Coach Keysha McClenton
Coach Keysha smiling in the gym
Coach Keysha McClenton in the gym
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The MadCity community, adults and kids together, after the Memorial Day Murph workout
A group of MadCity members gathered on the grass outside the gym
[ Coach Keysha McClenton · M.S., CSCS, USA Weightlifting ]

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Train with the coach who has been privileged to help NCAA national champions and Olympic gold medalists reach the next level. Private training, youth and college sports performance, speed & agility and Olympic lifting in the Madison area.

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Coach Keysha McClenton, M.S., CSCS, USA Weightlifting coach
[ Coach Keysha McClenton ]
[01] Meet Coach Keysha

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 running CrossFit Madtown. Along the way she's coached more than 520 student-athletes at UW, including 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.

[ Privileged to have coached ]
520
Student-athletes
coached at UW
NCAA
National champions
coached
Olympic
Gold medalists
coached
20+
Years coaching
athletes
17
Years running
CrossFit Madtown
3
Wisconsin State weightlifting
club titles2011 · 2014 · 2015
[ Privileged to coach Division I strength & conditioning at ]
  • 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 CrossFit Madtown, 2008–2025
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Middle school, high school and college athletes from across the Madison area train here to get stronger, faster and more confident, and to stay healthy through the season.

Private and small-group sessions mean every athlete gets real coaching on every rep.

[02] Youth & college athletes

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[03] Training options

StrongerTogether

Private training is open now, one-on-one or in small groups, built around your goals.

Group classes are coming soon. Coach-led sessions that build strength, conditioning and community, scaled for every level. We can't wait to train with you.

Or email keysha@crossfitmadcity.com

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[04] Questions answered

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.

Want to be first to know when group classes start? Join the mailing list in the Stronger Together 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.

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[05] Find us

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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
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[06] Ready?

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

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Thank you! Coach Keysha will reach out within 24 hours to get you scheduled. Next step: the intake form.

[07] Madison area · Private training open now

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Whether it's your first day training or your senior season, we're grateful you're here.

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