Josh Francisco, Owner

“Owning a gym and helping people get fit was always a dream of mine. When I first decided I wanted to be a gym owner, I thought I had to get out of Danville and start somewhere "better." After spending a few months living in a bigger city, I realized that what I was looking for was right here at home in Danville. Shortly after that, the idea of Old 97 CrossFit became a reality and we planted our seed in Danville's growing River District. We are proud to be serving the Danville area and we always will be.

We are more than just a gym, we are a family.

Contact us, schedule your intro, and let us walk with you on your fitness journey.”

  • Josh Francisco

    OWNER/HEAD COACH

  • Caroline francisco

    OWNER/TRAINER/HEAD NUTRITION COACH

  • Jordan Scearce

    TRAINER

  • Jessica Matherly

    TRAINER

  • Katie Kuper

    TRAINER

  • David Smith

    TRAINER

  • Jenny Montes Dutchess

    TRAINER

  • Sunshine Smith

    TRAINER

  • Jen Sullivan

    TRAINER

staff Certifications & Training

  • Owner/Head Coach

    • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3)

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Judges Course 2021 Certificate

    • Judges Course 2022 Certificate

    • Judges Course 2023 Certificate

    • Judges Course 2024 Certificate

    • Judges Course 2025

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Nutrition I Certificate

    • Running Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate

    • ​The Ready State Certified Movement and Mobility Specialist

    • InBody Academy Certified

    • Power Monkey Camp Certified

    • Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach

  • OWNER/TRAINER/HEAD NUTRITION COACH

    • CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3)

    • Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach

    • InBody Academy Certified

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Teaching Movement Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate

    • Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach

  • TRAINER

    • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Teaching Movement Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate

    • Training Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes Certificate

  • TRAINER

    • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Teaching Movement Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate

  • TRAINER

    • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Teaching Movement Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate

  • TRAINER

    • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Teaching Movement Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate

  • TRAINER

    • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Teaching Movement Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate

  • TRAINER

    • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-OL1)

    • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

    • Lesson Planning Certificate

    • Teaching Movement Certificate

    • Scaling Certificate