Joel Arcieri

What certifications or qualifications do you hold?

I have a CF L-2 and WL-L1

How long have you been coaching crossfit/hybrid?

I’ve been coaching CF for 5 years

What's your coaching philosophy or approach? 

My coaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that every single person wants to become better even if they don’t say it. It’s my job as a coach to help them get there and that means I need to be willing to challenge myself in how I approach their current state. One size doesn’t fit all and everyone comes into a CF gym with different context.

Do you have a special focus (e.g mobility, strength, endurance, etcs) in your coaching? 

My specialty is Olympic Weightlifting

What are your hobbies or interests outside of coaching?

I love playing and writing music. Playing video games. Spending time with my family doing anything with them ranging from reading, coloring, going out, etc...

Whats your favorite thing about working with the Five Forks Athletics community? 

My favorite thing about working with the FFA community is how united everyone is under the example that Jon and the leadership has set. There are drastically different people, but everyone is there to encourage each other.

Whats the best piece of advice you'd give to someone new to Crossfit/Hybrid? 

My advice for anyone new to CF is to always remember that by you simply showing up and doing class regularly, you are more fit than the majority of the population in America. Don’t compare yourself to the CrossFitters in the gym, but rather remember how you stack up against the rest of the country.

One interesting fact about yourself that most people don't know? 

One interesting fact about me is that I am writer. I have a band that regularly releases music and I will also be publishing kids books soon 😊