Coach Veronica Aguila

Veronica has been a competitive lifter for the past 15 years. She began with 8 years of Powerlifting, competing at the national and world level and 7 years as an Olympic Lifter competing so far at the national level. She has a degree from the University of MD in Kinesiology, and has several other certifications including: USA Weightlifting Senior Coach, Yoga Instructor, NASM Personal Trainer, and SPX Pilates Instructor, and a Crossfit level 1. Her family is from Chile and Spain so she speaks Spanish fluently. Veronica grew up on the east coast, and recently moved to San Diego to be a part of a more fitness oriented culture. She has a love for fitness, health, and overall well being and loves to share it with others.

Coach Chris Keith

Chris Keith of San Diego Personal Training | CrossFit 619 is the team leader and co owner.  He is the most knowledgeable and experienced 1 on 1 Personal Trainer in San Diego for Deconditioned, Beginner, and Intermediate Level Athletes.   His list of professional accolades and credentials is extensive and spans over a 16 year career in the fitness industry. CrossFit has helped him become one of the strongest triathletes in the world and has re-ignited his passion for health and fitness.  Chris is very proficient in nutrition, flexibility/mobility, movement preparation, powerlifting and bodyweight exercise for athletic development. He believes that CrossFit is the best approach for taking an intermediate athlete to an advanced or elite level.  He believes that CrossFit can also be for the de-conditioned or beginner athlete but the individual’s pre-existing conditions must be addressed, and the laws of progression must be adhered to and followed at all times for safe and healthy progression.  Recently featured on NBC’s Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda and Inside Edition for his chiseled physique, he maintains 6% body fat year round. He was voted Best Personal Trainer in San Diego by numerous publications and continues to be a local fitness celebrity and advisor to the local media on health and fitness related issues. Chris started learning about fitness at a very early age and has been hooked ever since. He was first certified as a personal trainer in 1994 before being honorably discharged from the military and has been working as a professional personal fitness trainer in San Diego since 1995.

Experience and Credentials

• CrossFit Level 1 Instructor
• 2010, 2011 San Diego Triple Crown Finisher
• National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
• Advanced Weight Training Specialist
• APEX Fitness Group
• Certified Nutritionist and Aerobics Instructor
• USA Track and Field – Member
• USA Triathlon – Member
• National Strength and Conditioning Association – Member
• Several media appearances with NBC, ABC, CBS,and KUSI
• Voted BEST Personal Trainer by San Diego Magazine
• Voted BEST Personal Trainer by 944 Magazine
• Voted BEST Personal Trainer by Ranch and Coast Magazine
• Contributing Editor for JustLuxe.com
• Fitness Columnist for The Rage Magazine
• Contributor for Max Muscle Sports & Fitness Magazine

Coach Ari Ramirez

In high school, I was thin but by no means in shape. I never thought about what I ate or engaged in much physical activity. My lack of enthusiasm caught up to me my first year in college. I moved away from home and further away from a healthy life style. The “freshman fifteen” yeah, that was me. At 5’0 my small frame is not equipped to handle any extra weight. I decided to start working out and began riding my bike to school, as well as going to the gym a few days a week. That helped my weight and self esteem and I definitely noticed a change in my attitude and overall energy. Eventually, I increased my physical activity and things were looking up. I graduated, moved to L.A. and decided to run the 2007 L.A. Marathon.
Maintaining any physical activity proved to be even more difficult when I started law school. I noticed my physical activity decreased significantly and my stress level increased exponentially. I realized that I needed a goal if I was going to remain motivated. So I decided to train for my second marathon. Although I was running anything from 10 to 35 miles a week, I needed something more. In 2009, I signed up for my first half marathon, AFC. A month before the AFC, I joined CrossFit 619. Soon after meeting Chris Keith, I learned not only the importance of healthy diet, but the value of it. I followed the the program, I continued running and doing CrossFit. Within a couple of months, I lost 10 lbs and noticed a significant increase in my strength and stamina. I stuck with CrossFit and Chris Keith. In 2010, I signed up and completed the Triple Crown and shaved off 10 minutes off my AFC time from the previous year. No, I didn’t do extra running, in fact I probably ran less. I credit CrossFit with preparing me and making me a better runner, and overall better athlete.

Experience and Credentials

• Certification – CrossFit Level 1
• USA Track and Field Member
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Member

Races Completed

• 2007 – LA Marathon
• 2008 – Long Beach Marathon
• 2009 – AFC Half marathon
• 2010 – Carlsbad Half Marathon
• 2010 – La Jolla Half Marathon
• 2010 – AFC Half Marathon
• 2011 – SoCal Ragnar Relay 1st Place

Coach Josh Sommo

Before CrossFit I was heavy into Powerlifting. While serving in the US Navy I was introduced to CrossFit by my best friend. I was immediately hooked. I fell in love with the challenge and unknown of each WOD. I played high school sports and I was familiar with training for performance. CrossFit has also sparked my interest to go to school and work on my degree in Kinesiology with a focus in Athletic Training. I hope to eventually obtain my doctorate in Physical Therapy with a masters in Orthopedic Therapy. I love working with athletes day in and day out. Nothing more satisfies me then to see my athletes come in and push themselves and set new personnel records. Im a certified Level 1 CrossFit trainer.

Coach David Miller

A life time of sports plus 26 years of Olympic Weightlifting Competition and Coaching has solidified my base knowledge for assisting athletes become stronger, more explosive competitors. I specialize in strength training athletes and fitness enthusiasts interested in improving their sports performance and general health.

Olympic Weightlifting is one of the most popularly contested athletic events the world over. The lifts begin with weight resting on the floor (or platform) and finish with the athlete standing and the weight securely supported overhead. In order for these athletes to have the ability to support heavy weights overhead – not to mention getting them there. Weightlifters have developed tremendous hip-torso power and stability – CORE STRENGTH.

I believe very strongly that practicing some of the techniques used to train competitive Olympic Weightlifters, modified for an individuals’ ability, skill, experience, etc. will improve everyone’s fitness level!

I have documented improved performance in vertical jump height, sprint speed, balance, coordination & flexibility for athletes in sports such as Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey, Martial Arts, Track and Field plus Modern Dance…. not to mention a few Weightlifters.

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Olympic Weightlifting | Strength Coach and Professional Ski Instructor. Assistant Coach, Team leader or Head Coach for many East Coast Gold National Championships. USA Weightlifting International Coach and Team Leader. LWC/USA Weightlifting liaison and promoter.

Team USA International Assignments
- September 2006 Team Leader – Sub 17 Pan Am Championship
Guayaquil, Ecuador

- October 2001 Assistant Coach – Junior Pan Am, Crillio Cup
Caguas, Puerto Rico

US International Coach & IWF Catagory II Referee. Instructor for USA Weightlifting Level 1, and assistant for Senior and Regional Coach Certifications.

National Strength & Conditioning Association | summer 2001 – current
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Professional Ski Instructors of America | winter 2006 – current
PSIA – Level 1 (Level 2 – Teaching / Movement Analysis)

USA Track & Field | summer 2009 – current
Level 1 Coach

CrossFit | spring 2011 – current
Level 1 Trainer