OUR COACHES
Niko Karavolos, NSCA-CSCS, NASM-CPT, Master Flywheel Trainer, USAW Coach Level 1
Coach Niko is an accomplished Strength & Conditioning Coach and Track and Field Coach at the high school, college and professional level with 13 years experience. Owner and operator of a Sport Performance and Personal Training Studio, Ignite Fitness for 9 years. Founder and Executive Director of a local youth development organization, Team Ignite, and founder of the Elmhurst Track and Field Club.
Coach Niko has extensive knowledge of the latest strength and conditioning techniques, team building strategies and innovative sports performance development training.
Coach Niko started his career at the University of Illinois at Chicago as a Horizontal Jumps, coach where he had 3 NCAA championship series qualifiers. Moved on to Roosevelt University as the head strength and conditioning coach for women’s soccer, volleyball and mens and women’s track and field. In 2021 he was appointed the sprints and horizontal jumps coach at York High School where he brought the team their first short sprint relay qualifiers since 2013.
In addition to working with high school and collegiate athletes Coach Niko had the honor of working with 3 professional track and field athletes as a strength and conditioning coach, two of which went on to complete in the Olympics. He currently owns and operates Ignite Fitness, a personal training and sports performance facility for the youth, high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
Nathan Goliak, ISSA-CPT, USAW Level 1 Coach
Coach Nathan is in his final semester of his Kinesiology degree at the University of Illinois. With a passion for fitness and athletics, he has 1 year of experience in Strength and Conditioning, focusing on training youth and high school athletes.
Coach Nathan’s dedication to sports began early, as he played soccer for 16 years, developing not only his skills but also a deep understanding of the game. In addition to his playing career, Coach Nathan had previously spent two summers coaching youth soccer camps, where he has inspired young athletes to embrace the sport. Beyond soccer, he has also participated in rotational sports, including baseball and golf, which have broadened his athletic perspective. His coaching philosophy emphasizes not only physical development but also the importance of discipline, accountability, and respect.
This diverse background has equipped him with a well-rounded approach to coaching, allowing him to draw from various sports disciplines. Coach Nathan is particularly interested in how Strength and Conditioning can enhance athletic performance across different sports.
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