Joe Borelli
Head Coach
Meet Joe:
Joe was born and raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts, and he still calls it home today. He is all about family, fitness, faith and service with an extra focus on progress over perfection. Joe currently works at a high-level charter school. In addition to being a trainer at Catch, Joe also is a personal trainer and lifestyle coach. His focus is on how he can uplift and improve the lives of those around him.
Joe has an undergraduate degree in Movement Science/ Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education. Joe has played competitive sports his entire life. In high school, he played soccer, track,
swimming and lacrosse. In college, he played varsity soccer for Holyoke Community College and Westfield State College. He did have a small stint on the team called the Springfield Legends, a semi-professional indoor soccer team. After soccer had finished, he continued to look for new challenges as he joined boxing and wrestling clubs, helped area college teams during in season practice, and coached high school sports teams.
After a serious health issue, a change in jobs and passing of 2 very close family members over a decade ago – Joe found himself out of shape and unhealthy for the first time in his life with a negative mindset. He made a decision that he was not going to continue this way. Joe rediscovered his passion for fitness and started on a new journey. With this revitalized outlook, he soon realized that there are many similarities to life, education and fitness. He understood that there has to be a lifestyle approach to it all and all things intertwine. Along the way and a renewed mindset about life that came with his journey, he realized that many people may need help with their own journey in life.
Level – 2 CF Trainer
Spot the Law
Scaling
Judges
CPR/AED
Andrea Babbin
Meet Andrea:
Andrea is a coach at CrossFit Catch. Andrea has been with us for over 6 years, has a level 2 certification and a passion for the sport. While being a competitor herself, Andrea uses her skills from High school as a former All Western Mass Gymnast to excel in CrossFit Competitions; with previously being ranked in the top 100 World Wide for the CrossFit masters 35+ division. She was a two sport high school varsity athlete who continued track throughout her college years. Andrea has moved all around the Country but ultimately made it back to her hometown to pursue what she loves doing - helping people strive in the fitness industry. When Andrea steps into the box, her Coach mode is always activated. She is constantly focused on making sure Catch athletes are aware of the proper CrossFit fundamental skills.
During her spare time, Andrea enjoys camping, traveling and spending time with her family. Along with being a mother of soon to be four, a CrossFit Coach, a bootcamp instructor, she still finds times to help others in the main gym through personal training as well as getting her workout in daily. Andreas determination, drive compassion and knowledge are a huge asset to any place she steps foot in.
Certifications :
L2 CrossFit
CPR-AED Certified
Judges certificate
Scaling Certificate
Danna Castanho
Meet Danna:
Danna has been doing CrossFit for over a decade and coaching for most of that time. She has her L2 and specializes in coaching gymnastics. Outside of the gym Danna spends her days raising her two little boys and working as an agent with an athlete management agency. Some of her favorite things (outside of her family and fitness) are music, traveling, and fun!
Certifications :
L2 CrossFit
CPR-AED Certified
Judges certificate
Scaling Certificate
Jenna Falcetti
Meet Jenna:
Jenna has been doing CrossFit for over a decade and fell in love with it the first time she hopped up to a pull-up bar. Her and her husband Anthony love doing CrossFit together and try to workout 4-5 days a week. Her favorite movements are the Snatch and the Back Squat.
Jenna recently made a comeback to CrossFit after some unexpected life / health issues and loves that CrossFit gives her the opportunity to put her health in her control. She’s found a balance with CrossFit and running and loves to get in her daily walks!
As a former teacher, Jenna loves that coaching gives her the opportunity to use her teaching background! Jenna taught for 6 years, but now works in finance!
Certifications / Degrees:
CrossFit Level One (CFL1)
Precision Nutrition Level One (PN1)
CPR / First Aid
Judges course
M.S.Ed. ( Special Education)
Anthony Falcetti
Meet Anthony
Anthony has been doing CrossFit for over a decade and loves the structure it gives him. As a former varsity athlete this gives him a way to continue training as an adult. His favorite movements are the Snatch and Overhead Squats.
Anthony played varsity baseball mostly as a catcher and made it to Western Mass during his time wrestling in high school.
During the day Anthony works for himself as a Finish Carpenter. He uses CrossFit to keep him in shape for work as his job is very physical. His favorite jobs are finish trim and kitchens.
Certifications / Degrees:
CrossFit Level One (CFL1)
Construction Supervisor License (CSL