CrossFit Tidal Wave is a 10,000 sq. ft. complex located in the historic downtown Strand district of Galveston. We are the largest CrossFit Facility in Galveston County. Our building is equipped with showers for those looking to work out before work or during the lunch rush. With 10 available class times a day, multiple specialty classes, and a historic location CrossFit Tidal Wave offers you a professional and fun atmosphere to start your fitness journey.
People First. Fitness Follows.
Most people who make resolutions to get fit or live a healthier lifestyle don’t follow through on their commitment. They can pay the gym membership, wear the right clothes, follow the right instagramers or listen to ‘Eye Of The Tiger’ on repeat, but without this ONE vital ingredient they will fail. To truly follow through on achieving our goals we need coaches and friends to guide, motivate and support us. Without it, people don’t stay accountable to the journey and they give up. We’ve all seen it a thousand times. At CrossFit Tidal Wave you will find an inspiring community of people who we are invested in your fitness journey from day one. You’ll find a family.
Why You’ll Love Training With Us
Meet The CrossFit Tidal Wave Team
Shaun McCrary
Owner/Head Coach
Shaun has 20+yrs of Fitness Coaching experience of all kinds as well as 12 Years Coaching CrossFit classes full time. This includes higher education in nutrition and human performance.
Shaun has competed in various strength sports including Strongman, CrossFit, Highland Games, and Powerlifting.
Shaun specializes in science based training focusing on pain free performance and fitness longevity as well as performance.
Certifications:
- B.S. Kinesiology
- CrossFit Level 1
- Master Trainer
- Senior Kettlebell Instructor
- Olympic Lifting
- Corrective Exercise for Athletes
- Gymnastics
- Certified Nutritionist
- Group Exercise Instructor
- KickBox Aerobics
- Kids Fitness Certified Coach
- Powerlifting Certified
- Yoga
- Swim Instructor
- Circus Fit
- ROSS Slavic Movement System
Achievements:
- Nominated Personal Trainer of the Year 2003
- Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Instructor of the Year
- Multiple Black Belt Holder
- Multiple Website Consultant for Fitness and Nutrition
- Consultant/Auditor for Multiple Fitness Programs (Bootcamps, Fit
Camps, Group Ex, etc.) - Competitive Powerlifter
- Competitive Strongman
Taylor Wilson
Head Coach
(Galveston Weightlifting)
After taking an interest in Olympic Weightlifting in 2009 and self-coaching for about a year I stumbled upon CrossFit when looking at fitness programs that incorporated Olympic lifts. In 2010 I stepped into a CrossFit box for the first time and I fell in love instantly.
After driving nearly 45 minutes to the nearest CrossFit box for a couple years, I partnered with Shaun to finally bring CrossFit to Galveston. We’ve now brought another first to Galveston, the first official USA Weightlifting club, Galveston Weightlifting!
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level 1
- USAW Club Coach
- Personal Trainer
Achievements:
- I’ve helped qualify half a dozen lifters for various national events and enjoyed multiple podium finishes in local meets. This as well as helping Coach many podium finishes in CrossFit.