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Axel Merida

Simi Valley

Summary

CSCS-certified Strength & Conditioning Coach with experience across rehabilitation, general fitness, and CrossFit environments. Strong background in movement assessment, return-to-exercise programming, and coaching athletes safely under load and fatigue.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Performance Coach

Crosstown Athletics & CrossFit
Moorpark
08.2025 - Current
  • Coached mixed-level CrossFit classes with emphasis on technique and safety
  • Instructed Olympic lifts and foundational barbell movements
  • Scaled workouts based on mobility, strength, and injury history
  • Maintained training intent during high-intensity sessions

Personal Trainer

North Valley Family YMCA
Porter Ranch
08.2025 - Current
  • Designed individualized strength and hypertrophy programs
  • Conducted movement assessments and corrective exercise
  • Coached primary lifts, accessories, and conditioning
  • Built long-term client relationships through goal tracking

Physical Therapy Assistant / Rehab Coach

Live Athletics
Agoura Hills
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Assisted rehab for ACL, meniscus, knee, ankle, and post-surgical cases
  • Utilized neuromuscular stimulation (Boost System) for muscle reactivation
  • Progressed through 4-tier system (Rehab → Corrective → Strength)
  • Collaborated with clinicians on individualized return-to-sport plans

Aquatic Exercise Assistant

CSUN Adapted Physical Activity Program
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Delivered therapeutic aquatic exercise for neurological and orthopedic populations

Physical Therapy Aide

Simi Valley Physical Therapy
Simi Valley
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted older adults with mobility, strength, and gait training
  • Supported post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation

Education

B.S. - Kinesiology

California State University, Northridge
05.2025

Skills

  • Strength and conditioning (CSCS)
  • Olympic lifting
  • Movement assessment
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Hypertrophy and endurance training
  • Special populations expertise
  • Exercise programming
  • Client assessment
  • Strength training
  • Team collaboration
  • Training planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Performance evaluation

Certification

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA, 2025

Timeline

Performance Coach

Crosstown Athletics & CrossFit
08.2025 - Current

Personal Trainer

North Valley Family YMCA
08.2025 - Current

Physical Therapy Aide

Simi Valley Physical Therapy
12.2022 - 11.2023

Physical Therapy Assistant / Rehab Coach

Live Athletics
11.2022 - 11.2024

Aquatic Exercise Assistant

CSUN Adapted Physical Activity Program
08.2022 - 11.2024

B.S. - Kinesiology

California State University, Northridge
Axel Merida