about us

serving the Bedford area as your guide on the journey to a healthier, happier self

our mission

We are not just a fitness program. At CrossFit Gallant we are a vehicle for life change. Anyone that has been a member at CrossFit Gallant for more than a few months can testify to the unique environment that is fostered by our coaching staff and our community.

This place has become a “third place” for many of our members outside of the work and home life.

It’s a place they come to unwind, work off stress and know that they can be their true authentic self.

No matter what your background is, your age, race, religion, or political beliefs… In this gym, we are all athlete on the same journey. In this gym we all root for each other. We all push each other through difficult times, we all celebrate breakthroughs both physical and mental. In this gym, we all may look and act a little different but we are all part of the CrossFit Gallant family.

The small ripple effect that occurs from nurturing happier healthier humans, extends from gym life to the world around us.

OUR MISSION:

TO SERVE

AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE AS BEST WE POSSIBLY CAN. To educate and empower in all things health and wellness

OUR PEOPLE IS WHAT MAKES US GREAT

OUR TEAM

DREW

Owner & Head Coach

APRIL

co-owner & COACH

ADRIENNE

COACH

BRANDON

coach

BRITTNEY

coach

JULIE

coach & Social Media

RYAN

Coach

BOBBY

OPEN GYM STAFF

TYLER

Coach

SCOTT

coach

XIE

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP?

getting started is easy!

1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT

We want to hear about your fitness goals, create a good starting point, and personalize a program that fits your needs!

2. START YOUR TRAINING

Trying something new can be uncomfortable and intimidating. We have a team of coaches to guide you every step of the way.

3. HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS

Through a strategic training plan & expert coaching, we will keep you engaged and motivated. When you win, we all win!

CrossFit Gallant

CONTACT US

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

Simply fill out the form below and then schedule Your FREE intro session on the next page.

Shortly after we will be in touch with you to confirm your intro session. We are excited to meet you!

DREWG

OWNER

Originally from Carmel, New York, Drew spent moved to Texas in 1990 and spent the majority of his adolescence in the euless/Grapevine area. He graduated from Colleyville Heritage High School in 2000 and enlisted in the USAF in February of 2002. He married April, his rock and the love of his life, in August of the same year. In 2006, after enlistment Drew and April returned to DFW and he started a career as fireman/paramedic in the metroplex. April and Drew had their first child, a daughter, in 2008 followed by another in 2009. In 2010 Drew found himself overworked and out of shape, luckily it was the same year he discovered CrossFit. CrossFit Gallant was opened in 2013 and in doing so Drew fulfilled a lifelong dream of being a gym owner! Recently, in the summer of 2022 Drew left the fire service to fully commit to a life of entrepreneurship in the fitness industry. He has a passion for fitness, health, and wellness along with a desire to serve. It is his mission in life to inspire, educate, and empower people to take control of their health, and life, through fitness and personal accountability.

Q: Favorite WOD?
A: “D.T” (For time: 5Rnds of 12 deadlifts, 9 hang power cleans, 6 push jerk w/ 155#
Q: Least Favorite WOD?
A: “Fran” (For time: 21-15-9 of thrusters and pull ups w/ 95#)
Q: Favorite quote?
A: “You can only control two things, attitude and effort.” -Dan Bailey

APRIL GADOCI

CO-OWNER & COACH

A beach bum at heart, April is a south Texas girl from Corpus Christi. She moved to the DFW area after high school where she met Drew. April’s laid back attitude and ability to live life to the fullest proved beneficial when Drew dragged her to Delaware during his enlistment. They eventually settled back in Texas in 2006. April is an amazing mother, wife, friend, and is passionate about CrossFit and the community surrounding the sport.

Q: Favorite WOD?

A: “Diane” (For time: 21-15-9 of deadlifts w/ 155# and HSPU

Q: Least favorite WOD?

A: “Badger” (3 rounds for time of 30 squat cleans w/ 65#, 30 pull ups, and 800m run)

Q: Favorite quote?

A: “A strong body makes the mind strong.”-Thomas Jefferson

certification

CF-L2
CF Kids
CF Weight Lifting L1

ADRIENNE

Staff

Adrienne is born and bred in Dallas, Texas, living her entire life here in the DFW area. After Graduating with an Architecture degree from UTA in 2012, not sure what to do, she packed a backpack and traveled through Europe for 35 days, you know to “find herself”. After returning, Instead of pursuing architecture she decided to navigate the art industry and has been managing a private Art collection for the past 7 years. Outside of managing an art collection and doing her own painting and drawing, Adrienne enjoys brunch, traveling, being outdoors and taking her dogs everywhere with her. She came across CrossFit in 2017 when she felt stuck with her normal gym routine, ever since starting CrossFit, she hasn’t looked back.

