The up-and-comer is joining an elite group of athletes.
Three-time CrossFit Games veteran and former teen champion Emma Lawson has officially joined Brute Strength, home of a star-studded roster of top CrossFit athletes.
Lawson, who turns 20 this year, will continue to live in Ontario, Canada, and train remotely under the guidance of Brute Strength owner Matt Torres.
Remind Me
The top two Fittest Men from the 2024 CrossFit Games, James Sprague and Dallin Pepper, are longtime Brute athletes who both train under Torres. This year, Jayson Hopper, who placed fourth at the 2024 Games, also became a Brute athlete and trains under coach El Senouvor. Fee Saghafi, who recently finished second in the 2025 CrossFit Open, and Rebecka Vitesson, a 2023 Games competitor from Sweden, round out the 2025 roster.
How It All Went Down
When Torres heard that Lawson’s former coach, Josh Woolley, had decided to retire, his interest piqued. “Any coach would be lucky to coach a talent like [Lawson],” Torres told the [insert publication]. “So I spoke with Dallin [Pepper] to get his thoughts on potentially throwing my hat in the ring to be her coach.” That said, he wanted to “be respectful” of Lawson and Woolley, so he waited a month to reach out to her. But when he did, Lawson was ready.
The Big Picture for Lawson
So far, so good. In fact, Torres mentioned that identifying any flaws in Lawson’s game has been challenging. “She is a very well-rounded athlete, and that in itself is a major strength,” he said. “In a lot of ways, she reminds me of Dallin.” Ultimately, he couldn’t be more thrilled to assist Lawson in reaching her potential.
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Conclusion
With the addition of Lawson to the Brute Strength roster, the team is looking stronger than ever. With her well-rounded skills and Torres’ guidance, it’s exciting to see what the future holds for this young athlete.
FAQs
Q: What is Brute Strength?
A: Brute Strength is a team of top CrossFit athletes who train under the guidance of owner Matt Torres.
Q: Who else is part of the Brute Strength team?
A: James Sprague, Dallin Pepper, Jayson Hopper, Fee Saghafi, and Rebecka Vitesson are all part of the 2025 Brute Strength roster.
Q: How will Lawson train under Torres?
A: Lawson will train remotely under Torres’ guidance, but will also travel to Jacksonville, FL, throughout the season to train in person.
