Westwood Fitness · Fort Worth

Frank Nguyen

Director of Operations

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Frank brings over 13 years of coaching, leadership, and education experience to the Westwood team. With a passion for building strong athletes, strong communities, and strong mindsets, he is committed to helping every individual reach their full potential—both inside and outside the gym.

Coaching Career & Accomplishments

Frank’s coaching journey spans from running large affiliates to shaping elite-level education for coaches:

  • Began CrossFit in 2012; became Head Coach at CrossFit EaDo in 2013

  • Founded CrossFit Derive in 2015 and successfully led it until selling in 2022

  • Served as Coach and Education Team Member at Training Think Tank (TTT) from 2022-2025

  • Contributed to the development of TTT’s Youth Sports Development and Golf Performance programs

  • Assisted in building continuing TTT education courses, including:

    • Coaching Movement

    • Coaching Strength

    • Coaching Conditioning

  • Designed and supported specialty programs in Hyrox, Gymnastics, and Weightlifting

  • Coached athletes and teams at some of the sport’s biggest stages:

    • CrossFit Regionals, Semifinals, Wodapalooza, World Fitness Project, Crash Crucible, Dubai Championships

    • American Open Series, Nationals, and Finals for weightlifting

Fun Facts About Frank

  • If he’s missing, check the nearest dog—he’s probably carrying it like a baby.

  • Has dabbled in nearly every sport: CrossFit, football, pickleball, Hyrox, and even competed in the 200m and 400m dash at a Masters track meet.

  • Holds a degree in Mathematics and Education—which is how he discovered CrossFit in the first place.

  • Shares a birthday (and birth year) with Taylor Swift—and even saw her live back in 2011.

  • Two athletes are having a conversation in a gym during a workout. One is wearing a red shirt and black shorts, and the other is in a gray shirt and black shorts. The gym has weightlifting equipment and a digital timer showing 99:00 in the background.
  • A female athlete in a pink sports bra and shorts stands with her hands on her hips, talking to a male trainer or coach in a gym. The man is showing her something on his watch or device. The gym has fitness equipment and ropes in the background.
  • Group of five fitness enthusiasts standing outside near a white building with a large sign that reads 'CRASH'. They are dressed in workout clothes, some wearing tank tops and leggings, smiling at the camera.
  • A man in a red shirt and black shorts climbing a thick rope inside a gym or fitness center, with several individuals and gym equipment visible in the background.

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