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Category: Member Of The Month

Annie S. is the 2022 Member of the Year!

Your Member of the Year for 2022 is Annie! Annie joined our gym about 3 1/2 years ago right before we had to start hosting Zoom and Outdoor classes. She stuck with us through the pandemic and she was a regular in our virtual and outdoor workouts. She didn’t let the time trapped at home […]

Marina L. is the November Member of the Month

Since she arrived at Croga in June of 2021 Marina has been crushing the fitness game, improving in every area possible, physically and mentally! Marina tells a story where she fell at a dinner and was able to catch herself (without dropping any food!). Crediting the gym as what got her body “ready to take […]

Austin U. is the October Member of the Month

Austin Uht is our member of the month! This dude is an all-around good guy with the best attitude. Austin loves to party, go to concerts, play some golf, and throw down at the gym. He has a great work ethic that we see inside and outside of the gym. He goes to school, he […]

Carmen R. is the September Member of the Month

One of the strongest momma’s to ever momma aka Carmen Romano!! Carmen is a staple at our 7am (Who’s also been known to make guest appearances at the 3:30 and 5:30.) But one thing’s for sure though, no matter what time she’s at the gym she’s always good to have in class! There are so […]

Christian M. is the August Member of the Month

Christian Mierez is your Member of the month for the month of August! Christian has been with us for almost 3 years now and we are so lucky to have him as one of our loyal members. Christian attends mostly the evening classes and every time he shows up to class he gives it his […]

Lan-Anh N. is the July Member of the Month

Lan-Anh is your member of the month for July! Most of you know Lan-Anh from the 6 am morning class or the 6:30 pm Powerlifting class. She is well known for having great shirts and being really strong. If you know Lan-Anh you know that she is a big fan of the heavy lifts, and […]

Jason S. is the June Member of the Month

Jason (and his rad, hockey-playing daughter, Ruby) joined the Croga family in the fall of last year! Since then he’s become a staple at the 3:30 pm class. Jason is the embodiment of the quote, “The only way you will see results is if you stay consistent.” He shows up every day ready to work, […]

Kendra V. is the May Member of the Month

Kendra is your member of the month!! If y’all haven’t met Kendra yet it’s probably because she is a 5am-er! Only a certain kind of human can workout before the sun comes up and Kendra is definitely one of them. Since she joined us back in February she’s been one of, if not the most, […]

Ethan P. is the April Member of the Month

Ethan is your Member of the Month! He has been a member of ours since we have been working out in the parking lot. In the time since he has joined, he has become a big part of our community at the gym and is an avid 4:30 PMer.  Ethan comes into class early almost […]

Monica C. is the March Member of the Month!

Monica is the Member of the Month for March! Monica was one of our first new members when we transitioned from our at-home zoom classes to right outside the gym. From her very first class, she has worked hard and was welcoming of feedback. Now she comes into 3:30 pm every weekday and continuesto push […]

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Product Assistant

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David Musgrave

Owner

About

From a very young age, it became apparent that Coach Dave loved all things sport and competition related. Maybe it was being the youngest of four or maybe it was being the only boy in the family. Whatever it was, it has created a fire inside of him that fuels his urge to constantly be striving for excellence through consistent and steady improvement. His unwavering persistence and eternal optimism are his two greatest assets as a husband, father, coach, entrepreneur and athlete. They are the pillars he has stood on for as long as he can remember and are the reasons he is such a fantastic leader. He grew up playing competitive soccer, loves snowboarding and enjoys traveling the world. Dave was thrown into the world of CrossFit in 2008, he has competed in the largest competitions in the CrossFit world and in 2017 he was the 18th Fittest Man in Northern California in The CrossFit Games Open, finishing 34th at the California Regional as an Individual Athlete. Dave relocated to Boise, ID with his wife and two daughters but still has a hand in directing the heart of Croga Fitness. When he is not coaching or training, you can usually find him reading a book, listening to a podcast, doing some online continuing education or having a chat with someone he thinks he can learn from. As a very curious, driven and dedicated individual, he like to say that he is a serial learner and has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Over the years, Dave has experimented with a lot of different types of eating, but never really felt like he was in control or consistently making the correct food choices that would result in long term success until he found WAG and “flexible dieting”. Dave and his wife have both had significant success with improved body composition and performance since incorporating this healthier and more sustainable type of eating into their lives and it has inspired Dave to want to share with others and inspire them to improve their health through flexible dieting as well.

