The Team
All of our certified trainers understand that no two bodies are alike and will work with you to get fit at the right pace.
Leonie Solia
Gym Co-Owner, Fitness Director
Credentials
CF-L1 and CF-L2 Certificate Holder
USAW Level 1 Sports Performance
CrossFit Kids
ACE-Youth Strength & Conditioning, CPR/First Aid
Other CrossFit certificates
Adaptive Athlete; Gymnastics
Leonie is a collegiate basketball player turned CrossFitter and CrossFit owner. She was introduced to CrossFit while training for basketball and has fell in love with CrossFit ever since. She is passionate about helping people get healthy and learn to do things they previously thought they couldn't do! She's a Niner-faithful, Warriors fan and a true lover of fitness, sports, people and life. Born and raised in East San Jose. She graduated from Independence HS and is San Jose State D1 Basketball player. Go Spartans!
Vanna Truong
Gym Co-Owner, Finance Director
Credentials
CF-L1 and CF-L2 Certificate Holder
CPR/First Aid
Other CrossFit certificates
Adaptive Athlete
Vanna runs the back end operations and finances of the gym. She is dedicated to growing the Kindred community so that the gym can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the local residents. She's a die hard Warriors fan and Niner-faithful 'til the end! She's proud of her east side SJ roots and enjoys diversity in culture, food and people. She's a graduate of UC Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business. Let's Go Bears!
Michael Olivias
CrossFit Coach and Personal Trainer
Credentials
CF-L2 Certificate Holder
USAW Level 1 Coach
Rocktape Certified
CPR/First Aid
Michael has a background in football, rugby and wrestling Mike was introduced to CrossFit in 2009 and decided to pursue CrossFit as a sport in 2013. Mike made the 2018 CrossFit West Regional Team Division. He's a Niners fan, pizza connoisseur and enjoys joking with the coaches & athletes around the gym.
Joe Mancini
Crossfit Coach
Credentials
CF-L1
CPR/First Aid
Originally from Pennsylvania, Joe quickly found a new home at Kindred Fitness in 2018. Middle school assistant principal by day, fitness enthusiast by night, Joe is dedicated to developing the mental and physical attributes athletes need to be their best selves. Working with youth and adults in East San Jose gives Joe great joy. In his spare time, Joe enjoys traveling, eating delicious food, and meeting new people. He’s a graduate of University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business and resides in San Jose, CA.