Coaches
CrossFit Thin Blue Line is owned and operated by Rob Magao, Jeremy Clark, Steve Palmer and Jeff Lampson. Their bios are detailed below. Please contact them should you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in CrossFit Thin Blue Line. We hope to see you soon!
Rob Magao – Owner/Instructor (robertmagao@sbcglobal.net)
- CrossFit Level I Certification
- Strongman Training Certification under Rob Orlando of Hybrid Athletics
- Cooper Institute Certified Fitness Test Administrator
- Coordinator of the CT SWAT Challenge Physical Training Course
- Co-owner of CrossFit Thin Blue Line
- Owner of Bushido Jiu-Jitsu Academy (www.manchesterbjj.com)
- College Police Academy Fitness Trainer (Behind the Badge)
- State Certified Arrest and Control Instructor Trainer
- State Certified Police Fitness Instructor (POST Meriden, CT)
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning for Police Officers
- Adjunct Instructor at the Connecticut Police Academy
- Adjunct Instructor at Manchester Community College (Fitness and Martial Arts)
- Internationally certified Instructor for www.policecombat.com, teaching arrest and control, officer survival and fitness to Police and Military units.
- 14 Years Police Experience (11 years SWAT)
- Certified MRT (Medical Response Technician)
- Graduate of Eastern CT State University, BA
- 2nd Degree Black Belt Nihon Jujitsu under US Judo Association
- 2nd Degree Black Belt Okinawian Goju Ryu Karate
- Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Professor Pedro Sauer
- Actively competes in Adventure Races, Triathlons, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitions and Submission Grappling Tournaments.
Jeremy Clark – Owner/Instructor (clark2019@sbcglobal.net)
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification
- Cooper Certified Instructor to administer PT test for Police applicants and recruits for State of Connecticut (all municipalities)
- College Police Academy Fitness Trainer (Behind the Badge College Academy)
- Co-Owner of CrossFit Thin Blue Line
- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Blue Belt (Bushido Jiu-Jitsu Academy)
- Currently employed as Lieutenant with large local Police Department in Hartford County
- Team Commander of SWAT Team
- Director and Co-Creator of Connecticut SWAT Challenge, the United States 2nd largest SWAT Competition, which has trained thousands of Police and SWAT Officers, as well as Federal and Military Officers from across the country. The CSC boasts the toughest SWAT/Police Physical Fitness course, a 6.2 mile course with 28 testing stations
- 14 years as Police Officer
- Previously worked for DEA and ICE
- Served in active duty with United States Army 25th Light Infantry Division
- Graduate of U.S. Army Airborne School
- Certified MRT (Medical Response Technician)
- Graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT B.A.
- Adventure Race Series Competitor
Steven Palmer – Owner/Instructor (stevenhi1@sbcglobal.net )
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
- Co-Owner of CrossFit Thin Blue Line
- Currently employed as Patrol Officer with Municipal Police Department in Connecticut
- Former SWAT Team Member
- 8 years as Police Officer
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning Instructor
- Physical Fitness Trainer for the Connecticut SWAT Challenge
- Physical Fitness Instructor for the Behind the Badge College Internship Program
- Martial Arts and Fitness Instructor at the Bushido Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- State Certified Arrest and Control Instructor Trainer
- Certified Instructor for www.policecombat.com, teaching arrest and control, officer survival and fitness to Police and Military units.
- Adjunct Instructor at the Connecticut Police Academy
- Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps Infantry
- Veteran of Operation Enduring / Iraqi Freedom
- Military Strength and Conditioning Coordination / Experience
- Certified MRT (Medical Response Technician)
Jeff Lampson – Owner/Instructor (jlampson@cox.net)
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification (2010)
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification (2011)
- Co-Owner of CrossFit Thin Blue Line
- Certified Personal Trainer through W.I.T.S. (2006)
- Certified MRT (Medical Response Technician)
- State Certified Arrest and Control Instructor
- Police Ground Combat Instructor
- 22 Years active law enforcement, rank of Lieutenant
- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Purple Belt (Bushido Jiu-jitsu Academy)
- Tae Kwon Do background
- Kyokushin Karate background
- AS degree in Criminal Justice, BGS degree Psych/Soc concentration
Jason Gaudet – Instructor
- CrossFit Level 1 Instructor Certification
- CrossFit Football Certification
- CrossFit Kids Certification
- Strongman Training Certification under Rob Orlando of Hybrid Athletics
- 12 years Law Enforcement Experience
- Certified Behavior Management Instructor (DOC)
- Graduate Northeastern University, BS Criminal Justice
- Division 1 Football – Northeastern University
- 12 years High School Coaching Experience
- Certified AED, CPR and First Aide
James White – Coach
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification (2011)
- USA Gymnastics Pro Member (2005)
- US Navy Command fitness leader Certification (2012)
- USA Gymnastics Sports Safety Certification (2005)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Former Trainer and programer at CrossFit Norfolk (2011)
- 20 years of technical Gymnastics experience
- Former Dunnes Gymnastics Mens assistant Coach
- 2 Years of Fitness Coaching experience
- Certified Mens Gymnastics Judge
- Gunners Mate in the US Selective Reserve
- Former Rock Climbing instructor at Dunnes School Gymnastics
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