Cristina Valdes
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Valdes Performance
FAVORITES
Color: orange
Drink: diet coke
Food: sushi or thai
Sweet: bread pudding​
Flower: sunflowers
Animal: giraffe
About Coach Tina
Cristina is the founder and head coach of Valdes Performance, a boutique strength and conditioning studio in Winter Springs, FL. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Florida and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) as well as a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) through the NSCA.
With over a decade of experience, Cristina has worked with athletes of all levels—from youth and amateurs to professionals—as well as busy parents and adults new to fitness. As a former collegiate pole vaulter at the University of Florida, she understands the importance of building a strong foundation for long-term performance, health, and injury prevention.
At Kinetic Dance Force, Cristina leads the ESI program (Endurance, Strength, and Injury Prevention). This class is designed specifically for dancers to improve stamina, develop strength for leaps and turns, and reduce the risk of injury. Her coaching style focuses on proper form, functional strength, and confidence in movement, ensuring every dancer feels both challenged and supported.
Cristina is passionate about helping young performers reach their full potential—on stage, in the studio, and beyond—through safe, effective, and fun training.