Ricky is a CrossFit Level 2 Certified Coach and has participated in a number of other CrossFit seminar courses. He specializes in coaching gymnastics, Olympic lifting and competitive athletes. He, himself, has spent a majority of his life competing in a variety of sports – collegiate wrestler; Gymnastics Specialist for the Phoenix Rise Grid Team; four-time CrossFit Regionals Athlete; member of the Invictus 2017 CrossFit Games 6th place team; and, two-time American Open National Qualifier in the 77kg weight class – and uses those experiences to coach others at the highest level.
After serving in the US Navy, he is now finishing his degree in Finance at University of San Diego with plans to graduate in spring of 2019. His high energy and love to make people smile helps him bring self-confidence to all his athletes while helping them reach their goals. He also uses that energy to be the self-proclaimed, best dancer on the Invictus staff.