Our Coaches
World-class coaching driven by proven competitive experience and commitment to athlete development
Maile Knudsen Nelson
Head Coach & Team Captain
Elite multi-discipline athlete and proven competitor across HYROX, CrossFit, and Spartan racing. Maile leads Team Desert Forge with championship-level experience and a relentless competitive drive. Her expertise spans endurance racing, functional fitness, and obstacle course racing at the highest levels.
@mailenelson1Competition Focus
- •HYROX World Championship qualification
- •CrossFit Masters division competition
- •Spartan Race OCR Age Group racing
- •DEKA Fit and DEKA Mile events
Career Highlights
- 2x HYROX World Championship Qualifier
- DEKA Fit & DEKA Mile World Championship Qualifier
- 6x CrossFit Masters Semifinals Qualifier
- Spartan Race OCR Age Group World Championship
- California Triple Crown Champion
- UHTR Sponsored Athlete
Gene Williams
Owner, Foundry CrossFit · CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff
Founder and owner of Foundry CrossFit, Gene brings elite-level coaching expertise to Team ?. As CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff, he combines deep technical knowledge with practical athlete development, ensuring every team member has the foundation and support needed to compete at their highest level.
@geneyougeniusCoaching Focus
- •Movement mechanics and technique refinement
- •Competition preparation and strategy
- •Athlete development and consistency
- •CrossFit methodology and programming
Experience
- Owner & Head Coach, Foundry CrossFit
- CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff
- Elite athlete development and programming
Coaching Philosophy
Our coaching is built on competitive experience, data-driven programming, and unwavering commitment to athlete success. We train with purpose, compete with discipline, and achieve through collective excellence.