Donna Dyson

Coach Donna Dyson co-founded MaD CrossFit Strength and Conditioning in 2008. Donna has over two decades of professional training experience. She has had the opportunity to work with athletes arriving from all different walks of life. From professional desk-jockeys, to athletes from a wide variety of sports, individuals within special populations, teenagers, other personal trainers, members of the military, law enforcement and firefighters, and many more. With a special interest in mobility, flexibility and helping people regain movement; Donna can easily help you move through simple and complex skill sets, allowing you to work within any limitations as your fitness improves.

Donna’s past sporting achievements include competing in four 24 hour mountain bike races, sprint distance and off road triathlons, down hill mountain biking and running. Currently her favorite sports are mountain biking and CrossFit. “I love that we can all thrown down and compete in the gym, and then get back to being friends. It’s the community part of CrossFit that drives me. Our members are fantastic.”  

CrossFit Certifications

Level 1 Apr 08 & January 09
Running and Endurance May 08
Basic Barbell Sep 08
Gymnastics Oct 08
Kettlebell Instructor Dec 08
Coach Burgener’s Olympic Lifting Certification: May 09
Robb Wolf’s Nutrition Cert Jun 09
Mobility Certification July 2010

Other Education & Training

Exercise Science Degree
Massage Therapist (Licensed in MA and CA)
ACE-PT
Group Exercise Instructor
American Red Cross WSI & Lifeguard from 1995
Catalyst Athletics Olympic Lifting Seminar Aug 08 and May 09
Nutrition Seminar Dec 08
Spin Instructor from 2000
American Red Cross CPR/FPR
American Red Cross First Aid
American Heart Association CPR Certified
Licensed Massage Therapist May 09
Dutch Lowry Seminar Aug 09
Intern at Olympic Weightlifting Cert (Auckland, NZ) Nov 09
Motivation and Goal Setting Seminar July 2010
Tony Blauer S.P.E.A.R. Seminar July 2010