About Athletic Republic San Diego
About Athletic Republic San Diego
Support for youth athletes learning foundational skills, elite student-athletes refining speed, power, and agility, and active adults striving for peak fitness
Athletic Republic – San Diego
3603 Camino Del Rio West, San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 384-4060
STUDENT ATHLETE TRAINING
Transforming Potential into Performance
Athletic Republic San Diego transforms raw potential into measurable on-field success through a foundation of science-based protocols and proprietary technology.
Our state-of-the-art facility is the “off-field lab for on-field results,” where athletes move beyond the limits of traditional weight rooms to achieve tangible on-field results.
Through the Acceleration program, student-athletes refine their running mechanics and top-end speed using specialized treadmills that push them past their natural pace.
To master the critical first step, our Ignition program focuses on the mechanics of explosive starts and multidirectional agility. By combining these proven protocols with elite coaching, we provide a systematic environment for building the power and coordination necessary to dominate the competition.
As a dedicated partner to San Diego student-athletes, club teams, and school athletic programs, we empower our community’s top athletes to reach the next level of athletic achievement.
ADULT FITNESS TRAINING
Empowering Your Fitness Journey
Whether you’re seeking personalized one-on-one training or thriving in our intimate group settings, we deliver more than just workouts – we create transformative fitness experiences.
From building functional strength and improving cardiovascular health to enhancing daily mobility and reducing stress, our diverse, ever-changing programs keep you engaged and progressing.
Athletic Republic San Diego is committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal fitness through purposeful, personalized training in a supportive environment.
Science-Based Protocols
We deploy our proprietary speed and skill-specific training protocols in a progressive fashion to create faster, stronger, more explosive athletes who are able to play at game speed for longer and with fewer injuries.
Technology & Equipment
Over three decades of research, testing, and training, we’ve developed unique, proprietary equipment deliver real results quickly, as well as advanced technology that enables athletes to see, feel, and track their progress.
Qualified Trainers
Our certified, experienced trainers all share a passion for helping our athletes perform at their best. By keeping our ratio of athletes to trainers low, we enable them to easily monitor and modify training programs.
Athletic Republic San Diego Leadership Team
Athletic Republic San Diego Leadership Team
Lily Higman
Lily Higman is the Co-Owner and General Manager of Athletic Republic San Diego.
As a parent of three high-level student-athletes, Lily spent years searching for a single training facility that could accommodate multiple sports while providing objective, data-driven progress tracking.
She found that solution in Athletic Republic’s systematic approach to athletic development, and today, her children are competing in USC club volleyball and Mission Bay High School varsity football.
Lily’s professional background is rooted in leadership and innovation, including roles at a top New York ad agency; she transitioned into Next Generation Telecom product management and served as Executive Director of the International Packet Communications Consortium.
An active member of the San Diego community, Lily serves on several non-profit boards and has successfully launched ventures in real estate and apparel. She holds a B.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Andrea Rucke
Andrea Rucke is the Co-Owner and Head Trainer at Athletic Republic San Diego. A lifelong athlete, Andrea competed in volleyball and slalom ski racing in Minnesota before playing Division II collegiate volleyball in New Mexico.
Following a successful career in the technology sector, Andrea returned to her athletic roots to focus on performance coaching.
Today, she trains youth and adult athletes in volleyball, group fitness, and personal training. Her coaching philosophy centers on challenging physical limits and finding the drive to reach the next level of achievement.
Living in Point Loma with her two children, Andrea is inspired by the growth of young local athletes. For her, the reward is helping athletes discover their potential and build confidence that extends beyond the field. Andrea is dedicated to providing the San Diego community with the tools and motivation needed to succeed in sports and in life.
Let’s go. Try hard. Work hard. Believe in yourself. The journey is just beginning.
Our Highly-Qualified Trainers
Our trainers are passionate professionals who bring together extensive knowledge, specialized backgrounds, and hands-on experience to deliver extraordinary training experiences for both competitive athletes and fitness-minded adults.
Their expertise spans from advanced sports performance protocols to personalized fitness coaching, ensuring every client receives the guidance they need to achieve their specific goals.
Our training team’s credentials are impressive across the board. Many have competed or coached at high levels in various sports, while others bring extensive experience in adult fitness and conditioning.
Most hold professional certifications (CSCS, ACSM, NASM) and/or degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, or kinesiology. Additionally, our sports performance trainers complete Athletic Republic’s three comprehensive certification levels in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise science, and program adaptation.
