Changing the standard of self.
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Coaching was never about building the strongest athletes. It was about helping people carry more than they thought they could.
Principles first. Every athlete learns the why behind the work — how to move, how to load, how to progress. We push the envelope in training while protecting the athlete, building performance that lasts beyond a single season.
Trained under Paul Oneid, Michael De la Pava, and Dr. Andrew Lock.
Coaching the work
Since 2023, Coach Cruz has led the strength & conditioning program at Doral Academy — building a culture of discipline, accountability, and competition. The weight on the bar was never the point. It’s what athletes build underneath it: the confidence, the adversity overcome, the belief in themselves. That’s what lasts.
The Program · Doral Academy
Quick tools for the work — estimate a max, build a warm-up, load the bar. Everything runs on your device. Nothing is saved or sent.
A simple ramp to your top set. Adjust to feel — some days need more.
1 kg = 2.20462 lb
A general reference for compound lifts — not a verdict. Standards vary by lift, sex, age, and training age. Every number has a story.
Training math, not medical advice. Loads are starting points, not maxes to chase — train under a coach's supervision. These tools support coaching; they reduce injury risk but do not prevent injury.
For athletes ready to train with intent — and build something that lasts. Send a note and Coach Cruz will get back to you.