Jorge “Coach J” Perez
My story with CrossFit starts in Long Island City, NY. I walked in to CrossFit LIC confident that I was fit and this workout would be a walk in the park. I spoke to coach Vadim and I told him all the certifications and degrees I had in exercise science and how I had been physically training for years. He plainly said that all that didn’t matter and boy was he right. After 4 rounds of 400 meter run with a sandbag, thrusters and pull ups I felt like a train had just hit me and realized how unfit I really was. Fast forward countless WOD’s, countless personal records I found myself at a CrossFit 101 with my business partner Jandro Suarez and after a motivating lecture by Coach Greg Glassman I knew that my calling was to open a world class fitness and athletic training facility. Training is my passion, I love every aspect of pushing human performance to levels that have never been recorded. CrossFit is the methodology I use to get myself and my athletes to these elite levels. I love helping people improve their fitness and in the process improve their health and life. I am a BluePrint athlete and a BluePrint coach and I look forward to a fruitful journey in elite fitness with you!
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors in Science in Physical Education with a minor in Exercise Physiology.
National Strength and Conditioning Association- Certified Strength and Condition Specialist. NSCA-CSCS.
National Federation of Professional Trainers- Personal Trainer. NFPT-PT.
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach.
CrossFit Kids Certified Coach.
CPR Certified.
CoachJ@CrossFitBluePrint.com
305-978-8844
Jandro “Coach Jay” Suarez
When I first walked into IamCrossFit and put my name on the board, I didn’t know what I was in for. 3 – 2- 1 go! Before I knew it, I was writing my time on the board, shaking, sweating and short of breath. I could not hold the marker straight, I felt like I was going to die, but I must admit it was the greatest feeling. I had never felt that way after a workout.
The idea of working out and competing against the clock and my fellow athletes is what drives me to continue pushing through the WOD no matter what. I was hooked. I could not get enough. I could not stop talking about CrossFit. My friend and now business partner Jorge Perez, was training in NYC everyday and we would talk about the WOD and how we can make our own WOD’s or program differently. Finally, all that talking turned into action and before we knew it CrossFit BluePrint was born.
I now have the best of both worlds: the satisfaction of getting through a brutal WOD and training athletes to be the best they can possibly be. Athletes do not train for second, third, and fourth place, all that matters is first place and that is something we teach everyday. I strive for excellence and expect the same from my athletes everyday. With that said CrossFit BluePrint is here to stay and it we look forward to making the box a world class training facility. I thank you all!
Degrees and Certifications:
Masters in Science in Educational Leadership.
Bachelors in Science in Physical Education with a minor in Exercise Physiology.
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach.
CrossFit Kids Certified Coach.
CPR Certified.
First Aid Certified.
Physical Education Teacher.
CoachJay@CrossFitBluePrint.com
786-553-1032
Dan “Wicked Dan” Ruggiero
Hello world. My name is Dan Ruggiero aka Coach Dan Aka Coach Wicked Dan. I got my introduction to CrossFit at CrossFit Nantucket in Massachusetts where I was an athlete at there box for the summer of 2008. I then moved to West Palm Beach Florida and trained at and became a Level One Certified CrossFit Instructor at BGI CrossFit, and then became Olympic Weight Lifting Certified with Coach Mike Burgener. I was also a Judge at the 2010 CrossFit Sectional Games held in West Palm Beach and a Judge at the Upcoming Regional Games in Jacksonville. I am a Military Police Officer Staff Sergeant in The Florida Army National Guard and a combat Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan 2004-2005. Also, I am a Nationally and Florida State Certified US Army Combat Medic EMT-I. Apart from being a coach at CrossFit Blueprint, I hold a civilian job as a Supervisor for the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration at Miami International Airport. Some people say I am famous as I have been featured in People Magazine for my role in the District of Columbia’s 2009 Presidential Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Apart from working with the current president I have worked with many presidential security details that include meeting President Bush. I am passionate about CrossFit and bring many years of experience to the Blueprint Family!
Degrees and Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Instructor
CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certified Instructor
Athlete/Coaches
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