1-15 South Colden Street, Suite #300, Newburgh, NY 12550, US
Our Coaches
Coach Penny
CrossFit has been a positive light in my life since the day I walked through the doors of a CrossFit gym in 2014.
I am a Nurse Practitioner by day, specializing in Endocrinology and CrossFit is the best "treatment" that I have found for reversing chronic disease. Coaching has allowed me to spread my passion for the lifestyle that CrossFit grants us; increased strength, happiness, confidence, the list goes on. Opening Orchard Valley CrossFit has been a dream come true, being able to create a safe and supportive space for people to improve their lives.
CrossFit has increased my functionality in day-to-day life and truly makes me feel my own kind of beautiful.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Course
CrossFit Scaling Course
CrossFit Spot The Flaw
CrossFit Judges Course
Aerobic Capacity Course
BLS/CPR Certified
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Coach Nick
From a young age I have always had a passion for sports and physical exercise. After graduating college I found myself bored with the regular “globo-gym” exercise routine. Looking for guidance and something new I found CrossFit over five years ago. Ever since my first class I was enthralled and immediately fell in love with the mentality, community, and purpose driven movements. I can honestly say I have never been bored with CrossFit, whether it is hitting a new personal best or getting crushed by a WOD, it is by far one of the things I most look forward to in my day. As a CrossFit Trainer I am honored to help people become the best version of themselves. If you’re having a bad day - come to CrossFit, if you’re having a good day - come to CrossFit, if you need a safe place - come to CrossFit. The supportive community and the encouragement is all you need to turn your day, and even you life, around.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Judges Course
CPR Certified
Coach Shannon
I was born and raised in Wisconsin. I grew up playing multiple sports but soccer became my main focus. I moved away from Wisconsin after marrying my husband Norm, who is in the Army. He is the one who first started learning about CrossFit and introduced me to it! We have lived in GA, SC, HI, and TX. We have two rescue dogs that are our furbabies!
I'm super passionate about CrossFit and the community within it. It has become a huge part of my life since I also get to call it "my job". It’s so rewarding to be able to help others reach their goals physically and mentally so that they feel good in and out of the gym. My favorite movement is the snatch.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Certificate
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
CrossFit Judges Course
CPR Certified
Coach Norm
We are so excited to welcome Norm to the coaching team at OVCF! Here are some words from Coach:
“After spending over 21 years serving in the US Army with physical fitness being a top priority and passion of mine, I wanted to continue to serve. Throughout my career I have been fortunate to coach, teach, mentor, and inspire the next generation. I thrive on motivating others and finding ways to help them realize and reach their full potential. Whether you want to go to the CrossFit Games, look better naked, or just enjoy sweating for an hour with friends, I’m committed to your health and wellness. I started CrossFit in 2013 and haven’t looked back. CrossFit has a unique ability to not only allow you to grow physically and mentally in the gym but helps you build on your personal character outside the gym. Integrity: keeps you honest to do all the work prescribed. Personal Courage: to show up everyday and attempt things you never thought were possible. Respect: treating others the way you want to be treated and respect towards the equipment. These are just some of the values CrossFit offers with the community/family atmosphere being at the top. No where else will a group of people after doing 100 burpees say, that sucked, followed by: see you tomorrow? Hell Ya!!! I look forward to serving as many members as I can, now “Give me two claps and a Ric Flair” Woo!!
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Spot the Flaw
CrossFit Scaling
CrossFit Lesson Planning
Coach 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!
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Course
CrossFit Judges Course
Aerobic Capacity Course
Coach Bill
My name is William Maelia and I started my CrossFit journey with Orchard Valley CrossFit in 2018 with my Fiancé, 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 Fiance, Chelsea, and our black lab, Stanley. 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!
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Judges Course
Coach Erin
I took my first CrossFit class 3 years ago and have been in love with it ever since. I grew up playing multiple sports and continued to go to the gym throughout college and afterward, but unhealthy habits and lack of consistency kept me from making real progress. After having my second child I found CrossFit. I am constantly amazed at how dramatically my fitness and nutrition have improved. These healthy changes even carried me through my third pregnancy; I was able to CrossFit the entire time thanks to the scalability of the movements and workouts. I am excited to coach and help people reach a level of fitness they may have never expected. CrossFit really is for everyone and I can't wait to help more people fall in love with it!
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification
CrossFit Judges Course
CPR Certified
Coach Katie
I started CrossFit 6 months after having my last baby. I was defeated, over weight, and unhealthy. I had been a competitive athlete my whole life. After college I found distance running to feed my need to push myself physically. But after having my kids it became too hard to find the time to run 50 miles a week. I felt lost. The struggle of having two small children, working, and trying to be the best Mother, wife, and teacher I could be was too much. I felt like I was failing in so many ways. Then I found CrossFit. Every time I stepped into the gym I saw growth, I found a community, and saw how important it was to make time for my physical and mental health. I was hooked. A year into my CrossFit journey I was asked if I would like to coach. It felt natural, as an educator I have always loved to sharing my passions with people. This felt like the perfect way to help people find what I found in CrossFit. OVCF has such an amazing and supportive community of athletes and coaches I feel very lucky to be a part of it.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Aerobic Capacity Course
CrossFit Judges Course
Coach Mike
I was born and raised in Cornwall NY. Being a Firefighter runs in the family. My Father is retired, and my brother is currently a West Point firefighter. I work for the City of Newburgh Fire Department. I have a wife Randi and two boys Jerry and Emmett.
In 2018, I found Orchard Valley CrossFit and it changed me forever. The changes I have experienced
from CrossFit have stretched far beyond the gym. From work to home to health in general. I am super
excited to be able to help others discover all the hidden benefits of CrossFit.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Judges Course
