Aaron locks
Founder & CEO, National Academy of Athletics | Youth Sports Leader & Coach
Aaron has spent more than four decades in sports as a coach, camp director, administrator, collegiate basketball official & youth sports leader. His career has included work with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, San Francisco Giants & Oakland A’s, along with learning from legendary coaches including John Wooden. Today, he leads the National Academy of Athletics and its mission to create better youth sports experiences for kids, families & communities.
DR. MIKE HERBERT
Educator | Coach | Athletic Administrator | Youth Sports Advocate
Mike brings more than 20 years of experience in education and athletics. He has coached basketball from the youth and high school levels through junior college and NCAA Division II, taught physical education and developed college-level courses in coaching theory, sport psychology & sociology of sport. His work focuses on helping coaches, parents & sports leaders become better teachers and create environments where young athletes can thrive.
jon torine
Coach Across America | Former NFL Strength & Conditioning Coach | Super Bowl Champion
Jon spent 17 years coaching in the NFL, including 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and a Super Bowl XLI championship. After a career developing elite professional athletes, Jon turned his attention toward helping develop great coaches and expanding access to quality coaching for young people. His perspective connects high-performance principles with what really matters in youth sports, developing the person, not just the player.
ray lokar
Ray brings more than 40 years of teaching and coaching experience across basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball & beyond. His philosophy has always gone deeper than wins and losses… using sports as a vehicle to teach confidence, character, leadership & life lessons. Ray brings the perspective of a lifelong coach who understands the lasting impact adults can have on young athletes.