Team Jayde

Pete Palomo Jr. is a seasoned parkour athlete, respected coach and program director who’s spent years shaping the next generation of movement athletes. 

Known for his technical skill and deep commitment to youth mentorship, Pete leads with a coaching philosophy rooted in discipline, creativity, and joy.

As the Program Director at one of Arizona’s top parkour  and ninja warrior gyms, he’s built a community-focused training environment that empowers athletes to grow physically and mentally. 

He’s also the proud father and coach of Jayde Palomo, a nationally and globally ranked teen athlete competing at the highest levels of parkour and ninja warrior.

Whether on the floor coaching or in the stands cheering, Pete brings faith, purpose, and passion to everything he does.

Hitsquad Ninja Gym is a premier ninja warrior and parkour training facility based in Tempe, Arizona, co-founded by elite athletes Lee Cates and Brian Rambo of American Ninja Warrior fame. Blending the explosive energy of parkour with the precision and challenge of ninja training, Hitsquad Ninja Gym has become a home for athletes of all levels looking to move with purpose, strength, and skill.

With firsthand experience on the national stage, Lee and Rambo bring deep expertise to their coaching, guiding students through everything from beginner fundamentals to advanced competition prep. Their approach is grounded in technique, creativity, and building confidence. From young kids stepping onto the course for the first time to seasoned athletes pushing their limits.

Known for its supportive community and serious training environment, Hitsquad Ninja Gym is more than just a gym. It’s a movement hub where passion meets discipline. Whether you’re chasing the next obstacle or mastering a wall flip, this is where momentum starts and legacies are built.

Chelsea Mulligan is a seasoned operations consultant and founder of Seche Strategies and Meraki Enterprise, where she turns regulatory chaos into compliant, scalable success. With a sharp eye for systems and a heart for people, she’s led the turnaround and triage of over 50 dispensaries and supported over 120 cannabis licenses across the U.S.

Known for her empathetic yet no-fluff approach and deep industry insight, Chelsea specializes in SOP development, team building & training, and building structures that businesses (and people) can thrive in. She’s often called in when operations are off the rails and leadership needs real solutions, fast.

Off the clock, she’s a dedicated mom to Jayde, a globally ranked teen parkour and ninja warrior athlete. Whether stabilizing a dispensary or cheering from the stands, Chelsea shows up with intention, grit and a deep belief in building things that  last.