Jake Nitsche was hired as Director of Performance and Sport Science in June, 2021 to lead the off-ice training program for the Steel.

Most recently, Nitsche served as a head performance coach with GVN Performance where he trained and monitored NHL, AHL, ECHL, and NCAA athletes across various sports. He is a certified trainer through the National Academy of Sport Medicine, a certified mobility specialist through the Functional Anatomy system, as well as an ELDOA Trainer.

Nitsche also spent time as a strength coach at High Performance Training in Skokie, IL and was a Rehabilitation Aide at Athletico Physical Therapy. Nitsche, a Chicago, IL native, earned his Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

For More information on GVN Strength and Conditioning Please Contact Jake at: J.nitsche@gvnperfomance.com