ABOUT RICK
Rick was born and raised in Miami and from a very early age loved being involved in sports. It didn't start out that way though. As a child, he suffered from lung issues and chronic asthma which made it hard for him to partake in sports he enjoyed such as football and basketball. Instead of letting it be a hindrance, he refused to let these issues prevent him from living his life and used that challenge to push himself to strengthen his body and lungs until it was no longer a factor. He at some point or another was involved with some kind of sport - from football, basketball, boxing, martial arts, baseball, softball, to jiu-jitsu.
Rick would initially work within the sales and management realm for many years. He found a passion for helping people (both internal and external), focusing on the client, closing deals, and mentoring/coaching his high volume sales teams but something was still missing. He always worked in the fitness sector part-time but it was truly where his passion was hiding. Growing tired of being in an office/desk for 10 hours a day and not following what really sparked the fire in his soul, he would eventually leave the corporate management world and pursue coaching with his full attention. Rick would graduate from Florida International University with a degree in Physical Education.