Pablo Amaya

Owner | Director of Programming

BACKGROUND:

  • Born in El Salvador 
  • United States Citizen (2017)
  • Fairfax County Civilian of the Year (2018)
  • Played and worked with various professional teams in North, Central, and South America
  • First professional Soccer Contract (Age 14)
  • El Salvadorian National Team (U14, U15, U16, U17)

“Over my years I’ve worked in many areas of the fitness and wellness industry, from high end athletes to senior citizens. I am a firm believer in being able to do as you teach, ‘you can’t take someone on a journey you’ve never been on’.  After many years of working with a variety of professionals in the different fields of the fitness industry, we have been able to build a vast network of experts including top surgeons, cardiologists, chiropractors, psychologists,nutritionists, physical therapists, acupuncturists and more. These connections have allowed us to send and refer our clientele to trusted colleagues to allow for a truly holistic approach to their wellbeing, care, and plan of wellness.  I personally started my fitness journey in 04 and am very passionate about helping people structure and accomplish their fitness and wellness goals. I myself have dealt with countless injuries and know first hand the dedication required to come back stronger each time. Returning to Sport/Activity has been my specialty as a trainer working with people after pt or in a hybrid method! My clients and athletes trust their process and trust me to get them to where they need to be to return to their daily lifestyle, hobby, or sport.”

Professional Experience

D.C. United First Team MLS (2022-Present)
Strength and Conditioning and Performance Coach
RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness (2021-Present)— Owner
Director of Programminh, Director of Return to Sport/Activity, Director of Strength and Conditioning

MVP League Track and Field  (2021-Present)—Head of S&C
MVP League consists of Nationally Ranked, Division 1 collegiate prospects and current Student Athletes competing at the highest levels across the nation. (USATF Junior Olympics, VHSL State Championships, and All-America Awards)

ProMaxx Fitness (Annandale, VA)
Strength and Conditioning, Olympic Weightlifting Coach
XSPORT Fitness– Performance Trainer
Gold’s Gym- Sport Specific Coach

Professional Backgroud:

  • Worked on programming for U17 American-El Salvadorian Call-Ups for the El Salvadorian National Team under Coach De Los Cobos
  • Assisted In Soccer specific portion and study under Dr. George Carlo and Secrets of Champions Foundation.
  • Worked with the Atlante and Leones Negros strength and conditioning coaches on theire programming for their clubs.
  •  Currently and formerly works with various youth development clubs in the Northern Virginia area since 2007 providing strength, conditioning, and recovery
  • Maintains professional relationships with agents, coordinating in various countries including those in North, Central/South America, and Europe. 
  • Works and trains current and former MLS, USL, USL2 and WPL players

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

FIS Masters Strength and Conditioning

  • International Institute for Training and Research in Football Sciences

FIS Masters Strength and Conditioning

U.S. Career Institute: Physical training and nutrition specialization

Westonia Community College
Associate’s Degree (online)

NTA- Curso futbol preparacion fisica Fuerza y potencia

  • (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Secret of Champions Specialist

  • (Sports Performance, under Dr. George Carlo)

Graston Certified (IASTM)

BFR Smart Cuff Certified

DBQ Biomechanics Certification

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified

Exhaust Strength and Conditioning Certification

Olympic Weight Lifting Federation

    • USAW Levels 1 and 2

(CETI) Cancer Exercise Specialist (Cancer Exercise Training Institute)
TRX Master Trainer