Bird Dog Coaching
At Bird Dog CrossFit, our coaching staff isn’t just a group of trainers—they’re leaders, mentors, and motivators who genuinely care about your progress. Each coach brings their own unique background and expertise, but what unites them is a shared passion for helping people move better, get stronger, and push beyond their perceived limits.
PEOPLE
MEET OUR TEAM
Patrick
Owner
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.
Pam
Head Coach
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!
Mendy
CrossFit Coach
Mendy grew up playing gymnastics, softball, and volleyball, eventually playing collegiate volleyball at Southern Nazarene University. She found CrossFit in 2016 after having her first child and fell in love with its transformative power. Married to Tomy, with two kids and a golden doodle, she enjoys coffee, home projects, and Colorado’s outdoor adventures.
Savanna
CrossFit Coach
Savanna, originally from Georgia, discovered a love for fitness through the Marine Corps, leading her to powerlifting and later CrossFit in 2019. A CF-L1 trainer since 2021, she’s pursuing her CSCS and CF-L2 in 2024. After leaving the Marines, she moved to Colorado and found a home at Bird Dog CrossFit. Outside the gym, she loves Jesus, her pets (Penny & Delilah), hiking, reading, and making people laugh.
Jordyn
CrossFit Coach
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 lives on a small farm with her husband, goats, horses, a cat, and two dogs, including her bird dog, Deke.
Joy
CrossFit Coach
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.
Andy
CrossFit Coach
In Progress
Tony
CrossFit Coach
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.
Beth
CrossFit Coach
Beth, a former college soccer player, discovered CrossFit in 2013 while seeking a community and challenge similar to her athletic past. She earned her CFL1 in Michigan, coached in California, and obtained her CFL2 after moving to Colorado in 2019. Now working toward her CFL3, she balances coaching, family life with her husband and three kids, and outdoor adventures in the Colorado mountains. Fun fact: she’s a music and movie quote aficionado!
Shawne
CrossFit Coach
In progress.
Jordan
Weightlifting Coach
Jordan grew up in California, discovering a passion for weightlifting early on. After rigorous Navy training, he led fitness programs for sailors and coached CrossFit. Post-military, he earned a B.S. at Oregon, interned under elite coaches, and built a successful Olympic weightlifting club. Moving to Colorado in 2019, he earned a Master’s in Sports Coaching and now serves as a strength coach at Castle View High, where he founded Sabercat Heavy Athletics, Colorado’s largest youth weightlifting program. In his free time, he studies, coaches, and practices Olympic weightlifting. His wife is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and their young son is already learning to lift!
Jenn
Physical Therapist
Jenn, a Colorado native, holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and specializes in sports medicine. Initially skeptical of CrossFit, she tried it in 2012 and was instantly hooked. Now a CF-L2 coach with multiple certifications, she loves helping athletes move pain-free. Outside the gym, she enjoys time with her husband, two kids, mountain biking, snowboarding, and wakeboarding.
ABOUT US
Coaching fitness is more than prescribing workouts—it's about connection, observation, and adaptation. A great coach understands movement mechanics but also reads people, recognizing when to push and when to pull back. It’s an art of communication, balancing motivation with technical instruction, and creating an environment where athletes feel both challenged and supported. True coaching isn’t about demonstrating strength—it’s about fostering it in others.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon-Fri: 5am - 8pm
Sat: 8am - 11am
Sun: 9am-11am
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