YOUR NORTH STARS
IKON COACHING STAFF
JAMES SONG
OWNER/WEIGHTLIFTING HEAD COACH
The lack of coaching resources growing up provided James with the impetus to experience and learn about sports performance early on in his life. To date, James has been a personal trainer and Olympic weightlifting coach for over 5 years. He has coached multiple athletes that went on to set American records (2018 AO Series 3) and is currently a S&C consultant for the local high school football team (West High; Torrance, CA).
James plans to continue his work in sports and performance to help athletes maximize their potential. He hopes to use his knowledge to provide athletes with the safe and effective coaching that was unavailable to him in his early years.
Certifications:
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
Safesport Certificate
NICHOLAS KIM
OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER
The lack of coaching resources growing up provided James with the impetus to experience and learn about sports performance early on in his life. To date, James has been a personal trainer and Olympic weightlifting coach for over 5 years. He has coached multiple athletes that went on to set American records (2018 AO Series 3) and is currently a S&C consultant for the local high school football team (West High; Torrance, CA).
James plans to continue his work in sports and performance to help athletes maximize their potential. He hopes to use his knowledge to provide athletes with the safe and effective coaching that was unavailable to him in his early years.
Certifications:
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
Safesport Certificate
RENO
SWEAT HEAD COACH
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Certifications:
Crossfit Level 2 Trainer
ERICKSON
PERSONAL TRAINER
Born and raised in Torrance, CA, Erickson has always been passionate about health, fitness, and helping others improve their lives. His journey toward becoming a personal trainer began in 2013. Early on, he discovered a deep passion for powerlifting, building strength, and competing in both local and with the USPA meets. With over a decade of hands-on experience and a solid foundation in exercise science, Erickson believes that true transformation goes beyond physical appearance—it's about cultivating lasting confidence and resilience.
Certifications:
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Nutrition Specialist
GUS
SWEAT COACH/PERSONAL TRAINER
Languages: English, Portuguese
Certifications:
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
Safesport Certificate
BRANDON
SWEAT COACH
"I have been in the CrossFit space for about 7 years, coaching for 5 and training competitively for 4. I’m fortunate enough to be in a position that allows me to coach as a hobby. I do it because I love to see people win, and I want to surround myself with winners. I also believe in building a strong mind in and out of the gym and I bring that mindfulness practice to my classes when I coach."
Languages: English
Certifications:
Precision Nutrition Level 1, PN1
YELI
PERSONAL TRAINER
Languages: English, Spanish
Certifications:
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
Safesport Certificate