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Thomas Tomlo Jr.

Head Coach

Thomas Tomlo Jr.

Head Coach

Biography

Biography:

Thomas Served in The United States Marine Corps for eight years as a Martial Arts instructor trainer, fitness specialist, and Sensor Operator & raced for the 3rd Force Recon cycling team. He brings over 24 years of experience in the coaching field. Thomas is renowned for his conditioning programs and has been recognized both nationally and internationally. He has worked with professional athletes from a number of professional leagues and organizations including the NFL, MLB and IPFL.  He has worked as the personal coach for former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, and first daughters to the President of the United States George W. Bush, Jenna Bush & Barbara Bush, numerous Government officials, U.S. Foreign Dignitaries and Diplomatic Security Agents. In addition to owning Blue Ridge CrossFit, Thomas is the Founder of Human Development Systems and has co-founded CrossFit affiliates, Shirlington CrossFit, CrossFit Merrifield.  He has led the warmup ceremonies for over 50,000 athletes in the Suzan G. Komen National Race for the Cure as well as the March of Dime March for Babies. 911 Heroes Run, Run For Remembrance and shared the stage with icons like Former World Champion Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.  Tom currently serves on the advisory board for fitness magazine among others, the selection committee for A Warriors Wish Foundation, the Yellow Ribbon fund and Team Hope For the Warriors.   Tom has played a huge role in growing and developing the Veteran outreach communities all across the country and has committed a huge portion of his time and resources to these men, women and families

Credentials:

  • 1992 AFAA | Aerobics & Fitness Association of America | Strength Conditioning Specialist
  • 1998 USA | University of South Alabama | Exercise Science
  • 2001 MATT Science II | Instructor
  • 2003 ASHI | American Safety and Health Institute | Wilderness First Aid Training
  • 2004 NASM | National Academy of Sports Medicine | Personal Trainer
  • 2006 USCI | United States Career Institute | Nutritional Specialist
  • 2008 AHA | American Heart Association | CPR/AED/Wilderness Survival
  • 2008 ASFA | American Sport & Fitness Association | Sport Nutritionist
  • 2009 ASFA | American Sport & Fitness Association | Sport Specific Trainer
  • 2009 ASFA | American Sport & Fitness Association | Kettlebell Instructor
  • 2009 CFL1 | CrossFit | Level I Trainer
  • 2009 USAW | USA Weightlifting | Olympic Lifting Trainer
  • 2011 CFWL | CrossFit | Olympic Lifting Trainer
  • 2013 CFEND | CrossFit | Endurance Trainer
  • 2014 CFL2 | CrossFit | Level II Trainer
  • 2015 OB | Outlaw Barbell | Olympic Lifting