Daniel Lynne

Building a CrossFit Empire While Playing for the Wolves

Daniel Lynne didn’t just join the New York Wolves as a Strength Specialist, he brought an entire gym’s worth of coaching expertise. The CrossFit Union Square co-owner has spent nearly a decade building one of Manhattan’s premier training facilities, progressing from member to manager to part-owner alongside Ross Twanmoh and Quinn MacNulty in 2021. At the 1 Union Square West location, he oversees a program that funnels athletes from foundational classes straight into competition pipelines, including teams qualified for TYR Wodapalooza and other major events.

His credentials run deep in competitive fitness. Lynne competed in the 2025 CrossFit Open, ranking 1726th globally while also testing himself in Individual and Team Quarterfinals. That competition experience informs his coaching philosophy at Union Square, not abstract theory, but real understanding of what it takes to progress from beginner to competitive athlete. The gym has become one of New York City’s largest affiliates precisely because Lynne and his partners prioritize member development at every level. His Instagram (@coa_dan) documents this daily: strength work, programming, the unglamorous grind of scaling movements for newer athletes while pushing competitors toward podiums.

The Wolves are getting more than a strength coach. They’re getting someone who has already built systems for athlete development at scale in one of the toughest fitness markets in America. In the Grid, where strength and conditioning become decisive advantages, Lynne’s real-world experience running Union Square means he understands both the science and the human side of athletic preparation. Jersey City’s newest addition to the Wolves brings the mentality of a builder, not just a specialist.