Congratulations to Scott Pifer, Cynergy CrossFit’s Athlete Spotlight for December!
Scott is a quiet yet fierce competitive athlete. Extremely supportive of his fellow athletes and a big contributor as an assistant coach in our Youth CrossFit classes. Scott exemplifies all the best qualities of a spotlight athlete and it is an honor to celebrate him today!
What do you do for work?
I am a high school math teacher at Quincy High School. I also coach high school football at Abington High School.
What would you like us to know about you and your family?
You all know my wife, coach Charlene … we have 3 boys who also participate in the youth classes (Matthew 12, Daniel 11, and Thomas 8). We are a very active family, aside from all of us enjoying CrossFit … we love the outdoors, mostly hiking. We live in Abington with our two dogs: Grace and Abner
What is one thing that we may not know about you?
I am very “particular” about a lot of little things, like how the dishwasher is loaded, how our clothes are folded, the pen I use, among many other little things.
How long have you been CrossFitting?
For a long time, maybe 13 years? I started by researching a lot of training templates for high school athletes and myself, when I found a video “fight gone bad” thinking it was an actual fight that broke out in a weight room. After a few minutes of watching, waiting for a fight to break out, I finally realized it was a group workout and what it actually was and that is when the obsession with CrossFit began.
What time do you typically train?
5am
What is your favorite lift and why?
Clean and jerk … I love the mix of the explosion and power as well as the skill required to master it, something I am still working on.
What is your favorite WOD and why?
Grace – 30 clean and jerks … I like to do it heavier and also with odd objects (heavy sandbags, atlas stones, logs, etc..). I also like to incorporate it with some cardio.
What are your current CF goals?
Continue to improve my skills and get stronger. Right now, I would love to improve my snatch technique and consistency, I still have not hit a 225# snatch. This has been a goal of mine for a long, long time.
What are your current life goals?
Continually improving as a husband, father, teacher, and coach. Specific goal, take the family on a vacation to the Colorado Rockies in the next 3 years.
What is your most memorable time as a CrossFitter?
Every year competing in the Open … I love the competitive aspect of CrossFit and to see the gym full with people competing and cheering each other on, is something that I really enjoy about the sport.
How has CF impacted your life outside of the box?
It has impacted my whole family, really … we all love to compete and get stronger. We have molded into a CrossFit family, even my in-laws, haha!
How would you best describe Cynergy to others?
A place for the whole family, classes for literally all ages and skill levels. I can’t think of a place more welcoming for an individual who wants to start a journey of fitness and wellness.
Scott’s WOD
10 Clean & Jerks (135/95)
2 Bar Muscle Ups
200M Run
8 Clean & Jerks (165/105)
4 Bar Muscle Ups
200M Run
6 Clean & Jerks (195/115)
6 Bar Muscle Ups
200M Run
4 Clean & Jerks (225/135)
8 Bar Muscle Ups
200M Run
2 Clean & Jerks (255/155)
10 Bar Muscle Ups
200M Run