Elevate Your Fitness Journey with
ACR Athletics

Owner + Coach

Holly’s path to gym ownership is fueled by her lifelong fitness passion. With 12 years as a competitive gymnast and 27 years in martial arts, she understands the human body. When ACR Athletics became available, she jumped at the chance to create a welcoming space for all. With 15 years of coaching, Holly breaks down skills into simple steps. Her favorite movements? Handstands or anything where she has to be upside down or hang on a rig. Holly is committed to enhancing her members’ well-being through the transformative power of fitness.

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Vanessa, a Connecticut native, found her passion for sports in high school, excelling in Track and Field. After moving to Florida in 2012, she embraced SCUBA diving and became a successful dive instructor. In 2022, she discovered CrossFit at ACR Athletics and instantly felt at home. Earning her L1 certification in December 2022, Vanessa’s coaching journey may be brief, but her dedication and love for CrossFit make her a fantastic addition to our team. She wishes she had found this incredible community sooner.

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Brittany brings 15 years of competitive soccer and a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology to her coaching. A dedicated CrossFit coach since 2016 and a USA Weightlifting certified coach since 2018, she specializes in Olympic lifting. Brittany designs tailored exercise programs for individuals and groups, including bodybuilding, powerlifting, HIIT, and sport-specific training. As a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, she understands that fitness and nutrition are personal journeys. Her mission is to guide others toward optimal health while building a supportive community at ACR Athletics.

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Shantelle Turner, originally from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, joined our community in April 2024 and quickly became an invaluable part of our coaching team. With a lifelong passion for fitness—from cheerleading and soccer to CrossFit—Shantelle brings a diverse background, a strong belief in leading by example, and a powerful message: “Dig deeper—you grow when you push beyond what you thought was possible.”

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Jay grew up in Panama City and graduated from the University of West Florida before starting his teaching career in Nashville, TN. His passion for fitness ignited through obstacle races and running, leading him to form a running group and tackle Ultra Marathons. As a certified personal trainer, he specializes in functional fitness and early morning HIIT workouts for dads. In 2019, he returned to Panama City and found his home at ACR Athletics. After earning his CF-L1 in 2021, Jay is committed to helping others achieve their fitness goals in a supportive environment. He believes fitness fosters connections and inspires healthier lifestyles.

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James is a CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach from New Jersey with a background in Baseball and Wrestling. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Rutgers and earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. Since 2021, he has made Panama City his home. After discovering CrossFit in 2019, he embraced its competitive spirit, particularly in weightlifting. At ACR, he found his fitness family and grew as an athlete. In 2023, he earned his CrossFit Level 1 certification, dedicating himself to coaching and empowering others to achieve their fitness goals.

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