Head Coach/Owner:
Brandon Pierce
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Former Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
CrossFit Spot The Flaw Course 18'
CrossFit Scaling Course 18'
CrossFit Judges Course 15',16',17',18', 19'
BS in Athletic Training from Marietta College
2014', 15', 16', 17', 18' CrossFit Games Open Competitor
Brandon has been a trainer since 2006. He has helped hundreds reach their goals in fitness and many athletes reach the next level and receive college scholarships. He built Piercing CrossFit from a backpack full of equipment making house calls, to a 6000+ square foot facility that houses Piercing CrossFit, and Massage Works on the Pike in Marietta. He has also fought professionally in MMA and played college football at Marietta College.
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Assistant Coach and Massage Therapist
Emily Geogerian, LMT, CF-L1, and Owner of Massage Works (Located inside Piercing CrossFit) Emily has a bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington State Community College where she received her massage certificate and an associates degree in Health and Wellness. She is our on-site massage therapist and specializes in sports massage and mobility. As a five year CrossFitter herself, she is passionate about helping people of all ages move optimally. Assistant Coach David Cabigon, CF-L1 CrossFit Open Competitor 2018 CrossFit Team Series Competitor 2018 8 Years of Miltary Service in the Navy Kept a Satisfactory to Outstanding Physical Fitness Score Entire Service Former Powerlifter with Personal Bests of: Squat 425 Bench 315 Deadlift 500 Total 1240 Founder of #ZekeStrong to help fund those with Child Illnesses Assistant Coach
Kelli Miller PTA, CF-L1 Bachelors of Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant for 7 years CrossFit Open 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19 CrossFit Team Series 15,16,17,18 3rd Place Barbells for Boobs Huntington 2015 Competitor 3 Female Team Competition Pittsburgh 2017 Zanesville Throwdown 2017, 18 (3rd place) Team Competition CPR, First Aid, Concussion, AED Certified Rock Tape Taping Course 2017 High School Volleyball Coach for 4 years; Programmed workouts and conditioning through each season Assistant/Rowing/Endurance Coach
Chris Pucella CF-L1 Chris joined our coaching staff from Boston, MA where he was the head coach of UMASS Lowell and boatman for the West Side Rowing Club. Prior to his time in Boston, Chris was the men's head coach at Marietta College for 7 years. Among his successes were Dad Vail titles in the Varsity 8+ (2006), and Freshman 8+ (2012), as well as an IRA bid for the lightweight 8+ in 2011. In addition, Chris has coached two separate US Rowing Development camps which garnered numerous US Rowing titles as well as a victory in the lightweight 8+ at the 2011 Canadian Henley. Chris began his rowing career at the University at Buffalo, and continued to hone his skills at both Vesper B.C. in Philadelphia, and West Side R.C. Among his victories as a rower are titles at the Dad Vail, US Nationals, and Canadian Henley. Chris now resides in Williamstown, WV and is still an avid competitor as both a runner and crossfitter. Assistant Coach
Felipe Cruz CF-L1 Undergrad in Sports Med at Marietta College. Moved here as a student from Brazil. Competed in competitive cheerleading and soccer in Brazil. Competed in the CrossFit Open in '19, '20. Completed the Athens and Marietta Half Marathons. Completed Spartan Ohio Beast. Competed in 2019 Summer Bash in Zanesville, OH and '19 PSKC Gauntlet in Portsmouth, OH. Competed in '19 Mountwood Mountain Bike Challenge |