The Team
Izabelle (Izzy) Beard
Member Retention & Head Coach
Fitness Background:
Growing up on a farm, life was always about using my body and fitness in some capacity. However, I would say the first sport I really got into was competitive cheerleading. While I was doing that, I joined my mom and did CrossFit in Leesburg. At the age of 12, this was my first experience with CrossFit. I found it provided me an outlet to have fun, be myself, and learn a lot. When I was 16, we moved to Umatilla, where CrossFit became my main outlet. Since then, I’ve been deeply involved in the community and the sport, accumulating seven years of fitness experience, and I love it more and more every day.
Coaching Experience:
Upon moving to Umatilla and becoming part of the CrossFit community, I decided to obtain my Level 1 Certification. This was extremely nerve-racking for me, as my personality doesn’t naturally fit that of a group fitness coach. This journey has challenged me 100% and forced me to open up. I have now been coaching group classes for 2 years. In addition to coaching fitness classes, I hold a nutrition certification and have worked with multiple people as their nutrition coach.
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1
Precision Nutrition
Licensed Massage Therapist (MM#105905)
CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Day in the Life:
Coaching classes, writing workouts, reaching out to members, and helping people become the better version of themselves.
Fun Facts:
In my spare time, I love tinkering with my saltwater fish tank, cooking/baking and going on fun dates with Colin!
Colin Schmidt
General Manager & Sales + Marketing
Fitness Background:
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been involved in sports, playing soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf while growing up, always on the move. Eventually, I settled in as a soccer player and became relatively competitive. I played on several travel/club teams and at one point aimed to play collegiate soccer. After being told I was too small and needed to gain weight to compete at a higher level, I found myself in a CrossFit gym. After about a year of playing soccer and doing CrossFit simultaneously, I discovered my true passion for fitness. Now, 7 years into my CrossFit journey, fitness is central to my life.
Coaching Experience:
After committing to CrossFit full-time, I obtained my CrossFit Level 1 Certification and started coaching. This is where I began to realize the significant impact I could have on someone’s life and the lasting effect it could create. I’ve now been coaching for 6 years with no end in sight.
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Level 2
CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Day in the Life:
Coaching classes, creating social media posts, talking to future members and helping our members Live Free!
Fun Facts:
In my spare time, I enjoy shooting my bow, golfing, and doing jigsaw puzzles!
Ashley Verkaik
Tilla Fit Coach
Fitness Background:
My fitness journey started back in high school, when I swam for Umatilla High and the YMCA club swim team. It was there that I became addicted to pushing myself—both physically and mentally—through exercise. After high school, I quickly branched out into the CrossFit world and fell in love with not only the fitness but also the community. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to coach CrossFit and functional fitness for the past six years, and I look forward to continuing that journey here at Tilla Fit!
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Day in the Life:
A day in the life with me is filled with my husband, Braden, and our chocolate lab, Chip. We love anything outdoors—especially being out on the water and playing lots of pickleball! I also work as a Functional Nurse Practitioner in Mount Dora at Joanne Keller’s Health and Wellness Practice, where I get to live out my dream job of helping people achieve their wellness goals.
Fun Facts:
I love watermelon and my spirit animal is a Dolphin!