Del Mar · Specialty

Speed & Agility coaches in Del Mar.

Name: Legacy Performance Institute Del Mar
Address: 12264 El Camino Real Suite 60, San Diego, CA, 92130, US
Telephone: (760) 579-9286
Price range: $$

Speed and agility training develops how fast you accelerate, how quickly you stop and change direction, and how well you react to what is happening around you. Thirty coaches at Legacy Del Mar list it. It is most often sought by soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball and football players from Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines and Del Mar, plus adults who want to stay quick on a tennis or pickleball court.

The Coaches

Meet the speed & agility coaches.

Every coach here names this specialty on their own profile. Open one to read their story, then request a free introduction.

Speed & Agility

What a speed and agility session involves

Sessions start with a dynamic warm-up and sprint drills that groove posture and leg action. The main block focuses on one quality at a time: short acceleration starts, deceleration and braking, cutting and shuffling patterns, or reactive drills where the athlete responds to a coach's signal rather than a set pattern. Work bouts are short and rest is generous, because speed is trained when you are fresh, not exhausted.

Strength work usually follows, since force into the ground drives both acceleration and safe stopping. Plyometrics such as hops and bounds are progressed carefully.

Coaches will often film a few reps on a phone so the athlete can see what they are being cued on, which speeds up learning considerably for many teenagers.

Speed & Agility

Who it suits and who should build a base first

It suits athletes with a basic level of strength and no current lower-body injury. If you cannot yet land a jump softly or hold a single-leg squat with control, a strength and movement phase comes first. Anyone recovering from an ankle, knee or hamstring injury should get clearance from their physician or physical therapist before sprinting and cutting.

Teens aged 13 to 18 train at Legacy Del Mar in one-on-one sessions only, which allows close attention to mechanics. Children under 13 are not permitted on the training floor apart from supervised boxing and MMA sessions in designated areas.

Speed & Agility

How progress is measured

Common markers include timed short sprints, a shuttle test such as the 5-10-5, and video of cutting mechanics compared over time. Coaches also watch how an athlete moves in practice footage, since the goal is speed that shows up in games, not just in drills.

Speed & Agility

Choosing a coach

Ask how they balance speed work with your team practices so legs are not overloaded, how they progress jumping and landing, and how they will know when to push and when to back off. Evening hours until 10:00 PM help athletes fit sessions around school and practice.

How It Is Coached

Functional & Endurance at Legacy.

Functional and endurance training builds the capacity to move well and keep moving: carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing and holding a pace. It develops strength through full-body patterns and builds the aerobic base that makes both daily life and sport feel easier.

Movement patterns, not isolated muscles

Sessions are built from squats, hinges, pushes, pulls, carries and rotation, trained in ways that transfer to real life and sport.

A deliberate aerobic base

Easy, steady work and harder intervals are programmed on purpose, so conditioning improves without running you into the ground.

Progression you can measure

Pace, distance, heart-rate response, loads and rep quality are tracked, so improvement is visible and the next step is clear.

Variety with a plan

Equipment and formats change, but the weekly structure stays consistent so each session builds on the last.

Who it suits

Runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes who want to get stronger
People training for an event, a hike or a race
Those who want to feel capable and less winded in daily life
Anyone who gets bored with a single-lane routine

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Guides from the Del Mar coaches.

September 5, 2026 · Training blog

Intra-Workout Nutrition Strategies for Endurance

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July 27, 2026 · Training blog

Del Mar Trainer’s Guide to Programming Strength Training for Runners Without Losing Speed

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July 20, 2026 · Training blog

Training Your Brain for Better Movement: A Cognitive Training Plan for Strength and Agility

A client of ours, a surgeon who trains with us at 6 a.m. before twelve-hour OR shifts, missed a step off a curb on Camino Del Mar last spring and rolled her ankle badly enough to need three…

Can speed really be trained, or is it genetic?

Genetics set a ceiling, but most athletes have room to improve technique, strength and reactivity, which are all trainable.

How often should an in-season athlete train speed?

Usually briefly and with low volume, since practices and games already load the legs. A coach can plan around your team schedule.

What happens at the free introduction?

Expect a conversation about the sport and position, a look at movement such as squats, lunges and landings, and possibly a few short sprints so the coach can see where to start.

Which coaches at Legacy Del Mar offer speed & agility?

Andy Mog, Anna Zittel, Anthony Dain, Aqilah, Austin Camacho, Bree Norton, Caden Sears, Charlie Torres, Chris Koo, Coach Kos, Dacey Perez, Eli Harned, Emely Gonzalez, Emma Warren, Fate Villa, Gordon Gebauer, Jalen Russell, Joel Maddock, Jonathan Fong, Kevin Lee, Landon Bergenthal, Mark Kern, Martin Jones, Maya Smith, Mo Ghori, Nima Naraghi, Randy Etheridge, Shane Dempsey, Tim Chau, Wiam Yaldo. Each one lists speed & agility on their own Legacy profile. Open any profile to read their background and request a free introduction.

Where do speed & agility sessions take place?

At Legacy Performance Institute Del Mar, 12264 El Camino Real, Suite 60, San Diego, CA 92130. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM, seven days · 24/7 for VIP Access members.

How much does it cost?

Coaching is priced by each coach, typically per session or as a package, and quoted after your free introduction. No membership is required to train with a coach. Coaching is booked directly with the coach you choose.

Do I need experience to start?

No. Your coach starts with an assessment and builds the program to your level. Your first consultation and introductory session with a Legacy coach is free, with no obligation.

Do I need to be an athlete to train functional and endurance work?

No. The same principles scale from first-time exercisers to competitive endurance athletes. Your coach sets the starting volume and intensity from your assessment, not from a fixed template.

This is general fitness information, not medical advice. Check with your physician before starting a new exercise or nutrition program, especially if you have a medical condition, an injury, or are pregnant.

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Start speed & agility with a coach.

Your first consultation and introductory session with a Legacy coach is free, with no obligation. Tell us about your goals and we will match you with the right coach.

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