About FRCF
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Experience
FRCF was the 31st affiliate in the world. Today, there are over 13,000. We have been around since the beginning and we have been a part of the history of CF. Members at FRCF are the recipients of over 100 years of combined coaching experience, which gives you the security of knowing you are in the best hands in the industry.
Community
Weekly community events. Shared Suffering. Accountability. The community at Front Range is what makes the results stick. We are the place to be if you want to find a tribe that values consistency, excellence, and hard work. Each of us has gone on our own journey, and we’re here to hold each other accountable to our goals.
A Prescriptive Model
At Front Range, we believe in a prescriptive model. This means that from your very first meeting, we’re going to meet and personalize an approach that will work best for you. We have the coaches and expertise to offer a detailed path to your results. No one size fits all clients, and you deserve a gym that will regularly sit down and tweak your process to make sure you’re maximizing what you get out of our services. Regular goal setting meetings, check-ins, different class options, and personal training services all insure we can help you no matter what your goals are.
Professionals
Our coaches are required to be CrossFit certified and to continue their education, training and fitness as a way of life. In addition to their ability to teach technical movements, our coaches support, encourage, motivate and challenge you both mentally and physically to achieve your goals.
Diverse
Our members span a variety of athletic abilities, ages and backgrounds. All you need to be successful is a commitment to your health and fitness and a willingness to work hard. We have trained everyone: from high school athletes, Olympic and National team athletes, NFL and NHL players, and military personnel. Adult recreational athletes, executives, moms, grandpas, and those who miss their high school or collegiate team experience all have found a home here at Front Range CrossFit. All you have to do is show up willing to work, and we will guide you from there.
Training Facility
FRCF has over 5000 sq. ft. of training space in one large room.
Equipment:
The CrossFit Gym has over 8500 pounds of weights, 10 echo bikes, 12 Concept-2 rowers, and enough kettlebells, dumbbells, strongman equipment, landmines, barbells, bumper plates, jump boxes, medicine balls, gymnastics rings, pull-up bars, and open space to effectively train up to 25 athletes in a single workout. Our ceilings are 15’ high to accommodate ropes, rings and 2 pull-up structures. We are constantly improving our equipment and offerings–ensuring that our equipment remains state of the art.
Accommodations:
FRCF has stall bathrooms, day-use cubbies, dedicated mobility area, and a vast outside training space.
We have plenty of parking right outside, and 3 huge garage doors that are open, weather permitting, to let in the crisp Colorado air. Our running routes stay off of surface streets to ensure member safety.
Our Team
Front Range CrossFit has been a CrossFit Affiliate since April, 2006. Many of our Coaches have been CrossFitting with us from the beginning. All of our coaches have many specialty certifications and all FRCF Coaches are required to continue their coaching education and pursue fitness as a way of life.
“The level of experience the FRCF Coaches have is critical to our success as an Affiliate. I hope you will come in and experience the level of coaching that we provide.”
John San Filippo, Owner - Head Coach
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level-1
- Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor
- USOC SafeSport Trained
John discovered the sport of CrossFit as a 17-year-old by stumbling across the CrossFit Games on ESPN but wouldn’t step foot into a CrossFit gym for the first time until 5 years later.
After a high-school career that culminated in being named an All-American in wrestling, John attended Wesleyan University, where he played football and wrestled. After his collegiate athletic career was cut short by two shoulder surgeries, he was introduced to CrossFit as a workout regimen by one of his friends.
While recovering from his second surgery, he started CrossFit, and began an individualized program. The physical therapist on staff at his gym worked in conjunction with the coaches to provide him with the proper progressions and rehabilitation from his surgery to ensure that his repaired shoulders would function properly. This experience convinced him that CrossFit can play a vital role in helping overcome injuries and dysfunction to lead a more fulfilling life. It also fostered a passion for helping others experience the liberation of gaining new strength and ability through physical movement. John is excited to share that passion with the Front Range Community.
In addition to coaching responsibilities at Front Range CrossFit, John is responsible for new members and community development. He is especially motivated by helping someone learn the skills necessary to enjoy CrossFit safely. Feel free to reach out to him with feedback, ideas, comments, and questions.
When he’s not at Front Range or working out, John can be found in the mountains, on his motorcycle, or wondering how he managed to spend so much money at his local bookstore on such a short trip. He also is pursuing a competitive career in CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting.
Skip Miller, CrossFit Coach
Certifications:
CrossFit
- CrossFit Level I (July 2006)
- CrossFit Running certificate (January 2008)
- CrossFit Barbell certificate (May 2009)
- CrossFit Nutrition certificate (February 2009)
- CrossFit Gymnastics certificate (April 2009)
- CrossFit Football certificate (August 2010)
- CrossFit Judges course (March, 2013)
- CrossFit Defense certificate (April, 2016)
United States Weighlifting
- USAW Club Coach (May 2006)
- USAW Senior Coach (January, 2011)
- USAW National Coach (January, 2014)
Kettlebell
- American Kettlebell Club Coach (October 2007)
Skip is a three-time Ironman finisher, former collegiate swimmer and former Infantryman with the 10th Mountain Division. He currently competes in Weightlifting, Girivoy Sport and the occasional running race. Skip has been CrossFitting since 2003 and competed in the 2008 CrossFit Games as an individual. Skip is the 2010, 105 kg, Master’s Nationals Olympic Weightlifting silver medalist.
