Hector Menchaca
a year ago
I can't say enough good things about Helotes CrossFit. The coaches are truly top-notch. They’re knowledgeable, attentive, and always pushing you to be your best while making sure you stay safe. The atmosphere here feels like a family; everyone
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1>Melissa S</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_39/member122842-4851RR.jpg~SQ~></div>Hello! My name is Melissa Schorsch. I’m from San Antonio, but I’ve taken a few detours before coming back. <br> <br>After having my daughter in 2016, I wasn’t happy with myself physically. I joined a couple gyms for a few years, but was bored. I had heard of CrossFit, and had a vague idea of what it was. I checked out Helotes CrossFit in the summer of 2018. I was intimidated, yet intrigued. The only other sport I’ve ever done was tennis when I was a teenager. I signed up and haven’t left since. HCF became my “Cheers.” <br> <br>It surprised me when Rick asked me if I’d be interested in coaching, because most coaches have some sort of sport degree or background. For over 20 years, I was a Visual Merchandiser with a fashion design degree. I didn’t think that would be sufficient. Turns out, what is sufficient is a positive attitude, the love of talking to people, and wanting to learn more about CrossFit. <br> <br>What I love most about coaching at HCF is helping members achieve goals they thought impossible. There’s something special about the moment you finish a WOD, hi-fiving your friends, and looking forward to doing it all over again. <br> <br>Outside of the box, I love hanging out with my family, making clothes, cooking, and landscape design (I’m a walking PBS show).</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1>Rick</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_39/member1916-3577.jpg~SQ~></div>Owner/Head Coach <br>CrossFit Level 2 Trainer <br>CrossFit Level 1 Trainer <br>USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach <br>Outlaw Para Bellum Training Camp <br>CrossFit Mobility Trainer <br>CrossFit Scaling Course <br>Advanced FireFighter <br>Certified Paramedic <br> <br>Rickey Damiano has been involved in multiple sports from a very young age. He started powerlifting in high school and played football and baseball for most of his high school career. He then became interested in mixed martial arts where he started training for multiple years in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Greco Roman wrestling and Muy Thai kickboxing. Rickey got married shortly after high school and started a family. He has a wife of 15 years (Angela who also coaches at Helotes CrossFit) and four wonderful kids. Rickey joined the San Antonio Fire Department in March of 2003 and is now a Fire Engineer/Paramedic. CrossFit came upon him when he was seeking a fitness program that actually worked. A friend invited Rickey to his new San Antonio CrossFit gym back in 2006 and he fell in love with it. Eight months later he went and got his Level 1 certification and started training athletes. About a year later Rickey started training athletes in his garage. Rickey always desired to open a CrossFit gym in his area and after 3 years of training in his garage, Helotes CrossFit has birthed. Rickey seeks to train athletes in multiple facets. He has trained athletes in sport specific programs and in general fitness...seeking to increase each athletes overall fitness level. His dedication to mechanics and form are without compromise and he seeks the very best for each and every one of his athletes.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1>Julie</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_39/member39-2036-5940.jpg~SQ~></div>CrossFit Level 1 Trainer <br>Outlaw Para Bellum Training Camp <br> <br>Juie was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After high school, she joined the Air force and shipped off to Germany. She spent some time in San Antonio during her Air Force days. She and her husband Paul loved San Antonio and settled here in 2004. Julie is a mom to four, very energetic boys. Julie has a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management. She discovered Crossfit through some mutual friends and immediately embraced it. Julie has been a Crossfit athlete for over three years and has been competing for over two years. She, like other Crossfitters, support good health, nutrition and competence in the movements. Julie has always given 110% in anything she tackles and crossfit is no exception. Julie is committed to form and mechanics and providing each athlete with Elite-level coaching. Her positive attitude and energetic spirit brings energy to every class she coaches!</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1>David</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_39/member39-7230-3885.jpg~SQ~></div>Crossfit Level 1 Trainer <br>EMT-P / CPR Certified <br>Certified Firefighter <br> <br>dbellows2528@gmail.com 210-744-1681 <br> <br>David was born in Orlando, FL but grew up in Leon Springs, TX. Growing up in the Texas Hill County, David and his brothers spent most of their time outdoors and playing various sports. After high school David joined the Navy under a Special Forces contract. Having suffered an injury during his training, David took a slightly different job path. After completing Aviation Rescue Swimmer School he was transferred to San Diego for helicopter flight training. In late 2006, he was introduced to Crossfit by one of his Navy school instructors . <br> <br>David was drawn to Crossfit because of the ability to get an extremely intense workout without spending hours in the gym. The principles and theory that CrossFit prescribed allowed David to be one of the top Rescue Swimmers in his class. Having seen numerous lives changed by Crossfit, David knew he wanted to coach others and share the benefits and change he experienced that could also apply to their lives. David and his wife Bre, have been active members of Helotes Crossfit since his separation from the U.S. Navy. His passions are to foster a spirit-filled change in the lives of those he coaches, to develop a sense of camaraderie and teamwork that draws others to Helotes CrossFit, and to help them in their quest to be the very best they can be.</td></table>"))
