Marcia Robles
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Purple Patch Performance Center
A Little About Marcia
Marcia Robles brings experience, passion, and expertise to the development of strength and power for athletes of all abilities. Known for her sharp eye for technique and her ability to make complex movements accessible, Marcia ensures athletes not only train hard, but train smart. She is a cornerstone of the Purple Patch Performance Center, leading small group strength sessions as well as bike and run coaching.
Her career spans boutique fitness settings and athletic training for collegiate teams, including cross country, track and field, football, women’s volleyball, and women’s basketball. Marcia’s diverse background allows her to design strength programs that meet athletes where they are — whether that’s building foundational strength, chasing PRs, or pursuing world-class performance.
Athletic Highlights
Women’s Basketball - De Anza College Athletics
Women’s Cat 4 Road Racing
World Natural Bodybuilding Federation - Figure Division
Coaching Experience
10+ years in strength and conditioning coaching
Certified Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Kettlebell Athletics Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Level 1
USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
Pre & Postnatal Certification (EFTI)
Running coaching via Precision Running (Equinox) and Purple Patch
Athletic Highlights
USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
Pre & Postnatal Certification (EFTI)
Running coaching via Precision Running (Equinox) and Purple Patch
Support Crew
A Bay Area native, Marcia thrives on family, community, and her small business — Liminal Coffee, which she runs with her husband. When San Francisco’s fog gets heavy, she escapes to Maine for sun, family, and lake life.
Did you know?
When she’s not coaching or training, Marcia can be found deadlifting bags of green coffee beans — literally fueling her athletes and her community.
What Marcia’s Athletes Say:
“Marcia brings great energy to every session! I leave stronger, more confident, and ready to take on the next one.”