s simple and easy, sometimes it’s difficult and takes time, but everybody can eventually get an awesome squat.
Athletic background:
Skateboarding as a punk teenager and then CrossFit, no high school sports for me.
Favorite WOD:
Anything with a name from crossfit.com. Girls and Heroes, they feel official and I like it.
Favorite movement:
Clean and Jerk: Power Cleans, Cleans, Jerks.
favorite thing about CrossFit Train 97333:
I get to meet so many different people from different walks of life. Even though many of them come and go, it’s rewarding to be able to be a part of their fitness journey and many of those friendships last a lifetime. Everyone has a place here at CrossFit Train and once you’re a part of it, you are family for life.
Joey Kimdon
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Joey was born and raised in Minnesota. For undergrad, she double majored in mathematics and general engineering at Harvey Mudd College in California. Her PhD is in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley. She has been homeschooling her kids for the past 10 years.
How I started CrossFit:
I started in my backyard using the CrossFit.com programming. I had no idea what I was doing - I didn't know the difference between a thruster and a clean and jerk, and a ring muscle up seemed nearly unattainable.
What I love most about coaching:
I love the connection I get with people. I get to share your strengths, struggles, goals, and celebrations. I also love trying to contribute to your mental and physical well-being.
Athletic Background:
In high school I did gymnastics, ran middle distance in track, and also ran one season of cross country. I tore my ACL as a sophomore in gymnastics. In college I ran ultra marathons, including setting the record of being the youngest person to finish the Angeles Crest 100 Mile race. Later my body grew two wonderful children and carried them around everywhere. As they grew bigger, I went back to competitive gymnastics (this time as the oldest athlete by far) and finally found CrossFit Train in September of 2013. I love working out with my friends and also being competitive, competing as an individual and on a team in four CrossFit Regionals and one Sanctional, and winning second, third, and first place in my age group in the CrossFit Games in 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively.
Favorite WOD:
Open workout 16.1:
20 minute AMRAP of
25' overhead walking lunge,
8 bar facing burpees,
25' overhead walking lunge,
8 chest to bar pullups
Favorite Movement:
Handstand obstacle course and chest to bar pullups
favorite thing about CrossFit Train 97333:
I love the people!! All sorts of people! I would work out anyway, but with friends it's so much better!
Elliott Clement
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Elliott is from France and moved to Oregon in August 2017 for school. Besides his CrossFit Level 1, he has a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and a Master’s in Materials Science.
How I started Crossfit:
I was looking for a fun workout plan and saw the CrossFit games 2017 on Youtube. A couple months later I tried my first class at CrossFit Train!
What I love most about coaching:
Helping people reach their Fitness goals and learn new skills. It is very rewarding to help an athlete do something they didn’t think they could do before, and see them have fun and get fitter every day.
Athletic background:
I started off with 8 years of competitive horse riding back in France up until I was 15. After that I started playing basketball and made the team at Lyon 1 University. When I graduated, I found out about CrossFit and have been doing it ever since.
Favorite movement:
Muscle-ups
Favorite WOD:
Anything that mixes weightlifting and gymnastics.
favorite thing about CrossFit Train 97333:
The community. Coming from a different country, I immediately felt welcomed by the coaches and members at CrossFit Train. It was great to find a place where I could have fun and meet kind and inspiring people.
BRITTNEY EASON
Owner
CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 TRAINER
Brittney grew up in Corvallis and went to school at Oregon State where she got a B.S. in Marine Biology. After graduating she lived abroad for 7 years working as a Marine Mammal Trainer before moving back home to Oregon.
HOW I STARTED CROSSFIT:
I was living in Singapore at the time that I discovered CrossFit and I joined a gym over there. That was in 2013 and I’ve been hooked ever since.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING:
The best part about coaching is seeing that “Aha!” moment in someone’s face when a movement or skill finally clicks. It’s always exciting to see people achieve new skills, get PR’s, and exceed their own expectations.
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND:
I was a competitive swimmer for 15 years culminating with a 4-year collegiate career at Oregon State. I earned All-American Honors my freshman year and competed at the 2008 US Olympic Trials.
FAVORITE MOVEMENT:
Ring muscle-ups, cleans, and double-unders.
FAVORITE WOD:
I generally like longer workouts or anything with the classic CrossFit mixture of weightlifting and gymnastics.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT CROSSFIT TRAIN 97333:
Like most people I was intimidated to join a new gym but that faded quickly because of how welcoming and friendly everyone is. It is a judgment-free zone and everyone is just there to have a good time!
Michelle Feldman
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Michelle is originally from Alaska and has lived the last 24 years here in Oregon. She loves being outdoors and lives a pretty active life. She has a BS in Education and has taught everything from preschool to high school. She worked the last 10 years as a Realtor. She has since retired and now focuses on teaching yoga and coaching CrossFit. After practicing yoga for 6 years she decided to become a certified yoga teacher by completing a 200 hour program locally. When she started practicing yoga she saw the benefits crossing over into her CrossFit performance. Increased mobility, flexibility, balance, and breath work helps with quicker recovery and more control in lifting. She feels that yoga and CrossFit are such a great combination that she decided to get her CrossFit L1 certification.
How I started CrossFit:
I was introduced to CrossFit in 2014 by my husband but was busy with my career and daughter so I didn’t really get heavily involved until 2017. I did my first open that year and got hooked. I love seeing my progress each year and actually made the online age group qualifier in 2021. It is amazing to see the transformations that occur in both body and mind as you take control of your health and well being.
What I love most about coaching:
What I love most about coaching is helping people reach their full potential. Whether it is offering help with fine tuning movements, offering mobility advice or just cheering someone on, I love seeing people succeed.
Athletic Background:
I have always been pretty active in many different sports from ultimate frisbee to swimming to dressage, but crossfit is by far my favorite.
Favorite WOD:
My favorite wod is Annie!
Favorite Movement:
My favorite movement is the split jerk.
Kelsey Rizer
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Kelsey is from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and attended Northern Michigan University on the shores of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Secondary Education.
HOW I STARTED CROSSFIT:
A friend brought me to a Thursday trial class and after that I was hooked! I was a competitive high school athlete, and CrossFit gave me a sense of competing against myself, which I really enjoy.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING:
I love that I get to offer guidance and provide motivation to an amazing community of people who work hard every day.
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND:
Tennis, swimming, running, bouldering
FAVORITE WOD:
“Annie.” No matter what kind of day I’ve had, or how sore I am, I can always crank out some double-unders and sit-ups.
FAVORITE MOVEMENT:
Open workout 21.3 is a workout that really stands out in my mind. It was the first time I got a bar muscle-up in a WOD and I ended up getting 5!
FAVORITE THING ABOUT CROSSFIT TRAIN 97333:
Our Community!! CrossFit Train 97333 members support each other both in and out of the gym. We’ve seen students graduate, couples get married, and babies be born amongst our gym members. It’s a fantastic group to be part of!