Christian was a body building enthusiast who developed a curiosity and interest in alternative gym training in early 2007. Desiring new ways to exercise, he discovered Crossfit.com. CrossFit training was difficult, challenged physical ability, mental discipline, and it was measured by functional performance instead of muscle size. Christian began his CrossFit journey by training in his garage using the CrossFit methodology. Eventually, he met Matt, Scimone, Kate, Katie and together they founded EverProven. Christian currently holds the following Certifications; CrossFit Level 2, Risto Sports Soviet System Olympic Weightlifting, IKFF CKT L1, IKFF CKT L2, and IKFF CBT.

Scott is a lifetime athlete who has known the importance of strength training throughout many aspects of his life. Growing up, Scott played hockey and motocross. Years later, he became a Wildland Firefighter for the Granite Mountain Hotshots in Prescott, AZ. It wasn’t until he moved back to NH, that he began to hear about CrossFit. Scott’s very first CrossFit workout was at Everproven in the middle of July 2013. That day, he completed his first Workout of The Day (WOD), the HOTSHOT 19, that he would never forget. That was the first time Scott met Matt and encountered CrossFit! A few years later, Scott found himself coaching and participating in CrossFit classes at Proven Performance Center.

Mary has been a member of the EverProven Community since 2018. Her first workout ever was the Memorial Day Murph and instantly fell in love with CrossFit. Mary grew up dancing competitively as well as performing with her college dance team and eventually teaching dance classes in SC, Ireland, and NH. In 2017, Mary began competing in stand up paddleboard races both locally and nationally. Knowing that she needed to build more strength and stamina she came to EverProven and hasn’t looked back since. Outside of the gym, Mary is a special education teacher, teaches baby dance classes, and makes pottery!

Karen was first introduced to CrossFit.com through her high school track coach around 2004, though a distant memory when she picked it back up in 2011, the intensity of the workouts quickly provided an alternative to competitive sports that had been part of her life from elementary school through college. With a professional career in business analytics but a passion for coaching, Karen pursued her CrossFit Level 1 in 2014. Since she has received her CrossFit Level 2. Having been a ‘skinny runner’ most of her life Karen loves to see others realize the power and strength they never knew they had.

Connor recently joined the EverProven community after moving to the area and in his own words “I LOVE it here! The energy and the support that radiates through this gym is one of a kind.” Connor grew up as a soccer player and continued his career through four years playing for the University of Hartford, while earning a BS in mechanical engineering. In 2019 Connor made the full-time shift into the fitness industry, getting certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and completing the CrossFit Level 1 course.

Shelley is a lifetime NH native and came to EverProven in the fall of 2018, after many, many conversations with Matt about checking it out. She will tell you that finally taking him up on the offer to do a trial week was a fantastic decision. She comes from an extensive kettlebell background and has enjoyed crossing those movements over to the barbell. Shelley is a Registered Medical Assistant with Wentworth Douglass Hospital and is currently enrolled at SNHU to receive a Bachelor Degree in Psychology with a focus on Addiction and Substance Abuse. She resides in Somersworth with her dog, Ridley.