Elijah is a long time athlete, playing Basketball at Tennessee Tech, and being a multi time CrossFit Games athlete. He also has recognized how sport and the community surrounding it has positively impacted his life. He decided to leverage the benefits of sports and community to help solve a problem that is near and dear to him by cofounding the non-profit: Project Onyx. Through Project Onyx, their mission is to eliminate the barriers that underrepresented and underserved people of color face by providing affordable and accessible health and fitness services, mentorship for our youth and future professionals, and empowering our communities to become more culturally proficient, healthy, and active.

https://www.projectonyxdsm.com/

@elijahezmuhammad

Austin has worn nearly every hat possible within the CrossFit space, from Games athlete, to gym owner, Seminar Staff, and more. Now he is the Director of US Gym Operations for CrossFit. His main focus within this role is to help affiliates in anyway possible...the most notable first effort being the release of the anticipated Affiliate Playbook, which is filled with best practices and strategic advice from some of the top affiliate in the world.

IG: @amalleolo

John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete, as well as the creator of the online training platform, Johnnie WOD. He is a 9 year veteran of the NFL and was a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007, and appeared in 3 NFC Championship games. After retiring from the NFL, John got involved with CrossFit and eventually developed the CrossFit Football program. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes as well as the Military, and he currently travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition for Power Athlete.

https://powerathletehq.com/

https://johnniewod.com/

George is a Reconnaissance Marine with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was an Instructor at Basic Reconnaissance Course for three and half years. George left his military career behind to become the Head Coach at SOFlete HQ, where he prepares candidates for Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Today, George’s focus is on the tactical athlete, a unique breed who can excel simultaneously in both strength and endurance activities.

@gbriones_3

Dave Lipson is an accomplished coach, athlete, writer and founder of Thundrbro. He is a former professional baseball player, CrossFit athlete with multiple appearances as an individual at the CrossFit Games, and NPC Nationally qualified bodybuilder in heavyweight bodybuilding, classic physique and physique. He has won overalls of shows in all mens categories. Dave is an accomplished educator specializing in exercise physiology. He has written 4 books on the science of muscle hypertrophy and the training/nutrition protocols for blending aesthetics with elite human performance. His specialties include strategies for muscle and strength gain as well as cutting body fat and recomposition.

https://thundrbro.com/

Maj. Allison Brager is one of few Army Soldiers who are neuroscientists. Her research includes studying survival in extreme environments, under sleep deprivation and stress, and why some individuals are resilient and others vulnerable under such conditions. She is also a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete, and the author of the book Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain.

https://www.instagram.com/docjockzzz/