our founder
Lawrence Herrera
Lawrence is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is the state director for the NSCA, the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning. He has helped 1000’s of recreational and professional athletes achieve their goals since 2003. He consulted for one of the largest sports and fitness companies in the world, Nike.
Lawrence was nominated for the “2017 World MMA Awards, Trainer of the Year.” He holds a degree in exercise science from the University of New Mexico. He has done national presentations for the NSCA on “Training Combat Athletes in a Group Setting” as well as “Strength Training for Endurance Athletes.” He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as been featured in Men’s Health magazine, as well as appeared on several UFC Countdown and Road to the Octagon shows.
In his off time, Lawrence enjoys mountain biking with friends and family. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his 3 daughters and wife.
our coaches
Craig Ansbach
Head Coach
Craig is a strength and conditioning coach born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. He has a master’s degree in Sports Administration and a bachelor’s in Kinesiology as well as holding the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification.
Craig is also a life long student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is currently a black belt under the Gracie Barra system. Craig enjoys coaching athletes and people of all ages and help them achieve their individual goals.
Dr. Kathleen Esquibel
Kathleen grew up in Carlsbad, NM graduated in 2006 and moved to Albuquerque to attend UNM, where she later graduated with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. She also attended the Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine and obtained my Doctor of Naprapathy medical license. Naprapathy is a scope of manual medicine that focuses on the ligaments, tendons and the connective tissue and fascia of the human body.
Kathleen is an avid swimmer and swam on both club and high school teams. Her passion for swimming she has transitioned her into endurance training and participating in triathlons. In her downtime I enjoy being outside, spending time with my family and pets!
Nick Gomez
Originally from California, Nicholas has been a resident of New Mexico for nearly 20 years. A stand-out baseball player at Moriarty High, Nick went on to play college baseball where he was introduced to strength & conditioning. Nick currently holds certifications of PES (Performance Enhancement Specialist) through NASM, Level One Certified Sports Performance Coach through USAW, ONNIT Academy Foundations certification as well as a CPT.
Nick also competes in Muay Thai and MMA. Nick enjoys coaching athletes of all levels and anyone trying to enjoy their lives beyond the gym walls.
Nate Flores
Victoria Mihok
Victoria is a strength and conditioning coach born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is also currently serving in the New Mexico Army National Guard. She holds a Bachelors’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of New Mexico and is also a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through NASM, CPT, and ONNIT Academy of Durability.
Victoria played soccer for Eldorado high school and went on to play D1 soccer for both New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico. Victoria enjoys coaching athletes and people of all ages who are looking to achieve their fitness, nutritional and personal goals.
