TRAIN ALONGSIDE THE BEST
Pepper
Owner – Coach
Home State: Georgia
Certs: CF Level 2
Favorite Food: TBD.
Favorite Song: TBD.
Fun Fact: TBD.
Favorite Quote: TBD.
Proudest Accomplishment: My daughter.
Favorite Physical Accomplishment: TBD.
Todd
Personal Trainer
Home State: New York
Certs: MS Education American Museum of Natural History, Professor of Exercise, CSCS, StrongFirst, FMS, CFSC & CPPS
Favorite Food: Bacon Cheeseburger
Favorite Song: Too many too just choose one!
Favorite Quote: If you are early, you are on time, if you are on time you are late, if you are late you are forgotten!
Proudest Accomplishment: Being Blaze’s Dad
Favorite Physical Accomplishment: Returning an interception 100 yards for a touchdown in semi pro
Ryan Link
Personal Trainer and Adaptive Athletics Coach
Home State: New Jersey
Certs: MS Exercise Science from University of Tampa, CrossFit L-1 and Adaptive Training
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan 🍗
Fun Fact: I have actually had open heart surgery 😮
Favorite Quote: “That’s what she said” -Michael Scott
Proudest Physical Accomplishment: Hitting my first muscle up!💪🏻
Brendan
Personal Trainer
Home State: Illinois
Certs: Specialize in Human Performance, Injury Prevention, Primal Movement, Stick Mobility, and Functional fitness
Favorite Food: Anything mexican!
Favorite Song: Indie, country and alternative rock
Fun Fact: I got the splits ALL DAY!
Favorite Quote: “In life, enjoyment and frustration are a part of the process. But when given the proper tools and knowledge, you can perform amazingly through any challenging situation.”
Proudest Accomplishment: Serving in The United States Air Force
Hailey
CrossFit Coach
Home State: New York
Certs: CF-L1
Favorite Food: STREET TACOS
Favorite Song: Slow it Down by the Lumineers or anything by Maverick City Music (my favorite worship band)
Fun Fact: I was a competitive gymnast growing up and performed in the Florida State University Flying High Circus for 3 years!
Favorite Quote: “Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven.” Matthew 5:16
Donna
Personal Trainer
Home State: New York
Certs: BS Exercise Science, NASM CPT
Favorite Food: Sushi
Fun Fact: I have been nominated by South Tampa Magazine as Tampa’s Best Personal Trainer
Favorite Quote: “When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow stronger in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”
-Peter Marshall
Proudest Accomplishment: Gracefully handling my leukemia diagnosis and beating it, thus far
Favorite Physical Accomplishment: I ran Pikes Peak Marathon and also have done a 12 mile swim around Key West!
Taryn
CrossFit Coach
Home State: Ohio
Certs: MS Exercise/Nutrition Science & CF-L1
Favorite Food: Watermelon!
Fun Fact: I was born with 6 fingers on each hand and 6 toes on each foot
Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason!”
Proudest Accomplishment: Gaining my independence by moving to Florida for grad school and loving every minute of it
Favorite Song Anything Taylor Swift
Jordan
Personal Trainer and Mobility Coach
Home State: Florida
Favorite Food: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen!
Favorite Song: I love anything that makes me move! Reggae, hip hop, rock,electronic, blues, disco, old/new, anything that feels good 🙂
Fun Fact: I love to shoot photography, play the ukulele, longboard, carpentry, bike, yoga, hike, swim, fish, cook, dance, and spend time with family and friends and I’m a nerd for all things ‘Rick and Morty’(television show) and The Matrix Trilogy!
Favorite Quote: “Praise and blame is all the same.”
Proudest Accomplishment: When my professional football career came to an end because of injuries, I took action instead of surrendering to my limitations. Now that I feel stronger, more balanced, and more mobile than I ever have before, I want to share it with others.
Ashely
Personal Trainer
Home State: New York
Favorite Food: Cookies, all kinds and flavors, you name it I want to eat it!
Favorite Song: For pump me up purposes, most Salt n’ Peppa songs but “Shoop” and “None of your Business” are my favorites.
Fun Fact: My sister has Lupus and is the main reason I became a trainer. Dance is my passion and my hair has been a million different colors!
Favorite Quote: “Do what others don’t to achieve what other won’t”
Proudest Accomplishment: Besides becoming a mama . . . performing professionally in NYC for seven years!
Favorite Physical Accomplishment: Blaze! She is my world, becoming a mom and surviving her birth & breastfeeding are things I never thought I could do until the time came.
Stacy
CrossFit Coach
Home State: Illinois
Certs: MS Exercise Physiology, CF Level 2, USAW Sports Performance Coach
Favorite Song: Gravity by John Mayer!
Fun Fact: I played basketball in college
Favorite Quote: “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
Proudest Accomplishment: Hiking 14 miles in Colorado!
Colleen
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Home State: Wisconsin
Certs: NASM-CES, Registered Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Health Coach
Fun Fact: I can wiggle my ears!
Favorite Quote: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou
Proudest Accomplishment: Regaining my health and fitness after being diagnosed with a chronic illness:)
Physical Accomplishment: Being able to do strict pull-ups for reps!
