
Performance Coach · Coach AR
Coach Angela Rivera
B.S. Kinesiology · CSCS (NSCA)
Angela Rivera, known as Coach AR, is a performance coach and strength specialist originally from North Hollywood, California, now based in San Diego. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Applied Fitness from California State University, Northridge and is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
A former lifelong basketball athlete, Coach AR combines personal athletic experience with elite-level training systems. She completed an internship with the football strength and conditioning program at San Diego State University and has trained athletes from youth competitors to NFL prospects and Women's MLV professionals.
She specializes in sprint development, position-specific training, and comprehensive strength and conditioning.
She was part of the performance team for the 2024 NFL Combine, helping athletes perform on one of football's biggest stages.
Driven by a passion for athlete development, Coach AR focuses not only on physical performance but also on building confidence, discipline, and a championship mindset. Her mission is to help every athlete unlock their full potential on and off the field. She continuously invests in learning and research to deliver the highest level of performance support.
Outside of training
Outside of training, she enjoys spending time with her wife and dog and exploring San Diego.