Your coaches
Real coaches. Real results.
Our team lifts too. They know what it takes, and they're here every day to help you get there.
Derek Payne
Head Coach & Owner
NSCA-CSCS · 14 years coaching
Derek opened Forge in 2016 because he believed Greencastle deserved a gym with serious equipment and an even more serious coaching staff. He still runs the morning strength program every weekday and takes real pride in knowing every member by name.
Jess Morales
Personal Trainer
NASM-CPT · Pre/postnatal specialist · 7 yrs
Jess specializes in helping people build strength from zero, from those who've never touched a barbell to those returning after an injury. Her sessions are challenging, methodical, and genuinely encouraging.
Marcus Webb
Group Fitness Instructor
ACE-GFI · HIIT & Strength · 5 yrs
Marcus brings the energy to every class without making it feel like a punishment. His HIIT and full-body strength sessions are packed, and members say they keep coming back because the hour flies by.
Tara Lin
Wellness & Recovery Coach
NASM-CPT · Corrective Exercise Specialist · 6 yrs
Tara bridges the gap between hard training days and smart recovery. She runs mobility and stretching sessions and works one-on-one with members dealing with nagging pain or imbalances that keep getting in the way.
Ready to see what you're capable of?
Come in for a free tour and a complimentary day pass. No commitment, no sales pitch. Just show up and lift.