Joe gives all honor and glory to His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for this opportunity. He is very grateful and blessed to be a part of a gym community that believes in him not only as an athlete but also as a coach. His CrossFit journey started in July 2022 when he quit his overnight job at Home Depot and stopped going to a local commercial gym. The initial goal was to find a personal trainer and “get hella buff.” His mom (you guys know her as Row) suggested CrossFit, and after a deathly tiring workout from Coach Melissa and a free week trial, he was hooked. Joe believes the OGC’s programming is second to none. His numbers jumped significantly within a year, as well as improvements in his Olympic weightlifting. Specifically going from a 355lb to 405lb back squat. Joe, being a former basketball and track and field athlete, liked that CrossFit gave him a new challenge and an outlet for his competitive spirit to thrive. He also enjoys the community the gym has fostered as well. With such a variety of people from different walks of life with different personalities, it’s hard not to fit in. He received his L1 certification in February 2025, and his goal as a coach is to help athletes push past their mental limits and recognize their capabilities and full potential. Outside of the gym, he is his church’s young adult ministry leader. He still plays basketball and bowls recreationally when he can (he wants ALL the smoke) and enjoys hanging out with friends, eating food, or chilling with his two dogs and pet snake.
Certifications include:
CrossFit L1