OUR MISSION:
To make our community stronger physically, mentally and spiritually. Regardless of our age, fitness level or socio background, we are stronger together.
OUR COACHES
Clifton Bennett is the owner of CrossFit Adrenaline, opening the box in 2010. He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a BS in Exercise Science. Clifton is passionate about
ensuring mobility and is well versed in the art of IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization). He wants to be sure the body moves efficiently uses techniques such as graston and cupping along with more traditional techniques.
He is not only the owner and lead coach at CFA, but he also serves as personal trainer to many seniors who want to stay active and healthy after retirement and with his work as their Strength and Conditioning coach, Clifton was a big part in the 2017 GA Highlands Baseball team’s journey to a conference championship and the rank of 12th in the nation.
When not at the box, Clifton is a devoted family man and participating in activities with his wife, Paige and their children Cara and Colton.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Elizabeth/Kettle Bell Snatch & Turkish Get-Ups
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Anything with a Run/Snatch
Favorite Food: Hot Wings
L2 CrossFit Certified, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Certified, RKX (Kettlebell certified) and Olympic Lifting Certified
Todd is the oldest coach on the team. He started CrossFit in 2012, and got his Level 1 Cert November of 2015. He is an Army Veteran served from 1985-1993. In high school, Todd played some…
some football and ran track. When he is not training he loves to spend time with his wife Ashlea, and their fur baby, Adonis. Todd also loves working with his AdvoCare team. Todd was honored to be featured in Advocare’s fall edition 2016 Impact magazine. He is passionate about working with people, and being able to help make a positive change in their life through fitness and nutrition.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Grace/Deadlift
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Nancy/Overhead Squats
Favorite Food: Anything at Henry’s
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Drew Barbash is a coach and athlete at CF Adrenaline. His full time job is a Global Sales Manager for a plastic hanger company. That’s right, he’s the guy who sells the stores their hangers!
Drew played rugby at the collegiate level with Georgia College and State University and has degrees in Marketing and Management. He started Crossfit in 2012 and in 2013 joined the Adrenaline family. When not at CrossFit Drew enjoys spending time with his wife, Erin, their baby son, Wyatt and their beagle, Penny Lane.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Diane/Back Squat
Nemesis WOD/Lift: The Admiral/Squat Snatch
Favorite Food: Pizza Shack
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Lee is a CFL-1 CrossFit trainer. He went to Cartersville High School, then went to Gainesville State College to get his associates in Business. Lee worked at a gym in Athens called “The Rock” …
while he was in college. That was when he discovered his true passion for fitness. Lee started out coaching our ladies 6-week challenge class, but now he coaches our CrossFit Kids program and regular classes. Lee has been CrossFit coaching since 2015, but he has 5+ years of experience in fitness and training. Lee loves what he does, and loves seeing people achieve their goals in the gym.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Partner WODs/Rowing/Power Clean
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Burpee box jump overs/Snatch/Running
Favorite Food: HE LOVES EVERYTHING!!!
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Matt Moody is a coach and athlete at CF Adrenaline. He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University. His full time job is the worship pastor at a church here in Cartersville, GA. Matt has over twenty years of experience
in the sport of gymnastics as a competitor, and as a coach. He joined CrossFit in 2012 and began coaching in 2013. When not CrossFitting he enjoys reading, watching the Atlanta Falcons, and more importantly spending time with his beautiful wife, Sara, and their son, Cole.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Anything with a partner/Snatch
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Fran – I hate thrusters/Thrusters – I HATE thrusters
Favorite Food: Pizza
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Sara Moody is an athlete and coach at CrossFit Adrenaline. With an athletic background, Sara started CrossFit in 2012 not knowing what to expect. She discovered a sport she truly enjoyed and could commit herself to.
Her desire to coach comes from 8 years of teaching middle and high school. With a degree in Education from Samford University and a masters from the American College of Education, Sara’s passion is ensuring that others learn and grow from their experiences. When not at the box, Sara is a teacher for a distance learning company and enjoys spending her free time with husband, Matt and their son, Cole.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Whatever can be done with a partner/Squats
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Anything with chest-to-bar/Strict Press
Favorite Food: Chocolate
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Austin Hrossowyc is a coach and athlete at CF Adrenaline. As CF Adrenaline’s youngest coach, he is currently studying to become an Advanced EMT and Firefighter. He began CrossFit in 2013 and has been
coaching since 2015. During his high school days, Austin played baseball and participated in various field events for his track and field team. When he is not at CrossFit, he enjoys spending time outdoors, working on his photography, yoga, and binge watching shows on Netflix!
Favorite WOD/Lift: Anything with a clean/Squats and deadlifts
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Nancy/Squat Snatch
Favorite Food: Fettuccini Alfredo
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Gymnastics Trainer
Whitney has over 10+ years of experience working with children which includes being a nanny to numerous local families and previously owning a kids’ party and play center…
I am an avid certified personal trainer of over 200+ clients. At CrossFit I will be able to combine both my passions of children and fitness and look forward to teaching kids that a healthy level of activity can be fun. Whitney is a happily married and a mom of two precious boys. She leads a busy life with full time jobs; however, exercise has always been a priority.
Sydney Hodorff has been participating in CrossFit since September 2012. She completed her Level 1 certification when she was 17 years old and has been coaching since 2015. She is a student…
at LaGrange College where she is majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Business Entrepreneurship and Finance.
Sydney has a passion for coaching people and see them achieve goals they never thought were possible. Her goal is to one day own her own gym. She loves to compete in CrossFit competitions and has done The Open for the past 4 years.
Softball is Sydney’s first love and played softball all 4 years in high school resulting in a scholarship to LaGrange College where she was invited to be a starter, as a Freshman, on the Varsity softball team. Her favorite work out partner is her dad and kicks his butt any time she can! When she isn’t at the box she enjoys anything outside and watching the Packers play.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Anything with a bar or a partner/Diane
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Jerry
Favorite Food: A good burger
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Jack is a “coach in training” at CFA. He joined CrossFit Adrenaline and found he had a passion for fitness and helping others reach their goals. As a personal trainer who aspires to be a…
chiropractor, he loves learning about the human body’s mechanisms and potential. His fitness history includes soccer, jiu jitsu, and Muay Thai.
He currently is taking personal training clients at CFA and will be taking over classes once he completes his L1 certification.
When he’s not working he loves to recreationally eat, watch movies, and spend time with his family and girlfriend, Sarah.
Favorite WOD/Lift: Murph/Clean & Jerk
Nemesis WOD/Lift: Jason/Snatch
Favorite Food: Anything Italian
ACE Personal Training and working on his CF L1
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