Neil Laverty , Owner of CrossFit 8020

2017-06-25

Episode 3. Neil Laverty of CrossFit 8020 joins me on this episode and we got to chat about everything from the simple enjoyment of someone succeeding in getting the Power Clean right for the first time to training CrossFit regional level athletes . Neil owns CrossFit 8020 in Portadown, Northern Ireland which is one of the largest and most successful CrossFit gyms on the island of Ireland . He has a varied and really interesting background with involvement in lots of facets of fitness from Physique modelling, Endurance racing and Athletics to name a few .

Episode 3.

Neil Laverty of CrossFit 8020 joins me on this episode and we got to chat about everything from the simple enjoyment of someone succeeding in getting the Power Clean right for the first time to training CrossFit regional level athletes .

Neil owns CrossFit 8020 in Portadown, Northern Ireland which is one of the largest and most successful CrossFit gyms on the island of Ireland .

He has a varied and really interesting background with involvement in lots of facets of fitness from Physique modelling, Endurance racing and Athletics to name a few .

For the past number of years though his main focus has been on CrossFit 8020 and working with some very high level CrossFit athletes.

CrossFit 8020 :

https://www.facebook.com/Crossfit8020/?rf=1537115213213461

In this episode we chatted about some of the following topics.

Episode 3.

- Neil's background and how he got into coaching.

- His favourite parts of coaching and why variety is a vital part of his coaching practice.

- How he balances the needs of high level CrossFit athletes and those of regular members just looking to get a bit fitter.

- His thoughts on the scientific side of coaching and how it might apply depending on the sport your involved in and fitness in general.

- His thoughts on the future of CrossFit .

- What he is currently reading and some important advice for coaches at all levels.

- His next coaching development step .