Stephan Faiazza
Coach at CrossFit Outlaw North
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Level 2
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Oxygen Therapy & Airway Management
- Confined Space Rescue
- High Angle Rope Rescue
- Psychological First Aid
- Standard First Aid + CPR-C
- NFPA Courses: 1001, 1002, 1006, 1031, 1034, 1072
- Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology
Experience Coaching since 2017
Stephan coaches across all populations — from general fitness to youth athletes — in CrossFit gym, online programming, and youth soccer settings.
Athletic Background
Stephan has trained and competed in CrossFit, soccer, and hockey. His CrossFit competitive record includes:
-2026 CrossFit Semifinals qualifier
-Multi-year CrossFit Quarterfinals competitor
-Open Top 100 in Canada (2025, 2026)
-Wodapalooza (2025)
-Atlas Games (2024)
-CanWest Games (2023)
-Underground (UG) Series Collingwood (2022–2026)
-Multiple local individual and team competitions
Coaching Philosophy
“My job as a coach is to help others.”
Stephan believes fitness doesn’t require a running start — you don’t need to already be fit or healthy to walk through the door. Everyone starts somewhere, and that’s the point.
His deeper conviction is about what the process builds in you:
“Who we become in the process of pursuing our goals is what it’s all about. The daily habits required to succeed, dealing with wins and losses, overcoming fear and doubt — these are lessons I’ve learned through sport and fitness and still continue to learn.”
Background & Perspective
By day, Stephan is a firefighter — a career that demands exactly the kind of physical readiness, mental resilience, and calm under pressure that he brings into the gym. His certifications in emergency medicine, rope rescue, and confined space operations aren’t just credentials; they reflect how seriously he takes preparation and performance when it matters most.
His mentors have come from across sport, fitness, the fire service, and life: “I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by some of the best people to learn from.”
What keeps him training? “Simple: I love it.”