Best Jason Ackerman Jason Fernandez Podcasts (2025)

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The Ideal CrossFit Class Experience: What Every Coach Should Aim For (Part 1) 1:04:23

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Are you delivering the class experience your members deserve? In Part 1, we break down what Coaches should be striving for with the Whiteboard Brief and Warm Up. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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7 CrossFit Gyms. One Owner. Here’s How He Does It 38:39

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World-Class Cool-Downs: The Secret to Better Recovery and Retention 59:08

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The Cool-Down isn’t optional — it’s a vital part of the coaching experience. In this episode, we’ll break down how CrossFit Coaches can use those final minutes of class to improve recovery, build connection, and boost retention. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING …

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Nutrition, Personal Training, Childcare - What Should CrossFit Gyms Cut or Keep? 23:50

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What should your CrossFit gym really be offering? In this live 1-on-1 sit down, we help Bob—an actual Affiliate Owner—break down whether programs like nutrition coaching, personal training, and childcare are worth keeping or cutting.If you're struggling with too many services, unclear ROI, or just trying to simplify your gym, this conversation will…

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How to Balance Group Management and Individualized Coaching 1:02:41

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Learn how to run a smooth, high-energy CrossFit class while still giving every athlete the individual coaching they need. In this episode, we’ll break down how to balance group management with personalized impact—so no one gets overlooked.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SAC…

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The 4 A’s of Feedback Every CrossFit Affiliate Owner Needs to Know 24:21

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In part 5 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we unpack why feedback is a non-negotiable for elite teams and how to create a culture where it's welcomed. Learn how to implement 360 feedback, apply the 4 A’s, and build trust that transforms your CrossFit Affiliate. Episode Resources Dealing with Conflict and 360 Feedback Is Conflict Propell…

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Fix Your Gym Culture Without Firing Your Team 37:37

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In part 4 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we dive into how CrossFit gym owners can fix a broken team culture—even if they’ve let it slide for years. Learn the three shortcuts to rebuilding trust, creating alignment, and leading with purpose. Episode Resources Values Cards Creating your Culture Right People Rituals and Sharecon Meeting …

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The 5 Levels of Leadership for CrossFit Gym Owners 54:03

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In part 3 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we break down the 5 Levels of Leadership every CrossFit Affiliate Owner needs to understand to build a strong, aligned team. If you want to scale your impact and create a gym culture that lasts, it starts with developing leaders—not just Coaches. Epsiode Resources The Nudge Newsletter Sign Up S…

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The Cringeworthy Mistakes That Made Ackerman A Better Affiliate Owners 31:09

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In part 2 of our leadership series with Saša and Laura Mirković, Jason Ackerman rewinds to the early days of Albany CrossFit—sharing the real mistakes, messy growth, and unexpected lessons that shaped a stronger culture. If you're an Affiliate Owner learning as you go, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights and the power of empathy in lea…

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Running a CrossFit Gym with Your Spouse (Without Killing Each Other) 40:02

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In part one of this 5-part leadership series, Saša and Laura Mirković share what it’s really like to run a business with your spouse—and how they’ve stayed aligned for over 30 years. From building trust to scheduling “coffee time,” this episode is packed with tactical insights for CrossFit gym owners navigating partnership, parenting, and leadershi…

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Make CrossFit Fun Again | Denise Thomas 1:00:27

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Inside Chuck Carswell’s Playbook for CrossFit Seminar Success 57:37

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The Exact Cues We Use to Coach CrossFit Athletes Every Day 1:00:52

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Todd and Kristin break down the exact cues they actually use when coaching a real CrossFit class. From verbal to visual to tactile, they’ll share what works, why it works, and how to choose the right cue for the fault in front of you—so you can coach with more confidence and impact.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Develo…

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Solving This CrossFit Gym Owner’s Biggest Pain Point 29:24

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Jason Fernandez does a live coaching session with a CrossFit Gym Owner. Watch and learn as he solves the biggest pain point with an affiliate owner in real time. --- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Incr…

