Your Coaches

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

Dan Vadala

Certifications

OPEX Level 1 Certified
- Program Design
- Nutrition
- Life Coaching
CrossFit Certified
- Running and Endurance
- Movement & Mobility
- Nutrition
- Gymnastics
PENDLAY Weightlifting Program 1 & 2
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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, was the manager and head coach of North Shore CrossFit in Beverly, and serves 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

OPEX Level 1 Certified
- Assessment
- Program Design
- Nutrition
- Life Coaching

CrossFit Certified
- Level 1 Trainer
- Mobility
- Endurance
- Kettlebell
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.

Sandy Snyder

Certifications

CrossFit Certified
- Level 1 Trainer
E-RYT 200
Yin Yoga Certified
Broga Certified
Meditation Certified
Balanced Athlete Level 1 Certified
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR/AED Certified

Philosophy

Sandy is a yoga and class instructor at CrossFit Full Potential. She’s been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has found that it augments her strength training program. She believes strength is nothing without good mobility and flexibility. Balance is key. Sandy’s class focuses on linking breath to movement and bringing skills from the yoga mat to the WOD. On any given day, Sandy can be found sitting in crow pose to avoid running.

Sarah McCartney

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CPR/ First Aid/AED Certified

Philosophy

Dr. Sarah has been a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer for nearly 5 years at various gyms in Georgia and Kentucky but has recently returned to her hometown of Newburyport and her original box, CrossFit Full Potential. You will find Sarah coaching some of those early morning classes as well as specialty classes such as Bootcamp, Endurance class, Mobility, and more!

Dr. Sarah is also a local chiropractor and owner of Clipper Family Chiropractic located downtown Newburyport. With her expertise in CrossFit and general athletics, she will be a great resource to all our members. If you have any health, performance, or injury related questions, her contact info is below.

Michael Kochansky

Certifications

CrossFit Certified
Level 2 Trainer
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 Certified
- 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.

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,