I started doing CrossFit in 2010 and fell in love with the sport right away as it helped fill the void post collegiate sports. My wife and I decided to create our own gym with the goal of building a place where you can simply just show up, workout, and not worry about anything else. We are passionate about building a community and creating networking opportunities for our members. CrossFit is my daily escape from stress and we look forward to helping others create healthy habits to integrate in their routines as well. We have created a space like none other in the Central Florida area and want to share it with you.
Since discovering CrossFit in 2015, Marina Hodges has been dedicated to pushing her limits, competing at various levels, and constantly striving to become a better version of herself. Her passion for fitness, paired with years of experience, led her to open CrossFit DTE with her husband, Harrison, in Central Florida. Together, they’ve created a thriving community built on hard work, dedication, and support.
Marina’s mission is to inspire others to embrace fitness, cultivate strong relationships, and foster personal growth both in and out of the gym. At CrossFit DTE, she is committed to providing expert coaching, maintaining a clean, welcoming environment, and nurturing a close-knit community where everyone can achieve their fitness goals. Marina believes in the power of constant growth—whether as an athlete, coach, or individual—and is passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential.
Jacob Cantu started playing tennis at 4 years old. He was able to compete at an international level into his late teens and played professionally for two years. Jacob started CrossFit in the winter of 2018 and hasn’t looked back. He quickly got his L1 certification and USAW certification and has a passion for coaching people and athletes of all ages and levels. Jacob has been on-site at Training Think Tank, and previously on-site at CrossFit Mayhem learning, training, and competing with the best in the world in the sport of CrossFit.
Dalya has been a competitive CrossFit athlete since 2018 and has been a personal trainer and online remote programmer since 2020. She has qualified for and competed in several national CrossFit competitions such as 1st Phorm Monster Games and TYR Wodapalooza, and she continues to compete locally at the Elite level. She loves a good sprint workout, a sandbag, and a heavy barbell!
Megan has been doing CrossFit for 3 years. Prior to CrossFit, Megan was a competitive swimmer, competing in college for Georgia Tech and swam at Olympic Trials in 2021. Her coaching background comes from years of coaching swimming at the age group and high school level. She has been coaching CrossFit for almost a year and is exciting to join the DTE team. Megan has a passion for fitness and helping the community and is looking forward to working with DTE while they grow into their potential as a premier crossfit facility.
Cody is a lifelong athlete, proud father, and dedicated CrossFit coach with a degree in Kinesiology from UCF. After discovering CrossFit three years ago, he fell in love with the challenge and the sense of community it brings. Having experienced the importance of great coaching during his own journey, he’s passionate about supporting athletes at all levels and helping them grow both physically and mentally. When he’s not coaching, Cody works as a realtor in Central Florida, bringing the same energy and commitment to helping families find their dream homes. For him, the best part of coaching is the opportunity to connect with people and make a positive impact on their lives.
Mackenzie is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer with a lifelong background in gymnastics and fitness. A former USAG competitive gymnast, Mackenzie transitioned to CrossFit in 2018, ranking 38th worldwide in the 16-17 teen division in her final year and competing at Wodapalooza and other events.
With coaching experience that began at age 14 in competitive gymnastics, Mackenzie brought her expertise to CrossFit in 2020. Specializing in gymnastics movements, she loves helping athletes master skills like pull-ups, handstands, and muscle-ups.
Mackenzie is passionate about helping athletes of all levels grow in confidence, refine technique, and achieve their goals at CrossFit DTE.
