Meet the Sawed-Off CrossFit team

Andrew and Alyssa Taylor are the husband-and-wife duo behind Sawed-Off CrossFit in heart of Aggieland. Their journey started over a decade ago, bonding as high school athletes and evolving into lifelong training partners. Alyssa’s background includes competitive powerlifting and track, which laid the foundation for her later success in CrossFit — including competing at the 2024 CrossFit Games. She first stepped into a CrossFit gym in 2018 as part of a personal health mission, quickly falling in love with the sport’s empowering culture and high standards. Andrew’s path ran through the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and into military service, where physical readiness and mental toughness were ingrained into his daily life. He found CrossFit to be the perfect continuation of that discipline — and a community that echoed the teamwork and resilience he valued. Today, as owners and coaches, they bring both passion and structure to the gym, helping members of all backgrounds chase excellence, build confidence, and have fun doing it. CF-L2 [email protected]

Terrance was born and raised in Bryan/College Station. He grew up an athlete playing basketball, soccer, football, and running track. In College, he continued to play soccer on a club level and was a leader on every team he played for. After college, he found his passion for helping others through athletic and personal training. Terrance has been involved in CrossFit for seven years after being introduced to CrossFit by a fellow trainer. “I believe CrossFit can help anyone no matter your fitness level. If you make it to the gym, you’re lapping everyone else that is sitting on the couch!” He also believes a positive CrossFit community is extremely important and at Sawed-Off CrossFit you’ll never walk alone! CERTIFICATIONS CrossFit Level 1 Trainer USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance American Fitness Institute Personal Trainer CPR, First Aid & AED
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Brian was born and raised on the Texas coast and moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University in 1999. He loved the community so much that he chose to make his home here, settling down with his wife, Ginna, and raising their two children, Laelia and Kyle. After graduating from A&M, Brian tried a few different career paths from restaurant/bar management to working for the City of College Station. It wasn’t until he made his own health a priority that Brian discovered his passion for fitness. At the heaviest point in Brian’s life, he topped the scales at well over 300 pounds. Being that he was only in his mid-20’s, Brian chose to make a change. He worked diligently to lose over 130 pounds, on his own, before seeking help at a local gym to learn how to exercise and diet properly to look and feel the way he wanted. Fortunately for Brian, the young man that would coach and train him introduced him to CrossFit. After hearing Brian’s story and seeing his passion for fitness and helping others, the owner of the gym convinced Brian to learn how to train clients and coach classes so that he could help others make positive changes in their lifestyles. Starting out only part time, still working for the city, it did not take long for Brian to decide to make fitness his new career path. Brian has been coaching classes and working with individual’s full time now for five years. Brian is a CF L-1 trainer who is hoping to continue to grow as coach and earn CF L-2 and eventually CF L-3 certifications. After realizing that the CrossFit methodology was the absolute best path, Brian struck out with his two brothers, Brian Healy and Terrance Smith, to open and operate Sawed-Off CrossFit. CERTIFICATIONS CrossFit Level 2 Trainer CPR, First Aid & AED
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My name is Kimberly Joiner and I started my CrossFit journey in 2009 with a good friend in her garage. I met my husband at a CrossFit gym and I have a 9 year old daughter, two step-kids, 11 and 14. All of our kids participate in different sports/activities and CrossFit together as a family. While an athlete at Sawed-Off CrossFit, I fell in love with the community and obtained my CF- L1, then my CrossFit Kids certification. I am excited that Sawed-Off has opened the door to pursue my passion to coordinate a program that is fun for children with a positive environment. Outside of Sawed-Off CrossFit, I enjoy traveling (especially to Hawaii), hiking, reading and spending time with my family. I could eat homemade taco/fajita bowls everyday and enjoy Arctic Zero Brownie Blast and homemade rice krispy treats (regular and cocoa). CERTIFICATIONS CrossFit Level 2 Trainer CrossFit Specialty Course: Kids
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Mayra is a Wife, mother of three boys, and full-time Spanish teacher. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2013, and discovered CrossFit about seven years ago, quickly falling in love with the sport. While proud of her strength in lifting heavy weights, she continues to work on her weaknesses such as running and burpees.

When Kim asked her to help with CrossFit Kids and FYR Aggieland, Mayra didn’t hesitate. Seeing my own children tackle challenges and push through their limits gives you the best feeling. As a work in progress on her own fitness journey, she understands the struggles others face and is committed to making sure everyone feels welcomed to the gym, especially those just beginning their fitness journey.

Mayra’s goal is to create a space where people learn to love moving their bodies because they are capable of it, not because they feel they are punishing themselves. As the newest member at SOCF, she is always striving to learn, grow, and become better in both her fitness and coaching.

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Cayla is a born-and-raised College Station native who spent her childhood bouncing between soccer fields, swimming pools, and volleyball courts—basically, if it involved competition, she was in. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Texas A&M University in 2021 (Gig ’em!) and now channels that same competitive energy into CrossFit.

Cayla first found CrossFit during a very challenging time in her life in college. She fell in love with feeling strong, pushing her limits and training like an athlete as an adult. It made her a better person. Crossfit has added so much to her life meaningful relationships, confidence, health and work ethic to name a few. She loves to help others experience the same.

Cayla has her CrossFit L1 and has been coaching for 5 years. She is also a certified Active Life Professional. As an Active Life Professional Cayla works with clients 1 on 1 to help them get out of pain, build strength, endurance and capacity safely, even with old injuries. She addresses the root cause of physical limitations (movement patterns, mobility, and strength imbalances). She provides custom training to meet health, lifestyle, or sport goals and to keep you moving pain free and progressing long term.

With a heart for helping others, Cayla is always ready to lend a hand. When she’s not in the gym, you can find her soaking up the great outdoors or playing games with her husband, mom, and 11 siblings.

Nick, a North Carolina native, discovered CrossFit while volunteering at a youth weightlifting gym in Savannah, Georgia, where he was stationed in the Army in 2016. His passion for CrossFit grew after a buddy invited him to a Saturday community WOD, where the supportive atmosphere, excellent coaching, and the challenge of pushing himself beyond solo workouts drew him in. In 2021, after transitioning out of the Army to focus on school, Nick knew coaching was his next step. While working toward his Exercise Science degree at Georgia Southern University, he began coaching and earned his degree in 2025. In deciding his next move, Nick knew there was only one place he wanted to go, and that was Texas, to be close to his son. After researching schools, he found that Texas A&M was a fantastic fit, offering his desired Kinesiology program, as well as strong support for veterans and military. Accepted into the program, he started his Master’s in Fall 2025. After moving and attending a few trial classes, he felt right at home and felt extremely welcomed by the members and coaches at Sawed-Off CrossFit. Now, he’s excited to coach, help others achieve their fitness goals, and make a positive impact beyond the gym. In his spare time, Nick enjoys spending time with and watching his son learn and grow. He aspires to be a collegiate strength coach and work with tactical athletes such as military, law enforcement, and firefighters.

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