TJ grew up on the mean streets of Blue Bell and played basketball all his life. After graduating from St. Joe’s Prep, he went on to Johns Hopkins University, where he scored 996 career points and still hears it from his teammates, who offer to loan him 4 more points every alumni weekend. A few years after college, TJ married his wife Jenn, moved to California where they welcomed their first Boxer puppy (Goose) to the family and enjoyed the sunny lifestyle. Since moving back to the area, TJ’s added three kids (Siena, Knox, and Sawyer) and recently welcomed another Boxer puppy to the family (Rooster). TJ found CrossFit Conshy late one night after watching the 2022 Games – with the help of a few motivational cocktails – and reached out for a drop-in visit. 100 texts from Vinny later, TJ found himself at the 5:45AM class and hasn’t looked back since. As someone who only worked out solo with headphones in for years, joining group CrossFit workouts seemed like a tough transition, but TJ credits the incredible community and amazing coaching for creating such a great experience. Over the past year TJ’s had to un-learn and re-learn everything he knew about lifting. Goals for the next year include his first BMU, his first butterfly pull-up, and the first time Coach Sam compliments the bar path on his Snatch. Thanks to everyone, can’t wait to see the growth year two brings!