Our Story

About NST Sports

Meet our expert team and learn about our mission to revolutionize athletic

training through nervous system development.

Meet The Founder

Jarrett Pelley

After years of training athletes using traditional methods, Jarrett discovered that the key to unlocking true athletic potential wasn't in the muscles - it was in the nervous system. This revelation led to the development of Nervous System Training, a methodology that has since transformed thousands of athletes across Ohio and beyond.

“Every athlete has untapped potential. The nervous system is the master switch. When you train it correctly, you don't just get faster - you unlock capabilities you didn't know you had.”

  • Developer of Nervous System Training Methodology

  • Trained 100+ Professional Athletes

  • 20+ Years in Athletic Performance

  • Former Division I Athlete

Jarrett Pelley

Founder / Co-Owner

Credentials & Expertise:

  • West Liberty University – Exercise Physiology

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

  • Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

  • Former Strength and Conditioning Coach (West Liberty University)

  • Former Strength and Conditioning Coach (Wheeling Jesuit)

  • Company has trained teams for more than 100 schools in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia accumulating over 10,000 athletes

Tim Vandervaart

Co-Owner / Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFO, COO)

Credentials & Expertise:

  • College of Wooster – Communication Studies

  • Walsh University – Mathematics

  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certification

  • Former college basketball and soccer player (College of Wooster)

  • Former college basketball coach (College of Wooster and University of Mount Union)

  • Former college soccer coach (Walsh University)

Our Expert Training Staff

Meet our certified trainers dedicated to transforming athletic performance through

nervous system training.

Rocco Delverme

Strongsville Head Manager and Trainer

Credentials & Expertise:

  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Baldwin Wallace University

  • Currently Pursuing MBA in sport Management from Baldwin Wallace University

  • Former Collegiate football player at Baldwin Wallace University

  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) certified

Ben Kovacic

Strongsville Assistant Manager and Trainer

Credentials & Expertise:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • Former Collegiate goalkeeper at Malone University

  • Former Semi Pro goalkeeper with Ambassadors Football Club (NPSL)

  • Military Police Sergeant in the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG State Best Warrior Competition Winner 2025)

Emma Lawson

North Canton Co-Manager

Credentials & Expertise:

  • Ashland University – B.S. Exercise Science

  • NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

  • Former Strength and Conditioning coach (University of Mount Union)

  • Former Strength and Conditioning coach (Notre Dame College)

  • Former College Softball player (Ashland University)

Tate Rhoads

North Canton Co-Manager

Credentials & Expertise:

  • Malone University – Exercise Science

  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certification

  • Former college track athlete (Malone University)

  • Former college football player (Akron University)

Silas Strehle

North Canton and Hudson Assistant Trainer

Credentials & Expertise:

  • Hillsdale College - B.S. Exercise Science

  • NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

  • Walsh University - Student Physical Therapist (SPT)

Russel Twining

North Canton and Hudson Assistant Trainer

Credentials & Expertise:

  • Ashland University - B.S. Exercise Science

  • Former College Football player (Ashland University)

Christopher Garcia

Hudson Head Manager and Trainer

Credentials & Expertise:

  • Slippery Rock University – Exercise Science

  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certification

  • Former collegiate soccer player (Slippery Rock University)

  • Former semi-professional soccer player (AFC Ohio)

  • Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Matt Skladany

Hudson Assistant Manager and Trainer

Credentials & Expertise:

  • Baldwin Wallace University - B.S. Exercise Science

  • Minor in Business analytics

  • ISSA Certified

  • Former Collegiate Soccer player at Baldwin Wallace University (All Conference, Offensive Player of the year 2025)

  • Current Semi Pro soccer player at Ambassadors FC (NPSL)

Start Your Journey

READY TO BE NST DIFFERENT?

Book your free athletic assessment today. Discover how Nervous System Training can transform your performance.

  • Comprehensive athletic evaluation

  • Meet our certified trainers

  • Personalized training recommendations

  • Tour our state-of-the-art facility

No commitment required. Takes only 60 minutes.

Nervous System Training for athletes of all levels. Unlock your true athletic potential.

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