Chris Romeo

Chris is a former Multi-sport High School and Collegiate level Athlete. He participated Baseball, Swimming, Track & Field, Indoor & Outdoor Soccer, Flag Football, Golf, and his primary sport of Wrestling. He was both a  State and Nationally ranked wrestler in High School as well as a 2 year varsity starter in college before unfortunately being sidelined by a number of concussions. After which, he refocused his efforts on studying business management and exercise science. 

He Graduated in 2011 from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio with a B.S.B.A. in Business Management with a Concentration in Leadership and a Minor in Entrepreneurship and continues working on new exercise certifications every year since 2018.

Chris started CrossFit in 2017 in a friends garage in Ohio. After his friends moved to a faraway land known as Cape Coral, he made his way into CrossFit Mentality in Mentor, Ohio where he obtained his L1 in April of 2018. At CrossFit Mentality he accumulated over 1000+ hours of coaching in 2+ years as well as facilitating or assisting over 50+ new member on-ramps. 

He moved to Cape Coral in November of 2019 where he continued coaching for area CrossFit Gyms. After contracting for FDEM (The Florida Department of Emergency Management) post Hurricane Ian in 2022, he decided to start a place where people could rally during tough times and seek to build a strong community. 

He continues to reside in Cape Coral with his girlfriend Alyssa and their 3 cats.

• CF-L2
• USAW L1
• Bayesian Bodybuilding PT
• NAFC PT

Favorite Workout(s): Fran & Diane

Favorite Movement(s): Deadlifts, Lunges, and Bar Muscle Ups

Jym was an NYPD Sergeant for 20+ years where he served as Supervisor for Physical Training & Tactics Dept. NYPD Police Academy Staff Sergeant US Army. 10 years Miliary Police. Served in Saudi Arabia in support of operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. 

Jym has Participated in and Coached CrossFit since 2014 and Currently coaches the Women's Weightlifting team at North Fort Myers High School.

Every December Jym hosts the Reindeer Games in support of the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. All proceeds from the competition go directly toward the program. 

• CF-L2
• CrossFit Weightlifting
• Aerobic Capacity
• Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist

Jym loves anything bodyweight, calisthenics, and odd object movements.  

Originally from Youngstown, OH, Ray was previously an engineer, firearms instructor and small business owner. He is Heavy nutrition and holistic wellness background. 

Ray started CrossFit as an out of shape bartender in 2017. He's been coaching CrossFit since 2020. He loves the mental toughness and the balanced fitness that comes with CrossFit. He also loves making new connections, learning and teaching others.

• CF-L1

"I love everything barbell and gymnastic related"

 Gina started what was supposed to be a part-time training job in the fitness industry in 2004. She discovered CrossFit in 2008 and never looked back. Her initial "side hustle" turned into a life-long deal, obtaining nationally recognized certifications (NASM, ACSM, ISSA, ACE, USAW) and various CrossFit certifications (L1, Weightlifting, Kids) along the way. However, she believed that those pieces of paper are secondary to the genuine passion she has for helping others reach their goals.
 

Gina has been fortunate to work with people from all walks of life, from those to have never worked out before to professional athletes,  CrossFit Games competitors, and everyone in between.
 

"I'm excited to continue my coaching journey at CrossFit Rising - where we know you'll have the best CrossFit experience Cape Coral has to offer."

• CF-L1
• NASM
• ACSM
• ISSA
• ACE
• USAW L1
• CrossFit Weightlifting
• CrossFit Kids

Favorite workout: Filthy 50  

Favorite movement: Burpee  

Abba Devitt, better known as the "Godfather of CrossFit" in the city of Cape Coral is a dedicated Family Man, Firefighter, Instructor, and Standout Coach.

Abba started the original CrossFit Cape Coral in 2014 and successfully grew his box to over 300+ members before retiring from ownership in 2018 and riding his jet ski backwards into the Caloosahatchee sunset. 

You can often find Abba doing philanthropy  work by roaming the land of CrossFit and handing out his patented "No Reps" to those in need. 

• CF-L1
• And So Many More We Lost Count

In Abba, We Trust.