Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We have the most experienced coaching staff on the market from Crossfit Games athletes, to national level weightlifters, we understand what it takes to be a competitor because have lived it. Learn about our coaches diverse training and competing backgrounds and see how they can help you achieve your goals.
Owner/CEO
Kyle
Spears

As a multi x Crossfit Games Team athlete with over 10 years of coaching experience, Kyle brings a unique perspective to training and performance. His approach is both intentional and analytical, allowing him to tailor programs to each individual athlete's needs. He has coached many athletes of all age groups to the Games. Work with Kyle to take your training to the next level.
Coach
Jeremy
Mghenyi

Jeremy is passionate about athletic performance, health, and fitness. He has excelled and competed at national and international levels in 3 different sports. He is a multi-time national medalist in Taekwondo, a Minnesota Open Weightlifting champion, and a CrossFit Games athlete, qualifying on a team in 2015 and as an individual in 2019.
He is now dedicating himself to helping athletes reach their full potential, both in sports and in life.
Coach
Bri
Siegert

Briana is a CF-L2 coach and has been coaching and helping CrossFitters tailor their nutrition to their performance goals for 10 years now. As a long-time competitor in this sport she brings her knowledge, experience, and passion to the table to program and coach her athletes to success. Work with Bri to take your fitness up a level.
Head Gymnastics Coach
Christa
Roberts

Christa lives in Lynchburg, VA and has been the owner of Align Athletics/ CrossFit Thrive for 5 years! She has an impressive 17 years of experience coaching both recreational competitive gymnastics, in addition to 10 years of CrossFit coaching. With her unparalleled expertise, she is the perfect person to help you achieve your gymnastics goals. Contact her to develop the fundamentals of gymnastics and increase your capacity at the highest level.
Coach
Michelle
Pohle

Michelle has developed a deep understanding of how to build strong, capable, and durable athletes through her 12 years as a CrossFit athlete and 10 years working as a professional in the fitness industry.
Michelle’s competitive background spans CrossFit, Obstacle Course Racing, HYROX, and DEKA, giving her a unique perspective on the demands of hybrid athletics. She is especially passionate about the balance of strength and endurance, and how thoughtful, individualized programming can drive meaningful, lasting progress. She also specializes in working with athletes navigating injuries, focusing on movement quality, rebuilding capacity, and guiding them back to confident, pain-free training.
Michelle is dedicated to helping others grow, exceed expectations, and achieve what once felt out of reach. We are very excited to have her as a part of the Blacklisted team!
HR Admin
Courtney
Dunnavant

Courtney has been in the fitness industry since 2013. As a runner, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor, she has a strength for helping others become their best self and reach their goals. She found CrossFit and immediately fell in love, eventually opening her own gym as a Co-Owner of Knoxville Open Gym. With Her Precision Nutrition Certification, She have been coaching clients for the last 2 years, from former Olympians and NFL players to everyday people just wanting to look and feel their best. Work with Courtney to find what works for you!