Qualifications

  • CrossFit Certified Trainer (CCFT) (CrossFit Level 3)
  • CrossFit Level 2
  • CrossFit Level 1
  • Certified Working Against Gravity Nutrition Coach
  • Active Life Coach Awareness Seminar Certificate
  • CrossFit Masters Course Certificate
  • CrossFit Aerobic Capacity
  • USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
  • CrossFit Anatomy Course Certificate
  • CrossFit Scaling Course Certificate
  • CrossFit Spot The Flaw Course Certificate
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Course Certificate
  • CrossFit Dumbbell Course Certificate
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JOSEPH (JOEY) GONZALES

Coach

About

Joey has been coaching in the Bay Area since March 2019. He loves coaching because it allows him to witness people achieve fitness milestones, be part of a supportive community, and stay accountable on his own fitness journey.

Originally from outside the Bay Area, Joey moved here in 2014 and found not just a gym, but a community that gave him strength and support. Beyond fitness, Joey works in the mental health field, where he helps individuals transition back into society after incarceration—a role he finds deeply meaningful.

With a background in soccer, Joey brings teamwork and discipline to his coaching style. When he’s not at the gym, you can find him at concerts, hiking scenic trails, camping under the stars, or relaxing at the beach.

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Taylor DiBiasio

Coach

Snatch – 245

Clean and Jerk – 305

CrossFit Total – Back – 485 Strict Press – 220 Deadlift – 445

Personality – Priceless

About

Taylor moved to California in 2021 and is originally from Alaska by way of Portland. During the Day he is an HR professional. During his free time, he loves to disc golf, play board games, eat good food, ski, and travel.

Turning Point

I am a D1 volleyball athlete turned recreational rugby player turned mediocre disc golfer. After leaving college I had no idea how to take care of my body or my nutrition. Then at 23, I started what would become a 7+ year battle with cancer and my body was just falling apart. 5 years ago, in between rounds of chemo, I found CrossFit. The diverse workouts kept me excited, the community kept me showing up, and the rest is history.

Motivation & Passion

I truly just want everyone to be as excited about movement as I am. Sure is the competition side of CrossFit fun and exciting? Yes. But there is nothing like discovering the power inside yourself to positively create change within your body, within your life. That feeling from when you’re 6 years old and you make it across the monkey bars the first time does not go away. Whether it’s cross-training for athletics, trying to keep up with your kids, or getting in the best shape of your life at age 50, I want to be a part of that journey for members. That’s why I coach, and that’s why I show up at the gym (almost) every day.

Qualifications

CrossFit Level 2

CrossFit Kids

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Carmen Romano

Coach

Back Squat: 285#

Front Squat: 225#

Bench: 185#

Dead Lift: 295#

Member of the ROGUE 750# CLUB…woohoo!

About

I’ve been interested in the human form and movement for as long as I can remember and decided at University to get serious about learning it! I’m a practicing Physical Therapist, fitness coach and mama of three. Those little rascals are by far my favorite and greatest motivation. Some of my interests include: playing the tenor sax, anything water-sport (including sailing), horseback riding, racquetball, dancing, wine tasting …and fun!

Turning Point

I was a boxer and broke my hand in the ring. While I was post-surgical, in my cast and feeling sorry for myself, I started focusing on strength training. After a couple of years and noticeable progress, I decided to try out CrossFit.

