About CrossFit Unsung

Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where athletes with varying experience and ability get stronger and faster. We strive to create workouts that are both challenging and dynamic. Our programming utilizes the CrossFit methodology by incorporating strength training, cardiovascular conditioning and gymnastics. This combination of constantly varied movements is what allows our athletes to improve so quickly. 

Proudly serving the CrossFit community in Poway, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Mountain, Miramar, Mira Mesa, and the rest of San Diego County.

Coaching Staff

Gary Pennell
Head Coach, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CrossFit Kids

Gary found CrossFit in 2010 and officially began his coaching career in 2011. He has coached at multiple gyms and has a wealth of experience developing CrossFit programs for athletes of all ages and abilities. He specializes in adapting workouts to meet the needs of each individual athlete while still pushing them to reach their fitness goals.

Jessi Schwarz
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, CrossFit Kids, USAW Level 1 Coach

Jessi found CrossFit in early 2012 and was immediately hooked. She earned her L1 in 2013 and has since added CF Kids, CF Mobility, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and CF-L2 certificates to her training arsenal. She’s great at assessing what motivates you best and will use that to help you achieve your fullest potential as an athlete of any level. She also has vast experience with mobility and rehabilitation training for those with injuries or restricted movement patterns.

Christa Lane
​​CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, PN1 Health and Exercise Nutrition

Christa began coaching in 2018 after falling in love with the CrossFit process and wanting to advocate her passion for the sport. Her favorite part of coaching is helping members develop the confidence and ability to do something they couldn’t do before and find feelings of accomplishment within themselves. She loves all things metcon and participates frequently in community competitions. Outside of CrossFit, she is an avid obstacle course runner and soccer player who enjoys spending her free time with her family, and obsessing over her dog.

Nettie Salda
​​CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Nettie started CrossFit in 2011, and after a car accident left her with severe back and neck pain, she was especially grateful for how CrossFit helped her recover and rebuild her strength. With that experience in mind, she earned her L1 in 2019 to help others get excited about being stronger and taking care of their bodies. As a coach, she likes encouraging people to push themselves a little, and loves seeing their smiles when they realize what they can accomplish. Outside CrossFit, Nettie loves exploring outdoors with her family, and training for her next challenge be it Ragnar, half marathons, hiking, or playing with her kids.

Ryan Friedman
​​CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Tori Einstein
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

Scott McPheters
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

David Bergman
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

KC Dukes
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer