HYROX · Coaching Team

Vancouver's HYROX Coaches

HYROX Certified Performance Coaches who race the format themselves. The team programming and coaching every session at one of Vancouver's official HYROX Training Clubs in Olympic Village.

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At a glance

Are CrossFit BC's HYROX coaches certified?

Yes. Every HYROX session at CrossFit BC is led by a HYROX Certified Performance Coach, paired with a CrossFit Level 1 or Level 2 credential. Programming is led by Director of Coaching Stephen Tyler, with input from owner Dai Manuel. Several coaches race HYROX themselves across Open, Pro, and Doubles divisions.

100% HYROX Certified Performance Coaches on every session
Programming led by Director of Coaching
Multiple coaches with race finishes across divisions
1-on-1 race-prep available with any HYROX coach

Meet the HYROX coaches

Dai Manuel · Coach Moose

Owner · Lifestyle Mentor

Lifestyle mentor, HYROX Performance Coach, and owner of CrossFit BC. 30+ years helping driven professionals over 40 build health that lasts a lifetime.

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Stephen Tyler, HYROX coach at CrossFit BC

Stephen Tyler · Sweetpea

Director of Coaching · HYROX

Director of Coaching, competitive athlete, and the calm, methodical coach who helps athletes perform their best when it matters most.

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Sarah Pennington · Coyote

Living Legends Coach

Living Legends coach, retired ER nurse, and proof that strength has no age limit. Started CrossFit at 54 and never looked back.

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Ciara Pletcher · Strict

Gymnastics Coach

Ex-gymnast, neurologist, and the coach who will get you upside down on your hands with confidence.

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Lee Richardson · Vee-P

CrossFit · HYROX · Oly Coach

CrossFit coach, elementary VP, and the coach who brings a teacher's energy to every class. Six years of coaching experience across CrossFit, HYROX, and Olympic Weightlifting.

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Cam Friesen · Freeze

HYROX Coach · Exercise Physiologist

HYROX coach, exercise physiologist, and the guy who'll remind you that consistency beats chaos every single time. 10+ HYROX races and counting.

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Jeremy Simser · Bladerunner

Olympic Lifting · HYROX Coach

High energy, sharp technical eye, and a natural ability to help athletes find that extra gear.

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Yash Ahuja · Sneakers

CrossFit · HYROX · Oly · Gymnastics

Fun, focused, and great at breaking down movement so athletes of all levels can learn and improve.

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Sophie Straith · Doph

CrossFit Coach · Nutrition Coach

Movement quality, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and healthier habits, with equal parts standards, support, and smiles.

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Christie Kennedy Manuel, HYROX coach at CrossFit BC

Christie Kennedy Manuel · Bubbles

Co-Owner · Coach · Operations

Co-owner, Coach Bubbles, and the reason CrossFit BC feels like home. Lifelong athlete, empathetic connector, and the biggest cheerleader in your corner.

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Coaching credibility starts on the racecourse

Our coaches don't just teach HYROX, they race it. That's how we keep race-prep cycles honest: pacing strategy, transition discipline, and station-by-station coaching come from coaches who've felt the wall on race day themselves.

HYROX coaching FAQ

5 questions

Are CrossFit BC's HYROX coaches certified?

Yes. Every HYROX session at CrossFit BC is led by a HYROX Certified Performance Coach, plus their CrossFit Level 1 or Level 2 credentials. Several coaches have raced HYROX themselves, including multiple division podiums.

Who programs the HYROX classes at CrossFit BC?

Programming is led by Stephen Tyler, our Director of Coaching and a HYROX Performance Coach with multiple races to his name, with input from owner Dai Manuel (HYROX Performance Coach, CrossFit Level 2, ACE) to keep race-prep cycles aligned with member goals.

Do the coaches race HYROX themselves?

Yes. Coaching credibility starts on the racecourse. Multiple CrossFit BC coaches have completed HYROX races across Open, Pro, and Doubles divisions, with more racing scheduled through 2026.

Can I work with a HYROX coach 1-on-1?

Yes. Personal training and HYROX-specific 1-on-1 race prep are available. You can request a coach by name during your free trial, or let us match you based on your race timeline and current training history.

Do CrossFit BC members get early access to HYROX tickets?

Yes. As an authorized HYROX Training Club, CrossFit BC gives active members early access to HYROX ticket pre-sales for races all over the world before they open to the public, from Vancouver and Toronto to races abroad. Active HYROX class-pack holders count as active members and qualify too. We send the pre-sale code the moment HYROX releases it, so members can lock in their city, division, and time slot before popular races sell out, then travel and race with a crew that trains together. Membership has its privileges.

Keep exploring the HYROX cluster

SIM-ilar deep dive Class formats Race standards

See the full coaching team

Every coach here runs sessions inside our HYROX gym in Vancouver program: 19+ race-format classes a week, 4 of them 90-minute HX90 SIM-ilar sessions.Already have a race entry? Follow the 16-week HYROX Vancouver training plan.

Members race the world, and get first dibs on the tickets

CrossFit BC is an authorized HYROX Training Club, so active members get early access to HYROX ticket pre-sales for races all over the world, from Vancouver and Toronto to Chicago, London, Berlin, and beyond, before they open to the public. Active HYROX class-pack holders are in too. Popular races sell out fast, so this is your head start: pick your city, lock your division, and go chase it with people who train alongside you. Membership has its privileges.