Charles VanPatten, CF-L2
As a member of the military Charles started doing CrossFit to enhance his physical readiness for anything that the military might throw at him. He started CrossFit in 2015 but due to time constraints and military constantly getting in the way it did not work out the first go around. After injuring his back in 2019 from power lifting he decided to try CrossFit again for a change in his routine. He is now continuing to go to the gym and continues to develop skills in himself and in others.
Alex Casetta, CrossFit L2, USAW L1
From day one at CrossFit Endure, Alex could be seen at most classes getting to know members, working out alongside athletes, and generally cheering people on until the final rep. A CrossFitter for the last few years, Alex is a phenomenal athlete who is known for high standards and quality movement.
You can catch Alex coaching our CrossFit classes as well as leading our weekly Olympic Weightlifting program.
Saleen VanPatten, CF-L2, NASN
Saleen started her fitness career young as she did gymnastics and swimming growing up. As she started college she found that the traditional gym was not for her and wanted something that could challenge her. In 2015 she started CrossFit in Wyoming, during that time she found that she loved the intensity and sparked a passion for her. As she moved to Colorado, she joined a new gym where she decided it was time to pursue not only her masters degree in teaching but also her CF-L1. As time progressed she continued to improve on her skills and better herself everyday.
In 2022 she had a baby which solidified her perspective that CrossFit is for anyone and is something that can be done at any stage in life. Currently she works to try and instill this by doing community outreach through partnering with Forging Youth Resilience and actively coaching kids CrossFit camps.
Angie Pardue, CrossFit L2, CrossFit Gymnastics, Krav Maga Orange Belt
Angie has always been an athlete. She played basketball and volleyball in high school, but after those ended, she still craved the camaraderie of group type fitness, so she began Krav Maga and kickboxing. Although she enjoyed it, she was still missing the team atmosphere, so she joined another group type fitness gym. One of her friends mentioned a CrossFit gym opening in Windsor, so she thought she would go and show them how in shape she was. After a seven-minute workout, her idea of how fit she truly was went out of the window. She quit the gym she was at and went all in on CrossFit. She hasn’t looked back since, logging every workout she's done since 2013. She not only enjoys tracking her progress, but she loves coaching and helping others see their potential.
"I enjoy the “ah ha” moments of a coaching tip sinking in and a PR being achieved. CrossFit has become a big part of my life over the last 5 years and I love sharing my love of the sport with others at Endure and the CrossFit community."
Alessandra Schiavone, CF-L1
Alessandra Schiavone CrossFit in July 2020. As the Covid Shutdown was in full swing, she was feeling a loss of purpose and needed a challenge! I had tried CrossFit for one class with Say (Endure Owner) about a year prior, and I remembered it was probably one of the hardest things I've ever physically done. "Sign me up," I said. Previously I had never thought of myself as an athlete, and this was just the challenge I needed. I had to scale everything, but I told myself every day, "just show up." And I kept showing up. Four years later I'm still showing up, still feeling challenged by this sport, and now excited to see the athletes I coach facing their challenges (both in the gym and general life).
Alessandra Schiavone holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a NASM Nutrition Coach Certification, and of course my CF-L1. I have a background in dance, white-water sports, and rowing. I've always been passionate about (and hold multiple degrees in) education. Allie LOVE teaching and coaching! However, the last year or so I've been on the hunt for new hobbies and skills to add to my collection.
Alana Ward, DPT, CF-L1
Alana Ward received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021. She took up CrossFit as a way to stay healthy, and fell in love. Shortly after she obtained her CrossFit level 1 so as to coach others and help them grow.
Alana enjoys the support that the CrossFit community shows each other as well as the well rounded fitness that CrossFit provides.
Steph Cook, CF-L2, CF-Scaling, CF-Mobility, CF-Olympic Weightlifing
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm a late-life mama of a 6 year old, a wifey and medevac flight paramedic. Some of my hobbies include golfing, skiing, walking, cooking and eating.
I got into CrossFit well over 10 years ago when I drove by a gym on my way to work. I called the next day to try it out and the rest is history. I believe wholeheartedly in the principle of functional fitness as it pertains to preserving overall health and injury prevention. My favorite modality to teach is Olympic lifting!
Nathaniel Lerma, CF-L1
Nathaniel Lerma, I’m 46 years young a level 1 CrossFit coach and a USAW weightlifting coach. CrossFit and weightlifting give me a solid fitness foundation all year round. Then depending on the next crazy adventure I transition into more specialized training. Lifestyles I partake in are multi day stage and adventure races, snowboarding it keeps me young, long distance bike riding because I no longer like to run, hiking and climbing 14er’s. Basically any activity that ignites my adventurous spirit!