Shane Smith
Coach, CrossFit Rx
From: Kansas City, MO

Shane has been coaching CrossFit since February 2023 and has a diverse athletic background. After playing soccer for 14 years and starting weightlifting in college, he moved to Atlanta and discovered CrossFit as a way to meet new people and take on new challenges. Shane fell in love with the CrossFit community and was inspired to become a coach, driven by his desire to share the same energy, excitement, and knowledge that helped him grow as an athlete.

Shane’s favorite CrossFit movements are gymnastics-based, and his go-to workout is Fran. His advice to new members? "Ask questions and talk to other members! We’re all learning and trying our best, and connecting with others will help you grow." Shane especially enjoys coaching those “firsts”—seeing the excitement when someone hits a lift or masters a new skill.

A proud fitness achievement for Shane is completing a sub-3-minute Fran and making it to quarterfinals. While not formally trained, he excels in gymnastics movements and loves passing on those skills.

Fun Fact: In college, Shane joined a Bollywood Fusion dance team and met some of his best friends through it!