I’m coach Brandt. I’ve been working in the fitness industry since 2010! 

In 2010 I was certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer and worked at Malibu Fitness in New Holland, P.A. I worked for Malibu, while finishing my Associates Degree at Harrisburg Area Community College for Exercise Science. During that time I also played, two seasons in the American Lacrosse League. 

For the 2009, 2010, 2011 season I served as the Garden Spot High Schools Boys Assistant Lacrosse Coach. 

In 2012 I changed my direction of service and joined the Reading Police Academy where I went on to serve as a Patrol Office with the Lebanon City Police Department until I resigned to return to my passion in 2016. 

In 2015 I received my CrossFit Level One Certification and began coaching at CrossFit Ephrata. In 2016 I received my Level Two Crossfit Certification and began coaching full time at CrossFit Ephrata. 

I hold current certifications in: Crossfit Level Two Certification, CrossFit Weightlifting, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Aerobic Capacity, Crossfit Anatomy, Crossfit Scaling, Crossfit Spot the Flaw and Crossfit Judging. MWOD Mobility and Movement Specialist. 

Brandt has qualified for several Crossfit sanctioned events. In 2019 Brandt qualified a team for the Granite Games, in 2020 he qualified a team for Wodapalooza and The Mid Atlantic Crossfit Championship. Brandt is certified in gut biology, metabolism, hormones and nutritional coaching by M2 Performance Nutrition. 

Brandt also specialize in Sports Performance and one on one individual Lacrosse skill development. 

Brandt is also employed by Cocalico High School since 2020 as the High School Boys Assistant Lacrosse Coach . He is also a USA Lacrosse Gold level coach.