Matt Couch (Coach, CF USD) Matt is a graduate of the University of San Diego, with a degree in Communications and a minor in Leadership Studies. He played baseball (pitcher) for USD, was a 4 year starting pitcher and a three time All-Conference pitcher. Was named an All-Star in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball Summer League in 2007. Was also named Captain and Most Inspirational his final year at USD. Played one year of professional baseball overseas in Sweden. His baseball career was cut short after having 2 major arm surgeries to his throwing arm. Matt has been actively weight training since high school. In college, he was lucky enough to be coached by coaches Stephane Rochet and Casey Burgener and was introduced to CrossFit through them where they implemented “ benchmark WOD’ s” along with strength training. At USD, he was one of the top weight lifters on the baseball team and was named Athlete of the Month during his Senior Year. After graduating and pursuing his baseball career he dabbled with CrossFit but never fully committed to the program. He finally “ drank the Kool-Aid” and has been a full time CrossFitter and fire breather for the past year. Matt is a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer and will be participating in the Olympic Certification and going through the Coaches Prep Course in the upcoming weeks. He is also looking to compete in this years CrossFit Games. Matt can be reached at:
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916.505.6705 (cell).
