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SUPPORTING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Coaches that motivate, educate, and inspire. 

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MARK OFFERDAHL

OWNER / COACH

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Cert IV Fitness & Nutrition-Australia

Burgener Strength - Weightlifting Level 1

ATG Certified Coach

Bachelor of Business & Entrepreneurship

Mark is an Australian ex-professional Rugby League player with over a decade of experience playing in Queensland, New South Wales, across Europe, and within the USA.  Mark also represented the USA national Rugby League team in the 2013 & 2017 World Cup, captaining the team in the 2017 campaign. 

 

Growing up within the competitive sporting world, Mark has always had an acute interest in health and wellness, he is particularly passionate about prevention techniques and bulletproofing bodies through nutrition and training.

 

Mark has been working in the industry for 13 years around the world alongside his rugby career and most recently opened the first gym in 2018 in Rural Queensland Australia, and then moved on to New York to open NCFIT Armonk in 2020 which became FWD/Fitness Armonk in 2021.

 

Mark specializes in all things functional fitness from fat loss to muscle gain and sports-specific training.  

 

Mark is dedicated to his trade, and to his clients. He really does want to make the world a healthier and fitter place.

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GREG DEIRMENDJIAN

HEAD COACH

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CrossFit Level 1 Certified (CF-L1)

USA Weight Lifting Level 2 Certified (USAWL2)

PN Level 1 Nutrition Coaching (PN1)

 

Greg was a multi-sport athlete growing up focusing on lacrosse. Greg played up until college when he was forced to stop through injury. Although heartbreaking, this is when Greg found his passion for fitness after going through physical therapy post-surgery on his knee.

 

 

Unable to play sports, Greg found CrossFit to fulfil his competitive nature competing in major team and individual events such as the Commonwealth Championships in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, The Granite Games in 2016 and Wodapalooza in 2017,2018 and 2019.

 

Although Greg loves competing, he is very passionate about coaching. Qualifying with his CF-L1 in 2015 shortly after being introduced to the sport, he has added his USA weightlifting level 2 certification and Precision Nutrition qualification to his armoury to be able to help you with your lifts and diet. 

 

Greg is an uplifting and motivating coach who has dedicated his life to making a lasting difference in people's lives through health and wellness.

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CAROLINA GELBMAN

GENERAL MANAGER & COACH

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CrossFit Level 2 certified (CF-L2)

NASM Certified

As a high school and college athlete, Carolina has always dedicated her time to working out and taking care of herself. To her, going to the gym is her happy place and she looks forward to sharing that with you.

“Working out is not only about getting stronger, it is also about making time for yourself and realizing that taking care of your mind and overall well-being is just as important.”

Carolina started CrossFit in the summer of 2014 and has never looked back. Being a part of a class keeps her motivated and the comradery of FWDFit is what keeps her part of our family!

Carolina was the Associate Director of Athletics and the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Sacred Heart Greenwich for 8 years, where she worked with student-athletes from 5th grade through 12th grade. She is a dedicated mom to a 3-year old little girl, and understand that balancing life is not easy but necessary.

Carolina’s enthusiasm for helping others is infectious – she is so excited to meet you and see you improve every single day. 

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JOE GELBMAN

COACH

dotFIT Certified practitioner 

NASM Certified

United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Level 1

USPA certified member & coach - Elite Level

1,705 LB Total - 242 LB Men’s Raw Open Division

Health and fitness played an important part in growing up for Joe, and it still remains until this day. 

 

Graduating from SUNY Plattsburgh with a BA in Elementary Education, Joe was introduced to rugby (union) in his Freshman year and by his senior year, offered a spot in try-outs for the national team, the USA Eagles.

 

Joe started a journey to become bigger, stronger, and more intentional with his training through bodybuilding and powerlifting focusing on three main lifts: squat, bench, and deadlift. 

Joe brings his years of powerlifting and competitive experience to Katonah to help equip you with the knowledge and technique to maximize your potential.

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ELLIOTT O'SULLIVAN

SOCCER COACH

FAW UEFA B License

FA Level 1 & 2 Award

Advanced FA Youth Awards

USSF Grassroots Awards

First Aid, CPR & AED trained

Sports Coaching & Performance BSc – Southampton Solent 2015

Played youth soccer for QPR, Aldershot Town and Farnborough FC.

Elliott was born and raised in London, England. Football (soccer) was the only sport he knew and played for clubs like Queens Park Rangers, Watford, Aldershot Town, and Farnborough as well

competing in the BUC’s at University.

 

Elliott began coaching soccer at 16-years-old in England for his boyhood club QPR after the dream of a professional playing career was shattered by injury so focused on coaching and lifting weights to fulfill his competitive needs.

 

Elliott moved to New York in 2016 where he swiftly moved up the ranks at UK Elite, working locally at John Jay Futbol Club where he was promoted to Director of Coaching in 2019 - the same year he was hired at John Jay Cross River High School.

 

In 2020 Elliott led the Boy's Varsity Soccer Program to their first and only section 1 championship in school history and won the first trophy under the ‘Wolves’ Mascot.

Partnering with longtime friend Mike Alexander at Elev8 Athletics, Elliott is excited for the future of EAFC and JJCR.

The 3 pillars to Elliott’s coaching are simple; work hard, have fun and learn.

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MICHAEL ALEXANDER

SOCCER COACH

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Exercise and Development

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration

BTEC National Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence

F.A, UEFA, NSCAA, USSF soccer coaching qualified

NVQ Level 3 Personal Trainer

Played/coached at professional, semi-professional, collegiate and amateur level

Current General Manager at Elev8 Athletics

Current owner of EAFC

Former Assistant Regional Manager Steel Sports

Former Director of Coaching UK Elite Soccer

Former Head Coach New York Premier

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MICHAEL ALEXANDER

SOCCER COACH

Swedish Massage

Deep Tissue

Myofascial Release

Lymphatic

CTT

Prenatal

Sports Massage

Michelle is a practicing NYS Licensed Massage Therapist for 8 years. She has experience in a variety of regenerative modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, lymphatic, CTT,  prenatal, and sport massage.

 

“Pain can be debilitating and we all experience it at some point in our lives. I feel privileged to be able to provide a service that relieves pain and can potential rehabilitate injuries. Being a Licensed Massage Therapist is the most rewarding job, especially when my clients can feel the difference.” 

 

Growing up she was very immersed in the health and wellness community. “My mother was a personal Trainor and yoga instructor so I loved to watch her teach and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the human body.”

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