About us
Our Mission
At Nekton Sports Performance, we are continually pursuing to educate, inspire, and motivate our athletes. Whether it be in their sport, academics, or personal life, we encourage our athletes to always change their bests.
Not only do we care about making better athletes; we care about making better people in all aspects of life. Here at Nekton Sports Performance, we are passionate about helping individuals grow into the best person they can be. We hope to improve the health and wellness of all clients that come through our doors. We want our athletes to be go-getters in life, attacking each day like it’s their last.
We are a Christian-owned business, and believe that Jesus Christ is Lord. We welcome the opportunity to pray with our athletes and share scripture. Additionally, we are open to discipleship/mentorship opportunities.
Jake Larson / / owner
Jake Larson, a native of Hutchinson desired to bring a high-level training facility to his hometown. He remembers the countless hours he spent in the car driving to the cities to receive sports training and knew this was still the case for many athletes today. Jake graduated in 2018 from Gustavus Adolphus College with a degree in Exercise Physiology and a minor in coaching. He has spent the last 6 years training athletes of all ages and skill sets ranging from beginners to professional athletes. Jake holds certifications in Level 3 Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR), Posturology (CIES), Innovation and Performance (IP), Foot Mechanics and Reflexes and Brain Development (PosturePro), and is Level 2 with SQUARE 1 System. Jake is passionate about continuing his education to ensure that he is always providing his athletes with the most effective, cutting-edge techniques. Jake’s goal is to educate athletes and motivate them, so that they can reach their optimal potential as athletes and individuals. He looks forward to getting the opportunity to work with the athletes in Hutchinson and surrounding communities.
Hailey Larson / / Co-Owner
Hailey Larson, comes to us from Wisconsin. During highschool Hailey played soccer and field hockey. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus, where she played soccer, with degrees in Psychology, Religion, and Public Health. She holds a Master’s degree in Child Development from Liberty University. Since graduating, Hailey has worked to help children with Autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. Hailey has prior experience training hockey players of various ages, as well as experience coaching soccer. Hailey offers a unique perspective into the neurological side of training as well as a passion for bettering the lives of children both on and off the field.
Noah Ross / / trainer
Noah Ross comes to us from Wadena, MN, where he ran Cross Country and played Basketball and Baseball. He obtained his Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology and undergraduate degree in Biology from the College of St. Scholastica. During his time at St. Scholastica, he played on the Men’s Basketball team for three years as a shooting guard. Noah recently completed a summer internship with the Minnesota Gophers Mens and Women’s Hockey teams alongside their strength and conditioning staff, including Cal Dietz. Through this internship he learned cutting edge methods of training and optimizing performance, which he hopes to bring here to Hutchinson. Noah is certified in both level 1 & 2 of Reflexive Performance Reset and is actively pursuing level 3 RPR certification as well as his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification. Noah looks forward to beginning his journey at Nekton, and building meaningful connections with every single athlete. He prides himself on hard work and creating a fun and enjoyable environment for athletes. His main goal is to push athletes to reach their full potential on and off the playing surface.
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