Meet the coaches
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Live (they/them) is the owner of United Barbell and has been a strength & conditioning coach since 2009.
In addition to CrossFit, Live coaches bodybuilding, weightlifting, and functional strength. Live is trained to work with a wide range of athletes including adaptive athletes, those with injuries, kids, teens, and people looking for gender-affirming training.
Dave (he/him) is a Product Manager by day but in the evenings he’s United Barbell’s Olympic Lifting expert.
Dave’s love of Oly took him on a journey from a competitve athlete to a coach who cares deeply about his athletes. Dave always goes above and beyond to help his athletes achieve their goals.
While Dave specializes in Oly, he’s accomplished strength & conditioning trainer for all levels.
Clarissa (she/her) is a former University of Hawaii cheerleader. Driven by her lifelong passion for nutrition, she pursued a Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition.
By day, Clarissa excels as an Insights Manager, dedicated to unraveling trends and shaping corporate strategies, while by night, she is a CrossFit coach, guiding others towards their fitness goals.
Tuvale (he/him) is a former powerlifter turned CrossFit enthusiast. Outside of CrossFit, he works to solve healthcare IT problems as his day job. Tuvale is passionate about cultivating a welcoming and inclusive community at United Barbell.
Kevin (he/him) runs a family business with his brothers in the Bay Area and when he’s not traveling abroad handling supplier relations, he is at the box working as a hype man and guiding others on their fitness journeys. He has been doing CrossFit since 2018 but got the itch coach in 2023.
When he is not outdoors camping, hiking or lifting up a beer, you can find him huffing and puffing up and down a rugby pitch. He is grateful for the community CrossFit brings and endeavors to help those around him reach their health goals.
Lilly (she/her) is a former basketball player turned CrossFit enthusiast. She’s currently a student at San Francisco state where she’s in her last year of her undergraduate degree in kinesiology.
Lilly is super passionate about creating a welcoming environment for all types of athletes. She’s excited and passionate to help individuals reach their fitness goals.