Your Coaches

These are the coaches who will help you realize your full potential.

Dan Vadala, CCFC

Certifications

CrossFit Level 4 Coach
- CF Running and Endurance
- CF Movement & Mobility
- CF Nutrition
- CF Gymnastics
- CF Advanced Kettlebell
OPEX Level 1
- Assessment
- Program Design
- Nutrition
- Life Coaching
- Business Systems
PENDLAY Weightlifting Program 1 & 2
Massachusetts Certified Educator
- Physical Education Grades K-12
- Elementary Teacher Grades 1-6
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR/AED Certified

Philosophy

Danny is all about helping kids and adults reach their full potential. He taught Physical Education at the Pine Grove Elementary School in Rowley, served as Girls Director for Triton Youth Lacrosse, and works as a coach and consultant to a number of North Shore area private schools, gyms, and CrossFit affiliates. He has been coaching youth sports since 2000 and has been a personal trainer since 2004.

Geoff Turke

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- CF Mobility
- CF Endurance
- CF Kettlebell
OPEX Level 1
- Assessment
- Program Design
- Nutrition
- Life Coaching
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR/AED Certified

Philosophy

After retiring from the United States Army, Geoff decided that it was time to show his softer side.

He previously worked as the Teen Director for the North Andover YMCA. He also specializes in individual programming for competitive athletes.

Eric Burgos

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CPR/ First Aid/AED Certified
Precision Nutrition Certified
Massachusetts Certified Physical Education Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from UNH
Master of Education from Salem State University

Philosophy

Eric has been in the strength and conditioning world for six years and found CrossFit in 2018. He was blown away by the challenge, the community, and of course the results! After playing D1 football at The University of New Hampshire, CrossFit became that physical outlet he was looking for to challenge him and feel like part of a team. Eric currently teaches Physical Education in Newburyport and coaches football at Triton High School. Teaching and coaching is what he was born to do.

Eric is fascinated by the relationship between what we eat and how we perform and specializes in habit development. You will most likely find him working out at the 5:15am class, coaching Sunday morning open gyms, and being part of the nutrition team here at Full Potential.

Kaitlin Brosnan

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Massachusetts Certified Educator: School Adjustment Counselor
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR/AED Certified

Philosophy

Kaitlyn has been involved in the CrossFit community for 5+ years, starting on the south shore and now here on the north shore. Kaitlyn was a college track and field athlete who has always had a healthy love for competition and desire for challenge and growth. She found CrossFit after having a baby in 2014 and has been involved since. “Finding CrossFit at a time in my life when I needed a supportive, challenging, fitness community helped me to transition into this new phase of my life as a mother. CrossFit has pushed me to become a stronger, healthier, more confident version of myself and has introduced me to some amazing friends.”
Kaitlyn has an extensive background in adolescent mental health, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, School Adjustment Counselor, and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. She is involved in the CrossFit kids program, and coaches adult classes. Kaitlyn believes in the importance of physical health and sense of community/belonging as a road to improved mental health. When not at the box, you will find her outside spending time with her family.

Michael Kochansky

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Kettlebell
Juggernaut Powerlifting
AHA First Aid & CPR/AED Certified

Philosophy

Mike has been CrossFitting since 2009, and serves as a lead instructor in our group classes. His attention to detail and proper movement progression has made him an asset to our coaching staff, so much so that he is often referred to as “Coach of the Year” by our clients.

Ginny King

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
AFAA Trainer
MS in Nutrition

Philosophy

Ginny is an AFAA certified fitness trainer and has been teaching barre, Zumba, kickboxing, yoga, pilates, HIIT, group strength, and spinning for the past 10 years in Newburyport. In her LBK (life before kids) she was a running coach and has competed in 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and point-to-point ultra relay races. She found CrossFit while running her own business as a means of stress relief and received her L1 certification when she was 33 weeks pregnant with her third child. In addition to fitness, she is a registered dietitian with a masters degree in public health and has worked in various settings to improve the nutritional status of her patients and clients. She also teaches, precepts, and mentors nutrition students. Ginny recently completed a certificate of training in Pediatric Weight Management. She is CPR certified.

Clark Webb

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Kettlebell

Philosophy

Clark Webb is a Level 1 Coach with almost seven years of experience coaching at CFFP. He is a stickler for form and function and always encourages CFFP clients to do the best they can on any given day knowing that sometimes even the best of us need to modify when necessary. He truly believes that something is better than nothing and if people stay consistent, change will occur. He is a father to one amazing little boy named Sebastian and strives to model an active and healthy way of life for not only him, but the CFFP family as well. Other than coaching at CFFP, Clark is also a creative entrepreneur and a video creator who develops educational and entertaining content for his original YouTube channel, WebbVenture TV, which represents much of what Clark strives for in the gym which is helping others become who they are meant to be in both mind, body & spirit.

