Meet the Team
Taylor Sturgis // Owner, Head Coach
Taylor’s love for CrossFit begin in 2017 when he attended his first class at CrossFit Lafayette. During his first year as a member, he not only lost 50 pounds, but gained a love for CrossFit and the community that CrossFit Lafayette provides.
In 2019, Taylor decided to get his Level 1 CrossFit Certification and began coaching at CrossFit Lafayette. After 4 years of coaching and helping others achieve their fitness goals, the opportunity to purchase the gym became available. Taylor officially became the owner of CrossFit Lafayette on August 8, 2023.
Taylor’s goal as the owner/ head coach at CrossFit Lafayette is to provide the best possible experience for anyone that walks into the gym. His positive mindset, work ethic, and willingness to help others is why he is such an amazing coach, owner, and friend!
Trey Trahan // Coach
As a former junior college baseball player at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas, Trey has always had a passion for fitness. In 2017, Trey’s time as a baseball player ended, but he did not want his passion for fitness to end with it. Trey moved back to Louisiana and decided to attend his first CrossFit class at CrossFit Lafayette in 2022.
During his first class, Trey fell in love with CrossFit and the CrossFit Lafayette community. Since 2022, Trey has put in so much work learning and understanding each CrossFit movement. Trey completed his Level 1 CrossFit Certification in September 2023 and has been coaching at CrossFit Lafayette ever since! Trey’s passion for the sport, hard work mentality, and willingness to help others is what makes him a great coach.