STRENGTH & CONDITIONING · SANTA BARBARA
Train for the athlete you’re becoming.
Science-led strength and conditioning for middle-school, high-school, and collegiate athletes. We build stronger, faster, more resilient athletes—on land and in the water.
We specialize in training aquatics athletes from the sports of swimming, water polo, and surfing, but we have worked with hundreds of other athletes from different sports as well.
Outcomes That Matter
Outcomes That Matter
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Strength & Power
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Speed & Agility
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Move faster, change direction more efficiently, and stay in control.
Injury Risk Reduction
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Sports Performance
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Build the foundation for explosive, game-changing performance.
Lifelong Habits
Build stronger, better-prepared athletes through intelligent training.
Translate training into confidence and competition.
Develop discipline, consistency, leadership, and ownership.
WHO WE COACH
Built for Every Stage
12–14
Middle School
14–18
High School
18+
Develop movement skills, strength, confidence, and training habits in a supportive environment.
Build sport-specific strength, power, conditioning, and resilience to elevate performance.
Collegiate
Maximize performance, manage workload, and stay healthy through every season.
COACHING APPROACH
Intentional Coaching. Measurable Progress.
Every athlete is different. Coaching begins by understanding the athlete via our consultation process. In this, we assess movement and training experience, and build a plan around sport, goals, schedule, and current needs.
Individualized Programming
Plans adjusted to your unique goals, training history, injuries, and schedule.
Expert Coaching & Movement Quality
Technical instruction and direct feedback to ensure long-term durability.
Data-Informed Tracking
Objective progress monitoring to ensure every session is purposeful.
HOW IT WORKS
Your Path Forward
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Choose Your Training Path
Explore the service that best matches your goals, training environment, and stage of life. If that is Athletic Performance, then proceed to the consultation!
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Start With a Consultation
Explore our two different consultations. In both of those consultations, we will discuss goals, experience, injury history, schedule, and what has or has not worked before.
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Follow a Structured Plan
Begin training with intentional coaching, measurable progression, and a plan. Rest easy at night knowing that you are intelligently working towards real change.
What the athletes are saying
"Welcoming, positive, innovative, supportive, encouraging - these are words that come to mind when reflecting on my time training with Justin English. I’ve worked with Justin now for 2+ years as my strength & conditioning coach. In that time, I have dramatically improved my athleticism, overall strength and performance in competition."
Keenan N. — 3-Time Swimming All-American , US Olympic Trials Competitor
Common Questions
What ages do you work with?
We work with athletes from middle school through collegiate levels, as well as active adults who want to maintain long-term capability and strength.
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What sports do you support?
Our approach is sport-specific. We support swimmers, water-polo athletes, and all other competitive athletes in Santa Barbara and beyond.
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How often should an athlete train?
Training frequency varies by level. High school and collegiate athletes typically train 3-4 days per week, while middle-school athletes may train 2-3 days to build habits.
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Does lifting experience matter?
Experience is beneficial, but not required. We provide technical instruction for all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, focusing on movement quality.
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How do you approach injury prevention?
We prioritize movement quality and joint stability. Our programs include specific exercises to reduce injury risk and build long-term durability.
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How do athletes get started?
Start with a consultation. We discuss your goals, experience, and schedule to design a plan that fits your life and training environment.
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