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Meet the Aspire Performance & Nutrition Team
Luke Rodriguez, NDTR, MSc
Aspire Performance & Nutrition was founded by Luke Rodriguez and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Luke holds a Bachelors of Science in Health Care Science and his Master of Science in Sports Nutrition University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) . He is currently researching Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S) and the literacy of major sport organization coaches within the United States, in an attempt to increase education and awareness.
Luke is a XC/Track coach for Palmer Ridge High School in Monument, Colorado, and is a former Division II cross country and track athlete for UCCS. He also teaches 6th grade Science at Monument Academy Middle School. He welcomes additional freelance writing opportunities, partnerships, and public speaking engagements.
Luke's passion for coaching stems from his own experience of toxic coaches and great coaches/mentors. These experiences created his desire to impact others in a positive, meaningful way that builds habits and ideals that stick with athletes for life. His goal is to coach athletes to great athletic success, but also to teach them valuable lessons they may pass on to others.
Luke's philosophy is based on the training fundamentals of endurance coaches such as Jack Daniels, Joe Vigil, and Lisa Rainsberger. Outside of the training schematics, he believes that running itself is just one piece of the puzzle for success in this sport. He believes nutrition, mindset, strength training, biomechanics, and recovery need to be optimized to complete the puzzle. He strives to treat every athlete as a person and individual first and reflect that through their training. Ultimately, he aims to help individuals become a better version of themselves!
Credentials:
Luke holds the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) accreditation through Commission on Dietetic Registration. He has a BSc in Health Care Science & Nutrition (2021) from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) and his MSc in Sports Nutrition (~2023) from the same institution. He is also a USATF Level 1 Coach, Jack Daniels VDOT O2 Certified Coach, and SafeSport Certified.
Professional Memberships:
Luke is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Sports and Human Performance Dietetic Practice Group, the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group, and the USATF Coaching Registry.
Experience:
Luke is currently a distance coach with Palmer Ridge XC/Track in Monument, Colorado and also teaches 6th-grade Science at Monument Academy Middle School. He was a former coach with Kokopelli Racing Team and a Division II XC and Track Athlete for the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.
Joey Hassett, RD, MSc
Joey Hassett is a registered dietitian based in Des Moines, IA with a passion for sports nutrition. He has his Master of Science in Sports Nutrition from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs where he conducted research on plant-based dietary interventions for strength and power athletes. Joey's research focused on analyzing body composition, gut microbiome content, and performance markers while educating his subjects on culinary techniques and how to build an appropriate plate during different training phases.
Joey completed his Bachelor of Science and dietetic internship through Iowa State University with a focus on technology and sustainability. With his experience coaching elite youth triathletes and completing a performance nutrition internship at the University of Missouri, he has worked directly with Olympic sports and assisted in establishing the training table for the football program.
Aside from his academic pursuits, Joey spends his free time training for endurance athletics. He is an accomplished triathlete and has competed in many cycling, running, and triathlon events. Joey offers both in-person and virtual sports nutrition coaching and consultations, along with private triathlon coaching for adults (19+).
Joey's athletic accomplishments include being a member of the 2017 Team USA Age Group World Championship team, making two Junior Elite Triathlon National Championship appearances, two Collegiate National Championship appearances, two Age Group National Championship appearances, and being a two-time Age Group National Champion for the fastest combined transitions. He has also earned many first-place finishes in CAT 4/5 cycling events and local road, trail, triathlon, and duathlon races.
In his free time, Joey enjoys hiking and climbing with his girlfriend and German Shepard (Bernard), drinking lots of good coffee, and making delicious plant-based meals.
Welcome to Aspire Performance & Nutrition, where we provide top-notch, research-based advice on sports nutrition, endurance training, biomechanics, mindset, and more! Our team is well-equipped to offer expert guidance that is grounded in the latest scientific evidence. We always stay up-to-date with the latest research, and if there is something beyond our scope of practice, we'll be happy to refer you to a qualified professional who can help. Trust us to help you achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself!