Miguel Valdez
AKA: “Coach Migs”
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Precision Nutrition Certified Level 1 Nutrition Coach
- DTS Certified Conditioning Coach
““it is important not to be better than someone else, but be better than yesterday.”” –Kanō Jigorō
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Specialities:
• Female Strength Training
•Combat Sports Strength and Conditioning
•Youth Sports Development
Coaching Philosophy:
“it is important not to be better than someone else, but be better than yesterday.” – Kanō Jigorō.
Miguel Valdez is a renowned strength coach at West End Athletic Club and the founder of Valdez Strength and Performance, a brand dedicated to optimizing life, longevity, and athletic performance both in training and competition.
With a career spanning hundreds of athletes across various demographics—youth, masters, adults, amateurs, and professionals—Miguel has established himself as a leading figure in the field.
In 2024, his athletes achieved a total of 298 accolades, including 6 world champions, 204 gold medals and championship titles, 52 silver medals, and 42 bronze medals. This follows an outstanding 2023, where his athletes garnered over 150 accolades, including more than 100 gold medals and championships, over 30 silver medals, and over 15 bronze medals.
Among his distinguished trainees are:
- WBA Light Flyweight World Champion Sara Bailey (4-0), the fastest Canadian to win a world title in history.
- Janine Mocaiber, who holds world titles across multiple Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organizations, including IBJJF, JJIF, and UWW.
- Ryan Rozicki (20-1, 19 KOs), the current WBC #1 contender in the cruiserweight division.
- Isabele Gava Flores, the 2024 Pan Kids Champion and currently ranked #1 in the world by the IBJJF.
- Isla Estepa, a multiple-time Taekwondo National Champion and the 2024 Junior Pan Am Silver Medalist.
His athletes have also garnered 14 national championships and medals at prestigious events such as Pans, Europeans, and Worlds across multiple sports.
Miguel has extensive experience working with athletes across a wide range of sports, including boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, soccer, basketball, hockey, powerlifting, dance, and alpine ski racing.
Miguel’s expertise is not just theoretical; he has a rich history of personal competitive experience. He is a former competitive swimmer, powerlifter, and a WPC Canadian Junior National Bench Press record holder. Currently, he competes as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt under David Mosleh, holding titles such as Canadian National Champion and Toronto Open Champion.
Miguel’s commitment to excellence is unwavering. He embodies a “white belt mentality,” continuously learning and refining his training methods to stay at the forefront of his craft. This relentless pursuit of knowledge and improvement ensures that Valdez Strength and Performance remains a top choice for athletes seeking to elevate their game.
By choosing Miguel Valdez as your coach, you are not only gaining access to a wealth of experience and proven success but also partnering with a dedicated professional committed to your growth and success.
Invest in your future and join the ranks of champions with Valdez Strength and Performance.