COACHES AND STAFF

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Thomas is the co-owner and manager here at CrossFit Dahlonega with his beautiful bride Lindsey. He is a self-proclaimed nerd and couch potato turned into a fitness enthusiast. Although he played baseball since he was four years old, he first found himself to have a passion for fitness when he started playing High School Football at Cherokee High School in 2008. During that time Thomas also began to train for his upcoming enlistment into the Marine Corps which only further fueled his passion for fitness. Once graduating High School he joined the Marine Corps and began to realize how important it is to be physically active in order to live a life that is healthy and vibrant. After being medically discharged from the Marine Corps in 2012 due to combat injuries, Thomas came home to Georgia where he immediately began attending the University of North Georgia to pursue a degree in Physical Education. During his time at UNG Thomas also began pursuing a career in personal training as well as a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer Certification to be able to work more effectively and knowledgeably with fellow students, individuals at Gold City CrossFit, and fellow members from his church. After four years of pursuing his passion both through University as well as through outside certifications and pushing individuals to achieve more than they thought possible, Thomas graduated with a degree in Physical Education in 2016. To this day Thomas still pushes himself to learn and continue growing, seeking further certifications from ACE, CrossFit and other fitness organizations. In his spare time, when not coaching or training himself Thomas enjoys working outside, hanging out at home building all varieties of things with wood, reading, still nerding out playing video games, chilling with friends, eating all of the foods, competing in local CrossFit competitions, investing in his relationship with and loving on his amazing wife, and most importantly growing in his relationship with Jesus.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
email: thomas@crossfitdahlonega.com
phone: (770)608-4635

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Saved by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone for God’s glory alone!
- Married for 8 years to Lindsey Coggins!!!
- 3 years military service in the United States Marine Corps
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education
- Did a 5k once… It was miserable.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- CrossFit Level 2 Instructor
- CrossFit Scaling Course
- CrossFit Spot The Flaw
- CrossFit Running
- CrossFit Judges Course
- CPR/AED Certification
- 14 years of experience training and 10 years coaching in the fitness industry

FAVORITE WOD:
- Picking up and putting down heavy things… Especially overhead.

LEAST FAVORITE WOD:
- Anything where I have to move my body weight for a prolonged period of time through space, AKA anything with running.

Lindsey is the BOSS and co-owner here at CrossFit Dahlonega with Thomas. She is the one that makes sure all the things get done and truly is the glue that holds the gym together and keeps things running smoothly. She has been active her entire life, whether in sports like basketball, softball (little league) or volleyball, always wanting to stay moving and take care of herself physically! Lindsey grew up enjoying fitness so much that she ended up graduating from UNG with a bachelors in Physical Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science! Now, while she isn't helping keep the ball rolling at the gym or being a top-notch friend who cares deeply about those she loves at the gym, you can find her loving her family overwhelmingly well by being an exemplary wife and mother giving of herself selflessly so that all around might see the light of Christ shining through her.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Married to Thomas for 8 years..... And that AINT EASY
- Mother of two beautiful little kiddos, Ady and Tyler!
- Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science
- Certified Personal Training
- Certified Wedding Coordinator
- Ran 13 miles once, and that was good.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years experience of watching Thomas try to do more than he can handle

FAVORITE WOD:
- 1 Mile Walk

LEAST FAVORITE WOD:
- 1 Mile Run

I started CrossFit in 2012 in an effort to return my body back to pre-baby status... or as close as I could possibly get. Even though my education is in the exercise science field, I had never really found the right combination of fitness activities that would keep me coming back for more. CrossFit changed that, and I have loved how challenging and new it is for the last 10 years. I have an amazing husband who totally supports my CrossFit addiction, and two girls who like to workout, especially when they can beat me!

QUALIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- CrossFit Judges Course
- CPR/AED American Red Cross
- B.S. Physical Education/Athletic Training
- M.Ed. Physical Education

FAVORITE WOD:
- Annie or anything that's really short, low reps, and changes movements frequently.

