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About CrossFit Happy Streets in St. Louis, MO

We Built our Gym
Around You

CrossFit Happy Streets is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals with top-tier communication skills and elite programming. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

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ABOUT CrossFit Happy Streets

This is Our Team

We are a group of committed full-time professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.

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Our Coaches

Brian Haida coach at CrossFit Happy Streets

Brian Haida

Owner + Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 3
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Gymnastics
Brian and his brother Tyler started CrossFit doing workouts from the movie 300 at a local health club. They found a CrossFit gym shortly after and never looked back. He’s been coaching since 2013 and holds a CrossFit Level 3. Favorite / least favorite: Grace, all day. Murph, never again...

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CrossFit Level 1
Tyler and his brother Brian started CrossFit doing workouts from the movie 300 at a local health club. They found a CrossFit gym shortly after and never looked back. He’s been coaching since 2013 and holds a CrossFit Level 1. Favorite / least favorite: Open 15.5 (27-21-15-9 row and thrusters)....
Tyler Haida coach at CrossFit Happy Streets

Tyler Haida

Owner + Coach
Allie Haida coach at CrossFit Happy Streets

Allie Haida

Owner + Nutrition Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1
B.S. Nutrition Science
Allie found CrossFit as a way to stay fit, keep her competitive edge, and have fun with friends. That was ten years ago; she’s been coaching for five of them. She holds a CrossFit Level 1 and a B.S. in Nutrition Science. Favorite / least favorite: Annie is the favorite,...

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CrossFit Level 3
Doctor of Chiropractic
Ricky is a Certified CrossFit Trainer (L3), a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a rehab chiropractor, with six years of coaching inside CrossFit. He owns MoveWell STL Sports Therapy inside CrossFit Happy Streets, so he lives in that rehab-to-performance world every single day. Favorite / least favorite: Power clean...
Richard Dambacher coach at CrossFit Happy Streets

Dr. Richard Dambacher

Coach + Chiropractor
Zoe Dambacher coach at CrossFit Happy Streets

Zoe Dambacher

Coach + GM

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2
Zoe is the GM at Happy Streets, which means she coaches classes and generally keeps the whole place moving. She’s been doing CrossFit since 2017 and coaching since July 2024, with a CrossFit Level 2 and a Precision Nutrition Level 1. A former teacher and cheerleading coach, she was running...

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CrossFit Level 2
Registered Yoga Teacher 500 (RYT-500)
Michelle has been doing CrossFit for more than ten years, teaching yoga since 2021, and coaching CrossFit since May 2024. She’s a CF-L2 Trainer and an RYT 500 Certified Iron Yoga teacher, with additional training in breathwork, Yin, Restorative, trauma-informed yoga, and hands-on assists. Translation: she’ll help you find a...
Michelle Reilly coach at CrossFit Happy Streets

Michelle Reilly

Coach + Yoga Instructor

Lori Pruett

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1
Lori has been doing CrossFit since 2014 and holds her CrossFit Level 1. A former competitive gymnast, college cheerleader, and collegiate cheerleading coach, she’s spent most of her life upside down and coaching other people through it. That background shows up every time she’s walking someone through a kip. Favorite...

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CrossFit Level 1
Alex has been hooked on CrossFit since 2022 and earned her CF-L1 in May 2025, so she’s excited to keep learning, coaching, and suffering right alongside you. Whether it’s helping you hit a new PR, dialing in your technique, or just getting through the workout together, she’s in. Favorite /...

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Jay Twill

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1
Jay has been doing CrossFit for three years and coaching for one, with his CrossFit Level 1. He’s an engineer by day, which tracks. He likes a problem with a solution, and he’ll happily walk you through why your setup isn’t working before you load the bar again. Favorite /...

Certifications

CrossFit Level 3
Firas Bafageeh coach at CrossFit Happy Streets

Firas Bafageeh

Coach
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Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard

We invest in top-tier gear kept in pristine condition—something members notice daily. Our space features two Rogue rigs, Rogue barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, wallballs, and competition plates, Wright Equipment barbells and plates, Concept2 rowers, SkiErgs, BikeErgs, Rogue Echo bikes, Assault bikes, and runners.

Premium Strength Equipment – Lift on two Rogue rigs with Rogue and Wright Equipment barbells, competition plates, dumbbells, kettlebells, and wallballs.

Best-in-Class Conditioning – Push your engine on Concept2 rowers, SkiErgs, and BikeErgs, plus Rogue Echo bikes, Assault bikes, and Assault runners.

Immaculately Clean Facility – From the floors to the gear, we keep our space spotless. It’s the first thing members notice and one of the things they love most.

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A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.

CrossFit Happy Streets offers two dedicated training spaces: one for group classes, one for personal training and small-group strength. Unique to our Grove location: on-site chiropractic care from MoveWell STL, a welcoming lounge, hospitality bar, towel service, showers, and AC for sweaty St. Louis summers.

Welcoming Lounge & Front Desk – Drop your gear in a cubby, hang your suit, and relax on the couch. A friendly face at the front desk is ready to help with scheduling.

Hospitality & Refuel – Grab coffee, a snack, or a cold water bottle when you need a boost, and snag a fresh towel from the cubby before those sweaty St. Louis workouts.

Recovery & Convenience – Two training spaces, on-site chiropractic care from MoveWell STL, two showers, and air conditioning keep you at your best year-round.

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That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!

We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.

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