Meet The Team
We're not just trainers - we're athletes, competitors, and people who genuinely get what it takes to push past your limits. Every coach here's been in the trenches themselves.
Marcus Rivera
Head Coach & Founder
Started this whole thing back in 2018 after competing in CrossFit regionals for 4 years straight. Got tired of seeing people plateau 'cause they weren't training smart. Built Jorvex to change that - combining what actually works from Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and functional movement.
Sarah Chen
Performance Coach
Former track athlete turned strength coach. Spent 6 years working with college athletes before joining us. She's the one who'll fix your form when you think it's already perfect - trust me, she's got an eye for biomechanics that's kinda scary.
Derek Thompson
Nutrition Coach
Derek keeps it real with nutrition - no fad diets, no BS cleanses. Just solid science-backed meal planning that fits your actual life. Lost 80lbs himself back in the day, so he gets the mental side of it too.
Jamie Park
HIIT Specialist
If you've taken one of Jamie's classes, you know she doesn't mess around. Former MMA fighter who brings that intensity to every session. But she's also weirdly good at knowing when to push and when to pull back.
What We're About
Look, we started Jorvex 'cause we were frustrated with the whole gym scene in Vancouver. Too many places focused on selling memberships instead of actual results. We wanted something different - a space where serious athletes and regular folks who just wanna get strong could train side by side without the pretentious vibe.
The Odyssey Philosophy
Training's a journey, not a destination. Yeah, that sounds cheesy but it's true. We're not here to promise you'll look like a magazine cover in 6 weeks. We're here to help you build real strength, actual athletic ability, and habits that stick around.
Our Timeline
Started Small
Opened with just 800 square feet and 12 members. Marcus was coaching morning sessions and working construction in the afternoons to keep the lights on. Had more kettlebells than people those first few months.
First Expansion
Took over the unit next door and doubled our space. Added proper Olympic lifting platforms and brought Sarah on board. Finally had room for group classes without people dodging barbells.
Adapted & Evolved
Yeah, COVID hit hard. Pivoted to outdoor training sessions in the parking lot when we had to close. Lost some members but gained respect from the community for keeping people moving safely.
100 Member Milestone
Hit triple digits in membership. Brought Derek on to handle nutrition coaching 'cause people kept asking for it. Started seeing our athletes compete in local competitions and actually placing.
Competition Team Launch
Created our competitive team for members wanting to test themselves. Had 8 athletes qualify for regionals that year. Still one of our proudest moments watching them out there.
Full Facility Upgrade
Complete renovation - new flooring, upgraded equipment, added recovery zone with massage guns and foam rollers. Jamie joined us to lead our HIIT programming. Place finally looks like we always imagined it.
Where We Are Now
Over 200 members strong. Four full-time coaches. Running 25+ classes per week. But honestly? The best part's seeing someone hit a PR they've been chasing for months - that never gets old.