San Palma is an endurance coach and exercise physiologist with over 20 years of experience developing athletes through science-based training. An athlete since age 15 and a coach since 2003, he built his methodology around applied physiology, strategic planning, and long-term development.

Founder and Head Coach of CMTeam, San has coached athletes in more than 25 countries and across all performance levels, from first-timers to elite competitors. His athletes have qualified for ITU World Championships, IM & IM 70.3 World Championships, and major global endurance events. His coaching style is grounded in scientific clarity, consistent execution, and individualized adaptation.

San is a specialist in Exercise Physiology and Endurance Training Prescription, with postgraduate studies focused on translating complex physiological concepts — thresholds, autonomic regulation, fatigue dynamics, and aerobic durability — into practical, actionable training. His approach balances data, perception, and lifestyle, ensuring that each athlete trains with intention, efficiency, and awareness.

A key chapter in his career was coaching Olympic triathlete Carla Moreno during her peak years, a period marked by dominant victories in Brazil’s top Olympic-distance races.

Across his career, he has also served as Brazil’s National Head Coach in major international competitions, including ITU World Cups, Pan American Games, and ITU World Championships for both elite and age-group athletes.