Favorite wod:
Annie or 20.2
Least favorite WOD:
Karen
Favorite Quote:
“It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live”

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 Certification

BRANDON

COACH

Originally from Cooper, Tx, Brandon left the small Northeast Texas town to attend Abilene Christian University where he found his wonderful wife, Ashley. Sports and athletics have always played a large part in Brandon’s life, he played multiple sports in high school and went on to play collegiate baseball during his time at ACU. Brandon and Ashley have been in the metroplex since 2002, have 3 amazing kids (Savannah , Spencer and Slade)and currently reside in Bedford. When not at the box or with his family Brandon works as a healthcare recruiter in Coppell. Brandon has a passion for seeing those around him succeed inside and outside of the box.

Q: Favorite WOD?

A: Nancy (5 rounds for time of 400m run and 15 Over head squats at 95 lbs)

Q: Least favorite WOD?

A: Air Force (For time-20 thrusters, 20 sumo deadlifts, 20 push jerks, 20 ohs, 20 front squats *while every minute on the minute complete 4 burpees)

Q : Favorite Quote?

A: “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorta

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L2
CF Weight Lifting L1

BRITTNEY

COACH

Brittney was born and raised in Northern Arizona. She grew up an athlete and participated in competitive soccer, track and field and gymnastics. After work one day in 2013, she took her first CrossFit class and was immediately hooked. Over the next few years her experience and passion for fitness would allow her to coach CrossFit Gymnastics and to create CrossFit mobility programing and clinics implemented in multiple gyms in the Phoenix area for athletes and pain management. She continued to coach and train throughout her pregnancy in 2015. After moving to Texas in 2018 she decided to leave her corporate finance job behind and focus more on her passions which include coaching CrossFit and personal training. She is extremely thankful to CrossFit for being an outlet in life as well as a way to express her fitness and help others feel powerful. When Britt isn’t in the gym, she is spending time with her amazing little girl, Lily (most likely eating).

Favorite WOD: Heavy DT
Least favorite WOD: Karen
Favorite Quote: “I can’t tell if its killing me or making me stronger.”

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L1
Personal Trainer
The Ready State certified Movement and Mobility Specialist

JULIE

Coach & Engagement Manager

Julie was born and raised in San Antonio, TX which is where she met her high school sweetheart who happens to coach at Gallant as well (Tyler). She grew up an athlete and participated in competitive cheerleading and was on the University of Oklahoma club volleyball team in college. After leaving college, Julie was seeking a fun fitness program that would offer variety as well as build muscle and lose fat. Ever since joining CrossFit in 2018 she has loved seeing her growth, has made lifelong friends through the community, and loves to engage with our members through intramural teams, and events. She is always there to lend a helping hand and get any member involved in the gym community. In her free time you can see her leading her photography business and spending time with her husband, two dogs, and cat.

Favorite WOD: Annie
Least Favorite WOD: Karen
Quote: “She believed she could so she did”

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L1

RYAN

COACH

Born and raised in St. Louis, Mo, Ryan grew up playing a variety of sports but mostly focused on hockey and golf. Ryan attended some college before beginning a career with Costco in 2007. After more than a decade of struggling with tobacco use and a fast food diet Ryan started taking control of his health in 2015. Ryan discovered and became instantly obsessed with Crossfit a couple years later. Looking for warm weather and new experience, Ryan moved to Texas in 2018. Ryan likes to spend his free time at the golf course, gym, hockey rink, and especially with his girlfriend Danielle. Ryan’s main goal as a coach is to help people obtain a healthy and balanced lifestyle that will last for decades into the future.

Favorite WOD: Open 19.1 (15 minutes of: 19 wall-ball shots and 19-cal. row) Least favorite WOD: Open 12.1 (7 minutes of Burpees)
Favorite quote: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L1

BOBBY

OPEN GYM STAFF

Bobby is from St. Louis, and went to college in southern Illinois. He has been living in Texas for the last 3.5 years. He flies planes when he is not at the gym. Growing up he was a division 1 swimmer and has been doing CrossFit for 4 years since graduating. I love my dog Wylder and my wife Riley.

Favorite WOD: Annie
Least favorite WOD: Any 30min + workout
Favorite quote: “Don’t stop when you are tired, stop when you are done

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2 Certification

TYLER

COACH

Tyler was born in Dallas Tx but spent most of his life in San Antonio where he graduated from Reagan High School and met his wife Julie. After high school, he graduated from Texas Tech and then moved to Hurst Texas. Tyler spent most of his life playing baseball and being active outdoors and was looking for another avenue to continue pursuing fitness when he and his wife joined Crossfit Gallant in 2018. He enjoys continuing to work on new skills and the constantly varied movements as well as getting to workout alongside his wife, and extra large puppy Millie. Outside of the gym he enjoys getting outdoors, hiking, fishing and baseball and he will never miss watching a Texas Tech sporting event.
Q: Favorite WOD?
A: Murph
Q: Least Favorite WOD?
A: Anything with thrusters
Q: Favorite Quote?
A: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L1

