Coaches
Vic Zachary
Age: 29
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight: 176
Fran: 2:24
Cindy: 27
Helen: 7:26
Deadlift: 445
Press: 195
Back Squat: 395
Clean and Jerk: 280
Snatch: 215
CrossFit certifications: CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Kids, Coaches Prep Course, Olympic Lifting cert, Kettlebell cert, Endurance cert, attended Robb Wolfs Nutrition seminar (twice), Whole 9 seminar, CF Football Cert, CrossFit Joint Mobility and Recovery, and Barbell cert. I grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from St. Pius X High School in 2000 where I played football, soccer, and ran track. Immediately following high school, I enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, in the 82nd Airborne. While in the Army I was in charge of running P.T. and I graduated from Airborne and Ranger School. I was sent to Iraq from March 2003 to September 2003 and left the Army with an Honorable Discharge as an E-5(SGT).
Once out of the Army I went to work for Wackenhut Security Service in Oakridge, Tennessee. While I was at Wackenhut, I was a member of the Special Response Team for over a year. After Tennessee, I became a Federal Agent for the D.O.E. and was stationed in Amarillo, Texas. I was on the Special Response Force for my last two years and a firearms instructor for the Agency. I competed in the Security Protection Officer Training Competition (SPOTC) in 2005 and 2006, and I also competed in the World SWAT Challenge in 2006.
Competed in The 2009 CrossFit Games (Individual)
Competed in The 2010 CrossFit Games (Individual)
Completed the 2010 Half IronMan 70.3 Austin
Completed the 2011 Houston Marathon
Competed in The 2011 CrossFit Games (Team)
Vic’s Blog
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Shelby Frakes
Shelby Frakes began at Bayou City CrossFit in March of 2009. Hungry for a change in her lifestyle, Shelby immediately became a regular at BCCF and worked hard to achieve the results she has realized since starting CrossFit. In December of 2009 Shelby took the next step and became a Level One CrossFit certified trainer.She also has her CrossFit Gymnastics Cert, Endurance Cert, Mobility and Recovery. Along with her USAW Level One Coaches Certification. Shelby has an extreme passion for, and strives to help individuals become healthier, fitter people every day. She has an extensive knowledge of the nutrition aspect of the CrossFit methods and has proven to be and extremely effective motivational tool for numerous clients on a daily basis. Always willing to learn, Shelby is constantly striving to broaden her knowledge base in all aspects of the CrossFit athlete. Shelby grew up as an athlete, playing softball and running track in high school. She was also an avid rock climber in her college years. Shelby plans on returning to school this fall to finish her BA in Health Promotions. To mark her 1-year anniversary of beginning CrossFit, Shelby recently qualified for the regional competition on her quest for the 2010 CrossFit Games.
Shelby Interview from Bayou City Crossfit on Vimeo.
Andrew Mitchell
Andrew has been an athlete his whole life, he participated in soccer, lacrosse and track during high school in upstate NY and improved his soccer skills during college. He is always trying to stay active with other sports such as snowboarding, mountain biking, swimming, surfing and numerous other adrenaline surging exploits. When he discovered CrossFit in April of 2009 he was coming off a soccer injury and years of “lifting” at the local globo gyms, needless to say, he got his butt kicked when he stepped into the compound, but he was hooked! His first WOD left him unable to straighten his arms from so many pull ups, but he loved it and couldn’t stay away! He loves that it is about the community, and looks forward to helping others conquer their goals. It’s also become a sport for him, as he enjoys the competitive aspect and he still gets butterflies in his stomach before some WODs! Andrew currently teaches group CrossFit classes, Boot Camp classes at Memorial Park, and offers personal training. Andrew is also co-owner of sister affiliate, Pin Up CrossFit in Midtown.
Andrew’s certifications: CrossFit L1, CrossFit Kettlebell Instructor, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Endurance, CrossFit Joint Mobility and Recovery.
Andrew Interview from Bayou City Crossfit on Vimeo.
Charlie Gerszewski
Charlie Gerszewski began CrossFit in June of 2008 and has since become addicted. He is a level one certified CrossFit instructor and has his Football, Olympic Lifting, Gymnastics, and Mobility and Recovery Certification. He also has obtained his USAW Level One Coaches Certification. He has been involved in athletics and strength training his whole life. He was a three sport athlete in high school and in 2005 graduated from Mayville State University (ND) where he was a four year varsity football letter winner and was named all-conference at the running back position for two years. In addition he was recognized by the NSCA as an All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete in 2004. In 2007 Charlie earned his Masters Degree in Education Administration from Sam Houston State University. Charlie currently teaches group classes, beginner classes, serves as a personal trainer at Bayou City CrossFit, and is a co-owner of sister affiliate, Pin Up CrossFit in Midtown.
Charlie G Interview from Bayou City Crossfit on Vimeo.
Doug Lopez
Age: 28
Height: 6′ 0″
Weight: 205
Fran: 4:15
Cindy: 27
Helen: 9:02
Deadlift: 415
Press: 175
Back Squat: 320
Doug began his CrossFit career in July 2008 and has become a Level 1 instructor in July 2009, he has completed the CrossFit Endurance Cert and the CrossFit Mobility cert. Doug graduated from St. Pius X High School in 2000 and received his B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University in December 2004 and Masters of Business Administration from The University of Houston in May 2009. Doug has been involved in competitive activity since he can remember and specialized in Football and Track in High School. Doug loves coaching, teaching, and introducing new people to CrossFit and has been actively involved with developing the Bayou City CrossFit brand since its inception.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell began CrossFit in September of 2008 and immediately became addicted. In July 2009 she became CrossFit level I certified, she also has her KettleBell cert, Endurance
cert, and Olympic Lift cert. Katie graduated from St. Pius X high school and received her BS in Kinesiology with a minor in Health from Sam Houston State University in December of 2009. She has been an athlete, health, and fitness enthusiast all her life and is passionate about helping others to achieve a happier and healthier lifestyle. Katie has recently completed her first half-marathon and was a member of the Bayou City CrossFit team during the 2011 CrossFit Games. Through her education and fitness training experience, Katie is able to motivate individuals to obtain and reach their best fitness goals.
