All Kinds Move
Supporting athletes of all abilities and neurotypes through personalized strength, movement, coordination, and social connection experiences in Coastal North County San Diego.
Get to know Derek
I’m a credentialed Special Education teacher and an Autism Fitness Certified Pro specializing in strength training and intentional movement coaching — a structured approach that helps individuals develop the ability to plan, organize, and execute movement with greater independence and confidence in a social setting.
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My work goes beyond traditional fitness. Many of the athletes I support experience challenges with motor planning, coordination, sequencing, and body awareness — skills that are essential for both daily life and meaningful participation in social and community settings.
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I design coaching sessions that directly support:
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Motor Planning (Praxis) — supporting athletes in exploring and carrying out movement with greater confidence and intention
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Sequencing & Multi-Step Actions — helping break movements into manageable steps and building them into more fluid patterns over time
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Body Awareness & Spatial Control — developing awareness of body position, balance, and movement in space
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Timing, Rhythm & Coordination — encouraging smoother, more connected movement experiences
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Movement for Regulation & Engagement — using physical activity to support focus, participation, emotional regulation, and overall well-being
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Reflex Integration-Informed Activities — incorporating movement activities designed to support coordination, balance, and foundational movement skills
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Creative Play-Based Activities — encouraging active play, creativity, exploration, and reduced screen dependence
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Social Connection & Communication Skills — creating opportunities for interaction, teamwork, confidence-building, and meaningful social engagement
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My coaching is rooted in the belief that we should always presume competence. I use multimodal and text-based communication strategies when appropriate and prioritize respectful, individualized communication that supports each athlete’s unique strengths and learning style. No two athletes are alike, and every coaching experience is adapted to support confidence, participation, and meaningful growth.​​
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Credentialed Special Education Teacher in California
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Certified Personal Trainer - Since 2005
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Autism Fitness Certified Pro - Since 2002
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Completed Erin Clarelli's - Sunrise Therapies, Inc. Foundations in Apraxic Autism Course - 2006
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My Services
All Kinds Move provides highly personalized coaching for athletes with unique needs, ranging from strength-based intentional movement coaching to developing social sport skills. We offer both tradition gym-based training, and community-based sessions, which occur at a location of the parents’ choice, providing athletes with a familiar and convenient environment. Each session is 40-60 minutes of focused, customized coaching, and we provide all necessary equipment, so athletes can fully engage without any extra setup. Every session is designed to ensure athletes receive expert guidance, consistent attention, and a program tailored to their goals.
All Kinds Move qualifies under Self Determination Program - Social Integration Service - Code 331.
We are already established with many FMS agencies including Ace, Accura, CIS, RITZ, ARCH and others.
Our Athletes Say...
Derek gets Bridget moving! He brings his own athleticism and an organized, but varied workout routine each day. Bridget is up and ready for him at 7:00am and has invited him to meet her friends at soccer, so they connected immediately. She can be silly and try to lengthen the breaks between reps, but Derek is on it with a smile and his own gentle determination to get this young woman in shape. He is reliable and a clear communicator with our FMS and me as well.
Elizabeth Cuneo, Bridget's Mom
Let's Begin with a Conversation
Complete the form below to begin, and once submitted, we’ll send you a brief questionnaire to gather more details about your loved one’s needs and goals. From there, we’ll schedule a time to meet in person to better understand how we can provide the right training to meet those goals. After that, we’ll agree on a session rate based on factors like level of support, your budget, and travel distance. From there we can begin this journey together.
Contact us to create a program for your athlete!
