Our Coaches
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Jared Stevens & Christine Kolenbrander
OWNERS
Jared + Christine = our gym mom & dad :)
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Jared Stevens
OWNER/COACH/SPORTS PERFORMANCE
A lover of muscles since he was young - at 15, Jared felt that God told him he would open a gym someday, AND HERE WE ARE. He may look like a VIKING WARRIOR, but he has a servant’s heart of GOLD & is the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back (although he’d probably prefer to not be wearing one anyway). Jared is known for his strength and for building strong athletes - he just has this way of pulling the things out of you that you never even knew was possible.
Favorite CF movement: CLEANS
LeasT favorite CF movement: OVERHEAD SQUATS -
Christine Kolenbrander
OWNER/COACH
Our “gym mom” and a jack of all trades - always looking for ways to improve our gym and make it more welcoming & FUN. Christine truly loves the sport and methodology of CrossFit and encourages EVERYONE to view themselves as an ATHLETE. Whether you are training for life or for sport, Christine will help you look for ways to GROW, LEARN, and IMPROVE. Christine is KIND, CREATIVE, HELPFUL, and HARD WORKING; she is the HEART behind our gym, consistently challenging us all to truly become our best selves.
Favorite CF movement: LEGLESS ROPE CLIMBS
Least favorite CF movement: RUNNING -
Lily Farmer
COACH
Our nature-loving, truth-seeking, little ray of sunshine! Lily RADIATES warmth + positivity & always brings the ENERGY, EXCITEMENT, and ENCOURAGEMENT. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her lifting alllllll the weights - training for Olympic Lifting, or at Inspire Chiropractic where she specializes in soft tissue work. Lily’s joyful spirit is welcoming and contagious - she makes everyone feel like they BELONG.
Favorite CF movement: THRUSTERS
Least favorite CF movement: CHEST TO BAR PULL-UPS -
Nick Chavis
COACH/PERSONAL TRAINING
Nick is your GO-TO GUY for personal training. Whether you are brand new to working out or you’re looking to book a session to work on a new skill, Nick loves coming up with innovative ways to help his clients and our members reach their goals. A lover of rock-climbing, fitness, mobility, and the occasional crispy-kreme, Nick is PROFESSIONAL, STEADY, CONSISTENT, and mostly, KIND.
Favorite CF movement: RING MUSCLE UP
Least favorite CF movement: HANG CLEAN -
Danny Poe
COACH
“DANNY FIST-PUMP!!!” (always ready to meet you with a fist pump post-workout)
A previous gym-owner himself, Danny is RESPONSIBLE, HARD WORKING, CALM, DILIGENT. He leads by example and exemplifies professionalism. Whether he’s coaching, cleaning, training, or just hanging out at the gym, Danny has a grateful heart and the best attitude ever. He’s an “always in your corner” kind of guy, always willing to help and always with a smile.Favorite CF movement: HANDSTAND WALKS or HANDSTAND PUSH-UPS
Least favorite CF movement: RUNNNG -
David Farmer
COACH
He has coined the term “sunrise crew” and “sunset crew” at Team 417 - usually coaching the first or last class of the day & ALWAYS encouraging everyone to have fun with their fitness and with the community. David is GRACIOUS, ENCOURAGING, HELPFUL, and WITTY. He leads by example and with LOVE.
Favorite CF movement: DEADLIFT
Least favorite CF movement: DOUBLE UNDERS