The Team
Josh Courage
Owner, Head Coach, Program Designer
I am a certified personal trainer, sports conditioning specialist, CrossFit level 1 coach, CrossFit Kids coach, and TRX instructor. I have been personal training now for 10 years and it all started when I began finding ways to improve my baseball game. As a division 1 baseball player, I was always researching training methods and how the body worked, and when I found a way that worked for me, and ultimately helped me sign a professional contract (played 3 years of independent minor league ball), I found a connection to training and helping others become fitter. I have become a bit of a multi-sport geek and CrossFitter, here are some of my accomplishments since baseball:
I am passionately active in charity and promoting health and fitness in children; I designed a charity marathon and attempted to ride my bicycle across the country for the Children's Miracle Network (crashed a little over half way and was forced to cancel the rest of the journey), and am now running my own athletic training program out of my unique gym in Belmont, California. I also program the workouts for Courage Performance East, many individuals including professional athletes, busy business people, and an advanced group of athletes training out of my Belmont gym. I have completely dedicated my life to helping people get fit, and, in my spare time, challenging my own physical and mental limits through sport, hoping to share and inspire along the way.
Certifications/Awards:
I am a certified personal trainer, sports conditioning specialist, CrossFit level 1 coach, CrossFit Kids coach, and TRX instructor. I have been personal training now for 10 years and it all started when I began finding ways to improve my baseball game. As a division 1 baseball player, I was always researching training methods and how the body worked, and when I found a way that worked for me, and ultimately helped me sign a professional contract (played 3 years of independent minor league ball), I found a connection to training and helping others become fitter. I have become a bit of a multi-sport geek and CrossFitter, here are some of my accomplishments since baseball:
- 3rd place NAGA Jiu Jitsu compeition
- 3 sprint triathlon podium finishes
- 12 marathon finishes (top time of 3:50)
- 50-mile ultra marathon finish
- 8th place 2010 CrossFit Games Sectionals
- 3-time CrossFit Games Regionals Qualifier
- 2nd place DC's Most Primal 2010, 2011
- 1st Place 2012 Superfit Games
- 2nd Place 2012 Mid Atlantic Hopper Challenge
- 3rd Place 2012 Team Superfit
- 4th Place 2012 CrossFit Games Regionals Team
- 3rd Place 2012 Bayside Beatdown
- 5th Place 2013 Vindication In The Valley
- 8th Place 2013 Lalanne Summer Throwdown
- 5th Place 2014 Lalanne Summer Throwdown
I am passionately active in charity and promoting health and fitness in children; I designed a charity marathon and attempted to ride my bicycle across the country for the Children's Miracle Network (crashed a little over half way and was forced to cancel the rest of the journey), and am now running my own athletic training program out of my unique gym in Belmont, California. I also program the workouts for Courage Performance East, many individuals including professional athletes, busy business people, and an advanced group of athletes training out of my Belmont gym. I have completely dedicated my life to helping people get fit, and, in my spare time, challenging my own physical and mental limits through sport, hoping to share and inspire along the way.
Certifications/Awards:
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
- Catalyst Athletics Level 1 Coach
- Personal Trainer (AFPA)
- Sports Conditioning Specialist (AFPA)
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Kids
- TRX Instructor
- Winner Best Personal Trainer Washington, DC 2009
Andrew Whitener
Head Coach at
Courage Performance in Washington, DC
Coach Whitey is a graduate of Princeton University where he played 4 years of Division 1 baseball. He has trained under the Courage Performance program for over 8 years now and is hands down the most qualified person to run our East Coast branch.
Certifications:
Courage Performance in Washington, DC
Coach Whitey is a graduate of Princeton University where he played 4 years of Division 1 baseball. He has trained under the Courage Performance program for over 8 years now and is hands down the most qualified person to run our East Coast branch.
Certifications:
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified
