Our Story
About NST Sports
Meet our expert team and learn about our mission to revolutionize athletic training through nervous system development.
Leadership Team
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
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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)
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Our Expert Training Staff
Meet our certified trainers dedicated to transforming athletic performance through nervous system training.
Shane Winland
CEO / Austintown Head Manager and Trainer
Credentials & Expertise:
- •West Liberty University – Exercise Physiology
- •International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certification
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Alex LaRue
Strongsville Head Manager and Trainer
Credentials & Expertise:
- •Kent State University – Kinesiology
- •International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certification
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Jaidan Hockman
Strongsville Assistant Manager and Trainer
Credentials & Expertise:
- •Robert Morris University – B.S.B.A Sport Management and Masters in Business Administration
- •Former Division I volleyball player at Robert Morris University
- •Former S&C Intern at Robert Morris University (2022-2024)
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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)
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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)
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Gracie Turner
North Canton Assistant Trainer
Credentials & Expertise:
- •Walsh University
- •International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Certification
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Christopher Garcia
Hudson Co-Manager
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)
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Nick Dillabough
Hudson Co-Manager
Credentials & Expertise:
- •Youngstown State University – Exercise Science
- •NSCA – CSCS Certification
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