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WHERE PERFORMANCE
MEETS PURPOSE.
OUR MISSION
Rise Performance Academy exists to develop athletes the right way—through discipline, attention to detail, and a commitment to long-term athletic development.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
OUR APPROACH PRIORITIZES
✔ Movement quality before load
✔ Speed and power developed progressively
✔ Durability, resilience, & consistency
✔ High standards without burnout
✔ We believe great athletes are built over time—not rushed.
MEET OUR HEAD COACH
Led by Ryan Nguyen, Director of Performance & Training, Rise brings professional standards, evidence-based methods, and real-world coaching experience into every session. Coach Nguyen brings over 10+ years of sports performance coaching experience to the Surf City community as he has made quite a name for himself in the industry by providing elite training to every level of athletics. Prior to coming to The Sports Complex, Ryan served as the Head Coach & Manager for D1 Training Huntington Beach, where he trained all ages including professional athletes, high school scholastics, and middle school groups.
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Coach Nguyen also brings an extensive background in high school athletes coming from both Corona Centennial High School & Orange Lutheran High School. Starting out as a Sports Performance Intern at Rutgers University, Stanford University, & Arizona State University, Coach Nguyen went on to be a Graduate Assistant Coach at Valdosta State University where he was a part of the National Championship Football team. From there, Coach Nguyen moved into the private sector working with professional athletes, NFL combine training programs, & high performance populations
Ryan holds two Masters Degrees in Kinesiology & Public Administration. He is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Functional Mobility Exercise Specialist, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercise Specialist, & Running Mechanics Expert.
FACILITY TIE-IN
Rise Performance Academy operates inside the Huntington Beach Sports Complex, providing athletes access to a world-class training environment designed for serious development.
