Joseph Dappen

Credentials: Crossfit Level1, Crossfit Level 2, Adaptive Athlete Certified, Kids Crossfit Certified

Favorite Snack: Chocolate Croissant

Favorite Music: 80’s Music

Joseph Dappen both an incredible trainer and athlete. On any given day, you will see him teach a class and then turn around and do it himself. He’s the ultimate example of daily practicing all the things that he gives away teaches as a trainer. Joseph works with athletes at any level – From advanced lifters, to first timers, to very young little athletes.

Joseph specializes in the ability to give each person undivided, personal attention and excellent instruction. Even in class, if he’s teaching and helping you, you’ll feel like you’re the only one in the room. And don’t be surprised if he decides to jump in and work out right along with the class or swings from the ceiling on the ropes… you just never know with Joseph!

Maranatha

Credentials: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Personal Trainer, Sports Performance Coach, Level 1 USAW Certified

Favorite Snack: Pretzels

Favorite Music: 80’s Music

Maranatha is affectionately known as the “box mama” at Premier. She’s encouraging, strong, enthusiastic, and highly motivational to everyone around her. She prizes quality in movement, loves teaching, and thrives on helping each person reach their personal best at whatever they set their mind to.

She specializes in bringing out the inner athlete in each person – helping them believe in their potential, refine their movement, and then pushing them to show up and give 100% every single day. She’s a cheerleader and a beast… And don’t be surprised if you hear just about everyone at the box call her mom!

Chris Jones

Credentials: Crossfit Level 1, Olympic Lifter

Favorite Snack: Beef Jerky

Favorite Music: Southern Rock

There’s not a day that goes by that you won’t see Chris Jones at the gym – either sweating out the WOD, lifting with the barbell club, coaching, or just coming in to encourage and support other athletes as they workout. Chris cares deeply about each individual and has a knack for uplifting those he trains. His love for proper technique and maintaining integrity with each movement makes him a perfect coach for both beginners and advanced athletes alike.

He also has a particular love and passion for bringing out the inner athlete in those who don’t yet see themselves as such. He is part of Premier’s Adaptive Athletes Program which makes fitness accessible to impaired athletes (non-permanent and permanent) and helps them reach their full potential. If there’s one person you can count on to encourage you and be in your corner when you need it, it’s Chris Jones!

John Raney

Credentials: Crossfit Level 1, USAW Level 1

Favorite Snack: Wings & Beer

Favorite Music: Oldschool Rock

John “Paw Paw” Raney is a Crossfit Level 1 Certified Trainer and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach. He has a strong background in sports – from playing soccer in college to enjoying xfit with his children to ultimately discovering a passion for Crossfit and Olympic lifting.

As a coach, John is passionate, outgoing, and highly encouraging. He thrives on teaching and inspiring his athletes and readily admits that coaching is his favorite hour of the day and works to ensure that his athletes feel the same way. If his class is happily exhausted, stronger, fitter, and excited for tomorrow’s WOD, he’s done his duty.