San Diego · Specialty

Speed & Agility coaches in San Diego.

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 targets how fast you accelerate, how well you stop, and how quickly you change direction. Coaches at Legacy San Diego in Point Loma who list it work with athletes in field and court sports, beach volleyball players, and adults in competitive rec leagues who want to be quicker without getting hurt along the way.

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 gets trained

Acceleration: the first few steps from a standstill, where body angle and how hard you push into the ground matter most. Deceleration: stopping under control, which is where many non-contact injuries happen and which is often undertrained. Change of direction: planting, turning and re-accelerating efficiently. Reactive agility: doing all of that in response to a cue rather than a set pattern.

Most sessions combine short, high-quality sprint or footwork drills with strength and plyometric work, since force production in the weight room supports what happens on the field.

Speed & Agility

How a session is structured

Speed work is done fresh, early in the session, with full rest between efforts. A typical session might be a thorough warm-up, several technical drills, a handful of short sprints or cutting reps, jumps and landings, then strength work. Total sprinting volume is small; quality matters more than quantity.

Sprint and cutting work needs room to move. Ask a prospective coach where they run those drills and what they use for timing.

Speed & Agility

Who it suits and who should prepare first

It suits athletes in soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse, tennis and sand volleyball, and any adult whose weekend league has started to feel faster than they are. Younger athletes aged 13 to 18 train one-on-one at Legacy.

If you have a recent hamstring, groin, knee or ankle injury, or have not run hard in years, check with your physician and expect to spend a few weeks on landing mechanics, strength and gradual running before full-speed work begins.

Speed & Agility

Measuring progress

Common tests include a timed 10- or 20-yard sprint, the 5-10-5 shuttle, and jump height or distance. Video helps too: a coach can show you body position at your first step or as you plant to cut. Retest every few weeks under similar conditions so the numbers are comparable.

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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Can adults still get faster?

Many can, especially those who have never trained acceleration or deceleration specifically. Improvements tend to come from better technique and more strength and power.

How often should I do speed work?

One to three short sessions a week is common, depending on what else you are doing. Your coach will fit it around your games and practices.

Is agility training the same as ladder drills?

Ladder drills can help with foot rhythm, but real agility includes reacting, braking and re-accelerating. A good program covers all of those.

What should I ask a coach before starting?

Ask how they assess your starting point, which tests they use to track speed, how they progress jumping and landing volume, and how they adjust the plan around games. Your first consultation and introductory session at Legacy are free, so it is a low-stakes place to ask.

Which coaches at Legacy San Diego offer speed & agility?

Alex Kosinski, Apryl Ortega, Austin Camacho, Camryn Elyse Wemmer, Coach Bizz Devers, Cody Jensen, Greg Fraser, Jorge Martinez, Kasra Iranpour, Martin Dowers, Mikayla Thoits, Mike Gonzalez, Ryan Pearl, Sarah Vandekar, Teryn Stanley, Tyler Durant, Wyatt Wermager. 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 San Diego, 4030B Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110. Hours: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Sat–Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · 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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