Clay Weinaug, Manager/ CF-L1 Trainer
Clay began his CrossFit journey, in the summer of 2013, after suffering from repeated running injuries. He began coaching in the Spring of 2016 and specializes in teaching basic gymnastics and the classic Olympic lifts. As a full time Paramedic in Miami County, Clay splits his time between coaching, responding to 9-1-1 calls, and teaching EMS at JCCC. His passion for coaching is fueled by the goal of preventing the chronic disease he encounters on a daily basis through functional movement and healthy lifestyle choices.
Liza Stancliffe, CF-L1 Trainer
Liza first signed a CrossFit based gym membership immediately after her first class in 2015, and hasn’t looked back since. Having dabbled in distance running, yoga, and weight training; CrossFit matched her love for multiple disciplines and quickly taught her the importance of strength in movement. She has competed in local and remote competitions across the Midwest and thus found passion in helping others reach goals that feel just out of reach. Liza is also a graduate of Women’s Studies from the University of Kansas, with the intent to study Nursing. She specifically aims to use her knowledge and education to empower the variety of women she coaches.
Kathleen Lynne Lane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CF-L1
Trainer Kathleen went from the couch to CrossFit in Spring 2015 to spend time with her daughter, Katie. At that time, Katie was introduced to CrossFit by a wonderful educator. (For the record, Katie is now an elite athlete and CF-L1 Trainer as well as a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certified Sports Performance Coach!) In addition to becoming a CF-L1 Trainer, Kathleen completed the prescribed course of study in CrossFit’s Specialty Course: Gymnastics. Kathleen continues to enjoy the KVCF community, thankful for the opportunity to support others in their fitness journey. She appreciates the opportunity to see applied behavior analytic principles used each day in the box thanks to Greg Glassman and Donald Baer! Outside of the box, Kathleen serves as a professor in the Department of Special Education and interim Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of Kanas – ROCK CHALK!
Joe Cates CF-L1 Trainer
Joe recently moved to Lawrence from for St. Louis and is a student at the University of Kansas studying finance. He’s been doing CrossFit since 2015 and joined KVCF earlier this year; not just to continue his pursuit to be a competitor but coach a community he now calls his own. Joe’s personality is our favorite part about this old soul. Find him putting in work on the rower, using all the plates to deadlift and playing basketball with the members between classes.
Carrie Combs CF-L1 Trainer
Carrie discovered CrossFit in 2014. She grew up competing in dance, and was afraid of weightlifting because she didn’t want to embarrass herself. CrossFit welcomed her with open arms. While she had been an athlete before, she had zero training in any type of weightlifting. However, learning CrossFit lifting and gymnastic technique almost felt like choreography. Which, she could relate to! Carrie truly believes that CrossFit is for everyone! One year ago, Carrie became CrossFit Level 1 Certified. She actively continued train/coaching through her pregnancy, up to the day she went into labor. Now, postpartum she’s learning all new things about her body and the way it moves. Carrie hopes to encourage more women in the community to see what their bodies can do, during pregnancy and post! You can find her back in the gym, with her sweet baby boy Rome and husband Tyson in tow. It’s a family affair at KVCF!
Schandon Mercado CF-L1 Trainer
Schandon is from Manhattan, Kansas. He is majoring in Exercise Science and dual minoring in Business and Psychology. He has been doing CrossFit and weightlifting since 2011. Schandon hopes he can encourage more members to have a healthy lifestyle and impact their lives.
