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Joining in October of 2018, Mike started his CrossFit journey at Holy City and was one of the very first founding members.

After spending time in the USMC, Mike earned his bachelor’s degree from College of Charleston. He relocated to the Columbia, SC area and began coaching. Each time he would visit home, he would drop in to Holy City. And each time, he was offered a job. He would laugh, and go back to Columbia.

Turns out, timing is everything. Mike has returned back to HCCF as the new owner. He currently holds his CF-L2 and Opex certifications and has been coaching full time for almost 2 years. His hobbies include but are not limited to: surfing, hiking, getting tattooed and old trucks. 🏄‍♂️ 🥾🖊🛻

Favorite foods: Steak, eggs, salmon, gelato.

Favorite move in the gym: Anything gymnastics, snatches.

When not at HCCF: Surfing

Certs: CF-L1, CF-L2, OPEX

I am originally from Chapin SC and have lived in SC my whole life. I went to the College of Charleston, which is how I found myself in Charleston, and am now in the dental school at MUSC.

I started CrossFit my sophomore year of college at HCCF and have been with the gym ever since. Prior to college, I played baseball – so when I got to college, I soon realized I needed an active community to satisfy that competitive nature I had come to know and love.

After my first CrossFit class I knew there was no turning back. What I love about CrossFit is that it proves to you time and time again just how much the body and mind are capable of. Because of CrossFit, not only do I believe that I have improved physically but also mentally. My goal as a coach is help people fall in love with CrossFit just as my coaches helped me fall in love with it all those years ago and still to this day.

Favorite food: is Chick-fil-a

Favorite move in the gym: Handstand push-ups, double unders, and DB snatches.

When not at HCCF: I am most likely surfing on folly, reading, or out downtown!

Certs: CF-L1

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Certs: CF-L2

Originally from Ohio, Nate spent the majority of his childhood in Charlotte, NC where his parents homeschooled both him and his younger sister their entire lives. After becoming a distance runner in high school Nate started CrossFit in the summer of 2017 as means of preparing to join the U.S. Army. His love of CrossFit grew throughout his military service and he began coaching during his transition at the end of 2021. He moved to Charleston during the summer of 2022 to study Exercise Science at the College of Charleston and has been coaching at HCCF ever since. 

Favorite food: Tacos, preferably Taco Boy or Santis

Favorite moves in the gym: Doubleunders, toes to bar, and DB box step overs

When not at HCCF: In class or studying

Certs: CF-L1, CF-L2, USAW-1

Although it’s questionable when Sarah actually began CrossFit, we estimate it’s been about 4 years and she’s loved every minute of it (even the thrusters). She CrossFitted for almost three years before getting her L1 certificate. She started coaching at Holy City in May 2019.

Before starting CrossFit, Sarah had been searching for the right balance in a workout to help calm her anxiety and keep her interested.

After attempting to train on her own for several years (with very little success) she stumbled upon her first CrossFit gym and never looked back. She loves the blend of functional and intentional movement, community focus, and varied workouts. She’s grateful to have found a community that values her strength and grit, and pushes her beyond what she thinks is possible.

When Sarah isn’t at the gym she’s a passionate school counselor for the best kids in the world, and a dance teacher/performer with the Charleston Bad Girl’s Club and Flaunt Fitness at Holy City Crossfit. You can also find her dancing during any of her CrossFit classes!

Favorite move in the gym: dumbbell snatches, hang cleans, toes to bar

Favorite foods: sushi, pizza, brownies and coffee 

Certs: CF-L1