“ My life was rooted in struggle, in steep uphill climbs, and being the under dog. Thats how I landed on the name “Deep Rooted Athletics”. We are all deeply rooted in something; struggle, love, hope, hustle, faith. Something holds and grounds us, every single one of us.”
Uri Lopez Galvan
Head coach/ Founder
Power Athlete Block One Coach
CF LVL 1
Adaptive CF Trainer
USAW LVL 2 Performance Coach
RFT LVL 2 Elite Trainer
Deep End Fitness Tier 1 Instructor
Coach Lopez is a Tri-City Local, meaning that he was raised around the cities of Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad. While his time was primarily spent in Vista, he has a special place for Oceanside in his heart. These communities played a huge role in his methodology and desire to better his community through intelligent coaching and a passionate approach to fitness. Coach Lopez always expresses his love for struggle and grit.
Shelby Masako Kacirek
Coach
Power Athlete Block One Coach
CF LVL 1 Trainer
BIRTHFIT Coach
RFT LVL 2 Elite Trainer
Deep End Fitness Tier 1 Instructor
Passion for movement, mindset, and perseverance is what drives Coach Shelby to continuously cultivate a culture that breeds growth in all aspects of life. She believes that educating her clients while pushing them to the edge of their limits is what sparks overall growth and improved self-confidence. It is because of this multi-faceted approach to her coaching, and a heavy emphasis on deliberate practice, that she’s drawn to Deep Rooted Athletics and stands firmly behind their mission and methodology. “Growth through adversity” is her rallying cry, and it is something she aims to instill in every client she works with: to be fearless in the face of a challenge. As a Tri-City native, she hopes to bring some of the culture of embracing the struggle to the community that raised her.
