Ep 24.5 - Diving into Crossfit Affiliate Ownership with Rob Kearney

In this episode, host John and Niki chat with one of their favorite guests Rob Kearney about his experiences with running a new CrossFit gym, CrossFit Iron Legacy. They discuss building a community, balancing coaching elite athletes with newcomers, and the approach towards CrossFit Open. Rob also shares his 'hot girl summer body' diet and his passion for coaching high-level athletes while maintaining a nurturing and diverse community environment. They also touch on topics like the importance of a diverse coaching staff and nutrition within the CrossFit scene. 00:01 Introduction and Catching Up 00:32 The Life of an Affiliate Owner 00:54 Building a Community: Hiring a New Coach 01:33 The Power of CrossFit Community 04:30 The Challenges of Running a Gym 05:12 Success Stories and Future Goals 07:27 Creating a Positive Gym Culture 11:43 Dealing with Disruptions in the Gym 20:44 Preparing for the CrossFit Open 34:30 Balancing Community and Competition 37:02 Balancing Elite Athlete Coaching with Community Building 37:54 Challenges of Coaching Newbies and the Importance of Diverse Coaching Styles 38:59 Building a Diverse Coaching Team for a Better Gym Experience 40:40 The Importance of Coaches Development and Skillset Sundays 41:40 Leveraging Coaches' Passions for a Diverse Gym Experience 43:17 The Value of Diversity in Coaching Styles 45:24 The Journey to a Beach Body Diet 46:03 The Struggles and Rewards of a Strict Diet 50:06 The Role of Nutrition in CrossFit 01:03:18 The Excitement of the Upcoming CrossFit Games

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Ep 24.5 - Diving into Crossfit Affiliate Ownership with Rob Kearney is an episode from KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILS by KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILS.

This episode is 01:06:40 long.

This episode was published on Feb 1, 2024.

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