10+ years ago, Mel & I got out of professional baseball and into fitness. We'd fallen in love in the 7th/8th grade and spent our post-high school days traveling the minor leagues, but after some injuries and road-weariness, we were both hungry to settle in and start a family. 

Mel is an amazing hair stylist and I (Brandon) started out as a Private Fitness Instructor until I stumbled upon the opportunity to partner with two great guys in co-owning Crossfit VP. 

Very quickly we became a lightning rod for the Crossfit movement and had success pioneering a team for the Crossfit Games & inspiring new Crossfit gyms all over St. Louis. By 2016, our business partners decided to pursue other opportunities, so Mel & I became the sole owners inheriting an amazing culture of incredible Crossfit VP members. 

The truth is, Mel & I love to do things together. Our heart & passion is serving our Crossfit Family and we see our gym as an extension of the amazing relationship we've been blessed to enjoy.

We want that kind of love, family, and fitness for everyone who comes into CFVP and we've watched it spread far beyond our gym, as CFVP inspires members, coaches & new owners to make their mark in Crossfit. 

Many St. Louis Crossfitters started here with us, and we celebrate their success, as we can't wait to do the same for you. We believe Crossfit is for everyone. Our why may sound corny, but it's a four-letter word we've found has transformed us, strengthened those around us and built unbreakable Crossfitters : love. It's just that simple for us, its why we do what we do, and who we want to be. Welcome to Crossfit Valley Park,

 -Mel & Brandon Jackson