ABOUT US
Dave & Julie | Crossfit SnowDrift Owners
CrossFit Snowdrift is a gym and community that strives to improve the fitness and health level of our members and neighbors. We are composed of members and coaches ranging from collegiate athletes, to busy soccer moms, to sedentary accountants, to grandparents starting their fitness journey, and the list goes on. Our philosophy around fitness is that you put in hard work and effort in class so that when you leave you are able to enjoy the things that matter most.
As you may have guessed, our name is a nod to all things winter. While we find great activities to do in every season, we embrace the chilly months of winter here in Minnesota.
If you haven't, take a look at our bios below, our gym's values, and our mission statement to learn more.
EXPERT COACHING
Our team is passionate about what they do, and it shows in every session. With a wealth of experience and expertise, they tailor workouts to suit your individual needs, ensuring that you reach your goals safely and effectively.
Dave
Owner + Trainer
My goal as a coach is to help people live their best life. I believe that through proper nutrition and movement people can be healthy and active throughout their entire life, regardless of what their starting point is.
CERTIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer; CrossFit Gymnastics
EDUCATION
Concordia College, Moorhead, BA in Accounting and Economics; St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MS of Accountancy
Interests
Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, and Board Games with my family.
CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Julie
Trainer + Dave’s Boss
I participated in many sports as a high schooler, ran/walked a marathon in college, trudged through mud races after having kids, and yet I often joke that I was the best Volleyball benchwarmer (I am pretty sure I was given an award that stated as much). All to say, I thoroughly enjoy encouraging others, watching their potentials being reached and new dreams being created. I want to help people move with confidence and build strength so they can enjoy all of the activities with their families and well into their golden years.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer; CrossFit Kids
Concordia College, Moorhead, BA in Elementary Education
Interests
Homeschooling, card games, almost anything outdoors, but especially gardening and downhill skiing
MAGGIE
Trainer
My goal as a coach is to provide an encouraging environment where everyone, regardless of age, skill, or fitness level, can have a great workout and enjoy the process. When I first walked into a CrossFit gym many years ago, I hadn’t done much physical activity since college, was significantly overweight, and had never touched a barbell in my life. Since then I‘ve discovered a love of lifting, improved my fitness and have met many new friends in our amazing supportive community. I'm excited to have the privilege to come alongside athletes and empower them in their fitness journey.
CERTIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
EDUCATION
University of Northwestern, St. Paul, BS in Organizational Administration
Interests
Family, weightlifting, reading, and house projects
Brooklynn
Trainer
Being a CrossFit coach has been such a blessing for me and my family. It brings me so much joy to see our clients work hard, have fun and exceed their own expectations in their health and wellness journey. My main goal is to contribute to our community a love of and need for healthy choices for our bodies and minds that bring us closer together and fosters relationships that are trusting, empathetic and give us a greater sense of purpose. I have been coaching athletes (aka anyone who walks through our doors) for 5 years, and I love to learn and take classes regularly. My husband JD and I have 2 beautiful daughters, Allie (16) and Maddie (15).
CERTIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer; CrossFit Gymnastics
Interests
All things active that don’t include snow (sorry Dave!) like mountain biking, running, hiking, paddle boarding, Spartan, Ragnar trail and Tough Mudder races. Crafty things like sewing apparel, screen printing, embroidery and crocheting. Most nights you will find me at book club, bible study, mtb club, pool leagues or barbell club.
dana
Trainer
I have been active my whole life, but my PowerAbTM was getting a bit thick, so I started CrossFit. My life has been better since I started working out and I started coaching to try and share that progress. I enjoy keeping things loose, having a healthy amount of banter (encouragement) and coming up with creative solutions. I want to be relentless in helping you achieve your goals, and even more. You will see a lot of my family around as my wife (Jessica), kids (Madelynn and Stella) and brother (Mark) are all frequent attendees at Snowdrift.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
PharmD and BS Pharmaceutical Sciences from NDSU (Premiere Pharmacy school in Upper Midwest)
Interests
Hockey (Over 25 years of Officiating experience), waterskiing, boating, hunting, motorcycling, four-wheeling, hiking, sarcasm.
CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Susie
Trainer
Never an athlete in my youth, it’s a wonder how I ended up at a CrossFit gym 10 years ago when I turned 50. At the time, my goal was to “tone up” and look more fit, but what I found was a passion for fitness I didn’t know existed within me. CrossFit has changed my perception of what fitness can be in the decades to come, and my goal is to make fitness accessible and fun for athletes of all ages.
In my day job as a board certified health coach, I help people attain their health goals through lifestyle and behavior change.
CERTIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches Certified - NBC-HWC
EDUCATION
St. Catherine University, BA in Psychology, Marymount University, MA in Training and Development
Interests
Cooking and entertaining friends and family. All things outside in the summer like biking, hiking, paddle boarding, outdoor theater and concerts. Since winter here in MN is inevitable, I've come to enjoy winter hiking and cross country skiing.