Our Founder
Michele Kelber
Founder & Owner
Michele is considered a leading East Coast authority on Kids' training. After decades as a lawyer, she began coaching kids and simultaneously became the Executive Director of a non-profit that promotes fitness for at-risk youth.
Following these experiences, Michele opened Gantry Kids & Teens in 2013. As a soccer player growing up, Michele recognizes the importance of sports in a child’s life, but also acknowledges not every kid loves a team or the intensity that exits today. Michele’s goal in creating Gantry Kids & Teens was to provide fitness classes and a social outlet for everyone from the novice athlete to the elite athlete. It’s through old school playground fun and coach-led skills & activities that Michele is able to “Build Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” providing essential life skills, physical and mental growth & development while skyrocketing self esteem... one box jump at a time!
After ten years as the founder and head coach of Gantry Kids, Michele has stepped back in her day to day duties to further develop Gantry Kids' coaching staff and provide guidance and insight to parents and other care givers. Grab her book How Not to Ruin Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Raising Happy, Independent, Equipped Children
to support your parenting journey.
Along with her book, Michele offers parent education workshops and group calls for parents and care-givers. Schedule a one-on-one discovery call today!
- JD/MBA, licensed in New York and New Jersey
- AADP Certified Health Coach
- The Brand X Method Youth Coach Pro
- The Brand X Method Advanced Kids' Trainer
- The Brand X Method Teen Weightlifting Trainer
- CrossFit Kids
- CrossFit Level 2
- Former NY State Licensed Foster Parent
- CPR Pro /AED & First Aid Certified
- CDC HEADS UP to Youth Sports Concussion Training