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The 3 Cueing Styles Every CrossFit Coach Needs | Denise Thomas 1:01:12

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786. Should You Run a Competition at Your CrossFit Gym? 56:32

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785. Three Pillars Method for Nutrition w/ EC Synkowski 36:10

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The 2-1-2 Method: How to Coach Every CrossFit Athlete in Class 1:04:39

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784. Bringing Doctors and CrossFit Coaches Together | Global Health Project 45:41

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783. If You're Ignoring Data & AI, Your Gym Is Falling Behind 51:08

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches---- Learn more about PushPress Gym Software ⁠https://www.pushpress.com/⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowl…

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How to Train Your Coaching Eye to See More Faults 1:02:38

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782. How to Start A Masters Program at Your CrossFit Gym 1:00:44

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781. The Simple Marketing Strategy for Growing Your CrossFit Gym 57:20

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BTK 038. What CrossFit Got Right (And What It Missed) | John Welbourn - Power Athlete 1:38:23

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Sharpen Your Coaching Eye: The Power of Set-Up and Finish Positions 1:01:18

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780. How to Create a Coaching Staff That Grows Your CrossFit Box 1:24:16

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BTK. 037 What It Really Takes to Become a Professional CrossFit Coach | Denise Thomas 1:25:11

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Are You a Living Demo of the Standard You Set in the Gym? | Katie Hayes 58:24

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779. The #1 Growth Strategy for CrossFit Gyms (Hint: It’s Not More Leads) 53:10

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BTK 036. The Best CrossFit Coaches You've Never Met | Ryan Wheeler & Tony Oxley 29:18

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How to Build Community and Connect with Every CrossFit Athlete 1:02:31

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779. The Best Sales Training CrossFit Gym Owners Never Got (Until Now) 1:09:01

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BTK 035. Teaching | Criteria of Effective Coaching | Kristin Bowen 31:55

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Managing Mixed Skill Levels: How to Keep Every CrossFit Athlete Engaged 1:05:43

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Ready to grow your gym and develop your staff? Start Affiliate University now for FREE TRIAL. Click here. -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFF…

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778. The #1 Strategy for Growing Your Gym on Purpose 1:01:27

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Want to grow your CrossFit Affiliate? Click here. Most affiliate owners are stuck reacting instead of leading because they’ve never built a real strategy for growth. In this episode, Jason Fernandez breaks down the exact framework you need to grow your gym on purpose—not by accident.

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BTK 034. Group Management | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Pete Shaw 49:02

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Effective group management is key to running a great class. In this episode of Behind The Knowledge, Pat Barber, Todd Occhiuto, and Pete Shaw break down how a solid plan keeps Coaches on track while optimizing teaching, seeing, and correcting. From class flow to transitions and athlete engagement, Part 4 of this 5-Part Series delivers actionable st…

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How to Use Progressions to Teach Complex CrossFit Movements 1:04:34

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Join Todd and Kristin every Thursday at 9AM EST for LIVE Coach Development on Youtube & Facebook! -- AffiliateCon - ⁠Join the Waitlist HERE⁠ -- ⁠Register for the Affiliate Tour coming to a city near you!⁠ -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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777. Buying a Gym & Buying a Building in Just 4 years | Eureka CrossFit 45:17

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In this episode, Brian and Shannon Bage of Eureka CrossFit share how they transformed their Affiliate in just 4 years. In this short time, they have navigated rate increases, restructured their operations, and made decisions that ultimately positioned them to purchase their own building. Tune in to hear their journey of growth, leadership, and what…

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BTK 033. Presence & Attitude | The Criteria of Effective Coaching 25:00

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In Part 3 of this 5-part series on CrossFit’s 6 Criteria of an Effective Coach, Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto explore the impact of presence and attitude in coaching. They discuss how different coaching styles can be effective as long as athletes feel seen and supported. Through personal insights and practical advice, they provide Coaches with the t…

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The Layering System: How to Teach Movement Like a Level 4 Coach 1:05:07

