Coaches

Edwin Morales: Head Coach/Owner

Edwin has been in love with the fitness world since his childhood.  He played baseball throughout high school, college, and beyond.  While in college in Puerto Rico he became an avid surfer, continuing to expand on his athletic capacities.  Edwin joined the Armed Forces, U.S. Army, in 1999 where he enlisted and completed various missions throughout multiple countries.  Later in his military career assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division as Special Agent for the U.S. Army.  In 2005 he became a Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Boynton Beach.  Continuing his fitness aspects throughout his careers, he finally met CrossFit.  It was this method of fitness that opened his mind, eyes, sweat glands, and heart to CrossFit.  Edwin temporarily moved to the City of Orlando where he became an entrepreneur, and a personal trainer at local YMCA.  He has trained marathoners, tri-athletes, and high school and college athletes.  Edwin is joyfully married, has one boy, and one more baby on the way.  He enjoys music, arts, books, and food.  Edwin is strong in his Christian Faith, attends Fort Lauderdale Calvary Chapel.

Hebrews 12:11-12 – No discipline in enjoyable while it’s happening – it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest or right living for those who are trained this way.

Current Certifications Include:

  • CrossFit Level One Certificate Holder
  • USAW Weightlifting Certification Taught by Harvey Newton (Level 5 Coach)
  • CrossFit Mobility and Movement; Taught by Kelly Starrett
  • Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer
  • CPR/AED Certified

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Orville Aris: Coach

CrossFit CVI Pompano Beach Orville ArisBorn on the island of Jamaica (home to some of the fastest sprinters in the world), as a teenager, Or ville migrated with his family to the U.S.

Orville has always been the consummate Sportsman with his specialty in Track and Field where he competed in the 200, 400 meter sprints and sprint relays. His team travelled to such prestigious events such as the Drake relays, Penn Relays and The Melrose Games.

After graduating college with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Orville spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder at Starwood Hotel and Resorts – even then, he never missed a workout at the gym ! But his true passion lies in Sports and Fitness helping others achieve athletic excellence or creating a healthier lifestyle.

Orville attended the Fitness Institute International where he completed 400 hours of Exercise Science. He has also received certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM),  CrossFit Level One Coach certificate, and the USA Weightlifting Level One Sports Performance Certification.

In 2008, Orville  had seized an opportunity that took him to Berlin, Germany where for three years he trained the  likes of “stay home moms”, soccer, rugby, and golf athletes. It was here in Berlin that he competed in his first CrossFit competition and since then he has been “hooked”.  He now has his sights set on the 2013 CrossFit Games where he hopes to compete in the Masters Division.

 

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification
  • CrossFit Level One Certificate Holder
  • USA Weightlifting Level One Sports Performance Certification.

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