About Us

January 9, 2011
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CrossFit Fury is a results driven fitness facility. We provide a resourceful and supportive community where anyone can improve their fitness and live a healthier, fuller life. By offering small group classes of varying levels, we provide personal training at an affordable rate. Our top athletes compete on a national level and our methods have proven results.

Our Facility

Since 2008 CrossFit Fury has been providing success and has grown to our current 15,000 square foot facility with the coaching, equipment, day care, showers and resources to get you in the best shape of your life.

Our programs provide classes of varying levels so that anyone of any fitness level may participate and benefit from our workouts. Whether you are an absolute beginner, soccer mom, high school or college athlete and even if you have been lifting in the gym for years, we have classes that will challenge you and provide the direction for your continued progress.

Most importantly we are a community. We support and encourage each other to push their limits and achieve the unachievable.

The best understanding of our service comes through experience. We encourage anyone to attend one of our Basics classes free of charge, we also offer a free intro class every Saturday. Here you will see the efficiency of our programs and how we are putting the sport into fitness.

Our Staff

Peter Egyed

Occupation: Owner and Coach


Contact via Email or Phone 623.824.2343

Peter started CrossFit in January 2007 while studying physics in college. After competing in the 2007 and 2008 CrossFit Games in Aromas, California Peter dedicated himself to opening an affiliate so that he and others could train for future CrossFit Games. In October of 2008, CrossFit Fury opened its doors and since then Peter has competed in the 2009 and 2010 CrossFit Games. He coached the affiliate team “the Bomb Squad” at the 2011 CrossFit Games. In 2012, Peter was a member of “the Bomb Squad” at the CrossFit Games, where they placed 17th.

Athletics has always played an interesting role in Peter’s life. Through his youth he participated in many youth sports and in high school he took up football and weightlifting. After a knee injury during his junior year in high school, Peter’s choices and direction in life took a turn for the worse. After two years of personal battles and a third year of lost freedom he snapped out of his downward spiral, changed his surroundings and his state of mind. At this time Peter moved to the west valley, started college and the rest is history.

Since these changes, Peter has dedicated himself to building a healthy and fit community centered in and around Goodyear, Arizona. Peter has partnered with local non-profits helping to promote better living and healthy activities within the community, as well as, partnerships with local businesses to increase availability of healthy eating choices. Fury has hosted many fundraisers in this same time period benefiting families of fallen officers and children facing serious or terminal illnesses. In 2012, Peter created the Breathe Later Foundation so that we could better help those in need and provide our services to at risk youth. The prevention and treatment of obesity and its related metabolic diseases is Peter’s passion and he is committed to doing his part to make a difference.

Second Chances: CrossFit Works
2010 Games Video Interview
2010 South West Regional Recap
2010 Pre-Qualified Men
Peter Egyed Year 3
2009 Athlete Profile

Aimee Berencsi

Occupation: Manager and Coach
Started CrossFit in October 2007
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CrossFit Events: 2010 Arizona CrossFit Affiliate Competition: 3rd place
2011 Southwest Regionals Affiliate Competition: 3rd Place
2011 CrossFit Games Affiliate Competition: 27th Place
2011 Furious Fundraiser Fittest In Arizona: 1st Place
2012 Southwest Regionals Affiliate Competition: 3rd Place
2012 CrossFit Games Affiliate Competition: 17th Place
2012 CrossFit Purgatory’s Garage Games: 2nd Place
CrossFit 1 Level Certified

Aimee has been an athlete all her life but never experienced anything quite like CrossFit. It was while working at another gym with Peter, Marcus, Britney and Leah she “tried” CrossFit just because “everyone else was doing it”. Never was her intention to be a CrossFitter, she just loved the idea of a 15 minute workout, being a busy working mother of 2 small children. However, after two years of CrossFitting she is hooked. Having joined CrossFit Fury in April 2010 and completing her CrossFit Level 1 Certification, Aimee has found CrossFit as her “new” sport and loves to compete in local competitions to help her better train for the Games. Aimee made her second appearance at the Games in July 2012. Aimee is the Membership Coordinator at Fury as well as a Basics and CrossFit Coach. She graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Sports Management.

Will Trujillo

Occupation: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Motion Rehabilitation Consultant

Started CrossFit in October 2010


2011 CrossFit Experience: Fury Sectionals: 1st Place
2011 Southwest Regionals Affiliate Team: 3rd place
2011 Furious Fundraiser Fittest of Arizona: 1st Place
2012 Southwest Regionals Affiliate Competition: 3rd Place
2012 CrossFit Games Affiliate Competition: 17th Place
2012 CrossFit Purgatory’s Garage Games: 3rd Place
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
USAW Certified

Will has been a part of the Fury family since June 2010. Prior to his time at Fury, he played 4 years of collegiate football at the Adams State University, where he graduated with honors with his degree in exercise science. Around Fury he has headed up our student athlete program coaching several of Arizona’s finest up and coming athletes. Recently, Will completed his doctor of physical therapy coursework at Franklin Pierce University. Will looks forward to combining his passion for preventative medicine and motion to help Fury athletes reach new levels of pain free performance. Will also holds a position with Banner Thunderbird outpatient physical therapy. Outside of the gym he enjoys reading romantic novels, peer reviewed publications, and community projects with Wilfred industries.

