Meet The Team
Founder, CEO & Head Coach
Chase Taylor
My name is Chase Taylor, founder and CEO of TaylorMade Fitness: Starkville CrossFit. I grew up running cross country and playing soccer. In college, I found weight training and started my health and fitness journey. I began CrossFit in 2011 in an attempt to better my strength and conditioning as a full time firefighter. I received my CrossFit Level 1 Certificate in 2013 and opened TaylorMade Fitness in March of 2015. Since then, I have coached CrossFit classes, elite CrossFit competitors and youth athletes.
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology
Certification:
CF-L2
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
Favorite Lift:
Snatch
Head Coach
Houston Wooten
I'm Houston Wooten, Head Coach here at TaylorMade. I joined the team here after graduating from Mississippi State in 2020 where I fell in love with the sport and community. While coaching here, I began nutrition with Chase and found another outlet to help improve people's health and fitness. I began taking nutrition clients in the beginning of 2022 and was named head coach shortly after. I am looking forward to meeting and helping you with your fitness journey!
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning
Certification:
CF-L2
CPR Certified
Favorite Lift:
Clean & Jerk
Coach
Morgan Rich
My name is Morgan Rich, and I am a coach here at TaylorMade Fitness. I began my fitness journey in 2010 and have a gymnastic background. After my gymnastic years, I began training in countless ways. In 2021, I discovered CrossFit where I fell in love with the training style, intensity, sport and community. I loved the workouts, but I stayed for the people. I became a member at TaylorMade Fitness: Starkville Crossfit in 2021 where I began my training and nutrition with Chase Taylor. The TMF community really is a once-in-a-lifetime community. In 2022, I received my CF L1 and began coaching while also working as Public Relations and Marketing director for TMF. I love serving others through health and fitness, and I cannot wait to meet you. Welcome to the special family that is TaylorMade Fitness!
Education:
Bachelors of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations
Minor in Religion
Certification:
CF-L1
CPR Certified
Favorite Lift:
Front Squat
Coach
Landon Renfrow
My name is Landon Renfrow, and I'm one of the trainers here at TaylorMade Fitness. I began doing Crossfit in 2018, and I loved everything about it. I love the community and the style of fitness. This passion led me to eventually becoming a trainer in August of 2020 following my senior year of high school. After a year of coaching experience, I became a trainer here in August of 2021. I can't wait to meet and help you pursue your fitness goals!
Education:
Major of Kinesiology with a concentration in Neuromechanics
Certification:
CF-L1
CPR Certified
Favorite Lift:
Snatch
Coach
Russ Lowell
I'm Russ Lowell. It was a blessing to discover the TaylorMade Fitness community in 2015 and an even bigger blessing to become a coach in 2021. I am currently earning my PhD in Exercise Science from Mississippi State University. I have always had a passion for health and fitness. Through my college years, I have fell in love with learning and helping people. It has been a privilege to learn from owner, Chase Taylor, and witness the growth of TaylorMade Fitness. I have been taking personal clients since 2020, and I am eager to help you in whatever way I can. I hope to see you soon!
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science
Masters of Science in Exercise Science
Currently earning PhD in Exercise Science
Certification:
NASM CPT
CPR Certified
Favorite Lift:
Back Squat