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Patrick is the founder of Bird Dog CrossFit, where he fosters a strong, inclusive community. With a background in CrossFit since 2012, he mentors athletes and coaches, hosts events, and continuously enhances the gym experience with innovative programs and competitions.

Born and raised in Colorado, Pam was a level 10 gymnast who became a professional acrobat, high diver, and aerialist. After a severe spinal injury, she turned to CrossFit in 2010, regaining strength and overcoming pain. With 20+ years of coaching gymnastics and CrossFit, she loves helping others achieve what they thought was impossible. Married with two daughters, she enjoys wine and dreams of peaceful playtime. Fun fact: she met her husband while cliff diving at Casa Bonita!

Joy Nowakowski found CrossFit in 2015, transforming her fitness and mindset. After 20 years in education, she transitioned to real estate in 2017. A mother of three, she now coaches at Bird Dog CrossFit, balancing her passion for fitness with a thriving career and family life.

Jordyn, a lifelong athlete, competed in cross country, track, and soccer before discovering CrossFit. A Bird Dog CrossFit member for over a year, she recently joined as a coach while pursuing her CF-L1. Passionate about competition, she owns 3 horses, a cat, and her bird dog, Deke.

Tony found CrossFit in his late 40s and earned his CF-L1 in 2024. A former football player, he later embraced fitness through CrossFit, bootcamps, and half marathons. With a background in tech consulting, he now coaches at Bird Dog CrossFit. He and his wife, Nancy, relocated to Colorado to be near family. He enjoys pickleball, golf, bird hunting, and hiking.

Shawne brings over 25 years of problem solving experience to Bird Dog, just usually involving servers instead of barbells. He loves helping athletes build strength, confidence, and a lasting love of fitness. As a father of two, he's passionate about setting a healthy example for the next generation.

Before Andy began his coaching career, he played rugby for Arizona State University and competed for a men's club, gaining firsthand knowledge of teamwork and sportsmanship. He started CrossFit in 2023, after moving to Castle Rock, to find a new outlet for physical expression. He also believes that fitness has been one of the most effective tools for managing mental health and strives to instill the importance of overall well-being in every athlete. Outside of the gym, he enjoys chicken wings and going to bed early.