Andrea Cooke
Degree/Certificates:
CrossFit Level 1
BA Psychology, University of Connecticut, 2010
Masters in Social Work, Boston College, 2015
Crossfit Accomplishments or Career Highlights:
6th place Northeast Regional Team Competitor- 2014
CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup Team Competitor- 2012
2nd place Northeast Regional Team Competitor- 2012
Hometown West Hartford, CT
How long have you been Crossfitting? About 3 years.
Favorite or Best Crossfit Movement: Squats, running, and socializing.
What are you most passionate about in life? Providing support, advocacy, and assistance to the underprivileged, disadvantaged youth population. Bringing awareness to the vast inequalities that some of our adolescent population faces.
What is your favorite thing about CrossFit Southie? The people that I have met and friends that I have made. I never thought that some of my closest friends would be those that I met at a gym!
What goal are you hoping to accomplish in the near future? To become a more well-rounded, confident athlete. Graduate with my MSW in 2015 and start a career I am excited about.
Words of encouragement to new CrossFitters: Always acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments. It is hard not to get wrapped up in wanting to see and experience immediate success, gains, and improvements. Keep track of your workouts, numbers, and goals. You will look back and see how much you have accomplished and that will be a huge aid in fueling your fire, and continuing to challenge yourself.