Our Coaches
CFPP is lead by coaches. They are serious about your fitness and will work with you to set goals that are specific, measurable, affirmative, realistic and time-bound.
Alicia
Alicia Drew
Owner, Power Performance
CPR Certified
CrossFit level 1 Certified
IKFF level 1 Certified Kettlebell Instructor
USKMA level 1 Instructor, Krav Maga Self Defense
I am a wife, mother of two very active boys, figure competitor and Certified Crossfit trainer. I understand the demands of balancing a busy life with the desire to stay fit, healthy, strong and energized. The exact reasons why “I love CrossFit.”
I cannot remember a time when I was not interested or involved in health and fitness. One of my first jobs at the age of 16 was working at Gold’s Gym in Florida. After many years in the gym industry trying many different workout routines, I finally became bored with the slow isometric movements of traditional exercising.
I voiced my opinion to a trainer who introduced me to CrossFit’s “Filthy Fifty” for my first workout. I was so exhausted after 30 minutes I went home and collapsed for a two-hour nap! When I woke up, I was totally hooked. It was that kind of intensity that I had been searching for – “Intense, Challenging and Effective.” Six months later, I attended a CrossFit level 1 certification in Jacksonville, Florida. Now I get the joy of sharing the challenge and passion of CrossFit with others on a daily basis through the WOD (workout of the Day).
I am committed to staying in shape. Live a full life and help others do the same through the “community” of CrossFit. I am a “professional”… Take your body to the next level – make the “Crossfit Commitment.”
Chad Brines
Chad Brines
CrossFit Trainer, Level 1
CPR Certified
After spending over 15 years with traditional “body builder” type of workouts, I became interested in CrossFit based on a conversation with my wife who had just seen and spoken with Alicia Drew, CrossFit Power Performance’s other trainer. I was intrigued by Alicia’s experiences & results and after a live conversation with her, decided to give CrossFit a 60 day trial period. I was absolutely amazed by the immediate results and instantly converted to 100% CrossFit workouts. As a result of that decision and the switch to CrossFit workouts, I am in the best fitness condition of my life.
Since college, I have had an ongoing interest in fitness & health. That interest combined with a passion for CrossFit led me to pursue and complete my Level 1 CrossFit certification. My experiences with CrossFit ignited a desire to teach CrossFit to others and share the incredible results and fitness levels possible with a workout program focused on constantly varied, functional movements completed at high intensity. In addition to my commitment to CrossFit, I am dedicated to a healthy diet. You cannot truly realize the benefits and fitness levels possible with CrossFit (or any fitness program) without properly fueling and nourishing your body.
My primary passion in life is my family. I have a beautiful wife, Lisa, and two beautiful daughters, Alexa and Miya. In fact, I need CrossFit just to keep up with all my girls! In addition to fitness, my other sport addiction is downhill skiing, which is completely maximized in Ohio (not). Actually, once a year, my wife and I try to go out west to enjoy skiing the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
If you are ready to challenge yourself, push yourself beyond your mental limitations and reach fitness levels that you have never achieved previously, then you are ready to step up to CrossFit.
3.2.1. GO!
Chris "Freak" Burke
Chris Burke
CrossFit Trainer, Level 1
CrossFit Gymnastics Certification
CPR Certified
Look, I started writing this whole long auto-biography about my journey into CrossFit. It was this sappy, epic story full of action, intrigue, romance, blah, blah, blah. Here’s the deal: CrossFit works if you work at CrossFit. It is real. It is useful. It is functional. It is challenging. It is fun. It can evolve and morph into what you want it to be…if you give yourself to it. Do it. Join our family. I dare you.
Fun Facts:
Age: 33
Hair: Aggressively Thinning
Eyes: Dreamy
Day Job: Principal at Loveland Middle School and
Evening Job: Dad to three awesome daughters
Certification: CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Gymnastics
Favorite Part of CF Power Performance: The community atmosphere.
Favorite Named Workout: Filthy 50
Favorite Exercise: Any met-con
Least Favorite Exercise: Thrusters
Larry "Cake" Ramey
Larry Ramey
CrossFit Trainer, Level 1
CrossFit Olympic Certification
CPR Certified
USKMA Level 1 Instructor
CrossFit Football
Since discovering CrossFit nearly 1 1/2 years ago (March 2009), I have been incorporating the workouts of the day (WOD) into my workout regimen. I continued doing the typical weight training and cardio routines 3-4 days a week and a CrossFit workout 1-2 days a week. I continued this schedule for 6-8 months. I began to see some definite improvements, but again plateaued. It wasn’t until 4 months ago (March 2010) I joined Power Performance and the breakthrough occured. Working out in the group setting, and making CrossFit my primary workout philosophy was exactly what I needed to launch my fitness level to new heights. The daily WOD’s combined with a zone based “clean” diet has allowed me to achieve goals I’ve been striving for since I began working out nearly 15 years ago. I continue to set new PRs (personal records) regularly. CrossFit has become a HUGE part of my life!
