Our Coaches

Kryzia Garces

Program Manager

Kryzia joined the Gantry Kids & Teens coaching staff in 2023. She started as a Summer Camp Coach and now can be seen running most of our programs. In 2025, she began her newest role as Program Manager. You can find her running Summer Camp, our School Year Camps, Kids Night Out!, and our Birthday Parties. Amongst the kids and staff, she is a fan favorite. 


Kryzia is a lifelong New Yorker and is earning her degree in Music. When she isn't working at the gym or in school, you can find Kryzia enjoying everything the city has to offer or snuggling at home with her dog Tobio. Yes, Tobio is named after an anime character.


Kryzia also likes playing video games and collecting photocards of her favorite K-pop group, Stray Kids. It's probably how she relates so well with the kids!

Kryzia strives to influence our athletes to have a positive relationship with fitness and health, and their growth and indpendence.


  • CDC Concussion Certified
  • CPR Pro / AED & First Aid Certified

Ryan Forte

LEAD Fitness Coach

Coach Ryan is a fitness fanatic! He works with both adults and kids to reach their movement goals and potential. Ryan's background is in boxing and general fitness. He's able to identify gaps in movement and help our kids get stronger, and for them to see what they are capable of in and outside of the gym. Ryan knows firsthand the impact physical movement can have on self-confidence and personal growth. He is committed to that for our athletes!


Certifications:

  • CPR/AED & First Aid Certified
  • NASM CPT
  • ISSA Nutrition Specialist
  • MES Certified

Ryan spends his free time


Is a hot dog a sandwich?

"Absolutely not."

Luis Rodriguez

After School Coach

Coach Ryan is a fitness fanatic! He works with both adults and kids to reach their fitness goals and potential. Ryan's background is in boxing and general fitness. He's able to identify gaps in movement and help our kids get stronger and see what they are capable of in and outside of the gym. Ryan knows firsthand the impact physical movement can have on self-confidence and personal growth. He is committed to that for our athletes!


-      First Aid and CPR/AED certified

-      NASM CPT

-      ISSA Nutrition Specialist

-      MES certified



Certifications Amber has:

  • CPR/AED & First Aid Certified


Is a hot dog a sandwich? 

“Maybe, it can be a form of a sandwich…”

Jackson Parrott

ASSISTANT Coach

Growing up Marisa played Soccer and took after school classes in Volleyball, Kickboxing, Karate and Dance. While in high school she started babysitting.

Marissa plans on continuing her education and will be pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education. 


Marisa’s loves working at Gantry Kids & Teens:

“I love getting to explore the city with the kids and going on exciting adventures! Like riding our bikes and scooters over the Pulaski Bridge or taking the ferry over to Governor’s Island. I also love just getting to spend time with the kids and making them smile.


In five years, Marisa sees herself having started a career in teaching, having traveled to at least three new countries and hopefully starting a family of her own.


Certifications Marisa has:

  • CDC HEADS UP to Youth Sports Concussion Training


Is a hot dog a sandwich? 

“No… maybe…?”