Coaches
Brendon Mahoney
Brendon has more than just a passion for fitness. Helping others find fun and dynamic ways to challenge themselves is paramount to his coaching style. CrossFit, with its high intensity and constantly changing program, gives him a creative platform to successfully push both his athletes and himself to new heights.
Brendon’s coaching philosophy draws upon his experience as an elite track athlete for the past eight years. After earning All American honors, competing in the 2004 Olympic Trials and winning multiple ACC titles, he joined the Nike Farm Team in Palo Alto, CA to train for the 2008 Olympic Trials. Brendon found CrossFit after numerous injuries sidelined him from competition. Through CrossFit, he has recreated himself not just as a stronger runner but also as a functional and more capable athlete. He is able to perform at elite levels on the track and trail and has time to spend with his family. He is constantly looking for new and better ways to develop both his athletes and himself.
Brendon is a sponsored mountain runner for Inov-8 shoes and is currently competing on the USA Track and Field circuit.
When Brendon is not training his athletes or himself, he is a full-time father to his daughter, Josslyn. Other sports he enjoys include surfing, rock climbing, rugby, and swimming in the bay.
He can be contacted at brendon@crossfitsanmateo.com
Blog: http://neverletitrest.com
Twitter: @BrendonMahoney
Jillian Ross
Jillian began playing competitive volleyball in high school which eventually led to a full scholarship playing outside hitter for the University of New Hampshire. During her career at UNH, Jillian broke multiple school records, including the most “kills” in any game. After college, Jillian continued to play club volleyball for Team Wasabi in Atlanta, GA, which was a nationally ranked team and won numerous regional championships.
Most recently, Jillian earned her 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo, the culmination of over six years of training under the prestigious Master Jeong of Atlanta, GA. During her training for Taekwondo as well as throughout her pregnancy, Jillian employed CrossFit programming to stay in shape, build a strong core and give her the fitness to bounce back quickly after her daughter Josslyn was born.
Jillian is a great reference in the gym for pre and post natal fitness for mom’s.
She can be contacted at jrross5@hotmail.com
Blog: http://cloud9lifecoaching.com/wordpress/
Twitter: @thegroovecoach
Erica Rideau
Erica discovered Crossfit while working at Lululemon Athletica and found it to be an awesome complement to her training at the San Francisco Circus Center, studying Aerial Skills, and Acroyoga. Erica is also our Certified Massage Therapist specializing in Deep Tissue, Sports therapy, zen shiatsu, and Thai Yoga massage. She has been a practicing yogi since 2006, and with her background in Massage Therapy and yoga, she brings the perfect balance to Crossfit. Erica leads our CrossFit/Yoga fusion class and is a great resource for stretching and mobility.
In addition to her Level 1, she is a certified yoga instructor and massage therapist.
She can be contacted at erica@crossfitsanmateo.com
Melissa Guitron
Melissa currently runs the Women’s only program and our CF Kids program. She is also an excellent resource for our women (or men) who are looking to dial in their lifts. Melissa’s passions include paleo baking, coaching kids and serving others. Did you know she used to work with foster children? In addition to CrossFit, she loves playing softball, practicing yoga and rock climbing.