SCOTT GRANT

COACH

Born and raised in the DFW metroplex, Scott attended Richland High School and graduated from Texas A&M University. He now lives in Grapevine and is married to his high school sweet heart, Katie. They are the proud parents of two children, Easton and Ava. Outside of the box, Scott enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors with his family. Scott joined CrossFit Gallant in 2014. He was searching for a program that provided strength building beyond his typical weightlifting routine at the gym. He gave CrossFit a try, and has never looked back! He loves CrossFit for its variety of workouts, its new and constant challenges, and the community it provides for people looking to improve their overall fitness and health.
Q: Favorite WOD?
A: “Grace” (30 clean & jerks for time with 135# / 95#)
Q: Least Favorite WOD?
A: “Karen” (150 wall ball shots for time with a 20#/14# med ball)
Q: Favorite Quote?
A: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill

CERTIFICATIONS

Coach
CF-L1
CF Weight Lifting L1

XIE

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

I started CrossFit in 2012 and like many others got addicted to the methodology, to the community and to the physical and mental changes I have seen on myself.

RACHEL

COACH

I started CrossFit in 2012 and like many others got addicted to the methodology, to the community and to the physical and mental changes I have seen on myself. I complete my L1 CrossFit Trainer certificate in 2015 and the L2 In 2019. Most of all I love following athletes from when they show up on their first class not yet realizing their potential and then helping achieve greatness.

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L1

ANDREW

COACH

Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia; Andrew grew up playing team sports. Throughout childhood he played soccer. In high school he also adopted cross country and ultimate frisbee as pass times. After graduating in 2013, he enlisted in the Army and served just under 9 years. He was stationed in Texas his entire career and deployed to Syria, Kuwait, and South Korea. While on deployment in 2019, Andrew discovered CrossFit and fell in love with it due to its ability to prepare for the unexpected.

Favorite WOD: Murph
Least favorite WOD: Anything with assault bike
Favorite quote: “60% of the time, it works every time” – Brian Fantana

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L2
CrossFit Nutrition
NASM CPT

KATE

COACH

As a child Kate moved around a lot and, according to her, is not truly “from” anywhere. However, Kate has called Texas home since moving to Corpus Christi in 2006. Growing up she was active and “dipped her toe” in just about every sport. In 2015, Kate enlisted in the Air Force Reserve as a medic and still serves today. Her passion for competition, fitness, overall health, and team camaraderie led her to CrossFit in 2017. Later, she graduated from Texas Tech, and began her dream job as an ICU nurse in Downtown Dallas. It just happened to be in the middle of a pandemic. She accredits CrossFit for getting her through some really rough times early in her career, staying healthy, and considers the CrossFit community her second family. Kate is energetic, genuine, and has a true servant’s heart. Her love for fitness and for people allow her to find true joy in helping others reach their goals.

Q: Favorite WOD
A: “Nancy” (For Time: 5 rounds 400m run and 15 Overhead Squats 95#/65#)
Q: Least Favorite WOD
A: “Karen” (For Time: 150 Wall balls 20#/14#)
Q: Favorite Quote
A: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill

 

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L1

JEN

ASSISTANT HEAD COACH

Originally from a small town in Central Texas, sports played a large role in her life growing up. In high school she played volleyball, track, cross country, and basketball. Jennifer was even voted most athletic in her senior class. Jennifer later moved to Arlington to attend UTA. She met her husband Nathanael in 2005 and they now have two rowdy little boys (Beck and Nash). Jennifer was an accountant for 12 years and an HR Manager for 2 years before resigning from her position to spend more time with her family. Jennifer began Crossfit in 2012, a year before the birth of her first son. She accredits Crossfit for keeping her active and motivated through both of her pregnancies. Jennifer has a passion for fitness and loves to see people achieve their goals.

Q&A

Q: Favorite WOD?

A: “Annie” (50, 40, 30, 20, 10 of double unders and sit-ups)

Q: Least Favorite WOD?

A: Anything with the Assault Bike

Q. Favorite Quote?

A: “Don’t do what you want. Do what you don’t want. Do what you are trained not to want. Do the things that scare you the most.” – Chuck Palahniuk

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L2

DREW GADOCI

CO-OWNER & HEAD COACH

Originally from Carmel, New York, Drew spent the majority of his adolescence in the Grapevine/Euless area. He graduated from Colleyville Heritage High School in 2000 and enlisted in the USAF in February of 2002. He married April in August of the same year and they now have two beautiful daughters together. He has been employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic in the DFW area since 2006.

Q: Favorite WOD?

A: “D.T” (For time: 5Rnds of 12 deadlifts, 9 hang power cleans, 6 push jerk w/ 155#)

Q: Least Favorite WOD?

A: “Fran” (For time: 21-15-9 of thrusters and pull ups w/ 95#)

Q: Favorite quote?

A: “You can only control two things, attitude and effort.” -Dan Bailey

CERTIFICATIONS

CF-L2
CF Endurance
CF Weight Lifting L1

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