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— Coaches

Meet the
team behind
the standard.

Every ICON coach is nationally certified, actively training, and mentored by our head of performance. Coaching is a craft — we treat it that way.

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

MARCUS RIVERA

Head of Performance · 12 yrs

12 years developing athletes from first pull to national platform.

Youth Development

Alina Cortez

Youth Program Director · 9 yrs
Built ICON’s youth curriculum from the ground up. Former D1 gymnast.
Speed & Power

Devon Hayes

Athletic Development · 8 yrs
Multi-sport athletic prep for high school and collegiate athletes.
Conditioning

Reese Nguyen

Functional Fitness Lead · 7 yrs
Turns first-timers into consistent, confident lifters.
Barbell Strength

Sam Okafor

Adult Strength Coach · 10 yrs
Powerlifting-rooted programming for the working adult.
Mentorship

Jordan Lee

After School Coordinator · 6 yrs
Bridges homework, movement, and mentorship five days a week.
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— OUR STORY

Coach the person.
Program the athlete.

We believe coaching is a craft. Every session is intentional. Every rep is observed. Every
athlete is known by name — because the standard we hold ourselves to shows up in the
standard our athletes carry into life.

Train with
the team.