Meet The Team
The Drip Sweat team is committed to helping our members unleash their most untapped potential in a way that builds confidence, invites optimism, establishes mental wellness, and promotes physical transformation.
Janice Rodriguez
CEO/ Founder
Outside Drip Sweat
Traveling, New Experiences
Fun Fact
44 Destinations & Counting!
Mantra
Trust the Process
Workout Vibes Playlist
House. EDM, Throw Backs
Max Castro
Lead Strength Training Coach
Outside Drip Sweat
Cooking 🍳
Fun Fact
I completed the Hyrox challenge and 3 days later ran a half marathon!
Mantra
Love yourz.
Workout Vibes Playlist
Hip hop , R&B, Spanish trap, Reggae
Certifications
Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) -ISSA -Youth Strengthen & Conditioning Coach
Joel Canela
Strength Training Coach
Outside Drip Sweat
Basketball, Running, Playing Fortnite, Raving and Traveling
Fun Fact
I love doing side quests in life.
Mantra
Increase your play span for your life span.
Workout Vibes Playlist
House, Bachata, Merengue, Tipico
Certifications
ISSA - Online Coaching, Nutritionist, Health Coach, Life Coaching, Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning, Glute Specialist. HMI Human Movement Institute| Level I, II, & III Functional Movement Screen| Level I & II
Sarah Mason
Strength Training Coach
Outside Drip Sweat
Hiking, biking, running, weight lifting, local craft beer & music.
Fun Fact
I’ve ridden my biked more than 200 miles in one day, won a fitness physique competition, and was classically trained in opera.
Mantra
Perfection doesn’t exist. If you’re doing your best, that’s more than enough.
Workout Vibes Playlist
Throwback hip hop and rap -mostly from the early 2000s!
Certifications
ISSA Group Fitness Certified
Danny Bastalla
Strength Training Coach
Outside Drip Sweat
I like to write poetry, go for long runs , read mysteries/ horror books, make beats, workout. I love watching romantic comedy movies.
Fun Fact
Born and raised in Dyckman NY. I love penguins. Was able to see AND touch penguins in the Bronx Zoo.
Mantra
Become 1% better everyday since it’s more than JUST training - Danny
Workout Vibes Playlist
I like soulful , happy music that’ll keep your heart rate up , not have you thinking too much and let you flow. 80s - 90s , Jersey club / Baltimore club songs. Whenever I’m in a mood, i listen to Kid Cudi to let the emotions out.
Certifications
PTAG Personal Trainer Cert, Assisted Stretch Cert, Group Fitness Cert
Gina Tibke
Strength Training Coach
Outside Drip Sweat
I’ve been a pediatric speech pathologist for 10 years, and I love taking trips to Puerto Rico to relax on the beautiful beaches
Fun Fact
I love cooking and baking—especially trying high-protein twists on my favorite cheat meals.
Mantra
On good days, workout. On bad days, work harder!
Workout Vibes Playlist
Reggaeton- Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro
Certifications
NASM certified personal trainer, NASM certified Nutrition Coach, NASM certified virtual coaching specialist
Jose Carlos
Kickboxing Coach
Outside Drip Sweat
Martial Arts, Lifting, Running, Late Nights at the Club & a love for Music
Fun Fact
Has gotten 7 tattoos for Friday the 13th
Mantra
The only way out, is through
Workout Vibes Playlist
House, EDM, Disco, Pop, Rock
Certifications
Amateur Fighter - 16 years of Martial Arts in 7 Styles
Raul Litera
Kickboxing Coach
Outside Drip Sweat
Ninja Warrior, Photography, Movies,
Video Game.
Fun Fact
On my free time: I love to do multiple activities like: Hiking, Swimming, Surfing, Skateboarding, Photography, Video Game and eat pizza. I was doing Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Matial Art (Tae Kwon Do, 1st Dan Black Belt) over a decade. Also used to be an ilovekickboxing Member before pandemic, after long time, i decided make in to career and became ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, carefully crafted approach to teaching and instructing on the fundamentals of martial arts is designed to help class participants build confidence, self-esteem, and become more aware of their strengths and weaknesses so that they can learn to work past them.
Mantra
"Never it's too late to improve yourself."
Workout Vibes Playlist
Electronics, Reggaeton, Rock & Phonk
Certifications
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer.
Jaxx
Outside Drip Sweat
Parks, Cuddles, Treats
Fun Fact
I was rescued from a kill shelter in Tennessee