Katie Interview from Bayou City Crossfit on Vimeo.
Vic Zachary Sr.
Senior started CrossFit in July 2008. Not able to complete more than 5 minutes of workout, to losing 50 lbs. and able to complete modified W.O.D.’s. He became Level 1 instructor in July of 2009. Graduated with B.S. in Business in 1975 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Has worked in management the past 30 years in Restaurant (Fuddruckers) and Construction (Boeker Countertops of Houston) His goal is to help all and especially Seniors become healthy and live the best of our lives during the golden years.
Kristian Montoya
Kristian grew up in Alvin, Texas and O’fallon, Missouri and graduated from Alvin High School in ’03 where he played soccer, football and tennis. After graduation Kris headed up to the University of North Texas to play football for the ‘Mean Green’. After two years at North Texas he found his calling in nutrition and decided to pack up and head back down to Houston to finish his undergraduate work in Nutrition at the University of Houston.
Like most other athletes who discover CrossFit, Kristian was immediatley hooked! The ripped hands, blood and sweat became appealing. There’s nothing else out there that challenges ones physical and mental toughness on a daily basis. Kris’s need to test his body daily and self-improve led him to obtain his level 1: CrossFit certification, which then led him to join the Bayou City team. “My goal is to help my CrossFit community reach and surpass any and all fitness and nutritional goals they may have. I’m truly blessed to be a part of such a great, empowering community at Bayou City” says Kristian.
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
CrossFit Gymnastics Certification
USA-W Level 1 Sports Performance Certification
CrossFit Endurance Certification
Kristian Interview from Bayou City Crossfit on Vimeo.
Andy Lewis
All-encompassing fitness has been my goal for the past 10 years. Ever since I started playing sports I found that I was just as good in one position as the next. This realization led me to push myself hard during training sessions for football and track and field so that I would become the best all-around athlete in my school. Afterwards, at the University of Texas in Austin I was without something to feed my competitive side. By the end of my freshman year I had competed in several Olympic distance triathlons and did well but didn’t feel completely fulfilled. I found my true fitness calling the summer before my Sophomore year; CrossFit. I quickly immersed myself into the theory behind CrossFit and changed my major to Kinesiology because of it. After a year of following main site wods I became Crossfit certified and coached at Crossfit Central in Austin for 2 years specializing in indoor Crossfit classes, CrossFit Bootcamps, and nutrition. I recently became certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in order to focus on the more traditional and underground strength and power modalities. I have utilized CrossFit as my primary fitness training system for over 4 years now and don’t see my zeal for the Sport of Fitness ending anytime soon.
Crossfit Competition History:
- South Central Regional Competition 2009, 7th Place
- Affiliate team member (CrossFit Central) 2009 CrossFit Games, 2nd Place
- South Central Sectional 2010, 1st Place
- South Central Regional Competition 2010, 6th Place
- Affiliate team member (Crossfit Central) 2010 CrossFit Games, 6th Place
- South Central Sectional Competition 2011, 36th Place
- South Central Regional Competition 2011, 3rd Place
- CrossFit Games 2011 Individual Competitor, 45th Place
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified (October 2009)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
· Trigger Point Certified
Emily Brandenberger
Emily is former Division I Water Polo player who after leaving water polo in college spent the next years floating around looking to fulfill her competitive nature through fitness once again. After many years in the globo gyms, pilates programs, spinning and even the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, Emily’s husband Billy was introduced to CrossFit shortly after the birth of their first child and after several months of poking she finally decided to check it out. Even though she had considered herself to have been in great shape before baby she was still shy about trying out CrossFit not knowing what her fitness level was going to be like 9 months after having a baby with much time having been spent on bed rest before the birth and c-section recovery afterwards. After taking the first step and doing her introduction class one-on-one she was instantly in love with CrossFit and continued to do the remainder of her basic classes all one-on-one. After making the leap to the “big class” there has been no looking back. She became CrossFit Level 1 certified in September 2011, continues to push herself.
Micah Swancey
Micah began Crossfit back in October 2009. Before then the only thing he knew about was functional variable movements was sitting down eating brownies and playing video games. Much like anyone who truly loves Crossfit Micah became addicted. After about a year of doing Crossfit daily at the box and at local competitions Micah decided to go out for his Level 1 Cert back in Sept 2010. Now in 2011 Micah is taking his experience and education and passing it on to his clients every Thursday evening. Micah says, “If I had a pair of ruby red Inov-8s and clicked them three times, I would end up at Bayou City because there is no place like home.”
Lori Reilly
Lori started at Bayou City CrossFit in August of 2010. Initially intimidated by the class environment, Lori opted to train one-on-one with Coach Katie for over 6 months before she entertained taking an actual CF class. She quickly overcame her fears one at a time and embraced the CF community and all it had to offer. Driven by her desire to help people push past their limits, Lori got her Level 1 Certification in August of 2011 and is now coaching at PinUp CF. Lori lives through her passion for fitness and nutrition – and is inspired by helping others succeed. Lori is excited to empower others to reach their full potential both in CrossFit and in life.
“I LOVE helping people do things that they didn’t think they could do. Watching and helping clients push past their fears/limitations and achieve their goals gives me the greatest satisfaction as a coach.”
-Lori Reilly
