Meet Our Coaches

 

Jon Bevacqua

Jon Bevacqua is the owner and Head Coach of Crossfit Hoboken. With a background in personal training, almost 10 years of Crossfit experience and a passion for nutrition and programming, Jon’s ultimate goal is to empower is athletes. Once he got started, he was hooked to that feeling of accomplishment from pushing his body past what he thought it was capable of.

Jon is a passionate teacher and educator. He specializes in coaching athletes and coaches how to teach, see, correct, and improve movement and performance. When Jon isn’t coaching, he trains for anything challenging and chases after his first child, Lorenzo.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Crossfit Level 1

  • Crossfit Strongman

  • Crossfit Kids

  • Owner Fear Of Defeat LLC

 

Britta Winans

Britta is a former NCAA collegiate soccer player who has had a passion for strength training & conditioning that started in high school. “I was exposed to strength training at an early age and experienced so many benefits that come with lifting weights, especially as a female.” Britta was introduced to CrossFit in 2014 and it has been an integral part of her life ever since.

A squat-enthusiast, Britta hopes to help other people along their fitness journey as they embrace strong bodies, healthy minds & a positive outlook along the way!

CERTIFICATIONS

BirthFit

CrossFit Level I

USA Weightlifting Level I Strength & Conditioning

 

Chris Lenhart

Chris has been coaching CrossFit for over 10 years. “The individuals that I have the privilege to coach on a daily basis, spanning the spectrum of age and athleticism, motivate me to be the best coaching version of myself.” He believes there is a place for everyone within CrossFit so long as they are willing to step outside of their comfort zone. In doing so they can become the best version of themselves.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit Level 1

 

Colin Jennings

Colin has been active in CrossFit for the past 6 years and has recently taken to coaching. Colin shows a true desire for his athletes to “move well, before we move fast”.

Colin grew up as a beach kid and migrated to the Hoboken area in 2009, and has always been an avid soccer player.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit Level 1

 

Chad Flanick

Chad is a former Varsity swimmer and diver (Syracuse University), who made the eventual leap to CrossFit. “Having been a member at CFH for a few years, spending hours and hours in the gym, I wanted to share what I’ve learned and come to love about the CrossFit lifestyle.

Chad is passionate about CrossFit and its universal scalability. He believes everyone is on their own physical journey and CrossF.it allows us to progress together but at our own rate. “The key is to get a little bit fitter every day.”

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1

 

Andrew Clarke

AJ Clarke has been an active member for over 6 years and a coach for over 2 years. He began his Crossfit journey back in college when he could not find a sport that fit his cardio needs as a sprinter for the Track and Field team, as well as the weight lifting component he had a passion for.

He has since traveled up and down the east coast, gaining experience from a number of CF boxes between NJ and NYC, MD, VA, and FL.

As a full time health benefits consultant for Aflac, AJ is able to combine his knowledge in healthcare with his passion for athleticism enriching the lives of employees in the work place, athletes in the gym, and friends and family at home.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit Level 1

 

Ali Blankmeyer

A former D1 Field Hockey Player and Captain, Ali has strong base in Sports Performance as well as CrossFit. During her transition from college to the “real world”, she quickly noticed the motivation she had in the gym was lacking – insert CrossFit Hoboken. It was here that her competitive nature was married with constantly varied, high intensity work outs. The team camaraderie she was also missing from college was also met with gyms supportive community.

Ali enjoys being able to share her knowledge and wisdom in all things with health and wellness. Over the years, she’s also had experience working as a Sports Performance Coach at the Annex and carries that knowledge with her in her own fitness journey. She believes we should be able to wake up and work out however our body feels and wants to move that day. Longevity is the life-long goal!

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit Level 1

Functional Movement Systems Level 1 Certified

 

Ben Butler

Growing up a very active kid, Ben’s passion for athletics and fitness started at a young age. This passion led him to Old Dominion University where he earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. While working to complete his undergraduate degree, Ben became involved in various fitness outlets and camps for children with and without disabilities. Most notably, he traveled to Alaska to work at a sports developmental camp for children with visual impairments.

Following this experience, Ben attended The University of Virginia to pursue a degree in Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities. Currently, Ben works full-time as a K-5 Physical Education teacher here in Hoboken. Ben prides himself on leveraging his unique skills to address the needs of children and athletes alike regardless of age and ability. “I truly believe that movement, health, and fitness should be for everyone, with everyone.”

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit L-1

Crossfit Kids

Soraya Selamie

Soraya is a former NCAA division 3 lacrosse player at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) where she received her bachelor’s in science in Health & Exercise Science. She went on to pursue her ACSM EP-C (certified exercise physiologist) and worked as an exercise physiologist with a focus on wellness programs (cardiac rehab, diabetes prevention, pre-hab, children, etc.). During this time she began to compete in powerlifting and pursue her masters in public health (MPH). Fast forward a year post-grad, Soraya began her Crossfit journey and obtained her L-1 certification while in Hawaii. She quickly fell in love with the sport and the way people are constantly pushed to improve their skills and capacity.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit L-1

ACSM EP-C

Sam Roskos

Sam is a former college rugby player at the University of Notre Dame who grew up as a multi-sport athlete in Central New Jersey. He competed in high level sports through post-grad while working in NYC and sought out Crossfit to maintain a competitive environment. Sam is a former submarine officer and military diver whose passion for coaching comes from his time in the military. Sam’s goals are to enable everyone in his classes to move well and feel confident enough in their abilities to push themselves.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit L-1

Command Fitness Lead

Diving Supervisor