Simone Jolissaint

Why/How did you first get involved in CrossFit?

Way back in 2014, I had hired a personal trainer. After training with them for a few months, I expressed that I wanted to try CrossFit one day, and the response I was given is something I’ll never forget: “You’ll never be able to do CrossFit. Something like that isn’t for you. I wouldn’t waste your time.” Naturally I was crushed, but that quickly changed to a “challenge accepted” kind of attitude, and so many questions were raised that I wanted answers to. That moment right there was the start of a passion I never knew would become such a huge part of me. The Lord is so faithful and has carried me farther than I could have ever imagined. One thing lead to another. Travis and I competed in our first competition, I locked in my L-1, I was offered a full time coaching position, and CrossFit was just something I couldn’t get enough of.

How long have you been coaching and what are your qualifications?

I coached full time for about 8 months starting the end of 2022, and have been coaching off and on ever since. I currently hold a Level 2 in CrossFit coaching as well as certificates in CrossFit Lesson Planning and CrossFit Programming. In the coming weeks, I’ll be taking the test for the Level 1 Burgener Strength Weightlifting Coach to officially be an L-1, but I’ve taken their course a while back

Fun fact about you:

I put my shoes and socks on as sock shoe sock shoe.

Outside the gym:

I have a life full of “answered- prayer” blessings and then some! I’m “mommy” to my amazing little boy. Before he became my entire world, I use to do a lot of competing. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and the hype of competing in both indy and team settings, and still do! My brother has been my biggest fan, and has never missed coming to my competitions. Humble brag: I’ve never left a comp without placing podium. Anyways! Currently, I’m a full time student double majoring in Business and Administration with focus in HR and Leadership, and Paralegal studies. I also, have a photography business that I absolutely love. Being given the privilege of capturing special moments, raw emotion, and feeling, is such an experience like no other! Lastly, I work nights as a first responder.