Nickalaus Hart is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and former Army servicemember who brings encouragement, grit, and heart to the Mat-Su CrossFit community. Originally from Reading, Pennsylvania, Nickalaus found CrossFit after years of athletic and military training—and quickly fell in love with the challenge and community it brings.

 

Since beginning his coaching journey in early 2025, Nickalaus has been committed to helping athletes of all levels move better, feel stronger, and build the confidence to reach their goals. His style is motivational and laid-back, making athletes feel welcome, supported, and ready to push beyond what they thought was possible.

Coaching & Community

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (2025)

• Began coaching in January 2025, with two years of CrossFit experience

• Encourages athletes at every level to move well and celebrate small wins

• Known for a positive, down-to-earth approach that helps build long-term strength and confidence

• Focused on form, fundamentals, and showing up with consistency

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Athletic & Competitive Highlights

• Grew up playing soccer and football

• Served four years in the U.S. Army, where fitness became a core part of life

• Discovered CrossFit post-service and was drawn to its structure, community, and mental toughness

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Values & Philosophy

• Believes everyone has more in the tank than they realize

• Aims to create a training environment where members feel empowered, capable, and proud of their effort

• Coaching style emphasizes encouragement, humility, and steady progress over perfection

• Lives by the mindset that growth happens one rep, one day at a time

 

FUN FACTS

• Ongoing “toxic relationship” with double unders—they’re working through it

• Loves hunting, fishing, and exploring Alaska’s great outdoors since relocating in May 2024

• Family is everything: proud husband to Emily and dad to son Kayce, who inspire him daily