Ortiz joined the staff as a Graduate Assistant in the Fall of 2022 and was promoted to full-time Assistant Sports Performance Coach in the Fall of 2023. He currently works with Softball, Swimming, Wrestling, and coordinates the Sports Performance Student Internship program.
Ortiz holds a Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from Campbell University, and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Grand Canyon University. He has gained hands-on experience through internships at The University of Texas at Austin, Grand Canyon University, Bakersfield College, and Brophy College Prep, working across a wide range of sports.Â
He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 certified coach, and a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist. In addition, he is a competitive weightlifter.
