Leon Polanco
San Jose,CA
Summary
Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes and clients to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with many accolades throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes and clients to build sustainable training and eating habits.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer / Coach
Crunch Fitness
04.2024 - Current
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach. Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Educated clients on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics. Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
Personal Trainer/Strength and Performance Coach
Forma Gym
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked with diverse client populations to reach goals pertaining to strength and hypertrophy training
- Provided nutrition consultations and corrective exercise seminars for clients
- Managing programming for various clients and recording progress to ensure client success and adherence
Lifestyle and Fitness Coach
Private Clients
01.2020 - Current
- Sustaining an independent work model to retain and attract clientele while adhering to all logistical standards and practices required to maintain a successful business.
- Developed strong client relationships with a caring and collaborative approach.
- Created periodized science based programming for clients
Education
KINESIOLOGY Coursework -
SVCTE
San Jose, CAKinesiology
West Valley College
Saratoga, CASkills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft office
- Corrective exercise
- Athletic training and coaching
- Nutrition programming
- Exercise programming
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Motivational Coaching
Certification
- NASM CPT
- Hyperice recovery specialist
- TRX
- Poliquin fundamentals of periodization
- CPR/AED
Volunteer Experience
- Boxing Coach, Dreamland Boxing, San Jose, CA, 05/2018, 05/2020, San Jose, CA, Provided training programming for intermediate to advanced level boxers, Coached clients one on one and in class settings, Worked with beginners to master fundamentals, General maintenance of equipment and facility. Construction of Boxing ring and equipment
- Platform Captain/Spotter and Loader, Warcat Strength, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, Led a group of 6 in maintaining the safety, health and wellness of dozens of athletes, Loaded and unloaded Thousands of lbs of calibrated Kg plates/weight onto various equipment and vehicles, General set up of Powerfest 2022, Tearing down and setting up of equipment using palettes and tools, Master level Knowledge of the combo rack and how to adjust/take it apart, Boosting Morale of athletes and staff to perform at the highest ability, Knowledge on how to care and treat for various barbells and weight equipment
Timeline
Personal Trainer / Coach
Crunch Fitness
04.2024 - Current
Personal Trainer/Strength and Performance Coach
Forma Gym
02.2023 - 04.2024
Lifestyle and Fitness Coach
Private Clients
01.2020 - Current
KINESIOLOGY Coursework -
SVCTE
Kinesiology
West Valley College
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