Coaches & Staff

We could go and write stellar bios with persuasive language about Nicole Christensen, Zac Pine, Ryan Landis, Shane Upchurch, Ali Minton, Tracie Holcomb, Blaine Guenther, Walker Savidge, Lauren Rubini, and Eric Christensen – the coaches at CrossFit Roots. It would list their certifications (they have a variety), their athletic and outdoor accomplishments and experiences (they have a lot), and their knowledge of the CrossFit training method and movements (they have a ton). We could go a step further and throw out a lot of buzz phrases to entice you to come in, such as, “the coaches are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals” or “she is committed to getting you in the best shape of you life.”

But we’re not going to do that because we’d rather show you. Come in and decide for yourself.

NICOLE CHRISTENSEN – coach, owner, & CrossFit Headquarters Seminar Staff (Level 1 and Coaches Prep Course)
Contact Nicole: nicole@crossfitroots.com

ERIC CHRISTENSEN – coach, owner, and facilities operations manager
Contact Eric: eric@crossfitroots.com 

ZAC PINE – coach and CrossFit Headquarters Seminar Staff
Contact Zac: zac@crossfitroots.com 

RYAN LANDIS – coach and Olympic Weightlifting Program
Contact Ryan: ryan@crossfitroots.com

SHANE UPCHURCH – coach and Competitor Program
Contact Shane: shane@crossfitroots.com 

STEFANIE CHRISTENSEN – Business Operations Manager
Contact Stefanie: 
stefanie@crossfitroots.com

ALISON MINTON – coach, Women’s Only Program
Contact Ali: ali@crossfitroots.com

LAUREN RUBINI – Erg Program Coach
Contact Lauren: lauren@crossfitroots.com

MICHAEL OETKEN (ODIE) – facilities operations and athlete services
Contact Odie: odie@crossfitroots.com
 

BLAINE GUENTHER – Coach
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WALKER SAVIDGE – Coach
Email Walker: walker@crossfitroots.com
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LUCIE ZIKOVA – Intern Coach
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