Our Mission

At Ambition, we build faster, stronger, more resilient athletes.

We specialize in speed development, strength training, and injury prevention using elite-level systems, data, and proven performance methods to give our athletes a real competitive edge. From youth to college and pro, we don’t just train we develop.

If you’re ready to unlock your full potential, you’re in the right place.

Available for: Ages 10–12 | 13+ | College & Pro

Meet the team

Marcus Block

Marcus Block is a San Diego native, Marine Corps veteran, and the founder of Ambition. His passion for sports and performance has fueled a lifelong mission: helping athletes unlock their highest potential.

After five years in the Marine Corps, where he developed elite leadership and performance systems, Marcus returned home to build something bigger a results-driven training environment rooted in speed, strength, and science.

Through Ambition, he has helped develop over 1,000 athletes and adults, with clients advancing to the NFL, CFL, MLB, USA Rugby, and top Division I programs.

Ambition continues to impact clubs and schools across San Diego and it’s just getting started.

Coach Jake Scanlon

COACH Will Scanlon

Certified Personal Trainer / CPR/AED

Viri Iturbide

(Facility Coordinator)

COACH Uriel iturbide

(Assistant Coach)

Emiliano zapata

(Assistant Coach)

Joaquin Senosiain

Certified Personal Trainer / CPR/AED

Certified Personal Trainer / CPR/AED

Our coaches

Our principles

Maximize your athletic potential through specialized speed development and strength training programs.

Rehabilitation and Recovery

Injury Prevention

Performance Enhancement

Stay ahead of injuries with our comprehensive injury prevention strategies and personalized training programs.

Recover faster and prevent future injuries with our cutting-edge recovery sessions and therapy techniques.

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS

DR. MICHAEL MORONEY, PT, DPT

Dr. Michael Moroney is the founder of Wayside Physical Therapy and Performance. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and performance coach, he’s passionate about helping athletes and active individuals move better, recover stronger, and perform at their highest level.

Michael bridges the gap between rehab and performance, combining clinical expertise with real-world training to build strength, resilience, and confidence.

In partnership with Ambition, he provides physical therapy, rehabilitation, and performance training bringing recovery and performance together under one roof.

TEAM BREAKING BARRIERS

We are proud to partner with Team Breaking Barriers (TBB), an organization dedicated to providing adaptive fitness training for individuals with special needs.

TBB creates an empowering, team-centered environment that builds confidence, social connection, and lasting friendships while safely challenging athletes to grow physically, emotionally, and socially.

Through this partnership, we continue expanding our mission to make performance training accessible, inclusive, and impactful for every athlete.

Our location

811 Anchorage Pl, Chula Vista Ca 91914