MEET YOUR COACHES
JOSH VISSER
Josh comes from a lineage of avid CrossFitters (pictured with mother). It has been his lifelong dream to not only have his own CrossFit affiliate, but to also become an American Ninja Warrior. In becoming an ANW, there is skill and strength which is needed to exceed within that profession. For that reason, he has focused his energy on CrossFit Volharden which is more of a relationship based endeavor. Josh is excited for what the future holds at CrossFit Volharden and maybe someday making it to the top of Mt. Midoriyama!
DAN "THE JUDGE" HUITINK
Dan spent seven years in school but no one
calls him "doctor" because he's only a lawyer. In 2014, he used his analytical prowess to be the valedictorian of his CrossFit onramp class, besting both Eric and Karry Dolash. While Dan hasn't had many top WOD times since then, he has had more children than any other Volharden coach. Dan relies on CrossFit as medicine to treat the clinical onset of Dadbod. He secretly hopes that one day CrossFit will cure his male pattern baldness as well. BILLY "GOLDILOX" FOX
Level 1 CrossFit trainer since February 2018. Collegiate football player and sports enthusiast. Spent 8 years in Special Operations in the military and is currently Security and Emergency Preparedness Manager for Vermeer Manufacturing.
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ZACK "SILVERBACK" PICKARD
The “Old Silverback” of this crew, Zack began his fitness journey many moons ago with previous experience as a group fitness instructor at PRC. Zack was also one of the original members of WORX classes when the idea of Crossfit was floated around these places. Graduate of Wartburg College, Zack also trains people in their professional lives as a Training and Development Specialist for the “Big Iron” giants of industry, Vermeer Corporation. In his free time, you can find Zack wandering the gym floor or local Public Houses making friends and cheering on the Hawkeyes. He also loves spending time with his daughter Ava and being ridiculed for having a dog (that looks like a cat) named, Harley.
DR. DOUGLAS PRANGE
Level 1 CrossFit trainer since 2014. Sports medicine degree from Simpson College. College rugby player and intramural enthusiast. 4 years of personal training experience at Aspen Athletic Clubs. Former runner and marathoner. Current full time nuclear medicine technologist at
Pella Regional Health Center. GEREMY "G" WOODS
Hometown: Andrews, Tx
College: Texas Tech University Division 1 Student Athlete (Football) CrossFit: CF-L1 and CrossFit Football |
THE DOLASHS (ERIC, KARRY & KNOWLER)
ERIC: In the year of nineteen hundred and eighty two, far above the seas and plains, a young boy was forged from rock and pines in the land known as Colorado. The tall peaks and icy streams could not nurture, so he headed east to the fertile lands of Keokuk County. Twas then when a boy morphed into a man. He flourished in high school academia, with a class ranking of 41 out of 50. His journey next led him to join the ranks of the United States Army, a brethren he still is part of to this day. His thirst for knowledge never abated and led him to the land of the Hawkeye and furthermore towards the occupation of an Assistant to the Physician. In 2004, two tethered souls linked on the dating website ancestry.com. After their nuptials in 2011, his wife Karry Dolash birthed their first child Knowler Dolash, joining her canine siblings Boots and Bentley, both of which do Crossfit as well.
KARRY: If you show up at any CrossFit class and hear somebody chatting, it is probably me! My name is Karry Dolash, I have been doing CrossFit for over 4 years and have been coaching since Volharden open its doors. Health and fitness pretty much impact every aspect of my life. I have my undergraduate degree in K-12 Health and Physical Education from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk) and a Master's Degree in Health and Kinesiology. My full time job is teaching Health at Oskaloosa High School. I, like the rest of the Volharden coaches, want you to feel comfortable and part of this community when you come to do your exercises. The community aspect of our gym is my favorite part which is why my handsome husband Eric (D-Man), who also coaches, and amazing daughter Knowler are there virtually every day with me. I have learned that life is at its best with family, friends, fitness, and a glass of wine and Volharden can open the door to all of these!
THE SMITHS (AARON, ALISON, AIDAN, EVAN, OLIVER & LIAM)
Level 1 CrossFit Trainers since April of 2018. Natives of Pella, Iowa. Aaron finished his undergraduate degree with a B.A. in philosophy at Central College. Alison graduated from the University of Iowa with B.S. in microbiology and a minor in religion. Aaron says they are both alumni of this great institution (Go Hawks!) ☺.
They went on to pursue degrees in osteopathic medicine at Des Moines University, graduating in 2004.
They lived in the Detroit area for 8 years during internship and residency training. After finally finishing training, they returned to Pella in 2010 as board-certified urologist and radiologist. They have 4 sons, 1 dog, 6 cats and 1 bearded dragon. They love sharing their joy and enthusiasm for CrossFit with their surrounding community and family.
We would love to see you at a class soon!
They went on to pursue degrees in osteopathic medicine at Des Moines University, graduating in 2004.
They lived in the Detroit area for 8 years during internship and residency training. After finally finishing training, they returned to Pella in 2010 as board-certified urologist and radiologist. They have 4 sons, 1 dog, 6 cats and 1 bearded dragon. They love sharing their joy and enthusiasm for CrossFit with their surrounding community and family.
We would love to see you at a class soon!
THE "SOON TO BE" MONARCHINOS (MITCH & EMILY (SVATOSCH))
Mitch: Originally from Naples, Florida I was recruited to run track at Central College in Pella in 2006. I studied Exercise Science, focusing my attention more specifically on Biomechanics and Anatomy and Kinesiology, and graduated in 2010. During my time running at Central College I became a 4x100 NCAA Track and Field All-American, Team Captain, four time Drake Relays qualifier, and made multiple All Performance lists. I currently work in the IT Department as a Field Technician for the Pella Community School District as well as a CF-L1 trainer at CrossFit Volharden. I have been crossfitting for around 4 years and personal training for a little over 10 years. I enjoy bowhunting as much as I do fitness training along with being a video game nerd.
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