CrossFit South Bend

Owner and CEO Brandon Wilton is a CrossFit coach with 16 years of experience and specializes in personal training and program design. Passionate about teaching, learning, moving and creating, Brandon loves helping people discover themselves through personal responsibility and accountability. "The reasons I began CrossFit are far different than the reasons I am still in it today," he says. "The passion has always been there, and it simply shifts from whatever I take on within running the business."

Brandon’s athletic history includes stints as a Highland Games Competitor, Strongman Competitor, Ultra Marathoner, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Judo. When not in the gym, he enjoys being with his family and managing the business side of CFSB.

His favorite motivational saying: "Your beliefs become your thoughts; your thoughts become your words; your words become your actions; your actions become your habits; your habits become your values; and your values become your destiny."

Owner and CFO Carl Case has been CrossFitting for a decade and specializes in strength and conditioning coaching for sports. "I am passionate about empowering athletes on field performance, coaching and playing rugby, learning more about business, and the strength and conditioning world. What I love most about coaching is helping an athlete or general population member take themselves to a place that they didn't know they could get to."

Growing up, Carl played just about every sport: Baseball, football, track, wrestling, basketball, and rugby. "I focused on rugby and football in high school," he says. "I continued to play rugby throughout and after college." Awards include: 3rd, 4th, and 5th national place finishes in high school rugby; Men’s D3 National Runner Up; Collegiate Michigan All-star Team; Collegiate Midwest All-star Team; Men’s Michigan All-star Team; and Men’s Midwest All-star Team.

His interest in CrossFit began in 2007 after one of the guys that he played rugby with told him about this gym he was going to,how hard and intense the workouts were, and that he should come give them a try. "I did and fell in love with it right away," he says. "I threw away the program I was doing from BodyBuilding.com and after about a year of being in it, I noticed that I was able to pick the movements well but also was able to help other members understand them. The owner of the gym asked me if I had any interest in coaching." In 2009, he got his Level 1. "When I finished college in 2010, I was trying to decided what path I wanted to take, and the answer was right in front of me. I joined Brandon in 2011, and that has been one of the best decisions of my life."

When he’s not in the gym, Carl enjoys coaching high school rugby, spending time with his fiancé and friends, and writing and traveling the country teaching seminars for Power Athlete. His favorite inspirational saying: "Kill the snake of doubt in your soul, crush the worms of fear in your heart, and mountains will move out of your way."

Head Nutrition Coach Robby Gustin has been a CrossFitter for nearly eight years—and wears many hats here, including Head Nutrition Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Health Coach, and CrossFit Level 2 Coach. However, he specializes in nutrition and natural solutions to chronic health issues. "I’m passionate about educating and empowering people to take charge of their own health with tools like diet, rest, exercise and stress-reduction," he says. "I believe, that as a society, we exercise and sleep too little, we consume too much food and too many prescription drugs, and we are way too stressed. My aim is to help people restore optimal health by getting all of these contributors to health in line."

The thing Robby loves most about coaching is watching our members grow as people by accomplishing things they never thought possible. In fact, he became a CrossFit coach after he was diagnosed with Graves’ disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism) while pursuing his Ph.D. in philosophy at Notre Dame. "It was the entire process of using natural methods to recover from that that convinced me to change careers from academia to health and wellness," he says.

Robby’s athletic background includes wrestling in high school, bodybuilding in college, and then CrossFit, Gymnastics, and Powerlifting (Deadlift: 600lbs, Squat: 552lbs or 2.5x bodyweight, Bench: 355lbs, Strict Press: 225lbs) since he’s been at CFSB.

In his spare time, Robby enjoys hanging out with his wife Lisa and their four dogs, cooking, reading, learning as much as he can about health and wellness, going to the beach, and obsessing over Apple products.

Coach Erin Lannan works hard to build strong relationships with members that can allow her to provide great coaching experiences. "I love being part of the day-to-day with CFSB members. I learn not only about their goals within the gym walls, but also their work demands, school classes, and personal lives. This magic all happens during the hour you spend with us," she says. "I love that for a lot of members, this hour of their day is a chance to unwind and get away from the stressors of their lives, and they choose to spend it with us."

Erin has been an athlete for, essentially, her whole life. Having dabbled in cross-country, track, basketball, soccer, softball, kickball, ultimate frisbee, and more, she found that after college she was missing the challenge of a routine sport. "Once I found Crossfit, I was hooked, and I was passionate about perfecting all of the movements (which I am still working on)," she says.

While she may spend a lot of the time in the gym, her love for coaching actually stems from having been a stay-at-home mother of two. After moving to Mishawaka from Louisville to be near family, she had the itch to start working again. Now, if you can't find Erin at CFSB, she is probably at home raising her two boys,  "completing home improvement projects around my house that don't really need to be done", or "binge-watching ridiculous TV shows like Sister Wives, all of the MTV Challenges, and all holiday Hallmark movies."

Doug Eubank is a Coach with 7 years of experience and specializes in Endurance sports and Olympic Weightlifting.  Passionate about mountain biking, coffee, and traveling, Doug loves the camaraderie and any achievements - small or large, that members make.

Doug's athletic history includes collegiate soccer goalkeeper, Xterra (off-road triathlon) regional champion, and an 3x Xterra world championship qualifier.

When Doug isn't coaching or training, he's out mountain biking, competing in off-road triathlons, hunting, or traveling!

"I love the diverse challenges that CrossFit offers, and I’m passionate about pushing myself and helping others do the same," she says. "Being part of other’s fitness journey is incredibly rewarding."

Outside of the gym, Emma enjoys traveling, hiking, mountain biking, and anything that involves spending time outdoors. Additionally, spending free time with friends and family, watching a good movie, or cooking something new are favorite pass times. Emma also loves animals and enjoys capturing life through photography and videography.