About CrossFit Protocol

At CrossFit Protocol, we believe fitness is more than a workout — it’s a community, a mindset, and a commitment to becoming the strongest version of yourself. Our gym was built on the idea that everyone, regardless of experience or background, deserves a place where they feel supported, challenged, and inspired.

Every day, we train side‑by‑side, pushing past limits and celebrating progress together. Our coaches are dedicated to helping you move well, stay motivated, and achieve real, measurable results. Whether you’re stepping into a gym for the first time or looking to take your training to the next level, you’ll find a team here that’s ready to cheer you on.

At CrossFit Protocol, you’re not just joining a gym — you’re joining a family that shows up, works hard, and lifts each other up. Your goals become our goals, and your victories are shared by everyone in the room.

Stronger together. Better every day. Welcome to CrossFit Protocol.

MEET THE TEAM

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Hanna Netherton

L-2 Head Coach/Owner

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  • Certified L2 Trainer, Nutrition Coach

    Hanna is a former college cheerleader at Mississippi State (Hail State). When her cheer career ended in 2017, she started CrossFit to fill the void and fell in love with the competitive nature and team-like camaraderie. Hanna has a background as Physical Therapist Assistant and enjoys helping and coaching people to reach their health and fitness goals.

    Hanna and her husband (coach Ethan) have a son (Keaton) and a daughter (Blake).

Ethan Netherton

L-2 Coach/Owner

  • Ethan is a Decatur native and has been doing CrossFit for 7 years. He played 4 years of college baseball at Birmingham Southern, so the CrossFit community felt like home.

    “After baseball, CrossFit gave me another opportunity to compete with other individuals and also work as a team”. Ethan enjoys staying active and has many hobbies including hunting and sports. He has a professional background in health and safety, environmental and continuous improvement. “The safety and health of our gym members is my #1 priority. I want people to leave better than they came”. Ethan and his wife (Coach Hanna) welcomed their first child (Keaton) in August 2021 & second (Blake) in October 2024.

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Jan Michael

L-2 Coach

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Billy Kritinar

L-2 Coach, USAW Coach

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  • Billy found CrossFit in 2012 at a local big-box gym when he met a group of people that would later become the original CrossFit Protocol crew. Since then, he and his family have focused on CrossFit as their fitness program — it’s been a life-changing experience for them! As a coach, Billy is passionate about the holistic side of fitness. He believes maintaining good mobility and proper nutrition is an essential supplement to any workout regimen.

Bill Gibson

USPA Powerlifting Coach

  • Bill holds multiple state, regional and national powerlifting titles, including all of the American records and 3 out of 4 of the world records for his ages/weight in powerlifting. Bill works with individuals to build strength through his personalized powerlifting program which is accessible to our members

Keith Kennedy

L-1 Coach

All of our coaching staff has current certifications that make them trustworthy. Our coaches are knowledgeable and experienced which keeps our members moving well and safely, along with being pushed when appropriate. Our coaches take the guessing game out of the workouts by using their knowledge to gauge what is appropriate for each skill level and person.

Sydney Taylor

L-2 Coach, Nutrition Coach

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Amy Tucker

L-2 Coach, Bootcamp Instructor

  • Amy has a passion for encouraging women to be the best and strongest version of themselves! Amy comes with a wealth of knowledge to support our ladies looking to start their fitness journey!