How Trident Athletics Started

My wife and I got married August 26, 2022. The very next week we packed up our house in Missouri and drove five days across the country. Two dogs and no guarantees. Just because my wife had an incredible opportunity to start her career in Washington. We didn't know a single person here. We took the leap anyway.

When we landed in the Tri-Cities, I was at ground zero. No network. No reputation. No roadmap. Just my skill set, my work ethic, and a belief that coaching could get me somewhere if I kept showing up.

So I did. I coached at gyms, trained people in garages, baseball facilities, living rooms, wherever anyone would let me. We set up a small gym in our rental house and I slowly started building a client base from connections I made along the way. That's where Trident Athletics was born. Not as a brand. Not as a business plan. As a commitment.

I kept showing up even when I didn't feel established. I competed across the Pacific Northwest, built relationships, and most importantly - built trust. Eventually we bought our own home and I turned the garage into a full CrossFit gym.

Three years later I've coached hundreds of classes, helped people get stronger, healthier, and more confident, and built a community of close to 50 people from different backgrounds, different states, different goals. All connected by effort and a passion for growth.

Trident Athletics HQ is the next chapter. A real home for this community.

Meet our coaches

We are proud to deliver world-class coaching for our classes but the most qualified staff in the Tri Cities

Petar Arbov

Born and raised in Bulgaria, Europe. I moved to the US when I was 16 to pursue higher education and opportunity to play baseball. I played collegiate baseball for University Chicago - Concordia. I found CrossFit in 2018 and it changed my whole life. It has given me an opportunity to build a career through helping others with their fitness and nutrition journeys. I love training. I love competing. I love being around people who share the same energy and passion for fitness and health. I love high energy and making every class a big party and I am excited to coach you.

Owner / CrossFit L3 / PN-L1
CrossFit Programming
CrossFit Fundamentals
CrossFit Coaching the Aging Athlete

Lloyd Snell

CrossFit L2 Coach
Coaching the Aging Athlete
Spot the Flaw
Advanced Judges Cert

I am sports performance and pelvic health physical therapist. I found CrossFit 12 years ago while trying to improve my athleticism for college soccer. I have been coaching CrossFit for over 6 years and love being a part of members health and fitness journeys. When I am not at the gym……just kidding, I am always at the gym working out, coaching or treating clients!

Cassie Viggiano

Head Weightlifting Coach
CrossFit L2
USAW L2
Personal Trainer L3

I'm a full-time fitness professional, originally from Wales, in the UK. I found my way into a career in fitness through a love of sport and a passion for working with people. Since finding Crossfit in 2020, I've become obsessed with the sport of weightlifting, as both a coach and competitor. When I'm not at the gym, you'll find me spending time with my wife, our black labrador retriever, listening to music or binge watching a TV series.

Desirae Lyall

PT, DPT, OCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
CrossFit L2
USAW L1
Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach

I’ve lived in the Tri-Cities all my life and have participated in CrossFit for a decade. My favorite movements are a heavy clean and anything gymnastics.
I love seeing athletes achieve their goals or have that "ah-ha!" moment where something clicks.
Exercise has always been a part of my life. I’ve been active in sports like motocross, baseball, gymnastics, and snowboarding.
I’ve been married for nearly 20 years and have 2 sons and a daughter. Our family enjoys outdoor activities year-round.

Contact

Reach out anytime for questions or support.

Email

coach@tridentathleticshq.com

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