Mental Performance coach · Fort Myers, FLCoach Ricardo
Private Mental Performance CoachCoach Ricardo
Trains in Fort Myers & virtually
Works with High School, College, Adult
Available: Sat, Sun
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Get to know Ricardo
Former Competitive Runner | NASM-CPT | Strength & Performance Coach
Former high school and college runner with a 4:49 mile PR and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I help developing athletes improve strength, conditioning, movement, and running performance while teaching them the “why” behind their training so they can become more confident and capable athletes.
How I can help you improve
My goal is to help athletes become stronger, move better, improve their conditioning, and develop greater confidence in their abilities.
For runners and track athletes, we can work on strength, conditioning, running mechanics, pacing, mobility, and the physical qualities that support better performance.
I also enjoy working with athletes from other sports who want to improve their general strength, speed, conditioning, movement quality, and overall athleticism.
A typical training session
Every session is based on the athlete's current ability and goals. We may work through a dynamic warm-up, movement and running mechanics, strength exercises, athletic movement, conditioning, and mobility.
I also spend time explaining why we're doing something. I want athletes to leave training knowing more about their bodies and their performance than when they arrived.
Training should be challenging, but it should also be positive and productive. Technique and quality of movement come before simply doing more repetitions or pushing harder.
Career & accomplishments
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Competed in running throughout high school and continued running in college
800 meter personal record: 2:06
1 Mile Personal record: 4:49
5k Person record: 16:37
10k personal record: 29:22
Background in strength training, conditioning, movement, and fitness
Experience teaching and instructing others
I am currently building my formal coaching experience and am excited to work with athletes who want to improve and are willing to put in consistent effort.
Best coach I ever had
My best coach was Coach Crowe. He was a game changer in my life, helped me not only understand accountability, but what it means to part of something bigger.
October 20, 2007, I will never forget that day.
Life lessons for sure.
He taught me it's about how we treat ourselves, physically and mentally.
What athletes & parents should know
I take the responsibility of coaching young athletes seriously. My goal isn't to exhaust an athlete just so a workout feels difficult. I want training to have a purpose.
I emphasize proper technique, gradual progression, communication, consistency, and understanding the reason behind the training.
I am positive and encouraging, but I also believe in accountability and effort. I want athletes to become stronger and perform better, but I also want them to develop confidence, discipline, and knowledge they can carry with them beyond our training sessions.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$38
$29
Then $120/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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