Everett Gordon

What programs do you coach at CFKSQ?  CrossFit and Personal Training.

How long have you been coaching (anything), and how long have you been coaching at CFKSQ? 28 years / 15 years at CFKSQ.

How did you first find CrossFit or functional fitness?  In 2010, I started reading about it and attempting workouts on my own before CFKSQ was created.

What's your favorite movement in a WOD? And what movement could you happily never see again? Favorite movement: Overhead Squat. Could happily live without: Pistols.

What do you enjoy most about coaching? The people. I love seeing people come in with different goals, backgrounds, and experience levels and watching them grow in confidence, strength, and ability. Helping someone accomplish something they didn't think was possible is incredibly rewarding. For me, coaching is about much more than fitness. It's about building relationships, creating a supportive environment, and helping people become the best version of themselves.

Are there particular populations, age groups, or fitness goals you especially enjoy working with? I enjoy working with people of all ages and fitness levels. I especially enjoy helping people build a strong foundation, improve their fitness, and gain confidence in what they're capable of doing. I'm also excited about helping athletes improve performance through personal training and more individualized coaching. Everyone has a different starting point, and I love helping people figure out what they're capable of achieving.

What do you do when you're not at CFKSQ? When I'm not at the gym, I'm spending time with my wife, Marji, working on projects around the house, or finding ways to keep growing both personally and professionally. CFKSQ is a big part of my life, so even when I'm away from the gym, I'm often thinking about ways to improve the business, support our team, and make our community even better.

What would the you of today say to your first-day-of-CrossFit you? Be patient, trust the process, and don't worry about what everyone else is doing. Focus on showing up, learning, and getting a little better every day. You don't have to be the fittest person in the room, and you don't have to have everything figured out. The progress will come, but the relationships and community you'll build along the way will be just as valuable.

What's your go-to piece of advice, quote, or mantra? People first. Always. Fitness is important, but the relationships we build, the way we treat people, and the impact we have on others matter just as much. If we lead with that mindset, the rest tends to fall into place.

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Sandwiches