Doreen DiSalvo

Doreen is a Boston native who started playing sports as early as 9 years old on a boy’s baseball team. This passion for sports and lifting weights continued though College where she played Division 1 soccer on full scholarship. After graduation there was not many opportunities for women to continue into competitive sports, so she transitioned into road cycling. This passion became an opportunity to teach Spinning when it was first launched in 1993 and was one of the few early teachers of the Johnny G program on the east coast. This passion for teaching spinning continued for 10 years in both Boston and New York cites.

After moving west to San Francisco where cycling outside happened year round she continued to look for new challenges and stumbled on to Crossfit in 2012 and never looking back. As a Masters athlete she has learned that passion, strength training, proper nutrition and humility all play a role in continuing to be a active and healthy as you age. With this passion she has completed the following certifications; Spinning, AFFA, SFCF Internship Program, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification, CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Certification, and has completed Carl Paoli’s FreeStyle Connection Seminar.

Of the many facets of CrossFit, one of the most important aspects for Doreen is its accessibility for the general population. Doreen enjoys working with CrossFit newbies as well as athletes looking to improve their overall strength. She makes the process enjoyable while challenging your fitness levels to move towards overall improved health and movement.

Doreen’s current sporting achievements include Powerlifting competitions on a local level, while her more recreational sports involve hiking, cycling, and playing a mean game of bocce.

Besides coaching, Doreen also helps SFCF with retail, vending and all special events.