Coaching Certifications
2004- C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 1
2008 – CrossFit Coach – Level 1
2009 – CrossFit Coach – Level 2
2009 – CrossFit Olympic Lifting – Level 1
2009 – Catalyst Athletics Olympic Lifting Coach – Level 1
2009 – CrossFit Rowing Coach – Level 1
2009 – 2011 CrossFit Endurance Running Coach Level 2 ( spent 12 months coaching and teaching seminars with Brian McKenzie, including three seminars in Australia)
2009 – CrossFit Nutrition Coach
2010 – CrossFit Gymnastics Coach
2011 – CrossFit Mobility Coach
Rugby League Coaching Highlights
2004 USA National Champions USA Rugby Div
2006 – 2007 Northern Raiders American National Rugby League Team owner/coach
2011-2012 Assistant Coach USA Tomahawks National Rugby League Team Colonial Cup Winners
2013- Head Coach USA Tomahawks National Rugby League Team with 3-0 record
2013- S&C Coach USA Tomahawks World Cup Team -quarter-finalists
2014- 2017 Current Head Coach Fairfield University Men's Rugby
Optimum Performance Experience – OPEX, CCP
Assessment – 2011
Program Design – 2011
Nutrition – 2012
Business Systems – 2012
Life Coach – 2013
Ben (BK) is the founder of BKAthletics/CrossFit Performance. He spends each day on the gym floor training individuals to look their best and perform their best. Ben has 30+ years of both Playing and Coaching Rugby League at a Professional Level. Ben came to the USA in 2003 to play Rugby League and to help bring it to the forefront of Sport here in the states. Ben is a two-time CrossFit Games Athlete, 2016 (45-49yrs) and 2021 (50-54yrs), he loves the challenge in addition to the comradery that sport and competition brings. He has vast experience in both teaching and coaching individuals, teams, and athletes. Ben's passion is helping people grow through fitness and lifestyle changes that enable people to realize their true potential of living a healthy, vibrant life.
Ben believes that competition is the essence of life. We as human beings are resilient and need to step out of our comfort zones in order to grow. Whether it be a competition that 'scares' you or being 'uncomfortable' in training hard at the gym - we reap gains both physically and mentally that build profound experiences and character.
