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OTM Coaching Staff
Theresa Smith
Certifications
Hyrox Level 1
NASM certified, Theresa is originally from Montgomery with a Bachelor’s degree in Fitness Leadership. Theresa ran track for UAB and currently works in education. She has a daughter who is a powerlifter at UAB.
Certifications
Hyrox Level 1
Mike began competing in Hyrox in 2024 and qualified for Worlds in 2025 and 2026. He’s been a member of OTM community since 2015 and is a 3X Crossfit Regional Team Competitor. Mike grew up in Homewood and played baseball at Samford. He has a passion for showing people the...
Mike Collins
Hyrox
Beth Gamble
Hyrox
Certifications
Hyrox Level 1
Beth began competing in Hyrox in 2024 and qualified for Worlds in Hong Kong in 2027. She’s a graduate of Auburn University and the Brookwood Dental Assisting Program. Beth has been a member of OTM since 2018 and enjoys traveling with her family in her spare time.
Certifications
CrossFit Level 1
Gymnastics Level 1
Rachel is a certified personal trainer, strength coach, and sport nutrition specialist. She graduated from UAB with her kinesiology degree with a concentration in exercise science and is pursing a doctorate in physical therapy. In her free time, Rachel loves baking sourdough.
Rachel
Coach
Emily Barnett
Group Training Coach
Certifications
Hyrox Level 1
CrossFit Level 1
Emily holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and Masters in Adult Education and has collegiate coaching experience. She enjoys weightlifting, running, Hyrox racing and Auburn football.
Certifications
Hyrox Level 1
CrossFit Level 1
Data Support Consultant and daily gym contender, Canaan has a Masters from UAB and played football at Millsaps College. He is married to Hannah and they love Olympic lifting and bringing their two boys to the gym.
Canaan Farris
Group Training Coach
Christian Nadalin
Group Training Coach
Certifications
Hyrox Level 1
CrossFit Level 1
Christian has been training in functional fitness since 2010. He loves gymnastics movements and helping athletes break down the biomechanics to achieve their full potential. Christian credits his wife for driving him to be a better athlete and hopes he influences his daughter to always pursue her dreams.
Certifications
CrossFit Level 1
Hyrox Level 1
From Colorado Springs with a Masters in Exercise Physiology, Ryan also has his CSCS, USAW and programs our functional fitness classes. He played football and rugby at University of North Colorado. and trains collegiate and high school athletes. Ryan is firefighter in Vestavia Hills, AL.
Ryan Gackle
Claire Reid Bumpers
Group Training Coach
Certifications
PT
DPT
Cert-CMFA
Claire is a gymnast with 10+ years of experience as a competitive coach. She’s a physical therapist with advanced certifications in Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete and Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete: Pregnancy and Postpartum.
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