Calvin Wainright
Calvin Wainright

Competed in Mayhem on the Mountain several times

Competed in the D1 competition

Competed in the Reignited Games and get invited back yearly.

Back Squat 430.  

Hero WOD Chad under 50 mins.

Qualifications

Crossfit Certification Level 1

Coach

Calvin Wainright

I grew up on the field, the mat, and the diamond — playing football, baseball, and wrestling. From a young age, sports gave me structure, purpose, and a taste for competition. I wasn’t always the most gifted, but I learned how to work — how to dig deep, how to get up when I was knocked down, and how to lead from the front.
After high school, I took that mindset into one of the toughest arenas out there — the United States Marine Corps.
The Marines didn’t just build physical toughness — they reshaped how I think, lead, and face adversity. I learned that your body gives up long after your mind wants to quit — and that leadership isn’t about being loud; it’s about being dependable.
After the Corps, I found a new battlefield: competitive fitness. And it lit a fire in me I hadn’t felt since the military. I went all in.
These achievements are milestones — but not the mission.
The real transformation came in the training, in the pain cave, in the moments no one sees. I’ve been shaped by both success and failure. And I’ve learned the biggest enemy isn’t the clock, the barbell, or the guy next to you — it’s the voice in your head that says you can’t.
I help them build not just strength, but belief.
This is bigger than reps and PRs.
It’s about showing up, pushing through, and discovering the version of yourself you didn’t know existed.

There’s always a moment — a line in the sand — where you either stay who you’ve always been, or you become who you’re meant to be.
For me, that moment came when I was training for one of my early competitions. I had always loved fitness, but something inside me kept pulling back. I trained hard, but in the back of my mind, there was a voice that said:
“You’re not built for this. You’ll never be one of them. You’ll never be good enough.”
That voice — the enemy — wasn’t a coach or a rival athlete. It was me.
It was doubt. Insecurity. Fear of failure. The fear that even after giving everything, I still might not measure up.
And for a while, that enemy won. I coasted. I showed up, but I didn’t commit. I trained, but I didn’t believe.
The turning point came when I stood under a barbell — staring down a lift I’d missed more times than I care to admit. Everything in me wanted to walk away. But something snapped. I realized I was tired of living small, tired of letting fear run the show. That day, I hit the lift — and more than that, I decided:
I’m done doubting. I’m done shrinking. I’m here to grow. To lead. To help others conquer their own battles.
Because we all have that voice.
And I’m here to help you silence it — not just for a day, but for good.

My purpose for coaching is to empower others to realize what they’re truly capable of — both in and out of the gym. I know firsthand how training can build not just physical strength, but confidence, discipline, and mental resilience. I coach because I believe fitness is a powerful tool for transformation — and I want to help others experience that same shift.
I'm especially driven to serve everyday athletes who want more from themselves — not just people chasing a podium, but those chasing progress, purpose, and personal growth. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or pushing for high-level competition, I love working with people who are ready to work hard, stay accountable, and grow beyond their comfort zone.
I’m here for the ones who show up with a spark — even if it's small — and are willing to fan it into something powerful. That’s where the magic happens.