Young AthletesRise Here
Youth athlete development in Madison and Fitchburg: speed, strength, conditioning and college-path training with Coach Keysha McClenton, who has spent 20+ years helping athletes reach NCAA titles, Olympic Trials and pro careers.
From Early Training To College And BeyondTrain ResponsiblyCome Rise With Us
Book Your Free Session →Middle school and high school athletes from across Madison and Fitchburg train here to get faster, stronger and better conditioned, and to stay healthy through the season.
Coach Keysha has developed 22 athletes from early training into college athletics and beyond. They went on to Wisconsin, Minnesota, USC, Drake, Loyola Chicago and High Point, and some played pro hockey in Sweden.
Private and small-group sessions mean every athlete gets real coaching on every rep, with a plan that points toward the college path.
Speed, Strength& The College Path
Youth Sports Performance
Strength, conditioning and confidence for young athletes in any sport.
[1.2]Speed & Agility
Acceleration, sprint mechanics, cutting and landing control.
[1.3]Olympic Lifting
The snatch and clean & jerk, coached by a USA Weightlifting coach.
[1.4]College Path & College Athletes
Training high schoolers for the next level, plus off-season work for college athletes home in Madison.
20+ Years OfResults
That's 20-plus years of producing results at the highest levels, and the same coaching goes into every young athlete at CrossFit MadCity.
At the college level, 127 athletes came through the Division I programs I coached at during my years there. — Coach Keysha
programs I coached at
honors
into college and beyond
the highest levels
- Iowa · 60
- Wisconsin · 23
- UC Irvine · 17
- Cal State Fullerton · 15
- San Diego · 12
- [H1]NCAA titles and All-American selections
- [H2]Big Ten championships
- [H3]Olympic Trials qualifications
- [H4]Pro careers, including pro hockey in Sweden
Coaching ToThe Next Level
For more than 20 years, Coach Keysha McClenton has been privileged to help athletes reach the next level, from Division I weight rooms to 17 years owning her own gym in the Madison area. Along the way she's coached NCAA national champions and Olympic gold medalists.
She's grateful to every one of them, and she brings that same care to every athlete who walks in today, whether it's a middle schooler learning to land a jump, a high schooler getting ready for the season, or a college athlete home for the summer.
Learn to move well first, then build strength, speed and power on that foundation, at a pace that's right for you. That's what Train Responsibly means here.
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coached
athletes
Madison-area gym
club titles2011 · 2014 · 2015
- Wisconsin
- Iowa
- San Diego
- UC Irvine
- Cal State Fullerton
- [A]M.S. Kinesiology, exercise physiology and strength & conditioning, Cal State Fullerton
- [B]CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- [C]USA Weightlifting certified coach
- [D]CrossFit Level 2 certified, plus CPR / First Aid
- [E]Division I strength & conditioning at Wisconsin, Iowa, San Diego, UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton
- [F]Owner and coach of her own Madison-area gym, 2008–2025
MadCity Lab
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GoodQuestions
[01]Is my first session really free?
Yes. Your first session with Coach Keysha is free, with no commitment and no pressure. It's a chance to meet, talk about your goals, and train together so you can see if it's a good fit.
Book your free session and Keysha will reach out to get you scheduled.
[02]Is strength training safe for teens?
When it's well coached and age-appropriate, strength training is a healthy part of athletic development for young athletes. The keys are close supervision, good technique, and smart progressions, never maxing out or chasing numbers.
That's how Coach Keysha works: technique first, and every athlete progresses at their own pace. Parents are always welcome to watch, and we ask parents or guardians of athletes under 18 to complete the intake form and waiver.
[03]What should I expect at my first session?
We'll start with a conversation about your goals, your sport or activity, and any injuries or health history. Then Coach Keysha will take you through a movement assessment (how you squat, hinge, jump, land and move) and a coached training session at the right level for you.
You'll leave with a clear idea of where to start and what a plan could look like. Wear comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes, and bring water.
[04]Do I need any experience?
No experience is needed. Whether you've never touched a barbell or you've been training for years, every session is coached and scaled to where you are today.
[05]Are group classes available?
Group classes are coming soon. Right now, private training is open, one-on-one or in small groups. Request a private session on any day that works for you.
Want to be first to know when group classes start? Join the mailing list in the Group Classes section, or email Keysha.
[06]Where are you located?
We're in the Madison area, with easy access from across Dane County. For directions, our address is 6060 McKee Road, Fitchburg, WI 53719.
Group ClassesFor Adults
Private training is open now for athletes and adults, one-on-one or in small groups. Request a session on the calendar →
Group classes are coming soon. Coach-led sessions for parents and adults that build strength, conditioning and community, scaled for every level.
Or email keysha@crossfitmadcity.com
MadisonArea
- Address
- 6060 McKee Road
Fitchburg, WI 53719 - Hours
- Mon–Fri 5:30am–7:00pm
Saturday 8:00am–12:00pm
Sunday closed - Contact
- keysha@crossfitmadcity.com
Your First SessionIs Free
- [✓]Free one-on-one session with Coach Keysha
- [✓]Movement assessment and goal setting
- [✓]See the gym and how training works
- [✓]No obligation, no pressure
You're In!
Thank you! Coach Keysha will reach out within 24 hours to get you scheduled. Next step: the intake form.
Come RiseWith Us
Whether it's your first day training or your senior season before college, we're grateful you're here.
Book Your Free Session →