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General Manager and Head Coach of CrossFit Taproot

Dan Dirkx



CrossFit Credentials:


  • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) 
  • Endurance Trainer
  • Gymnastics Trainer
  • Judges Certificate (2016)
  • Kettlebell Trainer
  • Mobility Trainer
  • Scaling Certificate (2016)
  • Weightlifting Trainer 

Dan began his CrossFit journey over 10 years ago.  He found CrossFit very early on because he was looking for something to fuel his competitive drive.  After a few years as an athlete Dan decided he wanted to delve deeper into CrossFit so he took the next step and became a coach.  His first priority and main purpose in coaching CrossFit is to help people achieve things they once thought were impossible.  The greatest success stories he feels is the ones where people say because of your help I did something I never thought I could.

2016 is a very special year for Dan in the sport of CrossFit.  He realized a goal and a dream.  He sent his first (definitely not the last) athlete to the CrossFit Games.  For a coach to coach on the grandest stage in his/her profession is a huge milestone, privilege, and honor.  The CrossFit Games is it for CrossFit.  Think the Super Bowl for the NFL, and The World Series for Major League Baseball.  The experience and knowledge he will gain from this experience moving forward will be a huge benefit to ANY athlete working out at CrossFit Taproot.  

In his spare time Dan loves to play recreational softball, watch Mixed Martial Arts, spend time with his girlfriend and each others families.  He also loves playing and taking care of his one dog the world famous Barbelle Grace as well as the newest additions to the family polydactyl kittens Puck and Marta.


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