Head CrossFit Coach, Neuro Performance Coach

Morgan Hodge

BKin focus in Pedagogy, Neuro Performance Specialist, FMS, CF-L1, CF-L2, CF-E

Studied/Completed the following courses/certifications:
Z-Health R-Phase – Movement Reeducation Specialist
Ido Portal Movement Corset Workshop
Z Health Essentials
CSEP-CPT Certification
Soft Tissue Release Therapy

Awards/Achievements:
2020 Top Trainer in Canada Award by IMPACT Magazine
2019 Top Trainer in Canada Award by IMPACT Magazine
2018 Nominated as one of the Top Trainers in Canada by IMPACT Magazine

2019 Top Trainer in Canada Award by IMPACT Magazine
2018 Nominated as one of the Top Trainers in Canada by IMPACT Magazine

My Coaching Philosophy:
To empower people to do that which they once thought impossible so that they become inspired and spread that deeper understanding of self-capability to every aspect of their life.
*Morgan works with clients through ONLINE and IN PERSON coaching. His schedule fills up fast so click here to book in today!

#GETYOURMINDRIGHT

How did I get into coaching:
Growing up, sports were a main stay for me. I played everything from soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball and a small stint in roller hockey. I was fortunate to experience many incredible moments and events throughout those athletic endeavours but the main thing that stuck with me was the coach’s I had. Throughout all the different sports I played, all of my coaches were incredible.

This led me to a passion for human performance and development. I began creating a following of friends that would come to me for health and fitness advice, things like how to improve their bench press and biceps, classic 16-year-old boy stuff. From this, I decided to create a little side hustle for myself and began my first company ‘3Point-Fitness’, I know catchy right? I ran this little side hustle out of the trunk of my car as I finished high school and ventured into post-secondary to become a Kinesiologist.

What started as a side hustle, let’s just see if I like this, kind of thing, blossomed into a deep-rooted passion for coaching and helping empower people to achieve excellence in body and mind. I completed my Kinesiology degree with a focus in Pedagogy aka teaching and an unofficial minor in Sport Psychology.

Throughout my university years I met some incredible professors who shaped the way I approach coaching and helped me further develop that passion for helping others achieve their best.

This led me to where I am today as co-founder and owner of the amazing facility you train out.

My proudest moment as a coach:
I have had so many moments over my coaching career that I can truly say made me proud. Many of them involve people right here in our gym!
To narrow down one moment as my proudest I feel discounts all the rest therefore I’m going to outline what makes me the proudest as a coach.
These moments typically don’t involve any actual physical training moment or occurrence. What they do involve is that moment of realization when a client recognizes the true underlying “why” for themselves and who they are and what they are pursuing, challenged with or otherwise focusing on including those moments when they realize the doubt they’ve had within themselves is either no longer there or foolish to hold on to. These moments have often involved tears as they have been a powerful moment of deeper understanding and empowerment.
These are the moments that make me the proudest as a coach as I am so incredibly proud of those individuals for the growth they’ve accomplished.

Personal Trainer and Athletic Development Coach, Health Coach

Danny Jun

Simon Fraser University – BSc.Kinesiology (Active Health & Rehab concentration), ACE fitness nutrition, ACE Personal trainer, Crossfit Level 1 & 2, Precision Nutrition – Level 1 Certified

Athletic background
– Competitive soccer, basketball, track and field
– Bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, Crossfit

How did I get into coaching:
I became an exercise professional because it’s a way for me to serve others and connect with people. Growing up, taking care of myself with movement and healthy nutrition was fulfilling but also challenging. At the time, I thoughtthere was only one way to stay healthy; lift lots of weights and meticulously track your food. With this idea in mind, as soon as I turned 18, I certified myself as a personal trainer and enrolled in a prestigious Kinesiology program.

As I developed with my education and coaching experience, I quickly realizedthat my preconceived notions about health were misplaced. Today, my practice looks very different from what it looked like 6 years ago. Ask me again in another 6 years, and I’m sure it will be completely different.

Although my practice continues to change, why I became an exercise professional and why I continue to work in this industry has stayed the same:to serve others and connect with people.

My Coaching Philosophy:
1. Judgement-free

No matter how much or little you exercise, what you eat, or how ready you are for change, I am here to listen and work with you without judgement.

2. Client centered

It’s not about any diet, workout routines, how you should eat or what body percentage you should be at. It’s about you. And your exercise or nutritional plan should respect your individuality.

3. Evidence based

I use the latest research to inform my guidelines and recommendations. More importantly, I use an evidence-based approach to figure out what works the best for you as an individual.

#sustainability

Academic/professional projects:

1 .A scoping review of the literature on exercise/physical activity adherence – Self directed studies

2. An evidence-based guideline to increase client exercise/physical activity program adherence – Protocol synthesis

3. Acute effects of resistance and high intensity interval training protocolson heart rate variability and fatigue- Wearable technology experiment

4. Individualized training program for professional- level lacrosse player -Evidence-based program synthesis

5. The effectiveness of a gluten-free diet on treating celiac disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity – Literature review

6. Sodium bicarbonate and its effect on anaerobic exercise performance -Literature review

7. Effects of mobility status and sex on walking distance, walking speed, and body mass index – Data analysis & literature review

8. Health recommendations for undergraduates living away from home – Evidence-based guideline

9. Effects of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on ADHD symptoms in children – Literature review