BALA Leadership Team

Rudy Garcia is a third-generation boxer, born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. He started boxing at age 10 and grew up in the gym, training, sparring, and competing throughout his childhood, amassing over 70 amateur and professional bouts.

Rudy's passion is the sport of boxing at the highest level. He believes that boxing instills self-awareness, discipline, and confidence. From the initial stages of learning boxing to the professional level, Rudy is your coach.

He is registered with the State of California as a professional boxing trainer and is a certified USA Boxing coach. Additionally, he is a certified trainer for the "Ready To Fight for Parkinson's" program.

Rafael Sanchez has been serving the community of San Juan Capistrano for the past 20 years. He has been the head instructor of Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Academy in San Juan Capistrano since 2004 and the head instructor of Team Capo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2017. He holds a 5th-degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, certified by Kukkiwon, a 3rd-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, certified by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the US Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and a 1st-degree Black Belt in Judo (Shodan), certified by USA Judo.

His has vast experience working with several charter schools as a physical education instructor in martial arts

Mitch Marmelstein is a passionate and dedicated coach committed to nurturing the next generation of young athletes in both athletic excellence and a strong commitment to Christ. He holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and has over 10 years of experience in training and mentoring athletes. Mitch is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist as well as a certified boxing trainer. Having recently retired from his professional basketball career in Argentina, Mitch is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Indiana Wesleyan University. His devotion to God is evident in his work with young athletes. Mitch firmly believes that sports can serve as a powerful tool for teaching young people about character, discipline, and teamwork. His guiding verse is 1 Timothy 4:8, "for physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come."

Stuti Dixit, MPT, holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy specializing in Sports and Orthopedic Conditions. She has completed advanced courses in joint mobilizations, taping, and dry-needling.

Stuti, known as Dr. T, has a passion for movement and fitness that inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to health and sports excellence. As a sports physiotherapist, she tackles a wide variety of challenging cases, tailoring individual approaches for each patient. Her goal is to help her patients return to their sports sustainably.

Dr. T has gained diverse experience in India, working with elite, professional, and amateur athletes across various sports, including cricket, squash, football, swimming, soccer, and running. When she's not at work, you can find her hiking, distance running, or dancing.

Logan has over a decade of coaching experience. He’s helped MMA athletes win fights, helped moms lose weight, injured people get out of pain, high school athletes win games and competitions, and CEOs gain muscle and lose fat remotely while he’s on the other side of the country. He prides himself on helping his friends, family, and community obtain results while improving their happiness, longevity, and quality of life. 

He’s a cofounder and coach at Stronyx Fitness and is a strength, conditioning, and wrestling coach at San Juan Hills High School.

Certifications:

- NASM CPT (National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer) 

- PN1 Certified Nutrition Coach (Precision Nutrition)

- RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certification)

Sean Peck is a certified NCSF personal trainer and strength coach with over a decade of experience in the industry. Alongside his expertise in strength training, Sean coaches soccer at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. He is passionate about helping athletes reach their full athletic potential. Specializing in functional movement screening, corrective exercises, and sport-specific strength training, Sean has worked with some of Southern California’s most elite athletes, including UFC fighters, NFL players, and Division 1 college athletes.

Sean is also a Cavalry Chapel member, dedicated father, and devoted husband. In his free time, you can find him on the soccer field, in the gym, or spending quality time with his wife and 16 year old daughter.

Alex is a Stretch Therapist and Recovery Specialist who graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Kinesiology in 2020. He also serves as the team Athletic Trainer for the men's NISA Pro and USL teams at Capistrano FC.

Born and raised in Orange County, Alex is dedicated to supporting the youth in the community and gives his all to provide for the residents of San Juan. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, boxing, running, and spending his free time outdoors

Dylan is a Boxing and Strength & Conditioning Coach with over six years of experience in both boxing and coaching. Coach Dylan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the training arena. He is passionate about not only developing boxing skills but also fostering strength, resilience, and overall fitness.  

Diaz has a proven track record of developing successful training programs that enhance both physical and mental strength. Specialized training in youth programs, emphasizing the importance of discipline, confidence, and physical fitness. 

Diaz is also a Parkinson’s training coach with expertise in creating tailored exercise programs to improve motor skills, coordination, and overall quality of life

Dylan is also deeply committed to serving the community, leveraging fitness as a tool for positive change, and mentoring aspiring athletes