Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Rabal
Performance Scientist
Performance Scientist
Strength and conditioning–focused coach with a Master’s in Kinesiology and a multi-sport background (soccer, swimming, basketball, and volleyball), specializing in individualized, evidence-based training that improves athletic performance, movement quality, and injury prevention for youth and developing athletes.
Trains in San Diego
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Works with all age groups
Soccer
Swimming
Volleyball
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Get to know Coach Rabal
About Me:
This is Coach Rabal, 30 years old, from San Diego, CA, and originally from the Middle East. Moved to Santa Barbara, CA, to get my AA degree in Kinesiology from SBCC, then transferred to SDSU for a B.S. in Kinesiology. Then worked in health, fitness, physical therapy, sports coaching, and performance, and decided to complete a Master of Science in Kinesiology from PLNU in San Diego with a focus on Sports Performance. I'm NASM-CPT (certified personal trainer) and a candidate for NSCA-CSCS (certified strength and conditioning coach). I worked with high school, college, and pro athletes during graduate school. I'm a former soccer, swimming, and volleyball athlete.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes improve their game through individualized, sport-specific training focused on strength, speed, mobility, and movement mechanics. Using evidence-based strength and conditioning principles and my background in kinesiology and sport science, I design structured programs that enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and build confidence on the field or court. My coaching emphasizes proper technique, progressive development, and long-term athletic growth, helping athletes become stronger, more efficient, and more resilient in their sport.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session with me begins with a dynamic warm-up and movement assessment to identify mobility, stability, and technique needs specific to your sport. We then move into a structured training block focused on sport-specific strength, speed, agility, and skill development, with clear coaching cues and individualized progressions. Throughout the session, I emphasize proper mechanics, injury prevention, and efficient movement patterns. We finish with conditioning, mobility, and a brief performance review, so you leave with clear feedback, measurable progress, and a plan for continued improvement.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Strength and conditioning coach and sport science practitioner with a Master’s in Kinesiology (Sport Performance) and experience across personal training, youth coaching, rehabilitation, and collegiate and professional sport settings. Experienced in designing individualized, evidence-based training programs focused on performance enhancement, movement quality, and injury prevention. Supported athlete development through strength and conditioning internships, sports science performance monitoring (GPS, force plates, and VALD systems), and hands-on coaching with youth athletes, collegiate teams, and professional rugby environments. Accomplishments include contributing to athlete testing batteries, workload monitoring, and performance data analysis, while consistently delivering structured, athlete-centered coaching that improves strength, conditioning, and long-term athletic development.
Best coach I ever had:
Jacob Goodin
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that I prioritize safe, structured, and individualized training that supports long-term athletic development. With a Master’s in Kinesiology and experience in strength and conditioning, sport science, and rehabilitation settings, I focus on proper technique, movement quality, and injury prevention while helping athletes build strength, speed, confidence, and discipline. My coaching style is supportive, professional, and age-appropriate, ensuring sessions are challenging, engaging, and aligned with each athlete’s goals, sport demands, and development level.
Weekly Availability
Monday
2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday
2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Wednesday
2:00 pm - 7:00 am
Thursday
2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
Unavailable
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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