Table 2.

Traceability table.

Overarching consideration	Exemplar quotation	Stakeholder source (Session 1)	Resulting decision	Refinement (Session 2)
Balance structure with flexibility: child behavior, interruptions, differing abilities, and variable class flow	“If every kid behaves, it’s a great class […] but that’s not reality.”	Rural affiliate owner-coach, CrossFit Level 3	Develop structured but adaptable session templates and class-flow guidance	Session templates were revised to provide additional options for modifying activities and responding to interruptions or changes in class flow.
Balance structure with flexibility: perceived complexity and need for adaptable programming	“You do not need strict programming—you need a flexible framework.”	Rural affiliate owner-coach, CrossFit Level 2	Avoid overly prescriptive programming and distinguish core components from adaptable elements	Materials were revised to clarify which components should remain consistent and which could be adapted based on participant needs, space, equipment, and class conditions.
Coach capability and fit: coach self-efficacy, creativity, and ability to adapt activities	“You need the right coach […] someone who can pivot and be creative.”	Urban affiliate owner-coach, CrossFit Level 3	Develop coach-selection guidance, training materials, and examples of real-time adaptations	Coach-facing materials were expanded to include movement-scaling examples, class-management guidance, and strategies for adapting activities while maintaining core components.
Coach capability and fit: child engagement and developmentally appropriate delivery	“For kids, it has to be fun first.”	Urban affiliate owner-coach, CrossFit Level 3	Prioritize enjoyment and developmentally appropriate activities	Session templates and coach guidance were revised to emphasize play-based activities, participant choice, and age-appropriate engagement strategies.
Integration within affiliate operations: scheduling, staffing, space, equipment, and local compatibility	“This only works if it fits the gym’s space, schedule, and people.”	Urban affiliate owner-coach, CrossFit Level 4	Develop affiliate-readiness, scheduling, staffing, space, and equipment-planning resources	Planning materials were revised to include prompts for adapting delivery to local schedules, staffing capacity, available space, equipment, and member characteristics.

Bracketed ellipses indicate that words were omitted from quotations for concision without changing their intended meaning. Sources are described by affiliate context and coaching credential rather than individual participant identifiers.