Luke Jenkinson

Head of Human Performance San Diego FC | Former ⚔️ 🐏 🦅 | ASCC, CSci, CPSS, CSCS| UKSCA Coach 19’| S&C Lecturer @DerbyUni| PhD @TeessideUni |🏋️‍♂️🚴👟🐕🍔👭

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

The knowledge & experiences that @strengthofsci has made available to the community since 2014 is amazing. It’s a privilege to once again discuss my thoughts and reflect upon how these have progressed since #60 as well as my doctorate research and interest in isometric strength

[Sportsmith @SportsmithHQ]

🚨NEW Pacey Performance Podcast #242🚨

Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine @dcfcacademy, @LukeGatus talks...

👶Early specialisation in a late specialisation sport
⚾️Play & multisports
💪Isometric training

iTunes - https://t.co/Zwyb8n12QZ
Spotify - https://t.co/wCQrZBBYey

[John Griffin @_CoachGriffin]

Great people, great minds, great conversation, great event. @ALTIS got it right with their Speed Summit over the weekend. Grateful to be welcomed by the community.

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

Why Travel May Become the Hidden Competitive Edge at the FIFA World Cup 2026™??? I shared some of my pre competition thoughts and insights

https://t.co/n7NXPPa6br

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

2 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ starts. Having spent 4 seasons working in the MLS as well as publishing "Crossing time zones and touchlines" its a really interesting period to see how each nation will tackle the environmental adaptation and operational conundrum

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

@fjozefzoon @AFCAjax @AFC_Amsterdam @PSV @NACnl @vvcto70 @RKCWAALWIJK @BrentfordFC @dcfcofficial @RotherhamUnited @QRM All the best Florian! Enjoy the next stage

[LTAD Network @ltadnetwork]

Strength under load 🔒

Maximal strength doesn’t always translate to durable, adaptable performance on the field.

This is where isometric and eccentric training can make the difference.

Check out our expert contributors on this topic👇

🔗 https://t.co/UbAc5jnlZC

#LTADNetwork

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

A pleasure to speak all things DCFC with @SteveBloomerPod Once a Ram, Always a Ram

[Steve Bloomer’s Washing @SteveBloomerPod]

Fascinating chat with Derby's former fitness expert @lukegatus, including the super-fit DCFC players who 'ate up' games, the difference between Cocu and Rooney, and leaving shortly after Warne arrived.

FREE taster pod out now on Spotify! 👇
https://t.co/QRHQWVGcub

[San Diego FC @sandiegofc]

“𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙀𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖.”

- Head of Human Performance, Luke Jenkinson

[San Diego FC @sandiegofc]

🎙️ New Podcast 🎙️

Head of Human Performance, Luke Jenkinson, joins the pod to share stories of planning the first preseason for an expansion franchise and building the support staff for the first team and the Right To Dream Academy.

Download & listen wherever you get your pods.

[Football Fitness Federation @FootballFitFed]

#343 is with the @sandiegofc Performance Department @lukegatus Yoeri Pegel & Ryan Morrison

We discussed:
▫️Working with a new Staff/Players
▫️The hiring process
▫️Right to Dream
▫️Building team Culture
& more!

🎙👉https://t.co/7qWn4HOXO7
🖥👉https://t.co/aSRePAeJtx

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

Congratulations to everyone at Pride Park and the Rams 🐏 across the world! #COYR @dcfcofficial

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

Were seeking a Performance Coach with a profound understanding and passion for working with children, focusing on LTAD. Support the pathway for our inaugural academy team in San Diego, as part of the Right to Dream family. Please share
https://t.co/sHrOM3x2vn

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

@RKooner89 @tonytheram65 I’m cheering and supporting you all on from 5000miles away!

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

@RKooner89 @tonytheram65 🤣👏🤣

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

Tomorrow is the day! First MLS fixture for @sandiegofc

[Right to Dream @right2dream]

San Diego on the pitch, All of us in the game⚡

@sandiegofc's @MLS debut is almost here, but this journey started long ago.

From the academy to the pros, a message that proves we're all connected 🇬🇭🇩🇰🇪🇬 🇺🇸

And a reminder that every step forward is built on those before it🤝

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

What a special place!

[San Diego FC @sandiegofc]

Then and now.

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

*OFFICIALLY DAY ONE* in the history of @sandiegofc completed!

The work of every person in the organization as well as those at Right to Dream and Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation came to life today; it was incredible to witness.

Proud of this Human Performance Team!

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

@lorcanmason @duggantony1 It’s a classic. Want to share with our group internally. Thank you!

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

Sports Science Community - help request; There was an account that used to produce mind map looking infographics of topics/meta analysis. They were always light green and purple. I had a SSG one that I am looking for and cant find. Can anyone advise please. Thank you in advance!

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

@duggantony1 @lorcanmason Yes I am! Thank you very much Sir. <5mins is impressive

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

@sukihobson @PSPA_perform @paul_chesterton @TeessideUni Thank you Suki. Hope to continue to work on some applied strategies and recommendations for the soccer world! Hope you’re well

[Luke Jenkinson @lukegatus]

An absolute pleasure to speak @PSPA_perform 2nd Annual Conference discussing my PhD pilot research regarding travel in the MLS @paul_chesterton @TeessideUni

Follow up survey: https://t.co/dKj8AXuyMv