DEREK PRATTEN

Coach

I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2011 and bring over 15 years of experience to the gym, with a strong focus on bodyweight movements and overall movement efficiency. I’m passionate about meeting people where they are in their fitness journey and helping them unlock skills and abilities they never thought possible. Nothing beats seeing the look of happiness on an athlete’s face when they accomplish something they once believed was out of reach.

My athletic background is broad — I’ve played nearly every sport at some point, including soccer, baseball, track, beach volleyball, and golf — which gives me a well-rounded approach to coaching and movement. My path into CrossFit started after being curious about the training style for a couple of years, then finally jumping in by joining a CrossFit gym in Tampa through a Groupon — and the rest is history. I coach by the motto “Smooth is fast, fast is smooth,” and when I’m not in the gym, you’ll probably find me watching Everton in the English Premier League.