Coaches
Vic Zachary
Vic Zachary
Age: 30
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight: 172
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, Olympic Lifting cert, Kettlebell cert, attended Robb Wolfs Nutrition seminar (twice), Whole 9 seminar, CF Football Cert, CrossFit Kids, Coaches Prep Course, 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 2009,2010 CrossFit Games as an individual and in 2010 CrossFit Games on BCCF Team.
Charlie Gerszewski
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 CrossFit Football, Olympic Lifting, Gymnastics, and Mobility and Recovery Certifications. In addition, he has attended the CrossFit Coaches Prep Course and is a Level I USAW certified coach. 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 splits his coaching time between Pin Up CrossFit and Bayou City CrossFit.
Andrew Mitchell
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 really enjoys the competition!
Andrew is a CrossFit level 1 instructor, CrossFit Kettlebell Coach and CrossFit Gymnastics Coach. He has also completed the CrossFit Endurance Certification, CrossFit Joint Mobility and Recovery Certification, and is a USAW Level 1 Sport Performance Coach.
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
