ABOUT US
GREG HOWARD
CEO, FOUNDER, DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE - SAN DIEGO, CA
- Bachelor Degree in Education/Child Development
- Master Elite Certification in Speed and Agility
- NASM Certified
- Certified Academic Youth Life Coach – Athletic Performance/Athletic Development
- Licensed Endurance Trainer
- Mental Health Advocate
Greg Howard is one of the top fitness trainers in the United States, implementing productive training sessions that are sport specific for teams and individual athletes. His emphasis on teams and individuals has proven to directly effect cardiovascular performance. Over the past 15 years he has innovated and developed speed and agility systems that have proven results on the field. He is currently training several NFL, MLB, NBA and other professional athletes along with the top high school and collegiate athletes. Greg has also trained former world cup champions and national team players for Brazil and the United States like SiSi Lima, Brandi Chastain and Keri Sanchez. He has dedicated his life to taking athletes to the highest level with a focus on developing the Champion Mindset.
Caleb Allen
Director of Operations
- 2003-06 Cal Poly Pomona Baseball Athlete
- 2007 Poway HS Head Freshman Coach
- 2009 El Camino HS Varsity Hitting Coach
- 2010 Poway HS Varsity Catching Coach
- 2015-16 San Diego Christian College Assistant Coach
- 2017-18 Poway HS Head JV Coach
- 2019-22 Westview HS Varsity Hitting Coach
- 2023-Present Poway HS Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Caleb grew up in Poway, CA, playing baseball and graduating from Poway High School in 2002. He went on to play baseball at Cal Poly Pomona from 2003 – 2006. He jumped in coaching the next year at 22 years old as the Assistant and then Head Freshman Coach at Poway High School. After two years he moved over to El Camino High School as the Varsity Hitting Coach in 2009. After one year he came right back to Poway High School in 2010 as the Varsity Catching Coach. In the 2015 and 2016 seasons Caleb was an Assistant Baseball Coach at San Diego Christian College. In 2017 Caleb went back to Poway High School as the Head JV Coach for two years, then took the position of Varsity Hitting Coach at Westview High School from 2019 – 2022. In January of 2023 Caleb became in as the Head Varisty Coach at Poway High School where he currently is today.
At the beginning of his coaching career, Caleb launched a club baseball organization known as the San Diego Crush. He was the Director of Crush from 2006 – 2017. The Crush ranged from teams between 10U to College Summer Teams. In the summer of 2022, Caleb was the Head Baseball Coach for the So Cal Shepherds, the Collegiate Baseball Team for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He currently works with youth players from all over San Diego County on hitting, catching, and overall defense.
Caleb is married to Nani and has four children, Noah (11), Dannie (6), Keanu (2), and Kaleia (6 months).
Joey Ortega
Director of Sales
- Level 1 Elite Certification in Speed and Agility
- Certified Academic Youth Life Coach
- Mental Health Advocate
Joey Ortega is a former baseball standout with a passion for youth development. He has dedicated his life to serving underserved communities and mentoring the next generation of youth. Joey is the sales director for One Family Athletics and leads his team in excellence. In addition to his vital role at OFA he is a dedicated barber in San Diego California
David Silva
Trainer - Level 1
- EDGE Certified (Character Development)
- CPR Certified
David Silva, born and raised in San Diego, CA, has had a lifelong passion for baseball. At 13, David played in the Dominican Republic under Team USA and was part of many esteemed travel ball teams such as GBG and Team California. He continued his baseball journey into college. David is a proud graduate of Westview High School and is currently pursuing a degree in journalism at Mesa College, with plans to transfer after earning his Associate’s degree.
David brings a wealth of coaching experience to One Family Athletics, having coached travel baseball for three years, beginning at the age of 18. He instills a mentality of never settling, emphasizing that discipline and hard work surpass mere talent and motivation.
De'Shaun Patacsil
Trainer - Level 1
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
- EDGE Certified (Character Development)
- CPR Certified
A graduate of Humboldt State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, De’Shaun has cultivated a diverse and dynamic career. A former collegiate football player, De’Shaun’s true passion lies in functional fitness and hybrid style training, which he brings to life through his energetic and innovative coaching methods. His experience includes playing professional indoor football for a year, providing him with a unique perspective on athletic training and performance. Additionally, De’Shaun dedicated a year to guiding athletes with disabilities, demonstrating his commitment to inclusive fitness and his ability to adapt training programs to meet a variety of needs.
Roman Sahagun
Trainer - Level 1
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
- EDGE Certified (Character Development)
- CPR Certified
A former collegiate football player at Ottawa University, Roman’s passion for supporting youth athletes has driven his early career. Growing up in the Bay Area, Roman uses his experience in competitive sports and his strong academic background in his coaching. He is committed to mentoring the next generation of athletes, focusing on their mental, emotional, and physical development. Roman believes in empowering young people to achieve their full potential, both on and off the field, through a balanced approach that nurtures family dynamics, discipline, and resilience.