Boxing Coach Tier 1, 2, 3, 4

ASCM, CFL1, USAW

Once upon a time I was the kid that never took his shirt off on a hot summer day at the beach. I was overweight, had no confidence and was extremely shy (still am). During my college years as I worked at a local gym part time,  fell in love with fitness. First it was running, then weight training, and then cross training. I felt accomplished, had more confidence and everything was within my reach. It was this feeling that lead me to help others. Fast forward to today, it has been 14 years in the exercise field, 9 of those years as a Personal Trainer and I intend in continuing to help those that desire to reach their exercise/life goals.

DPT, CFL1

Molly is a doctor of physical therapy and has experience in sports, orthopedics, as well as
women’s health.  Throughout her life, Molly has always loved being active and competed in
many sports, starting with swimming, track and field, and triathlons. Due to experiencing
repetitive injuries from her time swimming, she wanted to find a way to stay healthy and
improve her overall strength and wellbeing. In 2018, she started CrossFit and fell in love with
the style of training and community. CrossFit allowed her to build confidence within herself
again, improve her fitness, and quality of life. In 2021, Molly completed her L1 so she could help
members feel empowered in their bodies and experience the many benefits that CrossFit and
consistent physical activity has to offer. Along with being a doctor of physical therapy, she has
prior experience with personal training, swim lessons, and  running analysis.

CFL2 

Chauncey is a United States Army Veteran.  Prior to serving in the military, Chauncey was a collegiate Track and Field athlete specializing in the Shot Put and Discus. He also spent time coaching High School sports: Football, Girls Basketball and Track and Field. During his time in the military he received training in Modern Army Combatives (Hand-to-hand Combat) and also became a level 2 instructor. He is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer that loves teaching, coaching and providing knowledge that will help others become the best versions of themselves.

USAW L2

Gavin has been coaching and competing in the sport of Weightlifting for over 10 years. With his Advanced Sports Performance (Level 2) coaching certification, he has run multiple barbell clubs in the area to grow interest and exposure of the sport.

During COVID, Gavin spent most of his effort remote coaching athletes and took time away from the Team environment.

Recently, Shoofly Athletics was honored to welcome him to their staff to help guide the team.The awards and qualifications are substantial, with multiple athletes qualifying and competing in the Open class for American Open Finals, Nationals, Masters Nationals, and American Open Series events such as The Arnold.

Most recently, Gavin placed second in the Carolina WSO Championships in the Open 109+ category, and won the 40-44 division.His passion for weightlifting is evident through his time on the floor with our athletes. This fall we saw 10 of our athletes compete at Carolina WSO Championships, leading to 4 State Championships. 

Regardless if you are interested in improving your lifts, maybe stepping into a local meet, or tuning up for a National competition, we would love to have you join us on the platform.

CFL1

David graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1997 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in
Mathematics and a commission in the United States Marine Corps. He spent his first four years with
Marine Air Support Squadron 2 in Okinawa, Japan where he served in Aviation Command and Control
and deployed throughout the Pacific.

He attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and completed his thesis work on
wireless technologies earning a Master’s of Science degree in System Technology.

He then went to Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, VA in 2004 serving as a project officer
successfully fielding multiple satellite, wireless, and networking projects to Iraq, Horn of Africa, and
throughout the Marine Corps. This is where David’s CrossFit career started working out with a Level 3
trainer using equipment pulled from his truck outside the office building.
David served as a Squadron Operations Officer and Executive Officer while deployed to Iraq
throughout 2009, and he ran a non-profit CrossFit affiliate on base in North Carolina and also in Al
Asad, Iraq. He started his coaching career in 2007 and completed the CrossFit Level 1, Barbell,
Olympic Weightlifting, Nutrition, and Gymnastics certifications.

David started his CrossFit coaching career at non-military affiliates in 2010 and coached at affiliates in
Virginia, Florida, California, and Illinois.

CFL2, CF Weightlifting, CF Football, CF Kids

John discovered CrossFit in 2004 while attending the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course in Fort Bragg, NC, and has used the CrossFit methodology as a primary means of maintaining a high-level of fitness for close to 20 years. Prior to his professional career, he coached high school football, wrestling and baseball in Frederick, MD, and also participated in two sports collegiately where he wrestled at the University of Maryland and played football at Salisbury University. He is a prior CrossFit Affiliate Owner who founded and ran a successful CrossFit Affiliate from 2013-2020. He has coached countless current, retired, and aspiring military, fire, and law enforcement in their preparation for selections and academies; maintaining readiness; and ensuring longevity after their careers. Individuals he has trained successfully completed the U.S. Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), the U.S Army Special Forces Qualification Course, U.S. Army Ranger School, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and numerous Law Enforcement academies. His passion is coaching, and he is constantly reminded and inspired by seeing the positive physical, mental, and emotional life changes CrossFit can have on individuals who commit to the methodology and lifestyle.

CFL1

Dana graduated from Binghamton University with a BS in Industrial & Systems Engineering while later completing his MBA through Penn State and now works in the tech industry.  Growing up he spent most of his time on a wrestling mat but also played football, baseball, and a stint in cross-country.  During and after college he helped coach youth sports, specifically wrestling and baseball, while teaching kids the value and fun of moving our bodies.  He now helps his two young boys develop the same mindset.  After walking into a box over 5 years ago he fell in love with Crossfit as it rekindled the fire that sports brought him as a kid.  He has his CF-L1 and loves cheering on the Shoofly athletes as they continue to grow within the Shoofly family.

CFL2, NASM CPT

Stephen has had a passion for fitness and helping people since he was 14. He was an avid track and field/cross country runner, but fell in love with group exercise at the age of 16. Through taking various Les Mills group exercise classes, he received his first group fitness certification in 2012 and has been teaching/coaching ever since. He has obtained 8 Les Mills Certifications ranging from cycle, weight lifting, kickboxing, to dance, as well as, various bootcamp certifications,Yoga, NASM CPT, NASM Sports Nutrition, ACE GX, and CF L1/L2. Later on, he became a Les Mills National presenter where he delivered continuing ed for instructors, presented at national fitness conventions, and trained people how to instruct. While he helped individuals achieve their goals; his true passion is in group classes and can't wait to share it with the shoofly community.