Meet Our Coaches
Rocco DiGerlando
Founder, Head Coach, Programmer
About Me: I enjoy cooking steaks, going to the beach, and spending time with my wife and 3 kids as much as possible!
Background: Wrestling, CrossFit since 2008, coach since 2010, BJJ Purple Belt, NSCA-CSCS, CF L1
Favorite Lift: Bench Press + Pull-Ups
Favorite Workout: 100 Bodyweight Bench Press *every time you break, 5 Strict Pull-Ups + 400m Run
Why You Enjoy Coaching: I love seeing people evolve. Not just physically, but mentally. You get to watch their confidence grow every week. I especially love when you can tell they're having a bad day, then they finish the workout and become a totally different person than when they walked in that day.
Hanan Barker
Coach | The Annex
About Me: My name is Hanan - an Arabic name that reflects my heritage, and I'm also fluent in Arabic. Staying active and strong has always been an important part of my life. It gives me the energy and balance I need for a busy career behind the chair and for keeping up with my family and kids.
Background: I've been a hairstylist and working in the salon industry since 1999. Fitness has been a big part of my life for many years, and in 2021 I took my passion for it to the next level by earning my CrossFit Level 1 and beginning my coaching journey.
Favorite Lift: Squat Cleans and Deadlifts
Favorite Workout: "DT" - 5 Rounds For Time: 12 Deadlifts + 9 Hand Power Cleans + 6 Push Jerks
Why You Enjoy Coaching: I've always loved helping people feel good about themselves. As a hairstylist, I get to help people look and feel their best. And coaching gives me that same sense of fulfillment in a completely different way.
I love watching someone learn a new movement, become stronger, or accomplish something they didn't think they could do. Seeing their confidence grow and helping them realize what their body is capable of is incredibly rewarding. Whether it's mastering a skill, getting stronger, or reaching a personal goal - being a part of that journey is what makes coaching so meaningful to me.
Maria Cronin
General Manager
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Sarah Mia Gallegos
Coach | The Annex
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Kendall Karmann
Coach | The Annex
About Me: I love the sun, the water, and especially the river. Water sports and time on the river are some of my favorite ways to spend a day. I also love to be home, relaxing, and watching movies with my husband and our two kids.
Background: I grew up playing just about every sport imaginable - karate, soccer, track, cross country, basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading. I really found my passion in running and volleyball and that's where i dedicated most of my time. I started CrossFit in 2010 and earned my CF-L1 in 2012. I've been coaching for 11 years.
Favorite Lift: Full Snatch
Favorite Workout: Holleyman - 30 Rounds For Time: 5 Wall Balls (20/14#) + 3 Handstand Push-Ups + 1 Power Clean (225/155#)
Why You Enjoy Coaching: For me, coaching is about more than the workout. It's about helping people overcome fear and self-doubt and discover what they're capable of. Defeating fear builds confidence - and that's one of the most meaningful things we can do at any age.
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Ronnie Patron
Coach | Programmer (Groundwork)
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Nicole Ragano
Coach | The Annex
About Me: I am a firefighter for LAFD. I love spending time off with my wife and daughter. For fun, I enjoy snowboarding and paddle boarding.
Background: NCAA Division 1 Soccer Player and Coach. CrossFit enthusiast since 2013
Favorite Lift: Hang Power Cleans
Favorite Workout: "Helen" - 3 Rounds For Time: 400 Meter Run + 21 Kettlebell Swings + 12 Pull-Ups
Why You Enjoy Coaching: I love the sense of community CrossFit creates and the opportunity to build people up and give them the confidence to push beyond what they thought was possible. There's nothing better than helping someone conquer a challenging workout or hit a new PR and seeing their confidence grow along with their sense of accomplishment . That's what makes coaching so rewarding to me.
Jamie Surprenant
Coach | The Annex
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Katin Surprenant
Coach | The Annex
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