THE
INTEGRAL TEAM

Nick is the Founder and CEO of Integral Athletic Optimization. A former UCLA Baseball National Champion and Professional Baseball Player, Nick brings specific knowledge to elite sport performance. Nick received a Physiological Science degree from UCLA and holds a certification in personal training from the National Association of Sports Medicine. In addition, Nick received “Athlete of the Year Award” from the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association for his return to baseball and weight gain after losing 40 pounds in his battle with Ulcerative Colitis.

Ulises is a sport performance specialist with an extensive background in baseball. Ulises played baseball at Norco High School, before playing at Riverside City College, and then earning a scholarship to play at California Baptist University (CBU). At CBU, Ulises hit .300, slugged .567, and maintained a .404 on-base percentage, playing outfield for the Lancers. Ulises earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Kinesiology and interned at Integral, leading his intern class before completing his CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification with the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association). Ulises specializes in developing rotation power and has a passion for developing aspiring athletes. 

Jess is a sport performance trainer and head speed and agility coach at Integral. Jess is a former collegiate track and football player who specializes in speed and agility and athletic development. He graduated from Valley City State University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and continued his study at Concordia University, Irvine graduating with a Master’s Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration. Jess holds a certification in speed and agility from the National Sports Performance Association and is also a defensive back coach and strength and conditioning coordinator for Fontana High School.

Courtney Ball is a former softball player at San Diego Christian College, and is currently completing her Bachelor's in Exercise Science at California Baptist University. Courtney has a training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is currently a personal trainer at California Baptist University, a travel softball coach, and a pitching coach.