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

ASSISTANT 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. He also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from SUNY Cortland 2017.

Before returning to the Kings of Fitness Sports Performance Staff, Sean served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Cornell University where he worked with 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).

 
 

Brian Doxsey

sport performance coach

Brian is a graduate of Marist College, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Brian also played 3 years of Marist Football at Outside Linebacker.

Along with his responsibilities at KOFSP, Brian is working as a Strength and Conditioning Intern at the United States Military Academy at West Point, working with a variety of Division 1 sport teams.

Brian is certified with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Colleges Association (CSCCa), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS), a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS) through DeFranco’s Training and Consulting, and ACE Massage Cupping Bodywork Therapy Certified.

 
 

TONY STARK

SUPPORT STAFF

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.