LEAST FAVORITE WOD:
- Anything with overhead squats or with only 1 movement

My CrossFit journey started in 2013 when I was deployed to the middle east for the second time. In my limited “time off” I was looking for something to manage stress both physically and mentally. The small community there provided exactly that. During the journey I rediscovered my love for Olympic lifting as well. In the early 90’s I trained and competed in Oly lifting events, but life changes pulled me away from it. Fast forward to now, I have three daughters who I have introduced to CrossFit. My oldest found a gym in Milledgeville, GA and loves it so much she decided to attend the CFL1 trainer course. After some arm twisting, she convinced me to attend with her. We had a fantastic experience at the course. The trainers are excellent and really opened my eyes to all the mechanics and trivial things that make a significant difference in how we all move. I have learned now through experience how important it is to evolve with your physical self over time. That is the beauty of CrossFit, it’s for everyone and adaptable to anyone.  

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Married – 24 years, three teenage daughters  
- 20 years in the U.S. Army, both Active Duty and Reserves. 2 years deployed to the middle east.  
- 10 years CrossFit athlete
- Director, Cyber Security Research at Microsoft  
- B.S. Information Systems – Oregon State University  
- M.S. Telecommunications – The University of Colorado

QUALIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit L1 Trainer as of 2022

FAVORITE WOD:  
- Anything under 10 minutes with Oly lifts in it  

LEAST FAVORITE WOD:  
- Anything with a lot of running (sorry, my knees HURT) or that takes more than 20 minutes to complete.

I moved to GA and started CrossFit with CFD in May, 2019 and have loved it ever since! I’ve made many forever friends and love being part of a healthy, athletic community.  

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- BS in Biological Sciences & BSN in Nursing
- RN at Northeast GA & current NP student
- Rower at Clemson University
- F45 coach at CU  
- Happily married to Caleb Nunley since 2021
- Crossfit L1 Trainer since 2023

QUALIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification

FAVORITE WOD:
- I love any long, chipper wod!  

LEAST FAVORITE WOD:
- Anything with thrusters (aka Fran) or HSPU

Hi I’m Jules!! CrossFit Dahlonega is where I started CrossFit when I was 7 years old. I love CrossFit because it’s a mixture of high cardio and strength training, but I love the community/family that comes with it. CFD has one of the best! Everyone’s always so nice and encouraging and I’m so excited to be coaching here!  

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  
- Qualified for the Women’s individual qualifier in the CrossFit Open (1 year)  
- Qualified for the teens qualifiers in the CrossFit Open (2 years)  
- State Runner Up for my schools track team in the 4x800  

QUALIFICATIONS:  
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification  

FAVORITE WOD:  
- Annie or 12 days of Christmas  

LEAST FAVORITE WOD:
- Anything with heavy deadlifts or thrusters

Adria is a student at the University of North Georgia. She played sports in middle and high school, but started CrossFit her senior year and enjoyed the competitive aspect of the sport. Now she coaches and also gets to see the process of development in the sport of fitness in others.

QUALIFICATIONS:
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Judges Course
CPR/AED and First Aid

FAVORITE WOD:
Any workouts with high volume for time like Murph. Also snatch workouts, rope climbs, pull ups. HSPU/rowing paired workouts  

LEAST FAVORITE WOD:
High volume squats and burpee box jump over paired workouts.

I began CrossFit in January of 2020 and as soon as I completed my first WOD, I was hooked. The community and the challenge that CrossFit provides me day in and day out is unmatched. I joined CrossFit Dahlonega my freshman year of college and loved it, but decided to take a year long break. After that break, I was determined to be as fit as possible and I also decided I wanted to help others do that very thing. So I got my CF-L1 in September 2022! The constant variety and the guarantee for hard work always keeps me coming back for more.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  
- CrossFit Level 1
- Crossfit Judges Course
- CrossFit Scaling Course
- CrossFit Spot the Flaw Course
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

FAVORITE WOD:  
- Anything with Lunges, Sit-Ups, or Shoulder Press
LEAST FAVORITE WOD:  
- Anything that has Thrusters or running