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Join Todd and Kristin every Thursday at 9AM EST for LIVE Coach Development on Youtube & Facebook! -- AffiliateCon - Join the Waitlist HERE -- Register for the Affiliate Tour coming to a city near you! -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 🧠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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776. A Teacher’s Path to Gym Ownership | CrossFit Charlton 35:11

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In this episode, Jason and Danielle Leboeuf share their journey of balancing careers in education with the leap into full-time CrossFit gym ownership. They discuss the challenges of leaving behind stability, the rewards of showing their kids the value of hard work and risk-taking, and the impact of building a strong, supportive community at CrossFi…

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BTK 032. Demonstration | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Lindsay Andrew 25:49

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In Part 2 of this 5-part series on the Criteria of Effective Coaching, Pat Barber, Todd Occhiuto, and Lindsay Andrew dive into demonstration. They break down why moving well matters, how to refine your own movement, and why setting the right example in and out of the gym is so important. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here…

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775. "I Knew We Were Heading to the Bottom." | CrossFit Donelson 35:11

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Spencer Smith, Owner of CrossFit Donelson, shares the difficult lessons he learned through failure and the journey to turning his gym around. From near burnout and financial struggles to finding the right mentorship and rebuilding with purpose, Spencer shares the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and actionable steps that helped him create a t…

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BTK 031. Seeing & Correcting | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Brentnie Kincaid 46:04

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In Part 1 of this 5-Part Series on CrossFit’s 6 Criteria of an Effective Coach, Pat Barber, Todd Occhiuto, and Brentnie Kincaid dive into seeing and correcting, one of the most crucial skills for any Coach. They break down how to develop your eye for movement, when to make corrections, and how to prioritize verbal, visual, and tactile cues to make …

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774. NASCAR Lessons That Built a Thriving CrossFit Gym | CrossFit Catawba Valley 36:34

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Ryan Pepe, Owner of CrossFit Catawba Valley, shares how his 20-year career in NASCAR shaped his approach to gym ownership. From high-pressure pit crew operations to implementing systems that drive efficiency and growth, Ryan discusses key lessons that helped him transform his Affiliate. He also opens up about raising rates in a small town, improvin…

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BTK 030. The Road to CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster | Eric O'Connor 57:32

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In this episode of Behind The Knowledge, Eric O’Connor shares his journey from CrossFit Games athlete to seasoned mentor, offering insights into what it takes to become a World-Class Coach. He discusses the importance of mastering the fundamentals, learning from setbacks, and staying true to CrossFit’s methodology to create a lasting impact. Throug…

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773. Breaking Mental Barriers to Build a Better Affiliate | CrossFit 184 36:44

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Zev and Erin Green of CrossFit 184 share their journey as CrossFit Affiliate Owners from financial struggles and living in a construction trailer to building a thriving gym with full-time staff. They discuss how mindset coaching helped them overcome past trauma, strengthen relationships, and lead with purpose—showing that success in Affiliate Owner…

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BTK 029. Pivoting Passion Into a Coaching Career | Connor McDonald 1:01:04

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In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Connor McDonald shares his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to becoming a CrossFit Seminar Staff member and owner of Bar 10 CrossFit. He reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, from discovering CrossFit in Alaska to pursuing his Level 1 and eventually building a thriving aff…

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772. The Setbacks That Shaped a Level 4 Coach | Meghan Russell 35:37

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Meghan Russell of CrossFit JAX shares her journey to earning a spot on CrossFit Seminar Staff, detailing the challenges, failures, and resilience it took to achieve her dream. From struggling with the old Level 2 and Level 3 exams to navigating setbacks and self-doubt, she reflects on the lessons learned and the power of trusting the process. -- 📈W…

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BTK 028 Coaching Everyday Athletes vs. Elite Competitors | Adrian Conway 1:00:26

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In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Adrian Conway shares his journey from competitive athlete to elite Coach, breaking down the key differences in training everyday athletes versus high-level competitors. He dives into the nuances of coaching, balancing performance with longevity, and the lessons he’s learned from his time on CrossFit Seminar …