Our Team

Our Mission

The Vault's mission is to provide our members with a long term physical development program that promotes health and well-being. With an emphasis on functional living, we provide you with the ability to take your fitness to the highest level, often exceeding your expectations.

Our Team

At The Vault we value the importance of coaching, and we take great pride in our coaching. CrossFit is a life long fitness program, in which you should never stop developing physically. The only way you can continue to achieve these newfound levels of fitness is through good coaching and programming. We understand that the science in this field is continuing to evolve, and in order to continue to coach at a high level we need to continue to research and develop. We are not a bootcamp, and we are not drill sergeants. We will push you, but above all we value and respect your safety. Long term development will always outweigh our decisions to push you too soon.

Jamal Cooke: Head Coach
Passionate about health and fitness from a very young age, Jamal now has 6 years of experience in the industry. He has the ability to work with people of all ages both in one-on-one or group settings. Whether you’re a retiree interested in gaining mobility or a young athlete looking to excel, Jamal will motivate and inspire you to reach your maximum abilities.
After all-state selections in both basketball and baseball, Jamal accepted a scholarship to play basketball at Southern Connecticut State University. While at SCSU Jamal pursued a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science and his passion grew to help people achieve the quality of life they deserve.
Certifications:
Crossfit Level 1 Certificate Holder
Movement and Mobility Certification
NASM- Personal Trainer Certification
NASM- Performance Enhancement Specialist
NASM- Corrective Exercise Specialist

Chris McDonald: Head Coach
Chris has been involved in the Health and Fitness industry for over 8 years. His quest for health and wellness began with an undergraduate study in Biology from Linfield College. He continued his studies and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Exercise Science in 2004. Chris was a multi-sport athlete in High School and received a scholarship to play soccer at Linfield College. He went on to earn All-American honors and was nominated as Division 3 Player of the Year in 2001. After a professional soccer career was cut short due to an injury, which he credits to a poorly balanced Strength and Conditioning program, he continued to study and earn accreditation in the strength and conditioning field. He currently works on the Crossfit HQ staff helping others learn the benefits from the Crossfit program. Chris is the father of two kids, Maheila (5) and Dominik (2.5), and is married to Meaghan McDonald.
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate Holder
CrossFit Coaches Prep Certificate Holder
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Holder
Movement and Mobility
NSCA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer
NASM – Performance Enhancement Specialist