Kendra Sato
About
Professional Overview
Kendra Sato is a highly skilled Certified Functional Strength Coach with over 12 years of experience working with athletes of all ages and abilities. From training high-performing executives in Silicon Valley to coaching college and Olympic athletes on the East Coast, Kendra’s expertise spans diverse environments and athletic levels. Her holistic approach to fitness integrates functional strength, nutrition, and sport-specific performance to help clients achieve their best.
Career Highlights
Kendra’s career includes working at top-tier strength and conditioning facilities, training athletes, and serving as an educator, where she taught courses across the Western U.S. She has also worked with a cutting-edge fitness startup as a remote coach and served as a consultant for a fitness tech company. Currently, Kendra specializes in golf performance and overall health at an exclusive country club in Los Angeles and works behind the scenes with production companies in the sports entertainment industry to enhance the physical performance of actors and athletes.
Specialties and Expertise
Functional strength and conditioning
Sport-specific training for soccer and golf performance
Olympic lifting techniques (USAW)
Kettlebell training (SFG I & II)
Movement assessments and mobility training (FMS 1, K3 Combat Movement Systems)
Credentials and Education
Certified Functional Strength Coach
USAW Olympic Lifting Certification
SFG I & II Kettlebell Instructor Certifications
FMS 1 Certification
K3 Combat Movement Systems Certification
Approach to Coaching
Kendra takes a customized, holistic approach to fitness, tailoring programs to the unique needs of each client. Her focus on functional movement, strength, and nutrition ensures that her clients achieve their goals while enhancing overall health and performance.
Personal Touch
Kendra hails from Santa Cruz, California, and brings her passion for health and wellness to her work in Los Angeles. She enjoys sharing her expertise in functional fitness and working with diverse individuals to help them unlock their potential.