Hunter Van Horn
CrossFit Coach
Home State: North Carolina
Education: BS Business University of Tampa
Favorite Song: “Todo” by Africa
Favorite Quote: “BS Business University of Tampa”
Favorite Food: Potato Chips
Proudest Accomplishment: Making it to two Final Fours with my college lacrosse team at UT!
Brittany Wines
Personal Trainer and Boxing Instructor
Home State: New Jersey
Favorite Song: “B.O.B” – Outkast
Fun Fact: I draw and paint portraits
Favorite Quote: “It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war”
Favorite Food: Steak & potatoes
Biggest Accomplishment: My daughter!
Proudest Accomplishment: Beating the Sugar Bert national champion in only my second boxing match!!
Clayton Clemens
CrossFit Coach
Home State: Pennsylvania
Favorite Song: “MakeDamnSure” – Taking Back Sunday
Favorite Food: Hot buffalo chicken wings!
Fun Fact: I was a manager at McDonalds in high school
Favorite Quote: “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” -Mark Twain
Megan Dahl
CrossFit Coach
Home State: Oregon
Fun Fact: My home town is the TALLEST town in Oregon
Favorite Food: Mexican Food
Proudest Accomplishment: My kids! (Jolene & Rocker)
Proudest Physical Accomplishment: Being in the best shape of my life after having kids!
Alisha Beeman
Personal Trainer & CrossFit Coach
Home State: Connecticut
Fun Fact: I know how to juggle!
Favorite Song: How Far I’ll Go – Alessia Cara
Favorite Food: Taco / Burritos!
Proudest Accomplishment: Developed a tool box to manage my anxiety and depression in a sustainable way
Proudest Physical Accomplishment: 232lbs Squat Clean!
Ellee Morris
CrossFit Coach
Home State: Fort Worth, TX
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Fun Fact: I was a Competitive Ice Skater in Elementary School!
Favorite Song: Neon by John Mayer
Nick Cheesman
Personal Trainer
Home State: New Jersey
Fun Fact: I just got married!
Favorite Food: Pizza or sushi
Favorite Quote: “Don’t pray for an easy life. pray for the strength to endure a difficult one”
Proudest Physical Accomplishment: I completed a solo Hyrox competition without training for it:)
Mesac Santiago
Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Home State: Florida
Fun Fact: I am the biggest batman fan of all time!
Proudest Accomplishment: Competing in the Oly Lifting Regionals
Jordan Weidler
CrossFit Coach
Home State: Illinois
Favorite Food: Ribeye! (Cooked medium rare, of course!)
Fun Fact: Growing up, I sung in a variety of choral groups! I was a part of choirs, barbershop quartets and other ensembles. At the University of Illinois, I was a member of an all male choir. Now I just sing in the shower.
Favorite Quote: “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4
Favorite Song: “Day that I Die” by Zac Brown Band
Proudest Physical Accomplishment: My health! Having your health is a true form of freedom and Crossfit allows me to be prepared for whatever life brings.
Michael Ackley
CrossFit Coach
Education/Certs: CF – L2 , Crossfit Spot the Flaw, Crossfit Teaching Movement, Crossfit Scaling, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
Why do you personal train (why are you passionate about your job)? I love fitness and deep down I truly enjoy meeting people and building relationships with them.
Home State: New York, NY
Fav Food: Mac & Cheese or a good Charcuterie Board
Fav Quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t. You’re Right”
Proudest Physical Accomplishment (competitions you have done, etc): Making Quarterfinals in 2023 , More to come!
EVERY DAY IS AN OPPORTUNITY
BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU
Each of our coaches has a unique back-round and can offer something different. However, the one thing we have in common is that we are obsessed with making our members the best they can be and improving our capabilities as a community!
- We assess your functional movement during the initial consultation and give you any corrective strategies you need in order to be successful in fitness.
- Our coaches are master minds at creating an environment that makes you feel important. Every session is about making every person better which means we will modify and customize things to your needs every time.
- Almost all of our coaches are experienced personal trainers. If you are looking for specific results and need help, you can always ask. Each one of us has a unique perspective and can offer 1 on 1 help for all levels.
Functional Movement
Strength & Conditioning
Recovery
Nutrition
WHY CROSSFIT HYDE PARK SHOULD BE YOUR GYM
- Lower Stress
- Increase Immune Function
- Boost Mental Health & Wellness
- Manage Pain
- Improve Physical Fitness
- Perfect Posture
- Better Bone Health
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Improve Focus
- Release Tension
- Weight Loss
- Build Muscle
- More Stamina & Energy
- Confidence
- Healthy Habits
- Bone Strength
- Heart Health
- Brain Function
- Joint Mobility
- Healthy Lifestyle
EVERY YEAR WE GET A CHANCE TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN WE ARE
The annual CrossFit Games puts all your hard work to the test. Every week for 5 weeks, you have 4 days to complete a WOD and submit your score to CF Headquarters. If you are one of the top in the region, you move on to Southeastern Regional and have a chance at the Games!
VERSATILE FACILITY
Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Flexible membership packages to suit all levels of athlete and achive your fitness goals