About
At Palker Sports Performance, it is our goal to help our clients increase athletic performance as well as improve overall health through the use of intelligent training and physical education. Having worked with numerous schools, businesses, clubs, teams and sports, we have trained clients of all levels, ages, abilities and needs.
Long story short: no matter what your goals are, we are well equipped to get the job done!
Hours
7 days per week. By appointment
Location
111 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ, 08534
Our Coaches
Lucas Palker is the Owner and Operator of Palker Sports Performance LLC. A graduate of Hopewell Valley Central High School, Lucas excelled in varsity soccer and wrestling, further enhancing his athletic career by playing collegiate soccer.
Lucas's educational background includes studies in Exercise Science at Mercer County Community College, Fisheries and Wildlife Science at Paul Smith's College, numerous certifications from the National Association of Sports Medicine and Lucas's education was further enriched through studies in Applied Functional Science.
With 11 years of experience in personal and group training, Lucas has developed a deep understanding of athlete performance. His career as a youth soccer trainer spans 7 years, and he has served as a Head Coach in youth soccer for 5 years where he won numerous tournaments across various age groups as well as a youth soccer state cup championship.
For the past 3 years, he has successfully managed and operated Palker Sports Performance LLC. During these 3 years, Palker Sports Performance has been an integral part in building athletic and educational programs at multiple schools and sports clubs in the NJ area.
Over the last 3 years, Lucas has also been the Strength and Conditioning Coach with The Pennington School’s Boys Varsity Soccer. His accolades with this elite team include helping to secure 2 County Titles, 2 MAPL Titles, 2 State Titles, and achieving a National Championship ranking.
In addition to The Pennington School, Lucas served as the Director of Sports Performance at Next Level Soccer Academy (NLSA). Here, Lucas contributed to elevating athletic performance in hundreds of young athletes for 3 years. While at NLSA, Lucas also excelled as the Director of Camps and Clinics for 1 year.
Lucas’s professional experience in athletics continues to his role as the Personal, Social and Physical Education teacher at The Princeton Junior School. Lucas has been with the school for 3 years where he continues to inspire, mentor and educate young students and athletes.
Overall, Lucas receives the most fulfillment though helping young athletes advance their careers to the collegiate level. He has helped dozens of athletes in their journey to reach the college level across various sports, including soccer, tennis, wrestling, track and field, and football. With a commitment to excellence and a profound understanding of sports performance, Lucas Palker continues to inspire, educate, and elevate athletes to reach their highest potential.
Peyton Miller is one of our trainers at Palker Sports Performance and having played a wide range of sports including basketball, swimming, track, and primarily tennis, Peyton brings a diverse athletic background to his training approach. He competed on varsity teams in winter track, swimming, and tennis, and is currently a collegiate tennis player, giving him firsthand experience with the demands of high-level performance. Peyton has also served as a lifeguard on the beaches of Beach Haven, LBI. As a supervisor for the patrol, his main job is running fitness and workouts for the guards, and not only them, but also for local police and EMS squads that wanted to join the workouts, further expanding his experience in training both athletes and first responders.
With his experience playing sports for over 10 years, at all levels, he knows what is required from athletes at each level. Not only with his sports experience but with nearly 6 years of lifting and nutrition experience and knowledge, he's committed to using that knowledge to not only train athletes but also guide individuals looking to improve general fitness, strength, and well-being.
He is currently studying Exercise Science at Mercer County Community College and is set to transfer to The College of New Jersey to continue his education in Kinesiology and Health Science with a minor in Exercise Science—all while still playing competitive Tennis.
In addition to being a trainer at Palker Sports Performance, Peyton is also a tennis coach at the Hopewell Valley Tennis and Swim Center, where he works with players from beginner to advanced and from 5 year olds to 45 year olds. His coaching experience, combined with his training expertise, allows him to connect with athletes and people of all ages and skill levels and find what will help improve them in their sport or in life.
Will Betancourt is a highly accomplished wrestling coach and athlete from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who served as the Head Coach of Lancaster Alliance Wrestling, one of the premier wrestling clubs in the country for the past 5 years. A graduate of Manheim Central High School, Will's wrestling career flourished as he earned accolades as a 4-time Regional Champion, Pennsylvania State Champion, and a 3-time USA All-American.
Following high school, Will continued his wrestling journey at The Ohio State University, where he made a significant impact as a True Freshman starter and garnered All-American honors. After two successful years at Ohio State, he transferred to Penn State University, where he was part of a historic team that captured the Big Ten Team Championship Title and the NCAA National Championship Title. During his tenure at Penn State, Will not only achieved team success but also individually excelled by making three World Teams, securing a 2-time Pan American Games Silver Medal, and competing at the World Championships in Tirana, Albania in 2025, finishing 9th in the world.
Will concluded his collegiate wrestling career at Rider University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management/Marketing and Sociology. With 7 years of international and national coaching experience, he has developed a deep understanding of athletic performance, discipline, nutrition, mental coaching, and weight loss strategies. Over the last 5 years as the Head Coach of Lancaster Alliance Wrestling, Will has developed some of the best athletes in the world, contributing to their success at both national and international levels.
Will’s coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of discipline, mental resilience, and a well-rounded approach to athletic training. His experience and passion for the sport are evident in his commitment to developing young athletes, ensuring they not only excel on the mat but also grow as individuals.
With a rich background in both competitive wrestling and coaching, Will Betancourt continues to inspire and elevate the next generation of athletes helping them reach their highest potential both in their athletic careers and personal lives.
Services
Personal Training
Group Training
Team Training
Assessment
Sports Nutrition Coaching
Physical Education
Camps and Clinics
Teams/Clubs/Schools
Hopewell Tennis and Swim Center
Next Level Soccer Academy