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RAY TRAITZ: 

Founder OF AMRAP FITNESS

Coach Ray was born and raised in Philadelphia PA, where, at a very young age he sparked a strong interest in moving faster and getting stronger, and coaching others to do the same. Testing his mental, physical, and athletic abilities were a daily occurrence throughout his life and continue to be so to this day. 

Growing up Coach Ray participated in several sports: Soccer, baseball, track & field... But! He had a love for and truly excelled in both wrestling and football, participating in both sports for many years, continuing throughout his college career at the Division II school of Kutztown University in PA. It didn't stop there and continues till this day, as Ray is a competitive CrossFit athlete and has been since 2007, competing in the CrossFit Games Northeast Regionals from 2009-2013, and this year, 2017, as one of the oldest competitors in his newly added master's division (35-39) he finished 23rd in the world in the CrossFit Games Open and is respected to this day as one of the "OG's" (Original Gangsta's) and best athletes in the Northeast Region in the sport of CrossFit. So, he knows firsthand the type of hard work and dedication that goes into being an all-around successful competitive athlete. 

Because of his passion for fitness and teaching others, Coach Ray pursued and received his Bachelor of Science in Education, with a minor in Sports Pedagogy; additionally, and even more, impressive, Coach Ray holds his Masters in Health & Physical Education from Emporia State University of KS: Furthermore, and along with the above academic credentials, Coach Ray is also well seasoned in the field of Sports Psychology. 

RAY'S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • M.S. Health and Physical Education

  • B.S. Education

  • Minor: Sports Pedagogy & Sports Psychology

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • Nasm Certified Nutrition Coach

  • CrossFit Level-2 Trainer

  • CrossFit Masters Trainer

  • Crossfit Kids Trainer

  • CrossFit Kettlebell Level I Trainer

  • CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Level 1 Trainer

  • CrossFit Gymnastics Level 2 Trainer

  • CrossFit Basic Barbell/ Strength Trainer

  • CrossFit Aerobic Capacity Trainer

  • Crossfit Endurance Trainer (running, cycling, & swimming)

  • CrossFit Westside Barbell Powerlifting Trainer

  • CrossFit Strongman Trainer

  • CrossFit Movement & Mobility Specialist

  • CrossFit Competitive Trainer

  • CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer

  • CrossFit Football Trainer

  • CrossFit Defense Instructor

  • CrossFit Indoor/Outdoor Rowing Trainer

  • CrossFit DB Instructor

  • Concept 2 Indoor Rowing & Skiing Certified

  • CrossFit Pose Tech Trainer

  • Dr. Romanov Pose Tech Certified Trainer

  • USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach

  • American Red Cross Sports First Aid

  • Certified Professional Personal Health & Fitness Consultant Specialist

 

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