Angelina is gym manager at CrossFit Optimistic North Central. Prior to her CrossFit journey Angelina worked in the biotechnology field as a Senior Quality Engineer. She and her family left the Austin area to move to San Antonio in 2010. CrossFit Optimistic is an extension of her family, developing strong relationships and building a more fit San Antonio. Angelina is married to Mike and together they have four kids, Forrest, India, Sierra, and Maya. Angelina graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from St. Mary’s University here in San Antonio, Texas. She holds the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2, Olympic lifting, Rowing, Kids, Endurance and Mobility certifications. When not CrossFitting you’ll find Angelina spending every minute with her kiddos. Coach Angelina can be reached at [email protected]

Tori, a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist by day, has been an avid crossfitter since her first class at CFO in July 2016. Introduced to CrossFit by her 9-5 bosses, she quickly became a fan of the culture and community the sport fosters. Since starting CrossFit, Tori has found her way into a few individual and team competitions, but gathers the greatest joy in being surrounded by dedicated, like-minded individuals. Coaching became a way for Tori to help others meet their goals in the same way that her now-fellow CFO coaches helped her meet hers. Tori holds her CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Training Certificate, and CrossFit preferred Gymnastics Course Certification.

Forrest is a loud and proud Texas A&M graduate, Class of 2018 with a B.S. in Chemistry. The oldest child and only son of Mike & Angelina Martinez, Forrest has been CrossFitting for nearly ten years and has been a coach for the past six years. He has greatly enjoyed being part of the international CrossFit community through volunteering at several CrossFit Regionals and CrossFit Games events. Forrest puts the optimism in CrossFit Optimistic! When he's not coaching, he's at home spending time with his favorite cat, Mars. He holds the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Certification.

Eric is an environmental geologist turned stay-at-home dad turned CrossFit coach. He started CrossFit in Denver, Colorado in 2012 to prepare for an obstacle race. He never really liked burpees, but kept coming back to CrossFit for the people and the sense of achievement after each and every workout. Father to two girls, he knows his way around tea time and tutus as much as clean and jerks. When not at CrossFit Optimistic you will find him with his family playing board games, brewing beer, woodworking, and/or reading. Eric holds his CrossFit Level 1OL Training Certificate.

India is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University class of 2019 and former member of the Corps of Cadets, Company I-1. She holds a BS in Biology but found her passion in digital marketing, social media management and coaching. Growing up with CrossFit Optimistic, the community has become a second family, and CrossFit is not just a workout, but an important part of her life. During her free time, India can be found spending time with her family and two dogs Ren and Blueberry. India is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.