Kelly McGuire

Occupation: Basics Instructor

Started CrossFit in January 2008

Kelly has been involved in the fitness industry for 20+ years. When she was first introduced to CrossFit at the age of 46 she was intrigued by the functional movements at high intensity but apprehensive because of her age. However, after completing her first WOD, “Cindy”, she was hooked! Kelly has discovered the CrossFit lifestyle is as diverse as its workouts, members and can be adapted for all levels of fitness. Kelly did her first pull up at 46, 14 ft rope climb at 47, first pistol at 48 and competed in her first competition at 49. As she continues to work toward her fitness goals she is excited about helping others reach their goals too.

Marcus Neal

Occupation: Coach

Beginning CrossFit in 2007, Marcus Neal competed in the inaugural CrossFit Games with only 6 months of experience. “I loved CrossFit,” he said, “from the very beginning.” Marcus discovered CrossFit through a college strength and conditioning program, without realizing the magnitude of what is now transforming into a sport. CrossFit has put Marcus in the best shape of his life. He’s currently a Level 1 CrossFit Coach, USAW Certified, and a full time student working on his Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sports Management. At CrossFit Fury, Marcus teaches a few Basics classes, as well as Prep and CrossFit. His ultimate goal is to continue the CrossFit staple and a level of coaching that promotes the spirit of CrossFit.

Josh MacDonald

Occupations: CrossFit Kids Director, Coach, and Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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Josh MacDonald has been doing CrossFit since 2007. He started CrossFit workouts in a local big-box franchise gym as well as in his garage before coming to Fury. It was not long before he started seeing results and making serious progress. Josh has a Level 1 certification, CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification and is CrossFit Kids Certified. In an effort to keep his coaching and training chops current, Josh attends weekend courses for CrossFit Gymnastics and has attended a powerlifting seminar by 70′s Big.  In 2010, Josh was on the Fury team that went to The Southwest Regionals. In 2011 and 2012, he was a member of the Bomb and competed in the Southwest Regionals and at The CrossFit Games.

In addition to being the Director of the CrossFit Kids program at Fury, he is also a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with twelve years of experience. His passion for teaching early childhood fitness as well as helping children gain new skills and overcome challenges is the perfect blend for his expertise at Fury.

Aubri MacDonald

Occupations: Director of Children’s Ministries at Pathway Bible Church and Front Desk Coordinator at AZ Orthopedic Physical Therapy KidsPlace

Aubri MacDonald started CrossFit in the summer of 2008. She was introduced to the sport by her husband Josh and they both joined CrossFit Fury in September of 2008. With two young children, they saw a need to make fitness a family affair and spread their knowledge and passion to the community.

After creating many WOD’s for their own kids, Josh and Aubri saw a need to provide CrossFit Kids classes to the gym and to the local community. In February, 2009, CrossFit Fury Kids was born and has been thriving and growing every year. Aubri is CrossFit Level 1 Certified and CrossFit Kids Certified. Aubri is not only a great coach at Fury; she is also the Director of Children’s Ministries at Pathway Bible Church and the Front Desk Coordinator at Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy KidsPlace.

Britney Latimer

Occupation: Coach
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Britney Latimer started CrossFit in May of 2006 while she was studying Mechanical Engineering at Arizona State University. Britney was a co-founder of CrossFit Fury in 2008 and currently coaches CrossFit classes. In 2009 Britney placed 4th in the Great Basin Regional Qualifiers and then went on to compete on the CrossFit Fury Affiliate Cup team at the Games where they placed 21st. In 2010 Britney placed 7th at the SD/AZ Sectionals and 13th at the Southwest Regional Qualifiers and participated on the 2011 affiliate team both at Regionals and at the Games.

Alfred Rohde

Occupation: Go to Guy and Coach

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Started CrossFit in January 2008

CrossFit Level 1 Certified
USAW Certified

Alfred was introduced to CrossFit by Peter and after two years of just dabbling in it, he decided to join CrossFit Fury and turn his life around. Since joining Fury, Alfred has stepped up his game and become a contributing employee of the gym. Alfred has competed in The Furious Fundraiser as well as the Flagstaff Affiliate Competition.

Deana Gillespy

Deana Gillespey

Occupation: Coach

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Deana Gillespy has been a competitive athlete all her life. After college, she tried multiple training disciplines to keep herself motivated in her workouts. While searching for ways to spice up her efforts, Deana stumbled upon CrossFit workouts on YouTube and decided to give CrossFit a try. She tried “Cindy” as her first workout and became an instant convert. Deana is a CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer as well as a seasoned CrossFit competitor. Deana has placed in several competitions over the past two years taking 1st place in the 2011 Lift It/Love It and 2012 Purgatory Garage Games, 2nd place at Remember Tucson, 3rd place at the 2011 Furious Four Fundraiser and 2012 Southwest Regional Qualifier and took 17th Place at the 2012 CrossFit Games Affiliate Team Competition.

Deana coaches CrossFit classes at Fury and uses her high school and club level coaching experience to train the Fury Student Athlete and Team Training classes.

Derek Neubauer

derek

Occupation: Coach

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Derek Neubauer is Fury’s resident Yoga Dude and CrossFit Coach. Derek has been involved in sports all his life. Having played Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Martial Arts, Derek was a reluctant CrossFitter. After the insistence of his father (AKA General Neubauer), Derek decided to give it a try. Once he started, he never looked back. Derek is CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified, a 500 hour Certified Yoga Instructor and a Yoga Nidra Facilitator. According to Derek, the answer to any question is always “more Yoga” and he stresses the importance of stretching for all CrossFitters.
In the gym, Derek digs workouts that are Fight Gone Bad style (one minute at a time). Outside the gym you may find him playing guitar, meditating, gardening, listening to music, doing art or…more yoga.



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