Kitsap CrossFit – Community Through Fitness

Kitsap CrossFit is a unique fitness program based on the CrossFit methodology. CrossFit workouts combine elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, and sprinting into challenging and highly effective workouts for people of all fitness levels. It includes education in performance nutrition to support program and personal goals. CrossFit is unparalleled in producing superb fitness and health results.

At Kitsap CrossFit, our goal is to provide the ultimate fitness experience. You will receive personalized attention everyday to ensure proper form in movements and empowerment to take responsibility in achieving outstanding fitness and nutrition objectives. The hallmark of Kitsap CrossFit is the strong, supportive community which fosters a sense of belonging, accountability, and friendly competition.

Kitsap CrossFit believes in evidence-based fitness, ongoing education for members and staff, and supportive community events. Kitsap CrossFit is not just a place to get a good workout. It is a place for you to learn, share, and grow to become better at your sport, work, and life.

Coaches

Dan Hollingsworth – Owner

CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff Head Trainer
CrossFit Endurance Head Coach – Seminar Staff
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Mobility
USAW Sports Perfomance Coach
Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer

Dan is a long-time endurance athlete who began training under the CrossFit methodology in January of 2008. His endurance accomplishments include 30+ triathlons/duathlons, 8 marathons, including Boston in 2008, and in May of 2009 he completed his first 50-mile ultramarathon.

Dan received a B.S. in Exercise Science and completed an athletic training internship working with Division I collegiate athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2001 he earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate PT program. Dan spent 8 years as an active duty Navy PT. His Navy career culminated in a 2 year assignment to the USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74) followed by being hand picked as the first Navy PT assigned to the newly formed Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Dan is the Program Director at Kitsap CrossFit as well as a member of the CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff as a Head Trainer.

Dan’s coaching style relies heavily on his extensive education and experience. He has a keen eye for proper technique and a knack for teaching complex movements in a simplified manner. He applies his knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics to the development of safe and effective CrossFit programming that is as fun as it is challenging.

Amy Hollingsworth – Owner

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Coach’s Prep
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Nutrition
CrossFit Football
USAW Sports Performance Coach

Amy’s early athletic endeavors began with gymnastics and diving before turning to endurance events in college. She started running marathons and moved into triathlons shortly thereafter. She has completed 8 half-marathons, 4 marathons, 1 50K ultramarathon, 2 Half-Ironman triathlons and 20+ Olympic/sprint distance triathlons/duathlons. She took an almost 3 year break from serious training after the birth of her first daughter in 2005 before discovering CrossFit in late 2007. She continued to do CrossFit throughout her entire pregnancy, including “Karen” two days before the birth of her second daughter in 2010.

Amy has worked in the healthcare industry for 14 years as a Speech Pathologist treating adults with voice and swallowing disorders. She has helped hundreds of patients regain the ability to eat and drink following neurologic injuries and head & neck cancer. She has also witnessed the devastating effects of poor dietary habits and its role in declining cardiovascular health, rise in Type II Diabetes and skyrocketing healthcare costs. She developed an interest in nutrition as a means of disease prevention and treatment to improve patients’ quality of life.

Amy’s coaching style is formed by her experience as an athlete in combination with her ability to develop a personal connection with people. She is a strong proponent of leading people outside of their comfort zones in a safe and supportive environment in order to achieve extraordinary results.

Chris Exarhos – Owner

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Coach’s Prep
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting

Chris has been an athlete his entire life. He learned to skate at 4, started playing hockey at 5, and was an accomplished athlete in golf, baseball, and football throughout high school. He was also a longtime Globo-Gym weightlifter until being introduced to CrossFit. Currently, Chris enjoys playing golf, hockey, and running. His running accomplishments include completing 8 marathons, as well as numerous half-marathons and 10 mile races.

Chris earned a B.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was also a member of the Wisconsin Badgers Hockey Team from 1994-1997. He had the benefit of training with a highly qualified coaching staff that provided education on weight lifting, a personalized strength and conditioning program, and nutrition advice, all in a world class athletic facility. An untimely broken hand derailed his professional hockey career.

As an athlete and coach, Chris’ focus is on proper technique rather than the amount of weight being lifted or moved. His philosophy is simple, “You’re here today to be better than yesterday.” Chris relies heavily on his education and experience as a Division 1 student-athlete. His coaching style is personalized to the athlete to encourage and instill confidence for maximum results.

Brandi Exarhos – Owner

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Coach’s Prep
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting

Brandi has always been active in sports, and spent most of her childhood and adolescence competing in gymnastics and tennis. After college, she took up endurance running and has completed 8 full and multiple half marathons.

Brandi holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a M.B.A from Villanova University. She is currently the Director of the Kitsap CrossFit Kids program.

Brandi’s goal is to instill confidence in both adults and kids, by helping them achieve results and accomplish feats far beyond what they ever thought possible. She is passionate about creating a sound love of fitness in a fun and supportive environment.

Mindi Martinez

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Coach’s Prep
CrossFit Kettlebell
CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting
USAW Sports Perfomance Coach

Scott Trueblood

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Kettlebell
Crossfit Mobility
CrossFit Powerlifting
CrossFit Gymnastics

Caroline Roberts

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting

Jeremy Dowlearn

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Kids

Michelle Barbo

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Derek Brainard

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Stephanie Brainard

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
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