Coach Tara Pettas

Bio

I grew up playing all kinds of sports and stuck with softball which I played in college. I graduated with my Elementary Education degree and was a first grade teacher for two years! I eventually made my way to Seattle, Pasadena (Los Angeles) then down here to Phoenix. My wife, Amanda, my pup, Benny and I wanted to be closer to family and purchase our own home which we did. I currently work for lululemon at Scottsdale Fashion.

I started CrossFit quickly after graduating college. I didn’t have anything to keep me motivated to workout anymore and I missed that feeling of competition (with others + myself). I joined CrossFit Winter Park in the beginning of 2014 and the rest is history! I quickly fell in love with the community, the CrossFit methodology and the changes I was seeing in my body. I was confident and strong. I wanted to help others reach their own goals no matter what they were and had a passion for teaching (hence my teaching degree). I have such a passion for connecting with others, coaching someone how to just move their body, get their first pull up or even help them discover a better version of themselves. I truly believe everyone can come into a gym and leave 1% better than they were when they walked in.

Something Personal

  • Love sports. Amanda and I are both big Seahawks fans which I know a lot of Cardinals fans give us a hard time about!

Training Specialties

  • I’ve taught CF Kids for many years under my teaching knowledge.
  • I love to teach any gymnastic movements!

Competitions/Achievements

  • Local Competitions in Florida, Seattle and Los Angeles
  • 12th place team Wodapalooza 2015
  • Top 100th North West female in 2017

Education/Certifications

  • Undergraduate in Elementary Education
  • CF- L1
  • Nutrition certification in Precision Nutrition + NASAM

E-mail: tara.turner0618@gmail.com