A Google User
October 25, 2017 14:35
I train at an excellent box in Knoxville, TN. I am spoiled and my expectations of both the box and the trainers is high. Both of these expectations were met and/or surpassed durting my drop in at CF TSAC. I called a month ahead and left a message. Matt, the owner, called back within an hour. Impressive response. Very encouraging of the drop in, etc. I had called 3 other boxes in the area. No call back from any. Arrived for the 6 AM class, walked in and felt immediately at home. The place is all business, but the members were welcoming. TSAC just "feels" right for a dedicated CF-er. It's compact, so no wasted space but that means you get to interact with a lot of people. OK, so the box and the people are nice. What about the coaching? Matt has a great vibe. In 30 seconds, he set his bona fides out and it was obvious he had been hard at work learning about his job. I was super-impressed by Matt's pre-strength session refresher of the movements and felt like I was listening to the owner of my box. Bear in mind, my gym owner consistently platforms at O lifing competitions/and has placed teams/individuals in the Top 10 at Regionals every year so I have experienced great coaching. I place Matt in a similar category of excellence. Detailed, precise, instructor-quality movements. I watched Matt as he observed all of us lifting. Great on-the-spot corrections and encouragement. He was a big help to my friend who trains at a box in CT without the level of coaching he was getting and I saw him improve dramatically before my eyes. The WOD was tough but Matt stayed on everybody, calling out me and my friend by name, challenging, encouraging. I have done drop-ins in about 10 boxes across the country. Each one was great in its own way but I would rate CF TSAC as the best overall experience I have had on any drop in. If I lived in this area, there is NO DOUBT that this is where I would train. If you come to Knoxville, TN, drop in on CrossFit Ktown and you will get similar quality.