Coach & Owner, Brian Holmes

Brian’s Story

Brian is a graduate of St. X High School and has a bachelors degree in Business. With 24 years of military service in the Army Reserves, Brian has completed 2 combat tours overseas and 14 years of Active Duty. He is married and has 3 kids and continues to serve on Active Duty.

Brian found CrossFit while training MMA. He finished his fighting career at 6-1 with one title. CrossFit was his conditioning tool for MMA training.

He has been coaching CrossFit for over 10 years. His passion and dedication to his athletes’ goals is what drives him. He only wants the best for his clients and, most importantly, he wants his clients to perform movements safely to help reduce injury.

Training Credentials

  • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
  • USAW Level 1 Weightlifting Coach
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED Certificate
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
  • CrossFit Mobility Certificate
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certificate
  • CrossFit Spot the Flaw Certificate
  • CrossFit Scaling Certificate
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Certificate
  • CrossFit Judging Certificate
  • Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
  • Certified Army Instructor
  • Level 2 Army Combatives Ins

Quote from Brian

I feel that my family and I are set to do something very special at Fern Creek CrossFit. If this is something you think you may be interested in please reach out to me or just stop by! I love to talk CrossFit, the sport of fitness and discuss your goals.