Bri Fennel- Coach, CrossFit Level 1Trainer

I’m originally from Pennsylvania, but my family and I moved to Louisiana in 2024. I found CrossFit in April 2023 after my husband convinced me to try a Saturday partner WOD, and I’ve been all in ever since.

What started as a workout quickly became so much more, all because of the people. The community is what keeps me coming back, and it’s one of the biggest reasons I wanted to become a coach. I earned my CF-OL1 in 2025, and I love helping people build confidence and realize they’re capable of way more than they think.

You’ll usually find me coaching with a mix of encouragement and a little tough love. My favorite moments are when something finally clicks for an athlete or they hit a goal they’ve been working toward. I love anything with a barbell, I actually like burpees (I know, weird), but I’ll happily avoid dumbbell thrusters whenever possible.

When I’m not at the gym, I’m hanging out with my husband, Dave, my son, Landyn, and our English bulldog, Miesha, traveling, eating great food, or watching THE Ohio State Buckeyes.