About CrossFit Ampersand in Gardnerville, NV

We Built our Gym
Around You

CrossFit Ampersand is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals with top-tier communication skills and elite programming. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

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ABOUT CrossFit Ampersand

This is Our Team

We are a group of committed professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.

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CrossFit Ampersand
Founder's Story

Why We Started Ampersand

Let me begin with the reason we started our Ampersand. We opened our gym in 2014, but our journey into fitness began in 2012. I was a relatively fit desk worker who loved going to the gym, but I always struggled with the typical gym environment. The hardest part was feeling like I wasn’t making much progress, constantly chasing the latest fad—remember the original Jack3d? My lack of consistency stemmed from not having a mentor or coach guiding me. At the same time, I was stuck in a job I disliked. The only highlight was working out with my wife after work. Little did I know, this routine would change our lives forever.

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Our Coaches

Jeff coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Jeff

Owner and Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
Jeff’s passion is to see people’s lives changed. “I realized that doing the normal routine doesn’t allow for growth and had to go find something different, and fun. That’s when I found CrossFit. I grew up playing team sports and when I experienced the camaraderie of suffering through a WOD...

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CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1)
Pregnancy & Postpartum Athletics Coach (P&PA)
Harmony is a native Nevadan who grew up hiking, biking, camping, and skiing from the time she could walk. She ran track and cross-country in high school and continued running throughout college, winning her first half marathon. A year later, a knee injury halted her running and she switched to...
Harmony coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Harmony

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Ilene coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Ilene

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Certified Sleep and Recovery Coach
Hi I’m Ilene! I was born and raised in the Carson Valley and live here today with my husband and two amazing kids. I have been married since 2009 and love every moment of it. The core of who I am rests upon my faith, love for my family, and...

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Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC)
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer (ACE Personal Trainer)
USA Cycling Level 2 (USAC Level 2)
Hi I am Brandon. Born in Idaho, and raised in the Eastern Sierra. Recently moved back from the San Jose area where I had the opportunity to work with a variety of athletes in both group and personal training formats which included teachers, corporate types, roofers, grandmothers, professional triathletes, Olympic...
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Brandon

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Bianca coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Bianca

Coach

Certifications

National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (PN1)
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
Hi, I’m Bianca! I was born in the Bay Area and my family relocated to Gardnerville in 1996. While growing up in the valley, I partook in various sports: cheer, gymnastics, softball, and soccer. Eventually I committed to club soccer full-time and spent my teen years traveling and participating in...

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Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (PN1)
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Kids certification
Hi, I’m Tay! I was born and raised in Carson City and love being surrounded by all of my family and friends. I love finding new adventures where I can feel the sunshine on my face. I never felt “athletic” growing up. I tried all the sports but never really...
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Tay

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Blayney

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
Hi, I’m Blaney! Fitness has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up playing competitive soccer and spent 13 years working toward my goal of playing in college. Unfortunately, after tearing both of my ACLs in high school, I had to step away from the sport I...

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CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
Hi my name is Greg! I was born and raised here in Nevada and currently living in Gardnerville with my loving wife Brandi. I have a passion for racing and riding dirtbikes. Six years ago after a riding accident, I joined Ampersand to help rehab my injury and take my...
Greg coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Greg

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Liza coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Liza

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
USAW Level 1
Hi, my name is Liza. I was raised in the Carson Valley and grew up loving sports and the outdoors. I waterskied competitively until I was 16, I ski raced into college, and was an avid soccer player. Once I finished ski racing, I started coaching for the Kirkwood Ski...

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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science
Track & Field Coach
Hi, I’m Luke! I found CrossFit after retiring from NCAA Track & Field as a way to stay competitive and continue challenging myself. What started as a way to stay in shape has become much more than that. Today, CrossFit is where I can step away from the demands of...

Luke

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Justin coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Justin

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Hi I’m Justin! Born in Lake Tahoe and living in Carson Valley for the past 15 years. I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2021, and it’s been a total game changer for me. I actually started CrossFit during a rough time in my life. I didn’t come from any kind of...
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Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard

At CrossFit Ampersand, we’ve built a clean, organized space designed for real training. Equipped with quality barbells, rowers, bikes, kettlebells, and more, everything is set up with purpose so you can focus, move well, and make consistent progress every time you walk in.

Strength Equipment – We’ve got it all! Rogue Bars and Rig, Dumbells and Kettlebells, and even sand bags and strongman implements.

Cardio Machines – We have a fleet of Rogue Echo Bikes, Concept2 rowers, and SkiErgs perfect for improving endurance.

Recovery – As important as training is, recovery might be more so. You’ll find foam rollers, resistance bands and mobility tools to help you recover and stay injury-free.

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A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.

Our facility features a clean dedicated training floor equipped for all your strength and conditioning needs. We offer over 40 classes/week and all are led by expert coaches who care about you and your goals.

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That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!

We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.

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