Alex Sterner, BS, CSCS, USAW is the Co-Founder and Head Strength Coach at Electrum Performance, and the founder of FightCut Nutrition. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also a Strength Coach for the Atos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition team, who have won the 2017 and 2018 IBJJF Team World Titles and 2019 Women’s Team World Title. His education in the field began at the University of Connecticut, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2014. While enrolled, he interned in the varsity weight room for 7 of the school’s athletic teams, and accumulated over 1000 hours under Coach Maureen Butler and Coach Travis Illian.

Noel Cordero, BS, CSCS is a strength coach at electrum performance. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association (NSCA). Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Noel started wrestling at the age of six. His passion for wresting continued in college where he went on to wrestle and study Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. At Kent, he interned with the Sports Performance team, coached high school wrestling, and competed in powerlifting. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Exercise Science, Associate of Science, and Minor of Sports Medicine. Upon graduating, Noel joined the United States Navy and is still currently active duty. He began training jiu jitsu in 2021 at 10th Planet San Diego and immediately developed an interest in working with combat sports athletes. 

Rodrigo Rodrigues, BS, CSCS is a Strength Coach at Electrum Performance. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and later moved to Singapore, where he completed his entire Middle and High School education. Rodrigo moved to the US in 2017 and went to San Diego State University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (with an emphasis in fitness) in 2021. As a senior, Rodrigo interned at Electrum Performance where he accumulated 200 hours under coaches Alex Sterner and Alex Bryce. In High School, Rodrigo devoted 2-3 hours a week as an assistant coach for his school’s 16 and under Rugby team. Additionally, he is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has been training in Mixed Martial Arts since 2013.