CrossFit Team Offutt Tactical Fitness

The TOTF Legends page is where we pay homage to some of our more influential coaches who have moved on from the program.  These individuals were instrumental in making TOTF a reality, continuing the success of TOTF and giving of their time, effort and expertise to the program to make all of the other members great.  Without their contributions we would not have the program we have today.

The TOTF Legends page is where we pay homage to some of our more influential coaches who have moved on from the program.  These individuals were instrumental in making TOTF a reality, continuing the success of TOTF and giving of their time, effort and expertise to the program to make all of the other members great.  Without their contributions we would not have the program

Coach Dave LeClaire

Occupation: USAF, Cyber Systems Support

TOTF Status: Former Club President (2012-2014 Now Senior Advisor) and Veteran Elite

Family: Wife Erin, Daughter Emily (7) , Daughter Abby (9 months)

I am from Columbus, OH (AKA – God’s Country), but have lived all around the world because of the AF.

About myself: I am a huge Ohio State Buckeyes fan!!  Saturdays during College Football season you’ll only find me hanging with my family watching the Buckeyes.  Other than that, I love training and coaching folks.

I started CrossFit at CrossFit Omaha 5 years ago.  When the call went out for volunteers to begin a Functional Fitness-based program for Offutt, I jumped at the chance to help.  What we started became the current program under the banner of CrossFit Team Offutt Tactical Fitness.  I do CrossFit to personally see improvements in my fitness and to help expand this great community.

Favorite WOD:  “Elizabeth” 21-15-9: Cleans (135), Ring Dips

Certificates:  CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, USAW Level 1 Sport Performance Certified, CrossFit Football Certified, CrossFit Powerlifting Certified, CrossFit Mobility Certified

Goals: 200+ pound overhead press/ 350+ Bench/ 405+ Squat/ 500+ Deadlift/ sub-4 minute Fran/be healthier in my 40s than I was in my 30s

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Coach John Hendricks

Occupation: USAF, Weather Forecaster

TOTF Status: Former Club President (2013-2014) and Lead Coach

Family: Wife Kelly (who is also a badass CrossFitter), Son Tanner (16),
Daughter Kaisy (11, Daughter Eliza (3), and Daughter Adeline (18 mon)
I am from St Joe Missouri, but have lived all around the world because of
the AF.

I am a huge Denver Broncos fan!!

I started CrossFit 3 yrs ago, I do CrossFit because I like getting stronger
and the tight community of athletes.

Favorite WOD: Anything that has burpees in it.YEA RIGHT!!!

Certificates: CrossFit Level 1 trainer, CrossFit Level 2, USAW Olympic Weightlifting
Certified, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

Goals: A 4 min FRAN, 500# deadlift, 400# back squat and a 300# Clean—STILL

 

 

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Coach Carly Costello

Occupation: USAF, Public Affairs Officer 

TOTF Status:Veteran

Family: Husband Greg 

I am from Marietta, Georgia, born and raised, but my father was born in Omaha and raised in Kansas, so it’s nice to be in the fatherland.  

I started CrossFit two years ago with a box in my hometown. I had been working with a personal trainer for a couple years prior to starting CrossFit, but I never saw or felt the results I wanted. My best friend convinced me to join her box and within a month of starting CrossFit, I felt and looked stronger. I know what CrossFit has done for me so I am here to preach and teach it to others looking to improve themselves. Plus I just like picking up heavy things and putting them down.  

Favorite WOD:  Grace and anything with snatches  

Certificates:  CrossFit Level 1 trainer, USAW Olympic Weightlifting Level 1 trainer 

Goals: In the next year, plan to accomplish my first muscle-up, PR more than 200 pounds on squats and snatch more than 120 pounds. 2015 Regionals better watch out! 

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Coach Brian Haggerty

Occupation: USN, Submariner

TOTF Status: Veteran

Family: Wife Lisa, Son James (9)

I am from Johnstown, NY, but have been all around the world with the Navy.

I started CrossFit in 2009.  I rolled to shore duty in the worst shape of my life.  I quickly plateaued working out on my own, then a friend introduced me to CrossFit.  Almost immediately, I started getting leaner, stronger and faster.  I coach to help others experience similar life changes.  The combination of community and constantly varied exercise make it an unbeatable experience.

Favorite WOD:  Team WODs and running.

Certificates:  CrossFit Level 1 trainer, CrossFit Endurance (Running), and CrossFit Nutrition

Goals: Continue to grow the TACFIT community.

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Coach David “Salt” Bacot

Occupation: USAF, Weatherman

TOTF Status: Lead Coach

Family: Wife Bianca, 2 Sons, 1 Daughter, 1 Son-in-law, 1 Daughter-in-law, 2 Granddaughters

From Houston, Texas; but home is where the AF plants us (14 sites and counting…)

Texas A&M fighting Texas Aggie class of 1990 – WHOOP!

I’d heard of CrossFit for years, but never found the way to start – gave it another go after arriving at Offutt (thanks Coach John!). 1.5 yrs and getting better every day – CAN!

Favorite WOD: Anything I have not yet done Rx (that would be ALL of them).

Certificates: CrossFit Level 1 trainer

Goals: enhancing our community; body-weight snatch; a muscle-up!

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Coach Thatcher Cardon

Occupation: USAF, Family Physician

TOTF Status: Veteran

Family: Wife and 5 kids

I am from all over but Seattle is about as close to hometown as I get.

I love learning new things and working with my hands.

I started CrossFit in 2008 and loved it from day one. For many years it was a hobby and a fitness routine. Now it is a comfortable habit. I always knew I wasn’t as well rounded or functionally fit as I wanted to be but I didn’t know how to get there. CrossFit did it for me. It was like a radioactive spider bite. It has changed me in many ways and made me a better physician.

Favorite WOD: There’s no favorite that’s what I like about “constantly varied”.

Certificates: CrossFit Level 1 trainer

Goals: General Physical Preparedness for life.

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