Carlos Gonzalez came to California Lutheran University in the summer of 2021. He graduated in May of 2015 with a BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in applied fitness & lifestyle development from California State University of Northridge (CSUN). After gaining experience as personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and strength coach he become a certified NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). His continued passion for learning led him to pursue a MS in athletic training which he completed at Azusa Pacific University (APU) in 2019. He became a certified athletic trainer on May of 2019.

A SoCal local, Carlos grew up in Venice where he always enjoyed being involved in sports from wrestling to track. In his free time Carlos enjoys Olympic lifting, martial arts, and spending time with his girlfriend. His favorite shows include The Office and Arrested Development.