Dan Friend

Dan is originally from Queens, New York and started doing CrossFit in 2009. He's been a member of 4 different affiliates, and has had the opportunity to drop in at dozens of CrossFit boxes around country and the world. Dan became a Level 1 Trainer and volunteer coach at a military affiliate in Belgium in 2021, and a Level 2 Trainer in 2023. After a 30+ year military career, Dan and Kathy decided to open CrossFit 271 and become full time owners and coaches. Dan believes CrossFit contributes to increasing health-span and that developing mechanics, and demonstrating consistency, followed by building intensity are the keys to success. Dan and Kath have been married since 1994 and have three adult children. Dan enjoys his practicing his Catholic faith, traveling, the great outdoors, fishing, motorcycle riding, reading and finance. Don't hold it against him, but he is an avid Yankees fan.

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