Brian

I was born and raised in Western New York and grew up playing a variety of sports including basketball, football, baseball, and track and field. None of which have compared to the passion and fulfillment I have found in CrossFit. I’ve learned so many fundamental skills and the value of nutrition and the impact it has on my life, both inside and outside of the gym. CrossFit has changed my life in ways that I cannot describe. While I had a long-time interest in learning more about the sport, I never took the first step in joining the community until my wife and I moved to the Hudson Valley from Queens, NY. Before we relocated, we lived down the street from CrossFit Queens and would see athletes carrying weights on their backs, sprinting past us in groups. Though we were slightly intimidated, we finally took the leap and joined Orchard Valley in 2019. It was very soon after that I realized the passion I have for CrossFit and being a part of a family of like-minded individuals who show up for themselves and one another. I’m a high school social studies teacher at Newburgh Free Academy and love working with kids. It’s amazing to watch them grow into their own as individuals. Through teaching, I have coached basketball, baseball, rugby, and tennis. It’s a privilege to work with young adults to help them realize their potential. If teaching has taught me anything, it’s that success is measured by so much more than grades and scores. I’ve watched fellow CrossFit athletes reach successes far beyond weights and scores, and I am so excited to be a member of the OVCF coaching team!