Rocky DiPalma

I’m from Santa Cruz, where I became my home gym’s very first CrossFit member back in 2014. After a lifetime by the beach, my family and I packed up and moved to Arizona in 2021 for a new adventure. I’m married with 2 awesome teenagers and 2 rowdy, but adorable dogs. I’ve been coaching in the CrossFit space since 2019, working with athletes ranging from curious kindergartners to inspiring 80-year-olds. I am also a Certified Nutrition Coach, allowing me to help people crush their nutrition goals and build habits that stick for the long haul.

I became a CrossFit Coach because I have experienced firsthand that this methodology works. I had been truly blessed to have incredible coaches who helped me realize I was capable of so much more than I thought (both mentally and physically). That impact stuck with me and I knew pretty early on that I wanted to give that same gift to others. Watching people accomplish things they once thought were impossible and grow to understand their own strength and power fills my cup to the brim.

Anything with wall balls and deadlifts!

I am terrified of elevators- will walk 25 floors if it means I don’t have to ride in one.

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I worked as a drug and alcohol counselor in a detox unit for several years.

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I was the arm wrestling champ at my CA gym… left and right arm!

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I am obsessed with true crime shows and podcasts.