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Founders of CrossFit NEGA, Jack and Laura.
Laura Head, Level II CrossFit Trainer, NSCA CPT
Crossfit Olympic Lift Certified 2007
Graduated from University of Memphis w/ a Bachelors in nutrition (1990).
Nutrition consultant Adult Special Care Clinic at the RegionalMedicalCenter (1990-1992).
Graduated from University of Tennessee w/ a Bachelors in Nursing (1992).
RN at the RegionalBurn Center (1992-1993).
RN at the Elvis Presley Shock Trauma Unit (1993-1995).
RN at the NortheastGeorgiaMedicalCenter ER (1995-2000).
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor (1987-present).
American Heart Association CPR certified.
Completed eight marathons and numerous triathlons throughout fitness career.Enjoys running, water skiing, reading and listening to music. Husband Wes. Children Zoe (12) and Michael (10).
Jack Haire, Level I CrossFit Trainer, ISSA Certified Trainer, Pose Running Level 1 Certified (CrossFit Running), USA Swimming Certified Coach, USA Weightlifing Level 1 Sport Peformance Certification.
Jack has coached age group swimming for 8 years and competed as a swimmer in college with FurmanUniversity and the Univ. of Georgia. Jack is a nationally ranked amateur age group (USAT All American) Olympic distance triathlete and has competed in triathlons, flat water paddling, mountain bike racing, running races (5K to marathon),and salom and trick water skiing. Jack’s first Triathlon was in 1982. He has competed in over 28 Peactree Road Races, most as a seeded runner and has won the Georgia State Masters Title numerous times in the Olympic distance triathlon. Jack was one of the Coaches of the Athens Bulldog Swim Club (USA Swimming) in the early 80′s and currently coaches area high school swimmers and assists with the college swim team at BrenauUniversity. Jack was the past President of the Lanier Running Club and active advocate for bicycling and running in NE GA. Jack is married to Sharon and has a daughter, Shannon (18).
David Rhodes, CrossFit Level 1 Instructor, Hall County F.D.
Brian Gregory, CrossFit Level 1 Instructor, Hall County F.D.
Jerry Overby
Education and Professional
Masters Degree in Education from North Ga. College and State Univ. (2008)
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from North Ga. College and State Univ. (2007)
Grad Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at North Ga. College (07-08)
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at North Ga. College (08-09)
Speed and agility coach at the Wellness Performance Institute (06-07)
Ceritifications
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Assoc) (08)
Certified Sports Performance Coach (United States Assoc. of Weightlifting) (09)
Aspirations
Attain my Doctoral Degree
Move out west
Hobbies and Interests
Anything outdoors
Chris McCann
Crazy Carrie Bryant (pictured on right)
Level 1 Crossfit instructor
Crossfit Kids certified
Doug Terry
Kelly Woodard
- Crossfit Level 1 Instructor
- (enjoy training kids)
- Certified Sportsmetrics Trainer
- Played softball at LaGrange College
- Graduated in 2008 with a BS in Exercise Science from North Georgia College and State University
- Vice President of Health & Education Majors Club (2007-2008) at North Georgia College & State University
- “getting” Masters in Occupational Therapy at Brenau University
- Enjoy: CrossFit, running, cycling (road & mountain)










