Edens Merius

Edens Merius Started his CrossFit journey 3 ½ years ago at crossfit561. 2 years of which have been coaching. After 5 years of powerlifting, he chose to switch because he wanted something more challenging. After the first class, he was hooked. A year later he decided to take his journey a step further and started studying the in and outs of the movements and started coaching. Edens always knew that his calling in life was to help people but he didn’t know what exact area that would be but after spending time at the gym “shadowing” the coaches at CrossFit561 and saw how helpful they were and how much impact they had in the community and he was sold and went for his CF Level 1.Edens enjoys helping people on their fitness journey no matter what level their on, Edens is encouraging, knowledgeable, and willing to be there for you whenever you need it

Kate Thompson

Kate Has been interested in CrossFit since highschool and finally got the chance to start after graduating college. She competed in powerlifting in highschool which only motivated her more to one day join a CrossFit gym. Her passion for health and fitness began at a young age always wanting to help people get in shape and lead a healthy life. For Kate CF561 stuck out from the others in the way they coached and how much care they have for each individual, she knew right away this was her gym. In 2021 after a year at CF561 she was offered to become a coach and jumped at the opportunity .

Janice Joseph

My name is Janice and a year ago, I joined a CrossFit gym that has changed my living for the better. I am a young female out in this vast world with 12+years of public education under her belt. The goal was the medical field. As time went on, the thought of being in that profession slowly began to fade. I sat on the gym floor one-night speaking to a man who I now call my boss and the words to this remain with me at all times. This is me paraphrasing but he stated, “If it doesn’t make you nervous, then why do it? …That’s why you should.” I felt nothing but nerves at the time I began shadowing. I am a CrossFit coach because I get the opportunity to make a difference to one more individual that seeks change in the form of health and fitness. We get one hour of that person’s day and our job is to make it the best damn hour. What goes outside is out of our hands, but at that moment is where it counts most for the client. Before that, I ran track for both my high school and an outside organization. That sport held and still does hold a special place in my heart. When I realized that I ran with no purpose behind it, I had to let go and find something that would keep me going. I walked into CrossFit 561; an older gentleman greeted me as if he had met before. That older gentleman is now my head coach which I look up to. Along this journey, I have been able to build relationships with some of the most adventurous athletes.