Head Coach
Brandy Monge

      You might say Crossfit Queens owner Brandy is a “bit” competitive. But don’t say it to her face unless you’re ready to “bring it!”  Whether it’s on the basketball or tennis court or in a Court of Law, Brandy makes everything she does count. Brandy’s energy and passion is here to motivate you.  She wants to help you set goals and not just meet them but go above and beyond.  Whether you want to improve your game, strength, speed, or simply want to feel better, Brandy has a plan for you. Come in and let Brandy push you to reach for the sky…What are you waiting for?

In addition to being Level 1 CrossFit certified, Brandy is a certified group exercise and tennis associate instructor.  In her other life, Brandy is an Attorney.  But, legal advice is gonna cost ya.

CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer
CrossFit Mobility and Movement Certified Trainer
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified Trainer
CrossFit Kettlebell Certified Trainer
CrossFit Running and Endurance Certified Trainer
Brutal Recess Seminar
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

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Coach Michael O’Keeffe

     Mike holds a CrossFit Level 1 Certification and is excited to contribute as a coach at CrossFit Queens.

His athletic background and interests include track and field, rugby,
powerlifting, running, cycling, and beach volleyball.  Outside the
gym, Mike is pursuing his Ph.D. in physics at the CUNY Graduate
Center, and teaches physics at Lehman College.  Additionally he is pursuing his commission in the United States Marine Corps.

CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer
CrossFit Mobility and Movement Certified Trainer
Hybrid Strongman Seminar
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

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Coach Nick Lobotsky

     Nick Lobotsky is a part-owner of Hudson Valley CrossFit up in Rhinebeck, NY and has been one of the head trainers there for two years. He started CrossFit in May of 2008 when HVCF opened and struggled to do a single pull up, pushups and deadlift more than 95# and was weighing in at a high of 185#.

      Nearly four years later, Nick now weighs in at 165#, pushing a 950# CrossFit Total, has a 285# overhead squat, a 245# clean and jerk and a 215# snatch. Nick also competed in the 2010 CrossFit Games qualifiers getting 11th in the NJ/NY Sectionals qualifying him for the Regionals. In the Northeast Regionals at Albany CrossFit, Nick placed 23rd overall against the likes of Rob Orlando, James Hobart and Dave Lipson.

      Nick has been working with CrossFit Queens for over a year now, fine tuning the strength program to accommodate all ability levels.  He has also helped organize the Highly successful “Hail to the Queen” all-female competitions as well as the new “King of Queens” all-male competition here at CrossFit Queens.

CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified Trainer
CrossFit Nutrition Course
CrossFit Mobility and Movement Certified Trainer
CrossFit Power Lifting Certified Trainer
CrossFit Rowing Trainer
CrossFit Strongman Trainer
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

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Coach Michael Voigt

     Have a question about a tight muscle or performance in general? Mike probably has the answer you’ve been seeking. After serving with the United States Marines for eight years, Michael decided to hang up his boots and store away his guns, in order to trade them in for a set of inov-8’s and kettle-bells.

     Due to his passion for fitness Michael has been attending seminars and amassing a collection of certifications in the four major components of Crossfit; i.e. Gymnastics, Weight training, Nutrition, and Endurance. Michael is currently enrolled in school finishing his fitness specialist degree (AS) in order to assist him in achieving his degree in exercise physiology (BS).

Michael strong point is his ability to coach a group while seeing every athlete individually. He is able to naturally assess movements in order to point out strengths along with faults to ensure optimum performance and reduce injury.

CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer
CrossFit Mobility and Movement Certified Trainer
CrossFit Kettlebell Certified Trainer
CrossFit Kids Certified Trainer
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified Trainer
CrossFit Nutrition Course
Gymnastics Course

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Coach Anthony Lucic

     After 6 years in the United States Marine Corps and two tours of duty in Iraq Coach Ant needed to find a new challenge to tackle, so he started Crossfitting.

Coach Ant will bring you the perfect combination of textbook knowledge and personal experience to suite your fitness needs. If you’re looking for a kick in the butt to get through that workout look no further, Coach Ant was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps and will gladly get you moving.  Hesitant to train due to injury? No worries, as a prior NYS EMT, combat lifesaver and a future physical therapist Ant understands the importance of safety and will provide you with the safest environment with consideration to all your injuries.  Not only will you be supplied with motivation and a safe environment but you can rest assured Coach Ant is knowledgeable in the field of exercise science, having  studied Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, and Sports Medicine in pursuit of his degree.

CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer
Starting Strength Certification
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

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Assistant Coach Kevin Hall

     On 1st (and 2nd and 3rd) glimpse you’ll likely notice that Kevin is not a very big guy. Despite his extremely competitive nature, his tall and lanky frame has limited him in all his athletic endeavors, resulting in his greatest athletic accomplishments coming on the golf course in high school and college. After college there was no longer any athletic or competitive release, until he found Crossfit. Since then he has been working to overcome the weaknesses that come from his build by studying (see “obsessing”) all things crossfit from movements to technique to cues. If you have a weakness, Kevin has likely had the same weakness and will do everything he can to help you address that weakness through programming and technique. You can always find him at the gym so if you ever see him, feel free to rack his brain…you might learn something!

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Personal Trainer Claudette Mompalao

     Claudette’s passion for fitness all started with Jane Fonda tapes in the living room with mom, ballet in the studio and weight lifting in college.  Then after realizing she was the “go to” person for everything exercise and diet related among friends and family, she decided to pursue a career in fitness and really make a difference.  She loves to motivate and help people reach their goals with her “no nonsense” approach to training, while educating them on how to take care of their health and get moving.  Seeing people achieve what they thought was impossible is what it’s all about for her. Holding a personal training certification by the NSCA, Claudette hopes to pursue a BS in Exercise Physiology in addition to her BFA and continues to attend seminars and certifications in order to better serve her clients.

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer