Ben Bergeron, A household name in the world of CrossFit®, is about to close an important chapter in his career.
After devoting 15 years to helping athletes unlock their potential in the world of CrossFit, Bergeron announced that he will be retiring from his role as coach of elite athletes at the CrossFit® Games after this season.
Bergeron is the founder Comptrain, a training program This has helped many athletes achieve success in CrossFit®.
their philosophy is basedThe idea of combining intelligent programming with the right mindset to achieve extraordinary results. Over the years, Bergeron has worked with some of the best CrossFit® athletes (such as Fraser, Katrin Davidsdottir and Brooke Wells), bringing them to a level of performance that has never been achieved before.
Ben Bergeron’s Inspirations
Bergeron’s decision to leave his role as coach of elite athletes in the CrossFit® sports was motivated by a desire Pay attention to a new ambitious project: Comptrain 3.0. This new app is the result of the experience and knowledge Bergeron has gained over the years.
The main focus of Comptrain 3.0 will be Continue to provide athletes of all levels with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals In CrossFit®: It will offer comprehensive programming and free 30-minute timed courses.
For those who want more, there will be paid versions of daily programming for 1 or 2 hours and Full version for competitors, with three hours of programming.
Comptrain 3.0 will include Detailed and personalized coaching videos for all sessions, plus a strategic plan for tackling each workout, There will be a global leaderboard and the ability to log all times, weights and scores with PR tracking.
Who will replace Ben Bergeron as coach?
Despite Bergeron’s retirement, his athletes will not be abandoned. Cole Sager will take his place, A veteran of the CrossFit® Games and an athlete who has proven her skill and dedication over the years.
Sager is also a leading athlete in the world of CrossFit®, participating in all editions since 2014. (This year will be his 10th consecutive participation,
His best finish was in 2016, when he finished 5th overall.
Ben Bergeron’s letter
“For the CrossFit®* Community,
I thought a lot about what it would be like to write this letter. The words came easier than I thought. They come from my heart.
After dedicating my life to this profession (for a decade and a half), I decided that 2023 would be my last year as a coach at the CrossFit® Games.
This game has given me more satisfaction and passion than I expected. There have been hard-earned victories and heartbreaking defeats, moments of confidence and moments of extreme uncertainty. I believe the CrossFit® Games is one of the best sporting events in the world, supported by the best community in the world, and I am so grateful that I have spent the majority of my adult life preparing athletes to compete. Was able to spend
In my coaching career, I have had the privilege and honor of working with extraordinary human beings. These people, as great a sport as they are, are also extraordinary human beings.
To Becca Voigt Miller, Rachel Martinez, Michele Letendre, Matt Fraser, Brooke Wells, Amanda Barnhart, Sam Quant, Chandler Smith, Sydney Michelshen and all the athletes and age teams who have entrusted me to accompany them on their journeys. Different times and ways: The honor of being called “Coach” and being a part of your journey has been one of the greatest successes of my life.
There will be many things I will miss, but it is the relationships that will be hardest to let go of. In all honesty, the experience coaching athletes in sports has exceeded my expectations and I am so grateful to everyone in this community who have given me the best 15 years of my life.
Although this decision is bitter, it seems right to me for several reasons. First, I’m sure I’ve found the right successor to take over Comptrain Elite Coaching.
Cole Sager represents the ethos and purpose of Comptrain better than anyone I’ve ever met… probably myself included. He is an incredible communicator who cares deeply for others.
A few weeks ago he qualified for his tenth consecutive CrossFit® Games. To say that he understands the triumphs and tribulations of life would be an understatement. So if there’s anyone I can leave as head coach, it’s Cole.
Even when I’m stepping away from the sport, my work in CrossFit® isn’t done. The reason I trained CrossFit® New England, CompTrain, and elite athletes was to make as positive an impact as possible.
Until now, this meant helping a very small group of elite athletes. Today, taking these lessons I’ve learned to a wider audience can have the biggest impact.
In the upcoming season, I’m very excited to work on building the CompTrain platform and sharing this knowledge with everyone who believes that intense physical training is an essential component to becoming the best version of themselves.
The last 15 years of training have exceeded all my expectations and given me the best years of my life. Thank you to CrossFit® for giving me the career of my dreams.
To the community, thank you for welcoming me as one of you.
And to the athletes, thank you for showing us what is possible. Thanks to you, my life is infinitely better.
With much gratitude and appreciation,
Ben Bergeron”