Motivation & Passion

When people come together, support one another and get health benefits that surpass conventional outcomes by moving better and working hard..well then we’re on to something. CrossFit facilitates this AND gives an opportunity to all, athletes and coaches alike. Getting someone moving better and proud of their own achievements / progress is my motivator. I may not get them to their finish line, but if there is an opportunity along their journey I can educate, coach and push them, oh…I’m there!

Qualifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 

Bachelor’s of Science Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

“Keep moving, keep trying, keep smiling…you are making a difference.” 

  – C. Romano

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Johnny McDermott

Coach

Back Squat-350

Deadlift- 405

Bench-255

About

Work as a project manager for a general contractor by day, and throw weight around at my favorite gym by night. I love working out, I want to share my love for working out with everybody and hope it rubs off. It is the best natural medicine for anything. The more people realize that the happier our lives will be.

Turning Point

I have a passion for sports and working out. I want to share that passion with people, and hope it gives them what it has given me throughout the years. I wasn’t able to do that while working as a project manager, I was blessed with the opportunity to do so at Croga and it has been very fulfilling.

Motivation & Passion

I want to see people live happy lives, and one of the best starts to do that is feeling like the best version of themself. Going to the gym and having fun a few days of the week is a step in the right direction.

Qualifications

  • CrossFit Level 1
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Nicolas Tran

Coach

About

As the younger sibling of an older brother who was well rounded in sports, Coach Nick was always surrounded with opportunities to dabble in all kinds of sports. He became a multi-sport athlete in wrestling, track and field, volleyball, and was the captain of his varsity football team. As a result of playing all of these sports, Coach Nick found his love for how versatile the human body is from his football coach.

Turning Point

From then on, he wanted to pursue a career in physical therapy so that he could have the opportunity to help people and guide them down a path of living a longer and healthier life. Coach Nick worked as a physical therapist aide at numerous clinics in San Jose and wanted to broaden his horizons with more hands-on training. He looked at gyms and came across Croga Fitness that had a loving community and the rest is history!
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MARIAH EULY

Coach

About

Mariah started her CrossFit journey in 2020 during the pandemic, drawn in by the supportive community and the intensity of the workouts. She quickly developed a passion for the challenge and never skips a workout that includes double unders or power cleans.

In 2024, she took that passion a step further by becoming a coach. For Mariah, coaching is more than just leading workouts—it keeps her accountable and gives her the opportunity to help others push past their limits. She finds the most fulfillment in seeing members leave the gym feeling stronger, more confident, and proud of what they’ve accomplished.

When she’s not coaching, you can find Mariah spending time with family, relaxing at a cozy coffee shop, enjoying a country concert, or hanging out with her dogs.

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Cody Rubel

Owner and Head Coach

About

As the oldest of three brothers Coach Cody’s job growing up was to set the path for his younger brothers and to make sure he never let them get the best of him ;). He was a multi-sport athlete in High School, playing Football, Basketball and Golf, which gave him a well rounded view and background in fitness. Along with his brother PJ, aka “The Brother’s Rubel”, he found CrossFit in 2011 and immediately fell in love with the challenge that each day presented and also how great it was having a supportive community of like minded athletes helping you along and cheering for you to be successful in your pursuit of improved fitness and health.

Turning Point

After a few years of using CrossFit for personal growth, Cody realized that he loved being a leader and helping those newer to CrossFit learn and reach their personal goals. He decided to pursue a certification in CrossFit and the rest is history. He has been coaching full time for since 2014 and is extremely passionate about coaching athletes through workouts and teaching them new skills and techniques.

Qualifications

  • CrossFit Level 2
  • CrossFit Level 1
  • ISSA Certified – Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
  • Certified Working Against Gravity Nutrition Coach
  • Active Life Coach Awareness Seminar Certificate
  • CrossFit Aerobic Capacit
  • CrossFit Spot The Flaw Course Certificate
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Course Certificate
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