Estevan Ortega
Ansonia
Summary
Experienced coach and scout with background in identifying and nurturing athletic talent. Skilled in developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual athlete needs, enhancing team performance, and implementing strategic game plans. Known for fostering positive relationships and creating environments that drive athlete motivation and success. Have significantly contributed to improved team rankings and individual player development through focused coaching strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Boxing Trainer
Cus Boxing Gym
Milford
01.2025 - Current
- Lead group and private boxing sessions focusing on technique, defense, conditioning, and endurance.
- Coach youth and adult athletes, integrating strength and speed drills to improve ring performance.
- Develop fight-prep programs and teach fundamentals for recreational and competitive boxers.
Certified Stretch and Mobility Specialist
StretchMed
New Haven
01.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one assisted stretch therapy to improve flexibility, posture, and athletic recovery.
- Develop personalized mobility and injury prevention programs for athletes and active adults.
- Conducted regular evaluations to monitor client progress and adjust plans accordingly.
- Organized workshops to promote awareness of mobility benefits in the community.
- Assesse therapeutic plans.
Swim Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
Velo Swim Team
Norwalk
01.2023 - Current
- Train competitive swim team ages 8-17 to build lean muscle, endurance, and explosive strength.
- Design and implement dryland programs focusing on mobility, coordination, and core stability.
- Designed individualized strength and conditioning programs for competitive swimmers.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies to ensure athlete safety during workouts.
- Developed and maintained culture of determination, commitment and hard work, encouraging athletes to push themselves further to boost conditioning.
- Performed corrective exercises to improve mobility, stability, balance, flexibility, posture.
- Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance.
Personal Trainer & Performance Coach
Elevate Fitness
Stamford
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered one-on-one and small-group training emphasizing body transformation and athletic strength.
- Helped clients achieve measurable results in fat loss, strength gain, and performance enhancement.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions focusing on strength and conditioning techniques.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted training plans for optimal results.
- Organized group fitness classes promoting teamwork and community engagement.
Personal Training Manager / Fitness Coach
LA Fitness
Trumbull
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed a team of personal trainers and oversaw client programming and progress tracking.
- Conducted member assessments and designed individualized strength, conditioning, and fat-loss plans.
- Mentored trainers on effective techniques and best practices in personal training.
- Collaborated with management to implement marketing strategies for fitness services.
- Organized workshops and seminars to educate clients on health and wellness topics.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for personal training sessions efficiently.
Education
College -
SUNY Adirondack
01.2018
High School -
NYC iSchool
01.2014
Skills
- Boxing Fundamentals & Advanced Technique
- Injury prevention
- Strength conditioning
- Group training facilitation
- Corner coaching experience
- Strength & Conditioning
- Core and Functional Training
- Mobility & Recovery Coaching
- Youth Athletic Development
- Fat Loss and Lean Muscle Building
Certification
• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM / ACE / ISSA)
• Certified Boxing & Combat Conditioning Coach
• Stretch & Flexibility Specialist
• CPR/AED Certified
. ISSA Strength and conditioning certification
• Certified Boxing & Combat Conditioning Coach
• Stretch & Flexibility Specialist
• CPR/AED Certified
. ISSA Strength and conditioning certification
Locations
- StretchMed, New Haven, CT
- Cus Boxing Gym, Milford, CT
- LA Fitness, Trumbull, CT
- Hands Up Boxing, Norwalk, CT
- Elevate Fitness, Stamford, CT
- Velo Swim Team, Norwalk, CT
Timeline
Head Boxing Trainer
Cus Boxing Gym
01.2025 - Current
Certified Stretch and Mobility Specialist
StretchMed
01.2024 - Current
Swim Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
Velo Swim Team
01.2023 - Current
Personal Trainer & Performance Coach
Elevate Fitness
01.2022 - 01.2025
Personal Training Manager / Fitness Coach
LA Fitness
01.2018 - 01.2021
College -
SUNY Adirondack
High School -
NYC iSchool