Austin, TX — The Team Behind Your Results

Meet Our Coaching Staff

Every Iron Forge coach brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and a commitment to helping you become the strongest version of yourself.

Dedicated Professionals

Each coach holds nationally recognized certifications and undergoes continuous education to bring you the best training experience.

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Marcus Delgado

Head Coach • CF-L3 | USAW L2

With over 12 years of coaching experience and a background in collegiate strength & conditioning, Marcus leads our programming and mentorship. He believes in meeting every athlete where they are and building a foundation of solid movement mechanics before intensity.

CrossFit L3 USAW L2 PN1 CPR/AED
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Elena Ruiz

Senior Coach • CF-L2 | HYROX Certified

Elena is a former Division I track athlete who found her calling in hybrid fitness. She leads our HYROX program and specializes in endurance and running mechanics. Her energy is infectious, and her attention to detail is unmatched.

CF-L2 HYROX Cert NSCA-CPT
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David Tran

Strength Specialist • USAW L2 | CSCS

David is a competitive powerlifter and Olympic weightlifting enthusiast. He runs our Strength & Conditioning track, focusing on barbell progression, mobility, and injury prevention. His analytical approach helps athletes break through plateaus.

USAW L2 CSCS CF-L1
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Priya Kapoor

Coach • CF-L2 | Mobility Specialist

With a background in yoga and physical therapy, Priya brings a unique perspective to functional movement. She emphasizes joint health, flexibility, and breath work as essential components of high performance. Her classes are both challenging and restorative.

CF-L2 FRCms 200-RYT
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Jordan Mitchell

Assistant Coach • CF-L1 | Competitive CrossFit Athlete

Jordan is a rising star in the CrossFit competitive scene, having qualified for multiple regional events. As a coach, he brings firsthand insight into the sport and a deep understanding of pacing, strategy, and mindset.

CF-L1 CPR/AED
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Olivia Brooks

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach • PN2 | CF-L1

Olivia bridges the gap between training and nutrition. She offers one-on-one nutrition coaching to help members fuel their performance and recovery. Her holistic approach ensures long-term, sustainable lifestyle changes.

PN2 CF-L1 NASM-CPT

Qualifications That Matter

Our coaches hold certifications from the most respected organizations in the fitness industry. Continuous education is a requirement, not an option.

CertificationOrganizationCoaches Holding It
CrossFit Level 3CrossFit, Inc.1 (Marcus Delgado)
CrossFit Level 2CrossFit, Inc.2 (Elena Ruiz, Priya Kapoor)
USA Weightlifting Level 2USAW2 (Marcus Delgado, David Tran)
Certified Strength & Conditioning SpecialistNSCA1 (David Tran)
Precision Nutrition Level 2Precision Nutrition1 (Olivia Brooks)
HYROX Coach CertificationHYROX1 (Elena Ruiz)
Functional Range ConditioningFRC1 (Priya Kapoor)

Train with the Best

Book a free intro session and we'll match you with the coach who fits your goals and personality. Your first step starts here.