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Joshua Mandel
AdvoCare Advisor, Owner - CrossFit KOA
Joshua Mandel is the owner of CrossFit KOA, a family-owned CrossFit gym located in Cranford, New Jersey.13 He is a highly experienced fitness professional with an impressive background in both athletics and coaching.
Professional Background
Joshua Mandel's professional journey includes:
Athletic Achievements
Mandel has an exceptional athletic history:
- Former Professional Hockey Player1
- 4-Time National Champion at Penn State University1
- 4-Time 1st Team All-American1
- 2-Time Member of Team USA (2001, 2003)1
- Member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Hall of Fame1
Certifications and Expertise
As a fitness professional, Joshua Mandel holds numerous certifications:
- CrossFit Level 2 Coach
- CrossFit Movement and Mobility Certified
- CrossFit Kids Certified
- USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
- Certified Speed, Agility, Quickness Trainer1
Personal Life
Joshua Mandel is a husband and father of four children.12 He is actively involved in his community, coaching his sons' hockey teams and serving on the board for Cranford Hockey Club.1
CrossFit KOA
Under Mandel's leadership, CrossFit KOA offers:
- CrossFit classes
- Kids classes
- Personal training
- Sports-specific training
- Nutrition counseling1
The gym emphasizes a community feel and caters to a diverse clientele, including teenagers, stay-at-home parents, executives, elite-level athletes, beginners, and grandparents.1
Joshua Mandel continues to be an active CrossFit athlete, having placed 372nd worldwide in the 2024 CrossFit Games quarterfinals.2
