Gate 14 has grown organically from a one-man operation housed in a one-car garage by the sea into a thriving, growth-oriented community that marries body and brain with some of the toughest workouts you'll ever undertake.
We were founded by two longtime friends steeped in the DIY ethos of early South Bay punk rock pioneers like Black Flag and SST Records. As such, our approach to fitness has always run counter to prevailing gym culture. We see Gate 14 as an approach to movement that explores the larger idea of what it means to be a complex human in an increasingly complex world.
Our coaches and staff are seasoned professionals that practice the Gate 14 approach to fitness themselves. They encourage a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community that integrates physical growth with cultural insight.
Gate 14 is not for everybody. If you're looking for a cookie-cutter, influencer-savvy hype, you've come to the wrong place. For those ready feel truly alive, you've found your new home.
BA from Princeton University, MFA from Columbia University, PhD from USC in Literature and Creative Writing, English Professor, CIF section and regional champion boys soccer coach at Mira Costa High School, collegiate rugby player. Ultramarathon runner and endurance athlete. I travel the world with a hardcore punk band.
ACE certified group fitness trainer and a USA Weightlifting certified instructor. BA from UC Berkeley and former professional Counter Strike E-Athlete.
Part-time pilot, full-time adventurer. Ultra-marathoner and triathlete, with a B.S. from the University of West Virginia.
ACE Certified group fitness instructor, CPA, Masters in Accounting with Data & Analytics from USC. Hyrox Los Angeles top 2 finisher, professional accountant, long-time volleyball player, and expert dog sitter.
ACE certified group fitness trainer and HYROX World Championship competitor. Studying to complete my MBA and current Manufacturing Leadership Coach. BA in Chemical Engineering and A+ in coffee knowledge.
BS/MS in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego. ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Former semi-professional baseball player, current endurance athlete and ultramarathon runner. San Diego Padres fan, #1 Dodgers hater.
ACE certified personal trainer. Undergrad at Cal Poly SLO. Master’s in Education. Current middle school STEM teacher and triathlete.