Lauren King, Owner
Director of Strength and Nutrition
Founder and owner of Kings of Fitness, Lauren has dedicated the last 9 years to educating and inspiring athletes to their fullest potential. In 2014 she earned her Master's Degree in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania with a focus in Sports Psychology.
Lauren is a Certified NASE Speed Coach, USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (USAW-L1), Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (HHC), ACE Massage Cupping Bodywork Therapy Certified and Layne Norton Science Nutrition certified.
Kiel King
Director of Sport Science
Kiel is a 2004 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and retired as a Captain in 2010. In 2013 he earned his Master's Degree in Exercise Science with a focus in Physical Rehabilitation. He served as an assistant Strength & Condition Coach at Marist College in 2014 working with Division I athletes in sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, and crew.
Kiel is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (USAW-L1), Landmine University Level 1 Coach, Westside Barbell Personal Training and Athletic Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), certified in Advanced Exercise Nutrition (AEN), IASTM Practitioner Certified, and ACE Massage Cupping Bodywork Therapy Certified
Joe Panik
Director of Athlete Performance
Joe is an 8 year MLB second baseman that has played in the league for the San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Miami Marlins. He currently serves as a Special Assistant to the Director of Player Development for the San Francisco Giants organization as well as his duties and responsibilities at KOFSP.
A World Series Champion in 2014, MLB All Star in 2015, and an MLB Gold Glove Award winner in 2016. Joe brings a tremendous amount of knowledge, skills, and experience to share with all athletes to maximize their athletic potential in competition.
SEAN MURPHY
Director of Strength & Conditioning
Sean is a 2023 graduate of Ithaca College where he earned his Master’s Degree in Health Science and Human Performance.
Before returning to Kings of Fitness Sports Performance Staff, Sean served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Cornell University where he coached Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Basketball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, and Sprint Football.
Sean is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USAW Sport Performance Coach (USAW-L1), and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).
Dominick Guarnieri
Sport Performance Coach
With a strong background in football and athletic performance, I bring experience as a player and a coach. I played as a running back at Spackenkill High School and have spent the past three years coaching football with the Hudson Valley Admirals. I am ISSA-certified in Personal Training and CPR-certified, allowing me to apply science-based training principles to enhance overall athletic performance. I focus on developing athletes through tailored strength and conditioning programs, position-specific drills, and mental preparation strategies to help them maximize their potential on the field and build discipline, resilience, and leadership skills off the field.
Tony Stark
Chief Happiness Officer
Tony is a long hair chihuahua that spends most of his day at the facility. He is extremely friendly and loves to be pet as athletes are warming up.