As a firefighter/paramedic my level of physical fitness is paramount to my ability and success on emergency incidents. CrossFit has better prepared me (physically and mentally) for my profession, as well as life in general. I began to share my knowledge of CrossFit methodology to fellow firefighters. Several began to join me in the daily WOD’s. Seeing their improvements, and knowing I played a small part in their success, was rewarding beyond any personal accomplishment in recent history. I knew then that I wanted to be a CrossFit trainer. If you are willing to commit, myself and the other talented trainers can help you achieve fitness levels you never thought possible. No matter your fitness or exercise background!!
Personal Tidbits:
35 years Old, Married for 4 years (To my beautiful and extremely supportive wife, Katie)
Favorite WOD- “Cindy”
Least Favorite Exercise- Overhead Squats
Favorite Quote (on a T-shirt)- “F*ck drugs, do CrossFit!”
Brian "Brick" Rottinghaus
Brian Rottinghaus
CrossFit Football
My mother was losing sleep. Friends and family were worried. Between medical residency, fathering my two boys and training for half marathons, I was down to my lowest weight since the 6th grade. I was told I looked pathetic, wimpy and emaciated. I hit rock bottom when I finished last in a sprint race against my 3 older brothers. I looked at the man in the mirror and knew I had to make a change. My brother recommended Crossfit. After my first 3 months, I had more energy and was stronger, faster and more powerful. My brother’s exact words to me at that time were, “you finally look like you have testosterone in your body again!”
Crossfit works. I wish I had Crossfit in my younger years while preparing for competitive sports. I am excited to be a part of the football program at Power Performance, and help athletes reach their fullest potential through the Crossfit football method.
Stuff about me:
33 years old, married to Bridget (AOM 3/2011!), 2 future crossfitters (Henry and Mitchell)
job: fix bones, saving lifestyles
favorite food: meat
favorite meat: pork
goats: knee to elbow, ring anything
favorite wod: barbell anything
Jeff "Monster" Gearhart
Jeff Gearhart
Crossfit Trainer, Level 1
Crossfit Football
I have been involved in athletics and fitness my whole life. Over the years my employer has tested my conditioning by requiring a mile and a half run for time. For years I was addicted to running and suffering the consequences of lower back and knee pain. I was starving for change. A co-worker recommended Crossfit and I gave it a try for three months. While running much less, my 1.5 mile time improved and my aches and pains were gone. SOLD!! I never looked back. That was my introduction to Crossfit! It wasn’t until I became part of the Power Performance community that I really made significant strides. Overall I realized that Crossfit enabled me to work out more frequently, with greater intensity, therefore obtaining far greater results. I really enjoy being a part of the Power Performance community and I am excited to be a part of the Crossfit football program.
Me:
38 years old
Married to Michelle (also a Crossfitter) and we have 4 boys: Jordan- 16, Jacob- 5, Cooper- 4 and new born Colt. They are all very supportive and Crossfitters in their own right, especially young Colt who has bounced around mom’s belly Crossfitting for the past nine months.
Proud to be a police officer for over 14 years
Favorite wod: “Randy”
Least favorite: Squat clean thruster (Just plain Evil)
Gerald "Dr. Feelgood" Kitchens
Gerald Kitchens
CrossFit Trainer, Level 1
CPR Certified
I started as a runner early in my life, probably 5th grade. I was always average at the ball and stick sports so I stuck with running into my early 20’s. It was great to be able to run a 4:50 mile and a 17 minute 5k back then, but it always became a chore to attempt to run 40-60 miles per week. I lost my way in medical school and residency due to the severe time constrains. I gained about 35 pounds and felt miserable. Finally I decided to get back into running about 5 years ago. I enjoyed it and lost about 15 pounds but it again seemed like a chore. Then Alicia introduced me to CrossFit. I am one of her original clients. Once I started, I was hooked. It was a real struggle in the beginning but it was always fun and addicting. I remember one of my first WOD’s in her backyard involved 55 lbs. thrusters. I could barely do them. Now, after 3 years I’m doing 150 lbs. thrusters. I am so much stronger and my fitness level is off the charts. I also lost another 15 pounds. CrossFit has now become a lifelong journey for me. I just don’t think anything could compare.
Facts:
38 years old
Married to Jennifer (also a CrossFitter) and I have one beautiful daughter, Madeline
Anesthesiologist
Favorite WODs: Filthy 50, Murph, Annie, anything running
Least Favorite WOD: Fran
Goats: KBS, Thrusters, Wallball
Zachary Grosshandler
Krav Maga Instructor
Level 1,2, Instructor Certified
