Vida Vetterkind is a dedicated strength and conditioning professional who blends evidence-based training, competitive experience, and military-honed leadership to deliver measurable results. She discovered CrossFit in 2019 and quickly translated a personal commitment to improvement into a career in coaching. Vida earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science in 2025 and holds CrossFit Level 2 and USA Weightlifting Level 1 certifications. She brings advanced technical knowledge of program design, movement assessment, and progressive strength development to both group classes and individualized training plans.
As a high-level competitor, Vida is entering her fifth United Grid League season with the Palm Beach Breakers as a Strength Specialist, where she applies sports-specific strength strategies and competition preparation protocols. Prior to coaching, she served as a United States Army paratrooper—an experience that instilled discipline, resilience, and structured leadership principles she integrates into her coaching practice.
Vida’s coaching philosophy centers on building sustainable strength, consistent progress, and athlete autonomy. She emphasizes safe, scalable movement; data-informed programming; and goal-driven progressions that meet athletes where they are and push them toward measurable improvement. Whether leading classes or delivering one-on-one sessions, Vida creates a professional, accountable environment where athletes develop confidence, durability, and performance longevity.
