About Us
What Is CrossFit Shelby?
More than a gym, we’re a facility that strives to create a welcoming environment for all while providing coaching and support to members of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to train for a competition or to create and maintain a healthier lifestyle, our team of expert coaches will be there to work with you to achieve your goals.
By providing the right equipment, tools and training, we constantly evaluate and integrate programs that help our members find success in their fitness journey.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Our Mission
Our mission has always been to help everyone “Be The Best You That You Can Be”. We believe that everyone can achieve their health and fitness goals but know that it’s easier to find success when you have the support, knowledge and guidance of experienced coaches and other members who are cheering you on.
We believe that CrossFit, along with any form of fitness and health training, should be available to everyone. That belief drives the atmosphere of our gym to create a welcoming and supportitive environment for all.
We stand firmly behind our belief that when one of us wins, we all win!
Who is Crossfit Shelby?
Get to know the people behind our amazing gym, from owners to the coaches.
The Owners
Rich Berkowitz
Dr. Rich Berkowitz is one of Shelby’s vocal and active health enthusiast. From his practice, Carolina Chiropractic Plus, he has spent over 20 years helping the folks of Shelby live a healthier, pain free life. Over the past few years, Rich has taken that mission further with his involvement in CrossFit Shelby and opening a cryogenic therapy center, Cryo Recovery & Wellness. At CrossFit Shelby, he knows can help others meet and exceed their goals for a healthier lifestyle but don’t be surprised if you see him right along side other members sweating it out and pushing himself to live the dream he shares with others, “Be the best you that you can be”. With his dedication to overall health and wellness and a passion of helping others achieve their goals, Rich hopes to continue the CrossFit Shelby tradition of creating a welcoming environment for everyone where they can find the knowledge, support and guidance they deserve to reach their goals.
Rich Berkowitz
Owner
Dr. Rich Berkowitz is one of Shelby’s vocal and active health enthusiast. From his practice, Carolina Chiropractic Plus, he has spent over 20 years helping the folks of Shelby live a healthier, pain free life. Over the past few years, Rich has taken that mission further with his involvement in...
Ali McCracken
I have always been active! Competitive gymnastics was my first love. When I stopped competing at 14, just a year later I began to coach gymnastics. It was then that I realized that I wanted to “teach” something. I completed a teaching degree at Appalachian State, but realized quickly that the classroom was not for me. During that time I had a son, and I discovered CrossFit. I was instantly hooked to the styles of workouts as well as the community in the gym. I started coaching CrossFit in 2012. I quickly became competitive in Olympic Weightlifting, and succeeded in my goals of getting to the National Level: American Open 2014, USAW Nationals 2015, and American Open 2016. During that time, I also found a strong CrossFit team at CrossFit Spartanburg. We took a team to Regionals in 2015 and 2018. I now have my CF Level 2 Certificate, and have plans to grow and expand with more certifications! CrossFit changed my life for the better, and owning a gym is icing on that cake. My main goal is to “make people better” in all aspects! We foster a strong community, have a phenomenal coaching staff who focus on technique and sound movement, and we LOVE what we do!
Ali McCracken
Co-Owner
I have always been active! Competitive gymnastics was my first love. When I stopped competing at 14, just a year later I began to coach gymnastics. It was then that I realized that I wanted to “teach” something. I completed a teaching degree at Appalachian State, but realized quickly that...
The Coaches
Tyna Waters
Tyna played a variety of sports in high school and competed at the state level in track and field. “Once I got into CrossFit I fell in love with the intense workouts and the results. After joining CrossFit Shelby, I knew I wanted to remain a part of their community. I wanted to be an asset that helped others change their lives for the better.”
Tyna enjoys coaching, motivating members, and improving their nutrition. But most of all, she’s passionate about making people’s lives more purposeful through functional fitness.
Tyna Waters
Coach
Ryan Bailey
I’ve been doing crossfit for about 5 years and it’s transformed my family’s lifestyle completely. We went from sedentary to moving all the time, as well as eating much cleaner. Crossfit has made me a happier person and made me more confident overall. When I joined CrossFit I got a new set of friends I truly call family. This box creates an all inclusive, competitive, fun environment that anybody can feel comfortable in. I’ve been a CrossFit coach for about a year and thoroughly enjoy helping people improve and get a little better each day.
Ryan Bailey
Coach
Grant Haynes
Grant played baseball as a child, but that’s where his athletic training ended. It wasn’t until he tried CrossFit that he found a purpose and desire to take fitness seriously. “Before CrossFit, I was very out of shape and never had the drive to work out. But after my first class, I became addicted and never looked back.”
“After Crossfitting for almost 3 years, I felt that I could take on the responsibilities of coaching. I wanted the members to have the same kinds of successes I had as a member.” Grant specializes in Olympic Lifting and loves moving things fast BUT effectively. Safety is always his priority
Grant Haynes
Coach
Matthew Martin
Matthew found CrossFit through some friends and enjoyed the variety and challenge of the workouts. He has enjoyed watching people grow and meet their goals over the past seven years of coaching. His goal is to help you realize your “why”, whether it be in the gym or out, and meet that goal through workouts and personal growth.
Matthew Martin
Coach
Nate Stoltzfus
Nate has over a dozen years in coaching fitness and nutrition. He has been doing CrossFit for 5 years. He enjoys helping and watching people reach their full potential! He also has a dog, his name is Copper.
Nate Stoltzfus
Coach
Wayne Langley
As a youth, Wayne grew up competing in his church’s league basketball. He also loved the outdoors spending his free time fishing, hunting, and riding ATVs. Prior to CrossFit Shelby, Wayne wasn’t active at the gym or serious about a healthy lifestyle. But the CrossFit method and superior workouts changed his tune. After two years of training, he wanted to give back to the community and opted to become a coach in 2017. He also received a certificate in Olympic lifting. He loves coaching athletes and helping them achieve a healthy lifestyle through fitness, fun, and community. Some of his favorite things to do is workout, hanging out with family, and eating tacos!!
Wayne Langley
Coach
Clint Bridges
With a background in weightlifting, I started CrossFit in 2012 because of how beneficial it was to my career in public service. I quickly saw that I wanted to help others, especially newer folks with no prior fitness training, so I got my level 1 in 2013. I coached at what is now CrossFit Gastonia until I came to CFS (I can’t remember the year but it was within a year of it opening) and have been here since. Level 2 in 2018. Love the CrossFit family here in Shelby.
Clint Bridges
Coach
Candice Linnens
I started Crossfit in 2015 and quickly developed a passion for the community and the variability of the sport. It is so rewarding to be 42 years old and continue getting stronger and better and doing things I never thought possible, including being upside down. I am a CrossFit Level 1 trainer and I love being able to help people reach their fitness goals safely and effectively. Consistency is key, simply show up and YOU WILL GET BETTER!
Candice Linnens
Coach
Duane Linnens