Ethan MacDonald

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
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Philosophy

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Erin

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
AHA First Aid & CPR/AED Certified

Philosophy

In August 2013, Erin treated herself to a 55th birthday present and joined CrossFit Full Potential as a member. She had absolutely no prior CrossFit experience!!!!!! Prior to joining, Erin spent years as a somewhat consistent gym rat but gave up ‘working out’ after injuring her back and focused on softer pursuits such as yoga and spin classes. After 7+ years with no success at healing her back with yoga and other therapies, Erin joined CFFP. Her intention was to avoid anything related to her back and just try and get a little stronger!!! The funny thing was, after 6 months at CFFP and working with the coaches, getting creative with modifications and actually focusing on her back versus avoiding – she was pain free and a convert!!! Today, no more modifications are needed – at least not for her back!!! Fast forward to September of 2019 and as a retirement present, Erin completed her CrossFit Level 1 training.

Erin’s belief is AGE is not a limiting factor and if anything – it is an asset! She is very excited to work with anyone and everyone interested in joining us at CFFP – but she is particularly excited about folks in her ‘demographic’ that take the plunge!!! Modification, accommodation and safety are CFFP’s hallmarks! Come join her!

Missy

Certifications

Philosophy

Maya

Certifications

Frisbee
Let’s play frisbee!
C’monnnnn frisbee
I’m SO good at this

Philosophy

A frisbee circles
As life, as eternity,
Pure joy. Let’s go play.

What Our Members Are Saying

“Danny, thanks for everything you did to help me get ready for Penn State over the last year. My coaches here were very impressed with my progress since my recruiting trips. You have made me a much better football player and I can’t thank you enough.”
Steve Schoch, #48 Penn State Defensive End

“I am a believer in measuring return on investment (ROI), and by all measures the program was a huge success. I lost 35 pounds, six inches around my waist, lowered my cholesterol 40 pts and blood pressure is now normal. And, digestion problems are gone.”
Gordon, 47, Marketing Director

“I have had a great experience at CrossFit Full Potential. As an athlete with an endurance focus I was hesitant to give Crossfit a try, due to the opinions of some people in the endurance community. Also, having never done any sort of Olympic lifting I was a bit intimidated. I decided to give it a shot and I’m glad I did. Danny is a great teacher/coach and in only a few months I have learned a ton. Most importantly, I’ve dramatically increased my strength, power, and agility, which has resulted in PR’s in my running, cycling, and triathlon events this season.”
Chris, 34, High School Teacher

“Danny’s best assets as a trainer are his deep knowledge base of movement, diet and recovery combined with his easy going, genuine personality and ability to see the big picture of life beyond the gym walls. These are the qualities that I hope to emulate with my own facility.”
Jon Conant, 32, owner of Crossfit Cape Ann.

“I can lift more, run longer, jump higher, and my back doesn’t hurt when I shovel snow! I’ve lost weight, improved my confidence, and I’ve learned to ENJOY working out. It is often the best hour of the day.“
Rich, 55, College Professor

When ALL things are considered--expertise,teaching,coaching,knowledge,education,personality and above all else his ability to listen and respect you,Danny Vadala stands alone--the best--hands down.
This is coming from a longtime lifter with mucho life experience.
John S., Danvers, MA

I've been very happy here for the past 3 years. Coaching is excellent - thoughtful and with attention to detail and need of the individual. There is a fun atmosphere here - nothing super competitive or elitist about it. If you want to be challenged, you sure will be, but it's a great place to learn how to use a barbell for the first time too.
K Ollson,

When it comes to training, form is king. The Coaches at Full Potential are superb. They know their stuff and really care about everyone, which is awesome. The members are awesome too. I feel like part of a community where everyone is friendly, supportive and wants you to do your best! Joining CFFP is a win-win for your body and for meeting great people!
Christina Ricci,

As a owner of a CrossFit Affiliate- I am very careful where I would point someone looking for a gym that isn't in my immediate area. Danny and his crew are beyond top notch and are a no brainer in my mind as a phenomenal place to train in the greater Newburyport and Southern NH areas.
Chris Welch,

I walked into the gym in October of 2016. I was fatter than I had been in my entire life. I was disillusioned and frustrated with Planet Fitness. I couldn't stick to any sort of diet, apart from fads that never worked. The staff at the gym never even blinked at any of that. They took me in, guided me through workouts and have been my biggest cheerleaders ever since. This gym, the community and especially the trainers have kept me coming back. I'm looking for visible abs this year!
Nate Lopez,