Our Team
Our coaches have a diverse set of skills and strengths to help you at any point in your fitness journey.
Clint Yates
Co-Owner / Coach
- CrossFit L1
- CrossFit L2
- CrossFit Weightlifting
Clint Yates is the Co-Owner at CrossFit SDG and started his CF journey in DEC 2012, weighing in at a WHOPPING 300lbs! He was strong as an ox, but struggled walking a flight of stairs without being winded. He was sick and tired of feeling SICK AND TIRED. After his knee surgery he decided to take his friend's invite to CrossFit seriously. A few short months later he lost 50lbs and decided to get his CF-LV-1 certification to help others lose weight and feel better. Clint honorably served 20yrs in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and wants to give back to military/veterans, first responders, and student's by offering great discounts. He's a now a CF-Level 2 Trainer, completed CF Specialty Weightlifting Course, and completed Power Monkey Fitness combo clinic.
Kristy Yates
Co-Owner / Coach
- CrossFit L1
- CrossFit L2
- CrossFit Weightlifting
Kristy Yates is the CO-Owner at CF SDG and the most well-rounded athlete. After completing a physique/bikini competition at 40, she decided to pack on muscle by joining CF SDG. She’s competed numerous times in CF competitions with podium finishes. Before that, she completed 3 Full Iron-Man Triathlons, several half triathlons (Olympic and half distances), and multiple marathons. She’s a CF Level 2 coach with a certificate in weightlifting. She’s an advocate and expert in numerous nutritional lifestyle programs like KETO, Zone Diet, and Macronutrient counting. She’s a mother of two beautiful teenage girls, Makenzy and Macy Herman. Both girls are very athletic just like her mom. Come around Kristy and you’re sure to witness her giving nature as she confirms your achievements with her positive affirmations when she helps you attain your personal goals.
Jared Wyatt
Head Coach
- CrossFit L1
- CrossFit L2
Jared Wyatt started CrossFit in 2017 and received his CF L1 in 2018. His dad talked him into trying CrossFit, and since he was a high school wrestler he knew he would like the new platform to compete. His goal was to keep pursuing fitness and excellence to keep a competitive edge. His favorite thing about CF is that it gives him a mindset to tackle everyday tasks by applying the same intensity and work ethic. He loves to pursue excellence constantly and to do it with his CF community.
Bryan Vann
Coach
- CrossFit L1
- CrossFit L2
Bryan is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Army as a tactical communications specialist. He now serves as a firefighter with the Oklahoma City Fire Department. His CrossFit journey began in 2014. He found that Crossfit enabled him to do so much more with his mind and body as a Soldier. He soon realized that you didn’t have to be special to do gymnastics or Olympic weightlifting, you only have to be dedicated to learning how to use your body efficiently. Bryan was a Master Fitness trainer in the Army and earned his Personal Trainer certification with the International Sports Sciences Association in 2013 and later received his CrossFit L1 in 2017. Bryan loves coaching and helping others achieve their fitness goals.
Craig Whitney
Coach
- CrossFit L1
Craig is a husband, father, and firefighter for the City of Norman. His wife, Hope, dragged him to his first CrossFit class in 2019. They struggled with weight loss and “yo-yo dieting” for almost two decades. After only a month at CrossFit SDG, they were hooked. They both love the stress relief that comes with working out at the end of a hard day, and the community of friends that they found at the gym. In his first year, Craig lost over 35lbs of fat, and gained 8lbs of lean muscle mass at the age of 40. He has a deep desire to help others develop effective strategies for living a healthy lifestyle so they can enjoy an active longer life. To that end, Craig obtained his CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certificate in 2021, and continues to pursue further education in hopes of more effectively coaching others. He believes the greatest successes come with consistency, community, and a desire to acquire new skills.
Paige Wyatt
Coach
- CrossFit L1
Paige Wyatt struggled with consistency, lumbar spine issues, and was going through one of the hardest times in her life. She knew a drastic and radical change was coming after her invite to a 5am CrossFit class. She went out of her comfort zone, but she took her chiropractor’s advice to EXERCISE. She found what she needed within the CrossFit community. They were supportive, encouraging, and challenged her to become a better version of herself. That visit changed her focus and she is thankful for the new friendships, family, and direction in her life. “CrossFit empowered me, showed me I’m capable of crushing challenges, taught me how to respond in tough situations – TO NEVER GIVE UP!” She knows CrossFit can change your life through consistency, community, and commitment if you take ONE STEP, and Show Up! She loves how this small community believes in each other and how they share similar struggles and the encouragement to overcome them together. She was ready to reciprocate in the same manner and became a CrossFit Level-1 Trainer and is the kindest and most personal trainer CF SDG has. Come Find Out and Meet Mrs. Paige Wyatt.
Suzanne Diesel
Coach
- CrossFit L1
Coach “SUZ” first introduction to CF was in graduate school, 2015. She started coaching after obtaining her CF-L-1 in 2020. Crossfit proved to be the bridge for collegiate sports after graduating as an occupational therapist. She comes from a soccer and lacrosse background from Wesleyan University. “Crossfit provides a constant challenge with new skills to master alongside a supportive community filled with like-minded people.” Her primary role as an Occupational Therapist is ultimately the catalyst to coach, especially after COVID-19, as she needed reprieve from the traditional hospital setting. She is a firm believer in preventive medicine, with wellness and fitness as the FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE, and coaches to encourage this belief to health within our community. She loves the uplifting and empowering atmosphere while her athletes learn the extensive benefits from the CF model as they master movement patterns and lift weights, they never though was possible. She particularly enjoys catering to underserved athletes with disabilities and the OLDER POPULATION as a life plan to complete wellness. SUZ brings the energy to EVERY class offering tips/tricks that improve mobility and lifting mechanics for the solid base of our fitness foundation here at CF SDG.
Ryan Smith
Coach
- CrossFit L1
Ryan started CF in 2017 to have fun, stay active, and compete with friends. His passion for strength and conditioning is why he began to coach. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy graduating from Duke University. This is where he began coaching at North Durham CF, obtained a CF-LV-1 trainer and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. his Level 1-Trainer with a certificate in CSCS graduate from Duke University. He comes to Shawnee, Oklahoma to start his Physical Therapy practice with Citizen Potawatomi Nation. His skills and passion include exercise techniques, exercise programming/design and athletic performance progressions. He loves the opportunity to coach again with CrossFit SDG leading with an encouraging and enthusiastic tempo. He loves helping others achieve their health and fitness goals by using movement as medicine.
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