Coaches

Lily Webber

Coach and Owner, CF-L2, CF-weightlifting, CF-Gymnastics,CMT,Registered Nurse

All of my life I’ve wanted to see what limits I am capable of pushing past, what obstacles I can overcome. Climb the unclimbable tree, ride the untamed horse, scale the wall, swim out to that ship. Faster. Farther. Harder. After growing up riding horses and doing Junior Lifeguards I began my journey with Triathlon racing as I saw that as the most diverse and difficult thing I could find at the time. I spent 10 years racing competitively, training and coaching others. I’ve also spent time rock climbing, Stand Up paddling, Surfing and doing Bikram Yoga. When I discovered CrossFit I immediately knew it was the golden ticket for obtaining the highest level of fitness, always changing, always challenging and as diverse and difficult as it gets. My goal is to guide you so that you may discover that you are able to do unbelievable things, superhero like things. Don’t be afraid to realize your highest potential and to find that personal power in order to live life fearlessly. Our bodies are amazing machines, all we need to do is dedicate ourselves to unleashing their power.

Bucky Shelton

Head coach, CF-level 2, CF-weightlifting, CF-Gymnastics

Bucky grew up in Santa Cruz participating in competitive surfing, skateboarding and Rugby. Before finding CrossFit he also trained in Powerlifting with a focus on nutrition designed for strength building. His enthusiasm and love for athletic prowess are tangible and infectious. Anyone who has had the pleasure to be coached by him can testify. Bucky has fallen in love with CrossFit training and Olympic Lifting as it has shown a way for him to continually grow and evolve as an athlete and a human being. Finding himself unsatisfied by the typical training found in your average gym, CrossFit offered him an avenue to train skills transferrable to his sports of interest while still focusing on strength building. Bucky has an innate way of helping others, coaching was a natural fit.

Danielle Ballensky

CF-L1, Yoga instructor

Danielle was trained by masters in Bali to become a certified Yoga instructor and brings her wisdom of Eastern philosophy into her CrossFit coaching. Her zen discipline and her talent as an athlete come through in her coaching, giving her students inspiration and guidance. Danielle was an avid wake surfer growing up, with a love for the outdoors and adventures like Spartan racing, hiking, camping and international travel.

Alex Grijalva

Coach, CFL-1

Alejandro, born and raised in Watsonville CA began his fitness journey in 2012, after a life altering event. He found comfort in his running, by accomplishing many races and crushing every goal set for himself. He expanded his love for a healthy lifestyle by joining us at Seabright CrossFit in 2015. After almost 3 years and challenging himself every step of the way, he became and CrossFit Level 1 trainer. Alejandro’s other passion is his writing represented through poetry and spoken word. His “easy to relate” and welcoming personality encourages members to believe in themselves and achieve their fitness journey. Alejandro’s mantra is, if you can envision it, you can and WILL achieve it.

Justin Bannowsky

Coach, CFL-1

Mountain man Justin Bannowsky grew up playing every sport he could. A jack of all trades, he fell in love with CrossFit as it allowed him to train simultaneously for Surfing, and skating, rugby, wrestling, hunting, fishing and dirt biking. His infectious enthusiasm for all things athletic and adventurous come through in his coaching and his positive attitude uplifts all people he encounters. He will inspire you to change your life and seize the day and to live in the moment.

Zane Keith

Coach, CFL-1

Having grown up in the action sports industry, Zane Keith was influenced by some of Santa Cruz's most progressive athletes. That influence translated into a love of all board sports and the desire to be active. The opportunity to train in CrossFit opened up a new paradigm in being an athlete. CrossFit enables Zane to progress in his athletic prowess which contributes to enjoyable sessions in boardsports.

Peter Hartman

Coach, CFL-1

Born and raised in the great city of Chicago, Peter has lived in the Santa Cruz area for the past 27 years. A lifelong athlete, he discovered CrossFit in 2014 when a running injury forced him off the road and into his local CF box. He was immediately hooked and as he recovered from his running injury, used his newfound functional fitness to do Spartan races, Tough Mudders, and Ragnar Relays. At the urging of his coaches, he became a CrossFit Level 1 trainer in February 2019. Peter's passion for coaching and inspiring people to be the best version of themselves is what drives him every day.

Lorianne Vierra

Coach

Lorianne has been an avid CrossFit athlete since 2017. She had no prior weightlifting or gym experience but fell in love with the sport of CrossFit from the first class she took.

After many years of training as a member, Lorianne decided to take the leap and get certified as a CrossFit coach to pass on the skills she had learned. She loves seeing people flourish in their fitness and wants to help people change their lives.

In July 2020 Lorianne gained her CF-L1 Certification and has been coaching exclusively at Seabright CrossFit ever since.

She makes classes fun and will challenge highly experienced CrossFitters and tailor workouts so even the newest, most inexperienced athlete will leave feeling confident and be excited to come back and learn new skills.

Lorianne believes that once you are a member, you are part of the Seabright CrossFit family.