Meet the Pack!
The heartbeat of Deer Park’s Dream Fitness Community.
Where Passion Meets Purpose – Embrace the Warmth of
a Dream Realized in Every Workout
Our Mission.
Our mission at Pack Athletic Club is to foster a space where fitness and friendship bloom side by side. Born from a dream shared between us, every corner of PAC radiates with the warmth of welcome and the spirit of perseverance. It’s a place where your goals are greeted with cheers, every challenge met with a companion by your side, and where the joyous pitter-patter of paws reminds us that the journey to health is one we walk together. This is more than a gym—it’s a community heartbeat, pulsing with the shared beat of Deer Park’s most passionate hearts. Welcome to the family we dreamed of; welcome to PAC.
Meet the Pack.
Our amazing team here to guide and support you!
Mike Gillespie
Owner | Head Coach
National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED, Stretching & Flexiblity
CrossFit Certifications: Level 1, 2 & 3! Kids, Strongman & Gymnastics
CrossFit Courses: Dumbbells, Programming, Spot the Flaw, Scaling, Lesson Planning, Running & Judging
9 Years Coaching Experience
Fueled by Coffee, Ice Cream & Chocolate
Dual Irish Citizen
Kristin Gillespie
Co-Owner | Marketing
Chief Community Officer of Femme Gaming: Empowering women and marginalized genders in gaming
Web Developer & expert marketer serving Long Island for the past 10 years
Super Nerd & Gamer
Mediocre Athlete but Super Cheerleader
Chaser of dopamine & all things tech
Coach Melissa
Coach | L2
CrossFit Certifications:Level 2 Coach, Precision Nutrition L1 & Adaptive and Inclusive Training
Additional CrossFit Courses: Spot the Flaw, Scaling for CrossFit, Programming
CPR/AED and First Aid Trained
Fun Fact: Can crochet animals & things!
Coach Jeremy
Coach | Partner | L1
CrossFit Certifications: CrossFit Level 1
Athletic Swim Coach for Connetquot CSD
Certified Swim Coach for Safe-T-Swim
Habitual Class Clown
Coach Lexi
Coach | L1
CrossFit Certifications: CrossFit Level 1
Cheerleading Coach for 7 years
Nearly 20 years Cheerleading experience both through school & on the All-Star level
2-time UCA College National Champion
Fun Fact: My favorite thing is handstand walking!