Our Story

In 2012, something special began in Coach David's front yard. Fresh from earning his Level 1 certification, he started sharing his passion for CrossFit with friends and family while balancing his full-time role at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

When the Tate family moved in 2013, they transformed their 600-square-foot pole barn into a cozy gym space. Our little community grew to 13 members, and what would become Risen Strength started taking shape in that humble barn, filled with determination and dreams.

By 2016, Coach David took a leap of faith, following his heart to make fitness his full-time calling—and Risen Strength was officially born! That year marked so many firsts for our growing family: our inaugural Officer Down tribute event, our collective triumph completing Murph, and the beginning of our beloved partner/team Saturdays that still bring us together.

In 2017, with about 20 members strong, we outgrew our cherished barn and moved to a 2,400-square-foot warehouse on Gainesville's northwest side—a bittersweet but exciting upgrade!

Today, we're thrilled to welcome you to our 4,800-square-foot home, complete with all the comforts (yes, including four bathrooms and two showers!), more fun t-shirts than we can count, and most importantly—over 70 amazing members who make our community what it is.

We'd love for you to become part of our story too!