Bill

My name is William Maelia and I started my CrossFit journey with Orchard Valley CrossFit in 2018 with my wife, Chelsea. We were looking for a place where we could workout together, and the local “Globo” gym that I was a member at was not really what we were both looking for. From the moment we walked in the doors of Orchard Valley, we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel at home. Orchard Valley quickly became our community, our friends, and our family. We became not only a group that sweats together for an hour a day, but also a group of people that support each other in and out of the gym. I was a high school and collegiate rower and swimmer. I have also worked as a swim coach for Somers High School and Mount Saint Mary College and a crew coach for Arlington High School and Newburgh Free Academy. I am a high school Science Research teacher at Somers High School in Westchester County and also work as a realtor in the Hudson Valley for Keller Williams Realty. In my spare time I love to go camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors. I am an avid fan of travel and am the vice-president and co-founder of a non-profit educational travel company. I am also currently working on my Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University. I live in the Town of Newburgh with my wife, Chelsea, and our two dogs. I am elated to be on the coaching team at Orchard Valley and having the opportunity to give back to the community that has given us so much. The tremendous coaching staff at Orchard Valley has helped me to achieve previously unthinkable milestones in my fitness journey and I hope to be able to aide others in their own pursuits. I look forward to working with you all and crushing our goals together, side-by-side!