Quarter Deck Athletics - QDA

Quarter Deck Athletics - QDA Now located in the Seneca One Tower, Quarter Deck Athletics, home of CrossFit QDA, is the only gym i In the U.S. Or at least, that’s what we’ve been told.
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Welcome to the Quarter Deck…

Typically, the quarterdeck serves as the part of the upper deck of a ship reserved for officers. Navy, this area is reserved for official ceremonies and as the station of the officer of the deck in port. Throughout history, the quarterdeck has been used to carry out exercise and – sometimes – punishments. At Quarter Deck Athletics, home of CrossFit QDA, we are gratefu

l for the opportunities afforded to us and the sacrifices that have been made to allow us the freedoms we so enjoy. With multiple family members serving in various branches of the armed forces, a military lifestyle is something with which we grew up and has become an integral part of our lives. We honor fallen soldiers regularly through special “hero workouts,” and we will be working closely with veterans as a part of our community outreach and charitable work. It is not something we take lightly. It comes with the utmost respect, sincerity, and appreciation. Here at QDA, everyone is equal. We are all equally important and equally treated with equal expectations. And that expectation is simple: Effort. That is it. Success is a simple formula: Your best effort, consistently performed, over many days. Progress happens every single day but in small amounts. It is the aggregation of marginal gains, day in and day out. QDA is the only gym in downtown Buffalo, offering CrossFit, chiropractic, and nutrition services for all ages and abilities, and, as such, we are able to measure effort like no other fitness facility or gym. Our fitness and medical backgrounds allow us to offer safe, effective, and intense workouts that can be scaled for all skill levels. As such, we have worked with all populations – from children to retirees, professional athletes to cancer patients, as well as those with joint replacements, and hip and shoulder problems. We have seen it all. Whether you want to be able to perform everyday movements pain-free, such as walking or getting out of a chair, or you’d like to lose weight and/or build muscle, we can tailor every workout to fit your needs to keep you healthy and progressing towards your goals. Located in the newly renovated Seneca One Tower, QDA is the only gym of its kind in Buffalo. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself!

09/02/2026

Completely imperfect.

Good for the video if you can make it through.

Three things to think about.

No it didn’t freeze. I couldn’t remember what I wanted to say.

Not making it cleaner because life is messy.

I’m not here to portray a version of myself that does not exist.

I am harsh, imperfect, sometimes impatient, and always learning.

08/25/2026

Do what you said you were going to do.

Show up because you promised yourself you would.

Change the way you talk about your self.

You are the type of person who lifts weights.

You are the type of person who eats their veggies.

You are the type of person who stops after one or when you feel full.

You are the type of person who tries hard.

You are the person you want to be.

Self talk is great when combined with action.

Gas your self up and make it happen.

Lock it in.

08/24/2026

Want to get squared away for the upcoming fall season?

Want a baseline measure of your fitness?

Want to know EXACTLY how many calories you need to support your goals and not an estimate?

Set up an appointment with us for either a VO2max test or Metabolic test!

We are running a special until the end of August where you can get one test for $125.

We are the only facility in the area to offer these world class services.

If you want to know more just ask!

The results come with 20+ pages of information and what everything means to you.

I will also add that VO2max is the single greatest predictor of health and longevity!

08/23/2026

Focus on the big things.

The little things will likely have a little effect.

Ready?

Eat enough to support your muscles and activities and not excess body fat.

Sleep as much as you can, ideally 7+ hours a night.

Lift heavy weights.

Run, jump, play.

Hydrate. Drink plenty of liquids, try to stop afternoon caffeine.

Crush that.

Supplements are not replacements, hacks are quick fixes not long term solutions.

A specific food, supplement, exercise, breathing tool, etc will not solve all your challenges.

You will never be perfect and that is cool. Adversity builds character, not smooth sailing.

Keep doing the basic s**t well and then when you think you are crushing it go back, reevaluate and do it even better.

As I continue on this journey it continues to repeat.

Do the basics really fu***ng well.

Keep showing up.

Quitting speeds up nothing.

The time is going to pass so you mine as well do it.

We don’t make it out of this alive.

08/20/2026

Non sexy advice.

08/19/2026

I could have made it prettier but that is not the point…

The point is that CrossFit and is for everyone!

There is not a better way to get fit.

To get stronger.

To build confidence.

To do things you were told you’ll never do again.

To do things you never imagined you would ever do.

I have been doing CrossFit and coaching it for 15 years…

It’s not a gimmick, it’s not a fad.

It works, as long as you are willing.

08/13/2026
08/05/2026

10 years ago today QDA held its first official classes in a “real” location.

It’s been 20 years since I have been a certified personal trainer.

This year will also be 15 years as a CrossFit affiliate owner and 17 years as a chiropractor.

I don’t know what I’m most proud of or feel is the biggest accomplishment.

What I do know is that I never made it here on my own. I made it here because of everyone who has given me a chance and believed in me.

I have grown a lot in the time and have become better at “all the things”.

There is plenty of room for me to continue learning and growing as a coach, person, father, partner, friend, etc.

I don’t cringe at where I was ten years ago but I am glad I have matured from that person.

The same is true from 20 years ago to now.

Like these pictures show we have grown, we have expanded, classes are busier, we have moved locations, added tons more equipment, added coaches, etc…

Sometimes things evolve very slowly where you don’t notice it happening at the time and only realize it when you look back. Other times the changes are shocking, they are abrupt, they are noticeable to everyone.

The last ten years have been much of the former.

I think if there is one thing I could get across to you, to anyone. It’s that you need to keep showing up. You need to show up and try… for a long time. That’s the secret. That’s the magic. That’s the hack. That’s the quick fix. Keep showing up.

How’d we get here? I kept showing up every single day. When I was tired, when I was sore, when I didn’t want to, when I was afraid , when I was scared, when I didn’t think anyone would be there.

I kept showing up.

That’s what I am going to keep doing.

07/28/2026

I think something important for navigating all of life is that nothing above… nothing below.

Nothing is above me and I am below nothing…

There is nothing that I am “too good” to be doing and there is nothing that is “above” me.

In the gym it’s all equal… CEO, student, grandma, janitor, pro athlete, has been, never was.

We are united by the understanding that hard work day in and day out wins out.

Cheating only cheats you.

So yeah… I’ll mop floors, clean up anything and everything, fix it if I can figure out how to and so on…

This barbell is spinning free!!!

07/17/2026

Huge shoutout to Christine for her progress since her hip replacement about 13 weeks ago!

If you know anything about Chris you know she is a tenacious worker.

I hope you are as proud of these squats as I am!

Address

1 Seneca Street, Suite 1010
Buffalo, NY
14203

Opening Hours

Monday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Thursday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Friday 5:15am - 6:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 12pm
Sunday 8:45am - 10am

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