Meet Our Coaches
Mandi BoscampYou can find Coach Mandi coaching our 5:30am class on Monday and Thursdays or working out every evening during the 5:30pm class. Mandi started CrossFit back in 2015 and a year later She quickly found love for competing in Crossfit competitions. She recently moved to Portland with her dog, Lacey to be closer to her job where she has worked as a Full time machinist for the last 10 years |
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Hailey RiedeselCoach Hailey started CrossFit in 2014 and is happy to be back with her XLR8 Family. She received her CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Kids certifications in 2016 and recently completed her Masters in Kinesiology at TAMUCC. You can always find Hailey coaching multiple classes through out the week including our unloaded classes at 10am Tuesday and Thursdays. |
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Molly GillespieCoach Molly, aka Mo…..yep, she’s still happy to be here! Believing quality of living has a foundation of feeling good, she is here to help ensure independent longevity and yes that comes with Burpees, falling down and returning to your feet!
Mo started CrossFit in 2007, got her CF Level 1 2008, started CF XLR8 Affiliate in 2009 and CF Kids in 2010. Molly is a full time Medical Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology and has been for the past 32 years, along with other businesses. She has been married for 32 years, and has two “kids” ages 29 & 23. Nothing feeds her drive more than being witness to individuals discovering just how strong they can be mentally and physically. CrossFit is her tool for self worth and life long lasting relationships!
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Jason Gillespie |
Matt GullyCoach Matt spent 24 years moving around the country flying helicopters for the US Coast Guard and began CrossFit in 2014 while living in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally from Texas he couldn’t wait to get back to his home state and moved to Portland in 2021, where he found our XLR8 family. Working out, starting back in High School and Collegiate sports, has always been an important part of his life. He has a daughter in High School and a son in Middle School who both enjoy sports and are starting on their fitness journey as well. He plans to retire from the military in 2024 and hopes to call this gym his home for many years to come. Coach Matt is excited to take the next step as a Coach and thankful for the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience! |
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Heather Boone Coach Heather Started Crossfit back in 2013 and immediately found a love for the sport. She has coached at Crossfit gyms before, but became official and got her L1 in 2021. She is a teacher and coach for the Gregory-Portland Wildcats and is mommy to two wild cubs of her own. Coach Heather has an extensive fitness background and knowledge she can’t wait to share with everyone and is so happy to be part of the staff at XLR8!
Tracy Gonzalez
![]() Coach Tracy joined CrossFit XLR8 in 2014 and immediately fell in love with both the sport and the community. She earned her CF-OL1 certification in July 2024 and is passionate about CrossFit for its motivation to stay active and build strength. The skills and principles learned in CrossFit have greatly benefited her daily life, especially as a mom of two girls.
When she’s not at the gym, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, running or rides on her Peloton at home. She is excited to be on the other side of the experience now, helping others improve their technique and achieve their goals, just as the coaches at CrossFit XLR8 have done for her.
Lindsay Flach
![]() Coach Lindsay Flach is a world-class athlete and experienced coach dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness and performance goals. A 3x Olympic Trials Qualifier and 9x Team USA Member, Lindsay brings over 12 years of coaching expertise in volleyball, track (sprints and multi-events), speed and agility training, and adult functional fitness. A Wisconsin native and 2018 University of South Alabama Hall of Fame Inductee, Lindsay was a dual-sport collegiate athlete and multi-sport high school standout. She has also been honored as Wisconsin Athlete of the Year and is a proud member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Passionate about empowering others, she inspires athletes and adults to excel in both sports and everyday life. |
Justin Horton Coach Justin is a native Portlander and moved away for a bit after graduating college from TAMUCC. However, in 2015 while finishing up his doctoral work he took a pastoral position at First Baptist Church here in Portland and moved back in 2016 to raise his family here. Justin has always enjoyed an active lifestyle spending his free time surfing, kayaking, fishing and pretty much anything else that involves coastal outdoor living. While “training” for a long distance relay race (223 miles) in 2017, Justin found Crossfit XLR8 and was quickly captivated with this new “competitive style” community workout environment. The rest, so they say, is history. He completed his CF-L1 as the next step to continue to help support and grow the XLR8 community that has become an integral part of his life.
Amanda Rodriguez
![]() Coach Amanda grew up in Ingleside and started CrossFit in 2014. She been at CrossFit XLR8 since 2016 and just received her CF-OL1 June 2024. She loves CrossFit because the community, variety, and the motivation to compete. She says CrossFit has allowed her to push herself to the point where it hurts and say “why do I keep coming back” but the results are worth it! Her least favorite thing is running but has pushed herself this year to choose running over rowing/skiing. She’s excited to be on the other side helping others improve their technique and reach goals like the coaches at Crossfit Xlr8 have done for her. When you see Amanda around be sure to say hi and welcome her to our team!
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