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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.
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.
