Jerry · 8 years
8 years of consistent training
These two photos are eight years apart: years of showing up and training consistently. It’s the same patience and consistency I build into every client’s program.
About Me
From spreadsheets to squat racks
I’m Jerry Hamada, an ACE-certified personal trainer in Irvine. I left a corporate career to do work I actually love: helping people get stronger, fitter and more confident.
My story
Why I became a coach
I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in computer science and went straight into the corporate world as an actuarial analyst at Pacific Life. I spent about a year building models and analyzing data. It was good work at a great company, but I wasn’t fulfilled.
The best part of my day was always training: boxing, lifting, getting in the water. In May 2026 I made the switch and started coaching as a personal trainer at Club Studio. I haven’t looked back.
My analytical background shapes how I coach. I break goals into measurable steps, track progress and adjust based on what the numbers (and your body) are telling us. You get the structure of a well-built plan with the energy of a coach who genuinely loves this.
My transformation
Eight years in the making
Background
Education & career
May 2026 – present
Personal Trainer · Club Studio, Irvine
Coaching clients in strength, conditioning and boxing.
~1 year
Actuarial Analyst · Pacific Life
Built models and analyzed risk data. Rewarding work, but not the work I wanted to do every day.
Education
B.S. Computer Science · University of California, Berkeley
Learned to break hard problems into small, measurable steps, which is how I still approach training.
Credentials
Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise
CPR Certified
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Approach
How I coach
- 01
Measure what matters
We set clear goals and track real numbers (lifts, rounds, splits, how you feel) so progress is never a guess.
- 02
Technique first
Whether it’s a deadlift, a jab or a freestyle stroke, good mechanics come before intensity. That keeps you healthy and improving.
- 03
Built around your life
Programs fit your schedule, history and goals. No cookie-cutter plans.
- 04
Make it something you look forward to
Training should be challenging and fun. Consistency comes from enjoying the work.
Let’s train together
Tell me about your goals and I’ll get back to you within a day to set up your first session.