Ben Hillman
Coaching qualifications:
- USAW Level 1 Sport Performance Coach
- CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification
- CrossFit Level One Trainer
Coaching and teaching background:
- Head CrossFit and olympic weightlifting coach, Gretch's Gym, 2010--present
- CrossFit coach, CrossFit Industrious, 2011--present
- CrossFit coach, CrossFit Advantage, 2010
- Teaching assistant, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Winter 2010
- Teaching assistant, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Western Washington University, 2006-2008
Education:
- A.S., Shoreline Community College, 2005
- B.S., Physics and Mathematics Cum Laude, Western Washington University, 2008
- M.S., Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, 2012
- Ph.D. Student, University of Washington, present
Athletic Accomplishments:
- 2nd place finish, 1st Annual Rags to Riches Barbell Crucible USAW Sanctioned Meet, 2012
- 2012 CrossFit Affiliate Team Regional Competitor - Northwest Region
- 45th place finish, Front Range CrossFit Colorado Open, 2011
- 13th place finish, Rainier CrossFit's Strongest Man and Woman (under 200 division), 2011
- 5th place finish, Rainier CrossFit's Strongest Man and Woman (under 175 division), 2010
- 27th place finish, CrossFit Games Northwest Regional Qualifier, 2010
- 17th place finish, CrossFit Games Washington Section Qualifier, 2010
