The outline below is what we use at CFSBK to ensure our classes run professionally and consistently. A lot of these points are elements of the group class that fall outside of movement coaching and aim ensure members have a fun and productive hour. Further context for these points are detailed in my presentation to CrossFit affiliates of the same name. I'm keeping this here for people who have taken the lecture to reference.  Class Order Typical class segment order examples: Lift + Metcon: GWU / WB / Lift / WB / Metcon / closing  Single workout: GWU / WB/ Specific Warm-Up or ski ..read more

Here is a video myself and my sister from another mister Nicole Christensen from CrossFit Roots made in 2021 about how to run a successful CrossFit Open at your affiliate. Enjoy ..read more

Check out this video with myself and Ben from RAD regarding how our shoe collaboration came about. Spoiler, this blog had something to do with it!!  We had an absolute blast working with the RAD team and were so humbled to have been asked to do this collaboration. We celebrated with a big workout at the gym and a RAD pop up where people could buy shoes and meet Danielle Brandon. There were free tacos and they went above and beyond to make the event an absolute vibe with special sinage on the gym and a great media campaign around it. Check out the video and see some pics below! Check out ..read more

In an effort to make our programs more accessible to individuals without the economic means to afford our rates, we've set up a pay-what-you-can scholarship program in 2020. This allows people who want to join but cannot afford our full rates an opportunity to enjoy the life changing benefits we all know fitness and community can bring. Below are the details, should you want to implement something similar at your affiliate. How to apply: People interested in the program will first fill out our online application for consideration. Our admin and myself will review the application. This link is ..read more

Nicole Christensen from CrossFit Roots and myself are back talking shop. In this episode we discuss how each of us approaches staff compensation. We discuss how our pay structures have evolved over the years, which employee incentives and benefits we offer to our staff and how we pay ourselves. We also talk about how to embrace an ownership mindset while also remaining empathetic to what it takes to be successful as a working coach ..read more

  Listen in as multiyear CrossFit affiliate owners David Osorio, Nicole Christensen, and Zac Zuspann discuss how they onboard new members in their gyms.  Below are the time stamps for the conversation and if you want to see our most recent Foundations Syllabus that we use at CFSBK go here: www.CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com/portal 0:00 Show Start 1:20 Introductions  Nicole Christensen (CrossFit Roots) 3:20 New Member Journey 7:00 Scheduling Foundations 8:30 Member price and coach Payout 12:25 Programming Template for Foundations 20:20 Transitioning to Group Classes post Foundat ..read more

Check out my recent conversation with Jayson Leydon of CrossFit Milford and the Conquer Athlete Podcast. We chop it up about owning our affiliates for well over a decade!   You can listen to the show here: Apple Podcasts Stitcher (Android) Spotify Website     ..read more

I recently sat down again with my longtime friend Jason Ackerman on his podcast "Best Hour of their Day" to catch up on what it's been like to run the gym through the pandemic. We also discussed some best practices for affiliates as well as took a walk down memory lane. This podcast is also available on spotify and on most podcast platforms ..read more

  I sat down with Dennis and Jenn from CrossFit Garden City yesterday to learn more about their operations, history and check in on how they're doing. Many of you started your CrossFit journey taking a Level 1 at their facility or with them as seminar staff and CFGC has been a well respected and successful affiliate in our region for 10 years now. Check out the following video if you'd like to learn more about this amazing affiliate. 1:00  Where is your affiliate, when did you open, who are the owners?  4:23  Why did you choose to open your affiliate?  10:12  Wh ..read more

I recently sat down with a true CrossFit OG, and the man behind Functional Branding, Patrick Cummings. Patrick and I have known each other since the late 2000s coming up in a much smaller CrossFit community. In this pocast, he and I talked about my ethos regarding buidling an organization I would be interested in working in myself and the importance of creating a staff of full time, professional coaches. The Open Gym Podcast is part of a new line up of podcasts brought to you by The Morning Chalk Up.   ..read more