About Us

General Manager at Caution CrossFit & Fitness Facilities

Miami Lakes, Florida 

MSG(R) Chad Sorentino was born in Columbus, OH in 1983. He enlisted in the Army in October 2002. He has been stationed in Fort Liberty, NC; Fort Knox, KY; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Schofield Barracks, HI; Fort Leavenworth, KS; and currently US SOUTHCOM, Miami, FL. MSG(R) Sorentino has held various leadership positions including Team Leader, Squad Leader, Drill Sergeant, Special Reaction Team non-commissioned officer in charge, Operations Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, and Detachment Sergeant.

MSG(R) Sorentino’s military education includes Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, and Master Leaders Course. He earned Commandant’s List at each of the aforementioned schools. MSG(R) Sorentino is also a graduate of Battle Staff Course, Special Reaction Team, Master Fitness Course, Protective Service Training, Air Assault, Master Resilience Trainer, Basic Instructor course, Drill Sergeant School, Domestic Violence Intervention Training, Combatives Level 1 and 2, Army Retention Course, EMT-Basic School, and Airborne school. Chad also prioritizes civilian education and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern New Hampshire University and a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Leadership from University of Charleston West Virginia. He completed both of these while on active duty and working full time. He is also a CrossFit Level II certified coach and United States Weightlifting Coach. 

MSG(R) Sorentino’s military awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal with Valor device, Army Commendation Medal (1 SLC), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Service Medal ( 2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global war on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (4th award), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (4th award). He has earned the Combat Action Badge, Basic Parachutes, Air Assault Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification badge, Driver’s badge (wheeled) and the Chilean Parachutist Badge. Deployments include OIF 3-5 and OIF 6-8, and Guam in support of TF Talon. Chad is also the recipient of the Order of the Marechaussee (Bronze) from the Military Police Regimental Association and a Kentucky Colonel from the Governor of Kentucky. 

Chad also is a CrossFit CF-Lv2 Coach and Personal Trainer at Caution CrossFit and Fitness Facilites at Miami Lakes and Pembroke Pines; Fitness Coach and Mentor at Gigi’s Playhouse, Down Syndrome Enhancement Center, Miami Lakes; Conditioning Coach for Rilion Gracie Kids Jiu Jitsu Miami Lakes. He serves as a board member advisor at Gigi’s Playhouse Miami and serves as a the Secretary of the Veterans committee for the town of Miami Lakes, FL. Chad is also an avid nonfiction reader, serial podcast listener, fitness enthusiast, sports fan (primarily football, basketball, and golf), and overall lifelong student who cannot get enough of learning.