Acton academy Crossfit
We are pleased to offer the first school-based CrossFit Kids program in Washington, DC. Acton Academy CrossFit offers constantly varied functional movements, which deliver fitness that is broad, inclusive, general, and scalable for participants at any level. Functional movements are fundamental to all things kids need to do when they play and compete in sports – pull, push, run, throw, climb, lift, and jump. No two classes are the same so kids never get bored and the novelty of each session keeps them engaged and challenged. (Courtesy of CrossFit Inc.)
Strong body, strong mind, powerful future
Acton Academy CrossFit believes that experience truly is the best teacher. When kids are on a field or in a gym, they open themselves up in a unique way. The challenges faced in fitness activities are some of the best lessons a child can encounter. Teaching kids how to succeed physically will encourage them to take on other challenges and strive for more success. This will carry on well into their adult lives.
“Participating in sports played one of the greatest roles in shaping my young adult life. Sports taught me some important values: sportsmanship, teamwork, determination, and hard work.”
- Andrew Shniderman, Acton Academy CrossFit Coach, Big Andy Training
Coach Monika Porter
Monika is a certified personal trainer and level two CrossFit coach. She began her CrossFit journey in Abu Dhabi, where she lived for six years. She has a background in martial arts and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She loves to incorporate gymnastics movements into her coaching, focus on technique, and inspire athletes to work hard. Monika strives to make CrossFit Kids at Acton fun and engaging for all learners. Monika also coaches at Patriot CrossFit, in Arlington, Virginia.
Coach Andrew Shniderman
Coach Andrew Shniderman leads Acton Academy CrossFit. Health and fitness have always been front and center for Andrew, who uses different training styles to keep workouts fun and effective and help others improve their lives, both mind and body. Andrew, who has a background in child development, created Balance Gym’s Youth Programs and founded Big Andy Training. Andrew believes that sports teach important values, including teamwork, determination, and hard work. Andrew is a CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Trainer and a CrossFit Kids Certified Instructor.
Acton Academy CrossFit • 2422 K St NW • Washington, DC 20037