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 L1, 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.

Christa Lane
​​CrossFit L2, 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.

Jessi Schwarz
​CrossFit L2, CrossFit Kids, USAW Sports Performance

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. 

Molly Chassen
CrossFit L1

Megan Perrine
​​CrossFit L1

Ryan Friedman
​​CrossFit L1

KC Dukes
CrossFit L1

Nettie Salda
​​CrossFit L1