He has coached Volleyball, Swimming, Triathlon, Olympic Weightlifting and Girivoy Sport. Skip has been Coaching athletes in a variety of capacities for over 25 years.
Jeremy Christofferson, CrossFit Coach
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Dana Dietz, CrossFit Coach
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level I (June 2012)
- FRCF Coaching Development Course (January 2013)
Dana has been CrossFitting since 2010. He was introduced to CrossFit through rugby, where he played for the Denver Harlequins Rugby Club. Having experienced CrossFit at other locations, a visit to FRCF’s top-notch facility confirmed that the close-knit community, superior coaching staff, and competitive atmosphere made it the place for him.
Dana has spent his entire life playing sports including football, track, wrestling, baseball and rugby. Dana attended Clarion University in Pennsylvania where he played rugby for three years. His current athletic hobbies include trail running, mountain biking, skiing, and triathlons. He has competed in several marathons, Xterra triathlons and a half-ironman triathlon. Dana’s broad athletic background made CrossFit’s ready-for-anything philosophy a natural fit for his athletic endeavors. Dana also appreciates that CrossFit accomplishes multiple goals including an outlet for his competitive nature while improving strength and overall fitness.
As a FRCF Coach, Dana’s goal is to help everyone at FRCF to improve each day and achieve their goals.
Emiliano Fraire, CrossFit Coach
Certifications:
Amaria Parker, CrossFit Coach
Certifications:
Angela Kumagai, CrossFit Coach
Certifications:
Katelin Perry, CrossFit Coach
Certifications:
Megan LaVoy, CrossFit Coach
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Jodi Miller, Weightlifting Coach
Certifications:
CrossFit
- CrossFit Level 1 (November 2006)
- CrossFit Running certificate (September 2008)
- CrossFit Barbell certificate (May 2009)
- CrossFit Nutrition certificate (February 2009)
- CrossFit Gymnastics certificate (April 2009)
- CrossFit Kids certificate (April 2010)
- CrossFit Football certificate (Aug 2010)
United States Weightlifting
- USAW Club Coach (November 2006)
- USAW Senior Coach (January, 2011)
- USAW National Coach (January, 2014)
- USOC SafeSport Trained (February 2018)
Kettlebell
- American Kettlebell Club Coach (October 2007)
Jodi competed in Olympic Weightlifting and won the 2007 Colorado State title in her age and weight class. By 2010, Jodi had won the 58 kg, Master’s National Olympic Weightlifting Silver Medal. She was also ranked first nationally in the 53 kg, masters 40-44 in 2010. And Jodi had won the Best Lifter award at the American Masters that year. Jodi competed in the American Open in Dec of 2010 and was one of only 5 Masters lifters to qualify and compete in this National-level open competition.
Jodi is a National Level USA Weightlifting Coach and Assistant Instructor for the USAW coaches courses. Jodi assists Paul Fleschler, USAW Senior International Coach and former Olympian Weightlifter, with Olympic weightlifting workshops and the USAW courses.
Jodi has also competed in triathlon, open-water swimming, 1/2 marathons, and Kettlebell Sport. She enjoys hiking, ski mountaineering and has completed many century road bike rides.
Jodi has been CrossFitting since 2005 and competed in the 2008 CrossFit Games as an individual. She is proud to have made it to the final workout with the top 16 women in the 2008 CrossFit Games.
In addition to Jodi’s fitness background, she has her Masters in Education and 7-years experience teaching art at the public school and college level. Jodi then persued a career in graphic design and was a Marketing Director for 6 years. Jodi now owns a website design company in Denver Colorado.
Jon Kissick, Rowing Coach
Jon is a two time collegiate national champion in Rowing and a five-year member of the US National Rowing Team. Jon has two Pan Am Games gold medals, a bronze and a 5th place finish at the World Rowing Championships, and a Gold Medal from the Goodwill Games. Jon began his rowing carreer in college and ended it coaching for the University of California at Berkeley.
Prior to and after his rowing career Jon has been actively involved in outdoor activities and travels such as white water kayaking, cross country & backcountry skiing, hiking, mountainering and surfing.
Jon found CrossFit in January of 2008 as an efficient way to stay in shape for weekend activities. Jon has come to value the comradery and support that is such a striking aspect of training at FRCF.
Amy Backel, Track Coach
Amy competed in a variety of track and field events throughout her career, from high jump and pole vault in high school, to the heptathlon and throws at the University of Oklahoma, and specialized in the javelin for her post-collegiate years. She was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American, 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials finalist in the javelin, and was the Oklahoma volunteer assistant throws coach in 2011-2012. Amy first began coaching in 2005 and was fortunate to work alongside and learn from some of the most well-respected coaches in the sport including John Powell, Dan John, and Brian Blutreich. Her years under elite coaches, personal experience in track and field and strength training, and continued research into athlete development and energy system training make her a unique and enthusiastic coach. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion for all things related to running, jumping, and throwing with the Front Range CrossFit community.
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John San Filippo
310-666-9423
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1338 South Valentia Street, Unit 182
Denver, Colorado 80247