TRAIN WITH CERTIFIED
CROSSFIT COACHES

Every coach at Barbell Republic holds a CrossFit certification. Our team includes CF-L1, L2, and L3 certified coaches — because your training deserves qualified leadership.

WHAT DO THESE CERTIFICATIONS MEAN?

L1
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

The foundational coaching certification covering CrossFit methodology, movement standards, and class programming. This is where every coach starts.

L2
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)

Advanced coaching skills including athlete assessment, movement correction, class management, and program design. Requires demonstrated coaching ability beyond foundational knowledge.

L3
Certified CrossFit Trainer (CF-L3)

CrossFit's official title for their highest individual trainer credential. Requires a proctored exam, demonstrated coaching excellence across all domains, and years of verified experience — well beyond the Level 1 and Level 2 seminar courses.

Fewer than 2% of CrossFit coaches worldwide hold this certification.

YOUR COACHING TEAM

MG
Marshall Giasson
Co-Owner 🛡 CF-L2
Credentials: CF-L2 • Lesson Planning • Scaling • Spot the Flaw
CrossFit Open Judge: 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024
Schedule: Tue 5:30 AM • Wed 5:30 AM
Classes Coached at CBR: 944
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DB
Dr. Dustin Bergeron
Co-Owner 🛡 CF-L2 DC CES
Specialties: CrossFit Kids • Nutrition I • Anatomy
Credentials: CF-L2 • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) • Scaling • Spot the Flaw
CrossFit Open Judge: 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024
Schedule: Varies
Classes Coached at CBR: 166
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MB
Michael Baecht
Coach 🛡 CF-L3
Specialties: CrossFit Kids • Masters Athletes • Nutrition I • Pregnant & Postpartum • Running • Programming
Credentials: CF-L3 • Advanced Judges • Anatomy • Coaching Fundamentals • Dumbbells • Lesson Planning • The Professional Coach • Scaling • Spot the Flaw
CrossFit Open Judge: 2018–2026 (9 consecutive years)
Schedule: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM • Mon 4 PM • Tue 4–5 PM • Fri 4–5 PM
Classes Coached at CBR: 2,640
Certified CrossFit Trainer (CF-L3) — the highest individual coaching credential CrossFit offers, held by fewer than 2% of coaches worldwide. Currently preparing for CF-L4.

A Masters 55-59 competitor, Michael has competed in every CrossFit Open since 2017 and finished 2026 ranked 1,621st worldwide in his division (1st at the affiliate). He's a nine-time CrossFit Open Judge and has volunteered at the CrossFit Games since 2021. He doesn't just run the clock — he's on the floor training alongside his athletes.

Outside the gym, Michael has owned and operated Gold Star Carpet One Floor & Home in Denison since 1997. He brings the same small-business discipline to the whiteboard: show up, scale smart, train the person in front of you.
BB
Blake Burleson
Coach 🛡 CF-L2
Specialties: CrossFit Kids • Gymnastics • Olympic Weightlifting • Dumbbells • Pregnant & Postpartum
Credentials: CF-L2 • HL2 Seminar • Spot the Flaw
CrossFit Open Judge: 2013–2026 (14+ years)
Schedule: Fri 5:30 AM • Wed 4–6 PM • Sat 10 AM Team WOD
Classes Coached at CBR: 852
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CA
Chantel Arnold
Coach 🛡 CF-L2
Credentials: CF-L2 • Spot the Flaw
CrossFit Open Judge: 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025
Schedule: Mon 5:30 AM & 5–6 PM • Tue 6 PM
Classes Coached at CBR: 344
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LW
Lauren Wagner
Coach 🛡 CF-L1
Credentials: CF-L1 Certified Trainer
Schedule: Thu 4:30–6:30 PM Open Box • Fri 6 PM
Classes Coached at CBR: 962
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