Karen Ward
Owner
Certifications:
CF-L3, CF Gymnastics x2, CF Mobility, CF Endurance, CF Kids
Related experience:
BS Physical Education, PE Teacher, HS Gymnastics & Cross Country Coach, Fitness Center Director, Personal Trainer 35 years, Aerobics Instructor 30 years, Bootcamp Trainer – 15 years, Gymnast, Runner, Step Aerobics Competitor
Recent Seminars & Camps – 11 Power Monkey Camps, Outlaw, William’s Weightlifting, Carl Paoli’s Gymnastics, Power Athlete
2019 CrossFit Open – Placed 53rd in the world (Women 60+ division).
2018 CrossFit Open – Placed 83rd in the world (Women 60+ division), 2018 CrossFit Online Qualifier – Placed 49th out of top 200 in the world (Women 60+ division)
Coach at GoFitness/DFC Since:
2011
Favorite gym activity:
Coaching all my wonderful and unique DFC Peeps and playing around with gymnastics skills – especially handstands.
Interesting fact about your life outside CrossFit or Weightlifting – what you do in your spare time:
Spare time – Not sure what that is.
Honestly, my work is my passion, so I would choose to do fitness activities even in my leisure time. My most recent pastimes include doodling on my iPad, watching videos of my three adorable grandkids, and hiking Stone Mountain with my husband (He’s adorable, too!).
Derek Lee
Certifications:
CF-L1, Spartan SGX L1
Related experience:
I have been consulting clients in nutrition as a pathway to optimal health for over 10 years – first in the area of micronutrition, and now have added in macronutrition coaching as owner of MacroRx+, a food-based coaching program.
Coach at GoFitness/DFC Since:
2018
Coaching Goal:
Helping members achieve their optimal health, both in the areas of achieving a healthy body weight as well as achieving their best results in fitness. Assisting members in obtaining a breakthrough by giving them a different angle/cue to produce the correct technique.
Favorite gym activity:
Anything that is a challenging movement requiring mobility – my favorites include 1-Arm Overhead Squats, Zots Press, and the Snatch.
Interesting facts about your life outside CrossFit or Weightlifting – what you do in your spare time:
My family and I enjoy running Spartan Races – Aroo! We also enjoy playing board games, especially Euro-style games like Settlers of Catan, 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Gloomhaven, etc. It’s a great activity away from the electronics. For the past couple of years, I’ve begun experimenting with the more outdoor cooking in the form of smoking meats – there is something about making your own jerky, pulled pork, and brisket that is very satisfying and delicious!
Vince Greco
Certifications:
CF-L1, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialization, NASM Behavioral Change Specialization
Related experience:
Bootcamp Instructor at Outlaw Sports, 2013 – 2015.
Started CrossFit in 2013, but have always been active whether it was tennis, golf, running, weightlifting, cycling, etc.
Coach at GoFitness/DFC Since:
2020
Favorite gym activity:
I LOVE the Snatch. It’s so completely ridiculous and difficult.
Interesting facts about your life outside CrossFit or Weightlifting – what you do in your spare time:
I like playing video games, collecting/experiencing craft beer (mostly Stouts), playing music (mostly drums and vocals), and learning useless information. I know a LOT of useless things.
Jimmy Ross
Certifications:
CF-L3
Related experience:
Coach at Bombers CrossFit (4 years, Dayton, OH), Jr. High Football Coach (9 years), Weightlifting coach, CrossFit Competitor, USA Weightlifting Competitor
Coach at GoFitness/DFC Since:
July 2022
Favorite gym activity:
Awkward object carries, Gymnastics
Interesting facts about your life outside CrossFit or Weightlifting – what you do in your spare time:
I golf a lot with my wife and friends! I also love playing softball, football, hiking with dogs, playing board games, and skiing.
Holly Rappaport
Certifications:
CF-L1
Related experience:
Played sports growing up and have always enjoyed fitness.
Coach at GoFitness/DFC Since:
August 2022
Favorite gym activity:
Jerks, Push-press, and bench press
Interesting facts about your life outside CrossFit or Weightlifting – what you do in your spare time:
Pretty much anything that involves laughter. Spending time with friends and family. Going to concerts, comedy shows, and sports events.
Myra Carmen Hall
Certifications:
CF-L1
Related experience:
Fencing instructor
Coach at GoFitness/DFC Since:
September 2022
Favorite gym activity:
Snatches and anything inverted.
Interesting facts about your life outside CrossFit or Weightlifting – what you do in your spare time:
Fencing, canicross, paddle boarding, reading