

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast
Jason Ackerman / Jason Fernandez
Hosted by Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez, Best Hour of Their Day is a podcast dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best Coaches in the world, fitness entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and more.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 37min
773. Breaking Mental Barriers to Build a Better Affiliate | CrossFit 184
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 Ownership is about much more than just numbers.--📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here--🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here--🧠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING--👋 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 AFFILIATE OWNERS: Affiliate UniversityLearn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.👉 FOR COACHES: The KnowledgeTake your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential.

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
BTK 029. Pivoting Passion Into a Coaching Career | Connor McDonald
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 affiliate in Texas. Connor’s story is a testament to resilience, hard work, and turning passion into a lifelong profession.--📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? 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 AFFILIATE OWNERS: Affiliate UniversityLearn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.👉 FOR COACHES: The KnowledgeTake your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Feb 12, 2025 • 36min
772. The Setbacks That Shaped a Level 4 Coach | Meghan Russell
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.--📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?Click here--🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Click here--🧠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING--👋 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 AFFILIATE OWNERS:Affiliate UniversityLearn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.👉 FOR COACHES:The KnowledgeTake your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential.

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h
BTK 028 Coaching Everyday Athletes vs. Elite Competitors | Adrian Conway
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 Staff, Brute Strength, and his new venture, True Fitness.--📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?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 AFFILIATE OWNERS:Affiliate UniversityLearn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.👉 FOR COACHES:The KnowledgeTake your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Feb 5, 2025 • 33min
771. Overcoming Adversity to Building a 170 Member Gym at Age 25 | CrossFit Never Forget
At just 25 years old, Canaan Stanley has built a thriving 170-member CrossFit Affiliate, CrossFit Never Forget, overcoming personal struggles, self-doubt, and the challenges of young gym ownership. In this episode, he shares his journey from being 100 pounds overweight and lacking confidence to becoming a successful Affiliate Owner, creating a strong community, and proving that resilience and vision can lead to incredible success.
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📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here:
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🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here:
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🧠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING
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👋 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 AFFILIATE OWNERS: Affiliate University
Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.
👉 FOR COACHES: The Knowledge
Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
BTK 027 Growing CrossFit in the Middle East | Simon Jones
Simon Jones, CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster and the Middle East Affiliate Rep, shares his journey from discovering CrossFit in 2007 to shaping its growth across the region. He dives into the challenges of coaching internationally, the rapid expansion of CrossFit in the Middle East, and the key lessons that have defined his coaching philosophy.
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📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here:
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🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here:
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👋 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 AFFILIATE OWNERS: Affiliate University
Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.
👉 FOR COACHES: The Knowledge
Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 7min
770. The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback: A Guide for Coaches and Leader | Kristin Bowen
We are bringing back Episode 628 where Fern and Kristen Bowen dive into the art of delivering effective feedback as a CrossFit coach or Affiliate Owner. They discuss the nuances of coaching development, handling difficult conversations, and building a culture of continuous improvement within your gym.
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📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here:
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🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here:
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🧠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING
--
👋 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 AFFILIATE OWNERS: Affiliate University
Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.
👉 FOR COACHES: The Knowledge
Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Jan 27, 2025 • 54min
BTK 026 Turning Sobriety into a Passion for Coaching and Programming | Taylor Self
Taylor Self shares how overcoming addiction ignited his passion for coaching and programming, leading him to createSentinel Training. Through his journey of sobriety and dedication to CrossFit, Taylor has built a thriving career while inspiring others to pursue fitness and personal growth.--📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?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 AFFILIATE OWNERS:Affiliate UniversityLearn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.👉 FOR COACHES:The KnowledgeTake your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Jan 22, 2025 • 57min
769. Crush Self-Doubt with The Enlifted Method | Mark England
Discover how the Enlifted Method empowers CrossFit Coaches, Affiliate Owners, and athletes to break through mental barriers and unlock their full potential. In this episode, Mark England shares actionable mindset tools that transform negative self-talk into clarity, confidence, and growth for individuals and communities alike.
🧠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING
👉Watch Mark's Ted Talk
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📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here:
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🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here:
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👋 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 AFFILIATE OWNERS: Affiliate University
Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.
👉 FOR COACHES: The Knowledge
Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Jan 20, 2025 • 55min
BTK 025 Inside The Progrm: Coaching the World’s Fittest Athletes | John Singleton
John Singleton, founder of The Progrm, shares his journey from athlete to elite CrossFit coach, building one of the most respected training systems in the sport. Learn how he turned passion into a global coaching brand while guiding top athletes to the Games and developing future champions.--🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Click here:--📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?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 AFFILIATE OWNERS:Affiliate UniversityLearn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business.👉 FOR COACHES:The KnowledgeTake your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential