Coaches -

Owner Jason (Jake) Wheeler has been training in strength fitness for 19 years and had been involved with Kung Fu since an early age. In the last four years he has been been training in Muay Thai kickboxing and Jujitsu as well as with kettle bells. He is CrossFit Level 1 certified along with Gymnastics, Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Coach’s Prep, Endurance, Mobility, Rowing and CrossFit Kids certified. Participants in his classes will find tremendous dedication to everyone’s success.  Don’t be afraid to ask any questions!

Cassidy Richards has lived in the valley for 30 years.  Growing up in the Rocky Mountains, he lives a very active lifestyle.  He enjoys the outdoors; skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, camping and all the other activities that make living here so desirable. 

In 2006 he took an interest in strength training/weightlifting, kickboxing and Brazilian jujitsu.  Shortly thereafter he was introduced to CrossFit by a couple of friends and has been passionate about it ever since.  He enjoys Olympic lifting and is a Level One CrossFit trainer and Endurance certified.

Racheal Morgan is Level One CrossFit Trainer certified and Crossfit Kids certified.   She has been an early childhood educator for 10 years.  I have taught with infants, 6 year olds and every age in between.

Jesse "Radio Man" Meryhew is a Colorado native, living in the Vail Valley for the past 12 years. He has been involved in competitive sports since an early age. As a former college athlete Jesse found new passion in the sport of CrossFit. He is CrossFit Level I certified and welcomes anyone to join the 5 AM crew.

Gabe Fitzpatrick is a father of two active girls and a manager at Costco.  Gabe enjoys many activities including snowboarding, mountaineering, and football to name a few.  Gabe was introduced to CrossFit in May of 2010 and became immediately hooked, as he found it improved many aspects of his life.  Gabe especially enjoys Olympic lifting and he is CrossFit level one trainer certified.  Gabe enjoys seeing athletes succeed and pushing them to their personal best!