Coach Besgen

Coach Besgen

Strength & Conditioning and Personal Training in San Diego

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About

Hello, I am Matthew

Coach Matthew Besgen standing in a training facility

Hello, my name is Matthew Besgen. Raised in San Diego, over the past 23 years I have learned to love this community. I received my bachelor's at the University of Oregon and my master's at the University of British Columbia. I am excited to put my interstate and international strength & conditioning and personal training experiences to use to help all of my clients achieve their goals.

I am currently working as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with Para Athletes and as a Personal Trainer here in San Diego. With this experience I am confident that we will be able to reach your goals together!

Certification

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Specializations

  • Sport Performance
  • Muscle Gain
  • Fat Loss
  • Injury Prevention
  • Functional Training

Who I train

Built for you

Athletes

Looking to level up and dominate their sport.

Busy professionals

Looking for a routine that helps them achieve their goals.

People with disabilities

Para athletes and those with prosthetics, upper limb differences, visual impairment, and cerebral palsy.

Online training

Your program. Your schedule. My coaching.

Online coaching with me starts with you: your goals, your training experience, and what fits into your life. I build your workouts around your schedule and the equipment you have, whether you train at home or in a gym. Through weekly check-ins, training logs, and lift video reviews, I get to know how you train and adjust your plan based on your progress and feedback.

As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist I bring 5+ years of experience to my in person and online coaching programs. Having worked with youth athletes, para and collegiate athletes, and the general population I have a breadth of knowledge that I can apply to your personalized program. No matter where, when, why, or how you train, I will help you achieve your goals!

What's included

  • Customized workouts

    A training plan built around your goals and the equipment you have.

  • Weekly check-ins

    Review your progress, talk through what's working, and plan your next steps.

  • Workout adjustments

    Changes based on your progress, feedback, and schedule.

  • Lift video reviews

    Send videos of your lifts for feedback on your technique.

  • Client platform access

    See your workouts, log your training, and track your progress in one place.

How it works

  1. Tell me about you

    Share your goals, training experience, schedule, and equipment.

  2. Get your plan

    Receive your custom plan in the client platform and start logging your workouts.

  3. Train and check in

    Check in each week, get feedback, and adjust your training as you progress.

Train independently. Get coaching along the way.

You do the workouts on your own, but your plan keeps developing with you. I review your progress, give feedback on your lifts, and help you find a routine that fits your life and goals. Looking for coached sessions in San Diego? Explore in-person training below.

Apply for online coaching

Tell me about your goals and I'll get in touch to discuss the right fit and rates.

Online training questions

Do I need a gym membership?

Your workouts are built around the equipment you have. Tell me about your gym or home setup when you apply.

Is this the same as an in-person session?

No. You complete the workouts on your own, with weekly check-ins, lift video reviews, and adjustments to your plan. In-person training includes coaching during your gym session.

How much does online training cost?

Apply or get in touch to discuss rates and what's right for your goals.

In-person training

Assess, then build

1

Your first session is an assessment

We look at movement competency and body composition, and we establish your goals.

2

A custom program

From there I create a program tailored to your needs, abilities, and goals.

3

Train

We meet in the gym for 60-minute sessions where I coach you through your program and push you to progress.

In-person sessions

What to know

Length
60 minutes
Packages
4, 8, or 12 sessions
Schedule
Limited availability on the weekends
Location
Rancho Penasquitos

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Pricing

Rates

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How to sign up

Let's get started

Fill out a short form with your goals, whether you are looking for online training, strength & conditioning, or personal training, and your training schedule.

Fill out the formor send an email

In-person FAQ

Questions

What is the cancellation policy?+

Please give at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule so I can offer the spot to someone else. Late cancellations may count as a used session.

What should I expect from a session?+

Every session is 60 minutes. We warm up, work through your program, and finish with a cool down. I coach each rep, adjust the load to how you feel that day, and explain what we are doing and why.

How do I renew my package, or upgrade it?+

When you are close to finishing a package I will check in about renewing. If you want more sessions or a bigger package, just message me and we will switch it over.

What should I do on the days we do not meet?+

I will give you simple work to do on your own days, such as a short workout, mobility, or a recovery focus, so progress carries between sessions.

What should I bring?+

Comfortable training clothes, athletic shoes, a water bottle, and a towel. If you use a prosthetic or other equipment, bring it so we can train around it.

Contact

Get in touch

besgensportperformance@gmail.com