Meet the coaches

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Shelley Pearson

Affiliate Owner & CFL2 Coach

I started my CrossFit  in December of 2017 and was probably in the worst shape of my life. I soon found out how amazing and supportive the community was and knew I had found something that I looked forward to coming to every day! At the end of 2021 I began feeling like I wanted to be able to lead and encourage others who may want to try it even if they  dodn’t feel qualified to. This is a program for any and all fitness levels and I am so happy to be able to help others find a love for fitness just like I did!

Certifications
CrossFit Level 2
USAW Level 1 

Katia Murphy

CFL2 Coach

 A native from Cuba, Katia has lived in NC since 2007. She has always enjoyed practicing sports, and maintaining an active life style. She started CrossFit in 2012, and not only became passionate about the sport but fell in love with the community. As a Coach, Katia loves helping people achieve their fitness goals while fostering a positive and supportive environment. She truly believes CrossFit is for everyone, and leads to having longer healthier lives. Katia’s educational background is sciences and business, and currently works in clinical research for a Pharmaceutical company. In her spare time, she loves traveling with her husband, and spoiling her Rhodesian Ridgeback Ecko.

Certifications
CrossFit Level 2
USAW Level 1 

Cliff Keller

CFL1 Coach

Since retiring from Army Special Forces in 2017, my overall fitness goals are centered on enjoying a dynamic lifestyle and participating in a wide range of high-energy activities with my friends and family for many years to come. Along these lines, my training focus has shifted towards improving durability and pursuing sustainable performance goals as I get older (though not always wiser). I have been very fortunate to work with some of the world’s best tactical athletes and trainers, and I look forward to working with you! -Ps144-

Certifications
CrossFit Level 1

John Chambers

CFL1 Coach

My name is John Chambers. I have been in fitness for over 10 years teaching many different styles of exercise, and have been Personal training for 3 years. I am also veteran of the United States Air Force, and served stateside and abroad for 8 years. I started training myself with CrossFit off and on for about 10 years now. CrossFit has helped me tremendously with my strength, coordination, agility and mobility. With all of the success that I have found with CrossFit I became a Level 1 Trainer, and now I get to help others achieve their fitness goals. CrossFit is for everyone!

Certifications
CrossFit Level 1

Jenn Pardue

CFL1 Coach

In the summer of 2012 Jenn had found herself 65 pounds overweight and incredibly unhealthy. She started CrossFit in a friends garage as a way to try and lose some weight and get healthy. CrossFit and nutrition became a passion that changed her life! Jenn lost close to 70 pounds and hasn’t looked back. In 2015, Jenn got her CFL1 because she wanted to share with others her newfound passion. She has now worked as a coach for 9 years. Jenn has experience in coaching CrossFit group classes, CrossFit kids, nutrition, and personal training. Jenn also teaches and tutors high school math but is taking a year off to spend time with her 2 kids, Asher and Isaac. She loves spending time outdoors and being with her family.

jana

CFL1 Coach
Coach Jana brings a unique blend of athletic experience, military discipline, and a passion for coaching to the gym. A former high school and collegiate lacrosse player, Jana understands the dedication and teamwork required to succeed at the highest levels. Following a distinguished career as an Apache helicopter pilot in the Army, she now channels that same level of precision, commitment, and leadership into coaching. With a background in biology and a CrossFit Level 1 certification, Jana believes in a holistic approach to athlete development—emphasizing physical fitness, mental toughness, and community. When not coaching, She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and being absolutely average in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether on the field or in the gym, Coach Jana is dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential by fostering a growth mindset, building character, and striving for excellence in all aspects of life.

JOSH

CFL1 Coach
Coach Josh is a lifelong learner and has a passion for the pursuit of excellence inside and outside the gym. As a high school wrestler and current Active Duty Soldier he has the drive and commitment to succeed at the highest levels. A little backstory on me, I am a former athlete, I have done almost every sport but my main sport was definitely wrestling in high school. For the last 6 years I’ve been on Active Duty at Fort Bragg serving as a logistics officer in the 82nd Airborne Division and as a student in Special Operations. Outside the gym my passions are golfing, reading, watching movies, anything outdoors, and most importantly spending time with my bride! I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2018 and started coaching because of my love for fitness! I love seeing athletes achieve their goals and do things they never thought they were capable of like their first rope climb, double under, or even their first muscle up!