Bobby Clarke

I started my fitness journey in March 2013 and after some personal training and workouts at a local gym I joined Five Forks Athletics as a charter member in October 2013. I really enjoyed the group classes, the varied workouts, and the weightlifting. I was hooked! I earned my CrossFIt L1 Certificate in 2017 and I’ve been coaching for the past 8 years.

My coaching approach is to give each class the best hour of their day. I know most of our athletes really well and do my best to focus them on moving safely and understanding the movement standards. This is a good segue into my love for judging competitions whether it is the CrossFit Open or some of the very popular competitions held in South Carolina. I was really into competing in various Masters competitions through the years but gave that up in 2022 and decided to dedicate myself to the judging side of competitions. It’s not easy but rewarding!   

  

When God says I have plans for you I never in my wildest dreams thought about a career in fitness. It has led me to love our FFA and HYBRID community so much. It’s another kind of church if you will. Being a part of it since the beginning I have watched it grow into an amazing community and I’m just so very proud of our Five Forks Family. The best advice I can give to someone new to our gym is to keep coming as not only will you notice the changes in your fitness level but you will be making new life long friends. 

I am originally from Pittsburgh PA via NJ and retired after careers in the entertainment business, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity. I’ve been here in the area since 2008 and I am active in our church and our HOA. I am a huge fan of the Pittsburgh sports teams. Something you might not know about me is I am the oldest of 11 kids!