Fremont High School Athletics
Strength and Conditioning
Head Coach: Christian Batiste, CSCS
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Strength and Conditioning Head Coach Christian Batiste
Christian is originally from Hayward, California, and a proud graduate of San Lorenzo High School. After high school, he attended Chabot College in Hayward, where he competed in both football and baseball before transferring to Western Oregon University. There, he continued his football career and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, along with an Associate Degree in Math and Science.
Following his collegiate career, Christian began personal training, where he discovered a passion for Olympic weightlifting—both as a competitor and a coach. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he earned his USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Certification, further expanding his expertise in strength development and performance training.
Christian went on to work with Stanford Sports Nutrition and completed internships with Stanford Sports Performance, gaining valuable experience training high-level collegiate athletes. Drawing from that background, he now specializes in developing youth athletes, helping them build strength, confidence, and a foundation for long-term athletic success.
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ASSISTANT COACH: Mercy Forde, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach Mercy Forde
Coach Mercy is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and holds certifications with USAW / Level 1 Weightlifting, and NCSF/ Personal Trainer. Spending time as an assistant coach for her daughters’ sports teams deepened her interest in sports performance, and she enjoyed seeing athletes gain strength and confidence beyond the field. Mercy holds a Finance degree from San Diego State and an MBA from Golden Gate University. While building her former career in corporate finance, she remained dedicated to fitness education, teaching strength and cardio dance classes at the YMCA, Equinox, and Optum corporate sites. Her favorite activities include basketball, learning and teaching new dance moves, and watching K-dramas.
Class Opportunity with Coach Mercy
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Sign up below. One form per athlete. A parent or guardian's contact info is required.
Details:
Built for Firebird female athletes — off season, or not on a team yet. Two sessions a week with Coach Mercy: one on speed and bodyweight strength, one in the weight room. No experience required. Show up, work, get faster and stronger.
Mondays — Speed & Calisthenics
4 PM · 45 minutes · [LOCATION] Starts Monday, September 21
Wednesdays — Weight Room
3:30 PM · Weight Room Starts Wednesday, September 16
Who it's for:
Open to all female athletes at Fremont High School, grades 9–12. You do not need to be on a current roster. Sport coaches are encouraged to send their whole team.
What to bring / expectations:
Athletic clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a water bottle. Be on time. Attendance is tracked and shared with your sport coach. If you can't make a session, let Coach Mercy know ahead of time.
What to bring / expectations:
Athletic clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a water bottle. Be on time. Attendance is tracked and shared with your sport coach. If you can't make a session, let Coach Mercy know ahead of time.
Contact line (below the form):
Questions? Contact Coach Mercy or the Athletic Office at daniel_mccune@fuhsd.org.
This class is specifically for Fremont High School female students. Space is limited and those who sign up. Sign ups will be contacted and informed if they are in the class or not. Attendance and behavior will be taken into account for acceptance into future classes. Winter and Spring athletes will be prioritized. Please email Athletic Director Daniel McCune with any questions.
Coaches interested in booking weight room time with Coach Christian please email the Athletic Director.