Erick Suarez
Est. 2020 · Science-Backed · Results-Driven

GAMFIT
STRENGTH
SYSTEMS

Head Coach — Erick Suarez

Named after gambit — the calculated risk.
We fuse peer-reviewed research with real platform experience to build athletes who compete with precision and confidence.

60+
Athletes Coached
5+
Years Coaching
4
Elite Coaches
Ph.D
Research Level
LOCAL→NATL
Athlete Pipeline
Who We Are

WHAT IS
GAMFIT?

Gamfit Strength Systems takes its name from the chess concept of the gambit — a deliberate, calculated sacrifice made to gain a stronger position. It's not reckless. It's not blind. It's strategic. That philosophy sits at the core of everything we do.

We believe strength is built at the intersection of science and experience. Every program we write is grounded in peer-reviewed research and exercise science — then refined by the anecdotal trends and hard-won wisdom that only come from years on the competition platform.

We don't just write programs. We build athletes. Whether you're stepping on the platform for the first time or chasing a national total, Gamfit gives you the system, the strategy, and the team to get there.

Science-Backed Programming
Every training decision is rooted in exercise science research and validated by real competition results.
The Calculated Risk
We take the gambit — pushing athletes past comfort zones with precision, not guesswork.
A Complete Coaching Team
Four coaches. Four perspectives. One unified system built to develop athletes at every level.
Local to National Pipeline
We've guided 60+ athletes from their first meet to national stages — and we're just getting started.
GAMFIT
Erick Suarez coaching Erick at a meet
Founder & Head Coach

ERICK
SUAREZ

Gamfit was built on a single idea borrowed from chess: the gambit. You take a calculated risk — sacrifice comfort, routine, and the easy path — because you see the stronger position ahead. That's how we coach. Every training decision is deliberate, backed by science, and sharpened by real competition experience.

Erick has coached 60+ athletes from local meets all the way to the national stage, blending the rigor of Ph.D.-level exercise science research with the hard-won knowledge that can only come from standing behind a lifter on the platform. This is where serious athletes train.

Ph.D. Research — Exercise Science
Dissertation: BFR Applications & Strength Expression in Competitive Powerlifters
B.S. & M.S. — Exercise Science
NSCA-CSCS & NASM-PES Certified
1,500+ Hours — Neuro Rehabilitation
5+ Years Coaching · 60+ Athletes · Local to National
The Coaching Staff

ASSISTANT
COACHES

Ramen Murugadoss
Powerlifting Coach
RAMEN MURUGADOSS
  • 3+ years coaching experience
  • 7+ years resistance training
  • 8 powerlifting meets completed
  • Mechanical Engineering student — Cal Poly SLO
  • Analytical, logic-driven programming approach
  • Competitive handling across federations & levels
↗ @poweredbyramen
Dennis Worley Jr
Powerlifting Coach
DENNIS WORLEY JR
  • National-level competitor
  • 3+ years competitive powerlifting
  • 10+ years lifting experience
  • Pattern-based, logic-driven programming
  • Competitive handling across federations & levels
↗ @dennis.lifts.kgs
Jenny Chavez
Powerlifting Coach
JENNY CHAVEZ
  • 5+ years lifting experience
  • 2025 Regional Competitor
  • 15 years competitive sports background
  • Competitive handling across feds & levels
  • Long-term athlete development & technical focus
↗ @jennyy.liftss
What We Offer

COACHING
SERVICES

01
Online 1-on-1 Coaching

The full Gamfit experience. Personalized programming, weekly check-ins, meet prep, and direct coach access — built entirely around your schedule, goals, and body.

  • Custom periodized programming
  • Video technique review & feedback
  • Full meet prep & competitive handling
  • Nutrition & recovery guidance
  • Direct coach communication
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02
📋
Program Only

Science-backed, individualized programming delivered to you. Train with a structured plan designed for maximum progress — no fluff, no guesswork.

  • Fully individualized program
  • Evidence-based periodization
  • Built for your training age & goals
  • Ongoing program updates
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03
🏆
Mentorship

For coaches and serious lifters who want to grow beyond the platform. Learn the systems, frameworks, and philosophy behind Gamfit — and build something of your own.

  • 1-on-1 mentorship sessions
  • Programming design & philosophy
  • Coach development frameworks
  • Brand & business building
  • Access to Erick's research & systems
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Ready to Work

LET'S BUILD
SOMETHING

Every great total starts with a calculated decision. If you're ready to train with a team that takes the science as seriously as the sport, fill out an application and let's talk.

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Coaching Application

Think Gamfit is the right fit for you? Fill out the application and our coaching staff will review your submission and reach out personally.

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Mentorship Program

Looking to develop as a coach? Erick's mentorship covers programming design, coaching philosophy, and building your brand in powerlifting.

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