“Yay George!!! Super deserving of MOTM (how has he not already been it??). Even though his strength and skill (and height, relative to me) can be intimidating, he always has a smile on his face and takes the time to say hi along with a high five or fist bump. He’s super friendly, laid back, genuine, and if you’re lucky enough to catch a class with him+Nick Shafer, expect to laugh. And bonus: he’s a fellow Taurus. Congrats George! Keep killin’ it!”

“It’s about time! One day about 2 years ago this giant Greek God-looking guy, who was new at the gym asked me if he could work with me doing some strict presses during a WOD, and all I thought was “I gotta lift more than this new guy”. I don’t know what he was thinking, but it was probably something like “Don’t dance while strict pressing”. I soon realized that with George, he cares more about lifting other people up and encouraging others, more than just doing more than them or being on top of the whiteboard. Since he joined the gym, he has
become not just mine, but so many people’s favorite person at the gym. He always brings a positive attitude and makes all the time spend at the gym just a little better. If you’ve never had the pleasure of doing a workout with him, you are missing out. Just get ready to dance and get a yelled at a little.”

“First of all George is hilarious. Every time I’m in class with him I’m always laughing. If you’re having a bad day just go to a class with George, his singing will cheer you up. He always brings positive energy and cheers on others. Congrats George!”

“OMG OMG OMG! So well deserved! George is easily one of my favorite faces to see at the gym. He is a real gift, duh! Honestly, just make him member of the year! Sorry every body else. 225!! ”

“Congratulations George!! George has so many strengths and that is not including his pure strength! He is the most positive person always. George cheers on literally every single person in the gym. He will scream “UP” at you when you are at the bottom of a squat, which is great because you may forget that is what you need to do when you are at the bottom, get up.. totally makes sense. He is so light on his feet whether he is dancing mid workout or stringing triple unders together, he just glides across the gym floor. (We won’t mention there is video evidence of him tripping while running during a metcon, but he was surprisingly graceful during this as well) He takes the workouts seriously but does not take himself too seriously. He works so hard, but it is effortless and he makes everyone around him feel his positive energy. You cannot help but laugh or dance or sing along with him, his happiness is truly infectious. So happy for George!! Well deserved.”

“The best hype man in the game. George is relentlessly positive, encouraging and a master at jumping rope #triplesfordays. He brings excitement and energy to every class and you’ll hear him cheering for each athlete until everyone is finished. Well done, George – keep it up!!”

“Yay! Congrats George! Can’t believe it’s taken so long for you to win this!!!

George is such a great member of this community and when he takes one of my classes I know I’m in for a good time. His humor, willingness to learn and positive attitude make for a memorable time. Whether if we are working out together or if I’m coaching George I can always rely on him to put a smile on my face.

Good stuff Georgie! You deserve it!!! ”

“George is the most energizing presence I’ve ever encountered. He’ll elevate any class he walks into, and no one can resist that charm. No one. This win was a long time coming. Kudos!”

“George is everyones best friend. Everyone’s celebrity crush. Every fathers dream come true. He is so energetic and full of spirit – he EFFORTLESSLY influences the energy of the room, coaches included. I’ve seen him have a bad day like once, and that day was a very bad day for me too. He knows the words to every song, he has had personal dance lessons from Shakira, and he is the light of my coaching life. ”

“FINALLY. I assume the reason it took this long is because while he’s an amazing member and an inspiring athlete, George is just so demure and unassuming people weren’t aware he was in the room. Hopefully this helps him break out of his shell a little. Sincerely— George is always a bright spot for an evening of training, unconditionally supportive of his fellow members, and part of the glue that holds this community together. We’re better for having him, and lucky to call ourselves his home. Congratulations!”