Luis Velez Participant Testimonials
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"Luis has been a vital part of the Men's basketball team at Lenoir-Rhyne University. His passion and precision for strength & conditioning and his personal investment in our student-athletes have given our program a competitive advantage. He takes such pride in developing our student-athletes and - Ryan Odom, Head Men's Basketball Coach - University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2018 America East Tournament Campions, Lead UMBC to College Basketball History defeating #1 Virginia in the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament. Former Head Men's Basketball Coach - Lenoir-Rhyne University, 2016 NCAA Division II Southeast Region Finalist and Sweet 16 Appearance |
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"Luis’s program is a fantastic asset to have in our community and for our athletes. His programs are structured to provide a challenging fun way to improve the athletes core, speed and agility. Athletes of any level will benefit from his program and training with him will enable the athlete to raise their level of performance. I highly recommend participating in any of the programs Luis Velez Speed and Conditioning Programs offer.” - Jeff Schellenberger - Director of Coaching Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association |
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“During his tenure at Lenoir-Rhyne University: Luis Velez is one of the premiere Speed & Conditioning coaches in the South. His summer training program is a critical element to our success on the field and a big reason why we are a national contender -Ian Shields, Head Football Coach at Jacksonville University, Former Head Football Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University, 2014 South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year |
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-Amber Snipes Reddick, Head Womens’ Basketball Coach at Freedom High School in Morganton, NC, Current North Carolina State and Region Coach of the Year leading her team to an undefeated season and a North Carolina State Championship for the 2015-2016 season. |
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- Aaron Wheeler, Captain of Harrisburg City Islanders in the United Soccer League (USL). Former member of the Wilmington Hammerheads (USL) and Philadelphia Union (MLS), Played Soccer at Lenoir-Rhyne 2007-2009 Earning All Conference and All Region Honors as a Midfielder/Forward |
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![]() -Michael Green, Safety, Lenoir-Rhyne University Football 2011-2013 Earned All Conference, All Region, and All American Honors, Professional Indoor Football League |
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-Mike Houston, Current Head Coach at East Carolina University, Former Lenoir-Rhyne Head Football Coach 2011-2013, 3 time South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year and 2013 Super Region II Coach of the Year, Former Head Football Coach at the Citadel and James Madison University, lead JMU to the 2016 FCS National Championship |
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- Cory Morgan, Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee 2017, Boys Soccer Coach at Central Gwinnett High School 2014-2017 in Lawrenceville, GA, Saint Stephens High School Boys Soccer Coach 2012-2013, 2012 Northwestern 3A/4A Conference Coach of the Year and Region 10 Co-Coach of the Year, Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Soccer Standout 1998-2002 All-Conference and All-Region |
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"Luis' workouts are both intense and purpose driven to get the most out of his athletes. He uses sport specific speed training, explosive movements, core work, and agility to improve all aspects of the game. I enjoyed his workouts as a player and continue to use his techniques as a coach. Thanks Luis!" -Katie (Naumoff) Scott, Associate Head Softball Coach, Angelo State University in Texas, Florida Tech Softball standout 2004-2007, All Sunshine State Conference and All Region Honors |
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“Luis’ training camp is a great challenge for any athlete. It gives you the tools necessary to put your training over the top and your level of play above and beyond what you ever thought possible. If you want to be a quicker, faster, and more powerful athlete, Luis’s Speed and Conditioning Academy is perfect for you.” - Caitlin Scruggs, L-R Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper 2009-2012. First Team All-Conference and All Region 2010 & 2012. |