Washington Park CrossFit

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Gavin Culler

Gavin Culler

Head Coach

Gavin Culler is the head trainer at Washington Park CrossFit. He aims to motivate, inspire and challenge members in and out of the gym by keeping classes fun and ensuring members are constantly learning new skills and improving. Culler played baseball for both Elon University and Winston-Salem State University and coached youth baseball (6-15 year olds) for several years. He has coached CrossFit full time since 2016 and is L1 Certified and USAW Level 1 Certified. When he's not at the gym, Gavin enjoys snowboarding and being a dog dad to his German Shepherd (Murphy) and Bernedoodle (Carter).
Scott Tyler

Scott Tyler

Coach / Owner

Scott was born and raised in a small town in the Northern part of the Golden State, California. He grew up as a competitive swimmer, specializing in distance freestyle events through midway through college, where he switched from focus primarily in the pool, to one of academics. He graduated from University of the Pacific with a Bachelors degree in Bioengineering with a focus in Biomechanics and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Scott's career is in the medical device industry where he spent years designing artificial heart valves and now travels the world supporting physicians using these devices. While not globetrotting, Scott enjoys improving himself in the gym and challenging others to do the same. The same technical interest that draws him to engineering and the medical fields applies directly to both CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. He enjoys focusing on the minute details that can be applied to each lift that makes it better than the one before it.
Brooke Culler

Brooke Culler

Coach / Owner

Brooke was born and raised in Clemmons, NC and moved to Washington Park in 2021. She is the publisher of Forsyth Woman Magazine and the host of the Forsyth Magazines Podcast. Brooke graduated from High Point University with a degree in elementary education. Her strong work ethic, love for community, and leadership skills have been recognized by others as well! Brooke is the immediate past President of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Professional Women of Winston-Salem (now Triad Women's Club). Brooke fell in love with CrossFit over 5 years ago. She loves that it's “constantly varied” and never gets boring. Her favorite movement? A tie between toes-to-bar and power cleans. In her spare time, Brooke loves spending time with her family and friends, especially when that time is spent on the water! She loves wake surfing, snowboarding, and being a dog mom to her Bernedoodle (Carter) and German Shepherd (Murphy).
Chris Ingram

Chris Ingram

CrossFit Coach

Born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, Chris discovered CrossFit in 2015 and was immediately captivated by its impact on personal growth and development, both in and out of the gym. He studied Exercise Science at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, where he found his passion for health and wellness. Chris's goal is to help people lead happier and healthier lifestyles, one day at a time. When not coaching, he can be found in the gym working to become a better athlete, exploring local breweries and food spots in Winston, or relaxing at home with his cat, Ace.
Laura Janke Kiel

Laura Janke Kiel

CrossFit Coach

Laura was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC. She attended and played tennis for Appalachian State University. After graduating, she pursued her passion for law, graduating from Elon University School of Law. She now works in investigation and policy review. Laura has loved fitness since her parents introduced her to tennis as a toddler. At ASU, she discovered Olympic lifting and began training seriously in 2009. After leaving ASU, she missed the team environment and joined a CrossFit affiliate in 2012. When she's not working out, she loves spending time with her family, friends, and husband—preferably at the beach!
Emma Weddington

Emma Weddington

CrossFit Coach

Emma is a Florida native who moved to North Carolina after six years in Phoenix, AZ, where her husband served in the Air Force. While out west, they welcomed their energetic son, Nash. A lifelong athlete, Emma played soccer and ran marathons before falling in love with CrossFit—which changed everything. It's where she met her husband, discovered coaching, and competed at high-level events like Wodapalooza and the Granite Games. She's been coaching for six years across all age groups and is known for her energetic, hands-on style (and being a little loud—in the best way). Her favorite movements include clean and jerks, HSPUs, and wall balls. When she's not coaching, she's chasing Nash, reading a good book, or practicing lightsaber moves in the yard—yes, she's a huge Star Wars fan and proud of it.
Jess Lake

Jess Lake

Weightlifting Coach

Jess Lake is one of the weightlifting coaches at Washington Park Weightlifting. She has been training competitively since 2018 and has her USAW L1. Jess was born and raised in Winston-Salem and is passionate about teaching proper technique while developing confident and knowledgeable athletes. Jess and her husband live in Pfafftown with 4 dogs. Her full-time job is working as the Operations Manager at Viator Design and Construction where she is proud to represent much of the recent development of downtown Winston and the surrounding area. You will likely see her in the gym with an iced coffee and snack while shoulder dancing to whatever music is playing.
Wes Richardson

Wes Richardson

Weightlifting Coach

Wes Richardson is a weightlifting coach at Washington Park CrossFit. He has been a competitive weightlifter since 2015 and is a USAW L1 coach. After many years of running and calisthenics, Wes found CrossFit which then led him to Olympic weightlifting. He wanted to help build and foster what was at the time a much-needed home for weightlifting in Winston-Salem where beginners and athletes can enjoy an awesome learning and training atmosphere. Wes grew up taking karate which will explain many lifting celebrations you may see in the gym.

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