05/20/2026
Meet one of our new Intern Coaches, Leo Perez! We are so excited to have Coach Leo in the gym. You can find him in class every day of the week—except Thursdays! Learn some fun facts about Coach Leo below.
1. My favorite hobby is learning how to cook dishes from popular movies. For example, I recently made ratatouille from scratch while watching the movie.
2. I look up to individuals who strive to achieve their goals, like Chris Gardner, who was the inspiration for the movie "The Pursuit of Happiness".
3. A funny or embarrassing story about me is that every semester of undergrad, I walked into the wrong classroom every first day of classes.
4. I am the way I am because of my grandmother. She taught me the beauty of the world and the importance of patience.
5. My dream job is to become an occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy.
6. My hidden talent is that I am a great salsa dancing partner.
7. My guilty pleasure is going to jazz clubs around Richmond.
8. One of my bucket list activities is to run the Richmond Marathon.
9. I volunteer because I am grateful for the opportunities that I have been able to experience. None of it could have been possible without the generosity of others. I believe that I should always give back to my community in any way that I can.
10. My most proud accomplishment is being able to uphold the Perez last name to a higher standard. I come from parents and grandparents who were seasonal farmers. The fact that I am able to continue my education and pursue a career that my parents are proud of is a dream come true.
