Ironworks Performance

Congrats to .santman &

Both of these guys came in first in their groups this past weekend at Terror On The Platform over at

Dudes will be competing again soon!

Our Annual Fall Open House
November 15th 5-9pm

Come Hang Out, Check Out The Gym, & Win Some Big Raffle Prizes

Works Baseball Pitching development camp
Directed by Eric Dillinger

November 6th - December 31st| Ironworks Performance
Mondays 7-8:30pm & Saturdays 11-12:30pm

The Works Baseball Pitching Development Camp Will Aid Each Athlete In Improving Their Overall Arm Care, While Promoting Mobility, Durability, And Overall Arm Strength.

Cost: $650
16 Sessions | Classes Of 2024-2029
Individual Programming & Drills For Each Athlete
Free Arm care Account
Rapsodo Evaluation

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Hard Work, Works

Meet

Christian Backes founded Ironworks Performance with the goal to provide the highest level of strength and performance training to the Denver area developing the top athletes in the state of Colorado.
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Christian grew up in Aurora attending Grandview High School where he played football and basketball, ultimately deciding to play Division One football and Lacrosse at The University of Northern Colorado, after two short seasons, Christian moved on to play at the University of Wyoming but his career was cut short by concussions. This is when the love of giving back to the athletes became a reality.
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Christian & Ironworks have become one of the top names in the state, developing a number of Division 1, 2, & 3 level athletes as well as quite a few JUCO prospects. Christian has also spent time working with MLB, MiLB, and NFL athletes. Currently Christian is the head of Strength and Conditioning For Mountain Range HS Lacrosse, Team 91 Northside Lacrosse, and works closely with Erie HS Lacrosse, Dawson Lacrosse, and Otero Junior College Baseball.
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Each athlete that walks through the doors has the chance to play at the next level and will not only be prepared to compete, but be prepared to compete at the highest level, competing with the upper class-men in their respective sports.

Meet

Born and raised in Denver, Yared attended George Washington High School where he first began to develop his passion for athletics. Throughout his high school career, he participated in football, rugby, wrestling, and track. After finishing high school, Yared attended Colorado State University where he played rugby and received his bachelor’s degree in Zoology.

During his time at CSU Yared began educating himself in science-based weightlifting techniques and programming in order to improve his performance on the pitch. Applying his knowledge, he began training himself while coaching friends and classmates, teaching basic powerlifting techniques to maximize strength gains, while minimizing risk of injury.

Desiring to further his education in fitness, he joined Ironworks in early 2021 as an intern and within a year, earned his CSCS.

Yared has been on the Ironworks staff ever since taking a lead on athlete development and working with a number of athletes in the area including football players from Legacy & Broomfield HS as well as numerous other athletes and sport backgrounds!

Meet
Director Of Strength & Conditioning

Josh Collins attended Colorado State University, where he played rugby and studied Health and Exercise Science. Eventually having to leave the sport he loved due to injury, Josh pursued his passion of helping others get healthier and happier through proper exercise and nutrition. Earning certifications as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, Josh uses science based principles to bring your game to the next level.

Having spent the majority of his life competing, Josh understands what it means to live the life of a student athlete. He strives to meet the athlete where they are at and treats the athlete as a whole person, instead of just a number on the field. Josh prioritizes quality movement, training with the intent to keep the athlete healthy over the course of their athletic career.

Josh currently oversees athlete development at Ironworks & our internship program. Additionally is the head strength coach for

Meet The Coaches: .santman

Nick Santman is a Colorado native who grew up playing all types of sports such as Baseball, Football, and Basketball. Playing baseball for Monarch High School before graduating in 2019.

After high school he looked to play college baseball but got cut short by Covid and shortly moved back home after finding his true passion in the gym. Shortly after Nick began pursuing his CPT and CSCS.

Nick loves being in the gym with any athletes or coaches alike. Excited to be apart of the Ironworks team Nick looks to improve his knowledge and abilities any way he can and continues to apply knowledge from all different types of training.

After interning at Ironworks, Nick received an offer to come on board as a full time coach and looks forward to building high perforning humans and adding to the continued culture at Ironworks.

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IRONWORKS 24hr OPEN GYM

Did you know Ironworks offers a 24hr access open gym membership?

Gain access to our performance training facility where we focus on building the top athletes in Colorado!

18+ Memberships Available
Starting at $69/month

Performance Training & Personal Training Not Included

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Meet The Coaches

Gianna Sullivan is a California native who grew up heavily involved in and influenced by team sports including soccer, softball, swimming, and volleyball.

After high school she relocated to Colorado to pursue a nursing degree; after two years in pre nursing, she found Health and Exercise Science to be her passion, and graduated from Regis University in May ‘22 with her BS in HES.

Gianna fell in love with exercise science and is grateful for any time she can spend in the gym, whether it’s coaching or working out.
After training herself on a strength focused program for a year, she began to take on clients and was offered an internship at Ironworks upon graduating.
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After completion of her internship, Gianna was offered a full time coaching position with Ironworks and looks forward to applying evidenced based practices to maximize her clients’ athletic potential.

Meet The Coaches:

Darius is a Colorado Native and grew up in Aurora attending Grandview High School where he played football and lacrosse, ultimately deciding to play NCAA Division II lacrosse at Colorado State University-Pueblo.

Darius has always been passionate about athletics and training. After interning at Ironworks, Darius came on-board as strength & conditioning coach and looks forward to working with athletes that aspire to grow and further their athletic careers.

Aside from working with athletes as a strength coach, Darius is an elite box lacrosse goalie and a 2x team bronze medal winner for the US Indoor Lacrosse Junior team. Darius was signed as a free agent to The Panther City Lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). He currently plays semi-professional lacrosse in the BLL.

Darius is excited to be a member of the Ironworks team and looks forward to training athletes across all disciplines with science based weight lifting techniques. This will allow the athletes he trains to build a strong athletic foundation, elevate their game, prevent injuries, and allow them to take their performance to the next level.