SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Coach "Nelly" joined OFF-SEASON ACADEMY in 2024.

 

Luke attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he was a Linebacker and Long Snapper for the football team. He played an integral part of a Special Teams group that set records in both field goals and punt yardage, while also helping the team earn three WIAC conference championships and the school's first National Championship title in 2007.

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Coach Nelly graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Health and Performance and had a minor in Nutrition.

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In his professional career, Luke has been a Strength and Conditioning trainer since 2009. He specializes in Sport Performance programming, developing nutritional plans and assisting athletes with injury prevention and maintenance. During this time he has trained numerous youth and high school athletes who have gone on to participate in all levels of collegiate athletics throughout the entire country.

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Luke has played sports his entire life, which included football, basketball and baseball. He has worked with athletes from all over the country who have had dreams at the varsity, collegiate, and professional levels. He enjoys the process of helping young athletes achieve their personal goals in becoming the very best version of themselves on and off the field.

 

His focus is to meet and assess every athlete to make sure they are getting the best program available to meet their desired outcomes.

 

Coach Nelly knows what it will take for each athlete to meet their goals and his infectious energy will help them get there.