ABE AL-BABA, B.S., LPSN, EP-C, PN1, NEURO SPORTS PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST
Abe Al-Baba is the CEO and founder of 3 IN 1 Elite, a neuroscience-based performance coaching company, and author of Fuel Your Performance. With over 15 years of experience and over 5,000 clients served—from youth athletes to Olympic competitors—Abe has pioneered a unique “3 Systems | 1 Athlete” approach that integrates applied neuroscience with strength training and nutrition.
Named one of San Diego’s Top Trainers by Discover SD Magazine and recognized by The Marquis Who’s Who in America Publication Board, Abe specializes in solving complex performance and pain challenges that traditional approaches can’t address. His client roster includes USA National Team athletes, Olympians, and professional athletes across the NFL, NBA, international soccer, MLR, UFC, and Glory Kickboxing—alongside individuals recovering from chronic pain, neurological conditions, and seeking optimal health.
Abe’s methodology is rooted in a fundamental principle: better input creates better output. Through comprehensive neurological assessments examining exteroception (sensory systems), proprioception (movement quality), and interoception (internal awareness), he identifies the root causes holding people back and designs targeted interventions that deliver rapid, measurable results.
His athletic background spans football, wrestling, collegiate lacrosse at UNC Charlotte, kickboxing, and boxing—giving him firsthand understanding of what it takes to perform at elite levels. This experience, combined with his Z-Health certification as a Neuro Sports Performance Specialist and credentials as a Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionist through The National Association of Sports Nutrition, allows him to address performance from multiple angles.
Whether working with competitive athletes seeking podium finishes, professionals managing demanding careers, or individuals overcoming chronic pain and weight loss, Abe’s mission remains consistent: help people move better, live better, and perform better—whatever that means to them.
His book, Fuel Your Performance, provides evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to individual body types and goals, emphasizing that proper fueling isn’t optional for peak performance—it’s essential.
Abe lives in downtown San Diego and continues to expand his impact through in-person training, virtual coaching, his performance app, and speaking engagements focused on making neuroscience accessible and actionable for everyone.
Education
B.S. Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
● Major in Exercise Science
● Minor in Interdisciplinary Health Studies
Z-Health Neuro Sports Performance Specialist & Practitioner
● Post-Concussion Rehabilitation — Multi-system assessment (visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, respiratory) via the SEAP testing process, and phased intervention strategies for concussion recovery.
● R-Phase — Foundational training in applied functional pain and performance neurology: sensorimotor integration, neurologically-based assessment of voluntary movement, posture, and motor control, and a shift from purely biomechanical programming to a neurologically-informed model.
● I-Phase — Visual and vestibular system neurology, assessment, and rehabilitation: neuroanatomy of the visual/vestibular systems, mobility techniques targeting the nervous system, and evidence-based approaches to habit formation and behavior change.
● S-Phase — Integrated visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive assessment for performance: sports-vision testing and training, vestibular work for pain reduction and performance, foundational movement skill development, and position/rhythm-specific movement assessment.
● T-Phase — Neurological contributors to pain and dysfunction beyond the musculoskeletal system: fascia, scar tissue, visceral referral patterns, and respiratory function, alongside neural mobility techniques, lymphatic drainage methods, and cranial nerve evaluation.
● 9S: Structure — Functional neuroanatomy of the brain, brainstem, cerebellum, and peripheral nervous system, paired with the Neuroflow Assessment process for interpreting neurologic findings, cranial nerve screening, and evidence-informed sequencing of therapeutic exercise.
● 9S: Speed — Neurological basis of speed and movement efficiency: position-specific visual/vestibular assessment, the link between visual processing and physical performance, and cognitive factors in speed development.
● 9S: Strength & Suppleness — Neurological basis of strength training and mobility: motor control neuroanatomy, strength training as a pain-modulation tool, unilateral vs. bilateral protocols, connective tissue neurology, arthrogenic muscle inhibition, and load/recovery monitoring.
● 9S: Stamina — Neurological basis of endurance and fatigue: central governor theory, respiratory muscle training, the metaboreflex, and cognitive-load-based endurance training.
● 9S: Sustenance & Spirit — Nutrition science and behavior-change methodology: the Transtheoretical Model, client communication and rapport-building, habit formation science, sleep science, and evidence-based nutrition personalization.
● 9S: Skill & Style — Motor learning and skill acquisition: OPTIMAL motor learning theory, foundational movement patterns, and their application to athletic skill development.
● 9S: The Next Evolution (Interoception) — Interoceptive assessment and training: interoceptive accuracy, vagus nerve function in rehabilitation, advanced vestibular assessment, and the relationship between respiration, core function, and movement stability.
Area Scouts
● A.P.E.X Assessment & Evaluator Certified
● BASE Assessment & Evaluator Certified
National Association of Sports Nutrition
● Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionist (LPSN)
● Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
American College of Sports Medicine
● Exercise Physiologist Certified (EP-C)
● Health Fitness Specialist (HFS)
American Red Cross
● First Aid/CPR/AED
● Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission