From youth athletes to professionals, these stories show what happens when speed, strength, and science come together.
“Training with Marcus helped prepare me for the professional level. I’ve never felt faster, stronger, or more confident in my game.”
(Performance metrics recorded during training at Ambition Athlete Development.)
“Training with Marcus has played a huge role in my development over the years. The speed and strength work at Ambition helped prepare me to compete at the Division I level.”
“Training at Ambition has been one of the biggest impacts on my athletic development. Marcus and his coaches truly care about helping athletes reach their full potential.”
LEYLA MCFARLAND PROFESSIONAL SOCCER- DURHAM
TOP SPEED: 18.5 -> 20.5 MPH
PRO SHUTTLE: 5.1 -> 4.6 SEC
VERTICAL JUMP: 18 -> 23.5 IN
ARNOLD ESCANO FOOTBALL- SDSU
TOP SPEED: 20.5 -> 23.1 MPH
PRO SHUTTLE: 4.7 -> 4.27 SEC
VERTICAL JUMP: 28 -> 36 IN
SAVANNAH SALON SOFTBALL- ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
TOP SPEED: 13.9 -> 15.3 MPH
BROAD JUMP: 4.8 -> 6 FT
CMJ FORCE: 22 -> 31 CM
ANTHONY MATA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL - IDAHO FALLS CHUKARS
TOP SPEED: 21.1 -> 22.5 MPH
10 YD DASH: 1.6 -> 1.5 SEC
CMJ FORCE: 44 -> 51 CM
What Parents are Saying
“Coach Marcus has trained my son for four years, helping him build speed, strength, and confidence. The work he did at Ambition helped him successfully transition from baseball to football and track. Marcus truly cares about his athletes and knows how to help them reach their goals.
PARENT - SEBASTIAN (BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, TRACK)
"Marcus’s youth training program is exceptional. His expertise in speed training, strength development, and form correction has greatly improved their performance and confidence. I highly recommend Ambition to any family looking for quality training.”
PARENT - ABBY, JOAQUIN, OLIVIA (SOCCER)
"Leonardo and Sofia improved their speed agility and confidence.Training with Coach Marcus played a key role in the Coronado High School Rugby team’s 2023 championship season.”
PARENT - SOFIA & LEO (RUGBY)
"Since training with Marcus and the team, she has become noticeably faster on and off the field. The program has also boosted her confidence and helped her grow into a better athlete.
PARENT - MIRANDA (SOFTBALL)
ELIZABETH BALTAZAR
FOUNDER & OWNER OF STUDIO BLOOM
“Marcus is an exceptional coach with a true passion for developing athletes. His well-rounded programs for youth, including injury prevention, reflect his thoughtful and intentional approach to training. He leads by example and is a valuable mentor to both athletes and coaches.”
DYLAN CARRION
CO-FOUNDER OF SPELLMAN PERFORMANCE
“Marcus has become an invaluable part of our athletic community. His passion, expertise, and ability to develop athletes from youth to professionals have made a lasting impact. The number of athletes who return year after year speaks to the results and trust he has built.”
SCOTT WADDLE
CEO SOUTH BAY SURF SOCCER CLUB
"Partnering with Marcus Block and Ambition on our speed and agility program has boosted our athletes’ performance at South Bay Surf. This collaboration has been a great success, and we look forward to seeing our athletes’ continued improvement.”
ANGELA CURTIN
PRESIDENT CITY SC CHULA VISTA
"Working with Ambition has been one of the best decisions for our club. Our players have grown not only as athletes but as individuals. They now track their progress, set goals, and better understand how their daily effort connects to long-term success.”
Trusted by coaches
TABARI HINES
PRO ATHLETE, WIDE RECEIVER SPECIALIST
"Marcus is a top-tier trainer who delivers real results. His programs are detailed, innovative, and designed to keep athletes improving while staying engaged. He’s a valuable asset to the San Diego athletic community.”
MYLES WRIGHT
OWNER OF GET WRIGHT BOXING
“ Marcus is an outstanding performance, injury prevention, and recovery coach who is always focused on helping athletes become the best version of themselves.”
Our athletes
