About Our Team

Welcome to The Lab: Football, the ultimate solution for competitive, elite football training. Our experienced coaches are here to help you evolve and develop into a better player, honing in your skills and talent to make you the best on the field.

Coach Tukes

Head Trainer

Coach Tukes is the head trainer at The Lab dedicated to helping players reach their fullest potential. Tukes was a standout high school player that averaged 7.5 yards a carry.  In his senior year he achieved: First, Team All Conference Defensive Line, First Team All Conference Running Back, First Team All Area Running Back for the Clinton Herald, First Team All Western Illinois Quad City Times, Co-Player of the Year Clinton Herald, Player of the Year Sterling Gazette and First Team All State.   He went on to have over 20+ major D1 opportunities, but for personal reasons ultimately decided to attend a D3 close to home.  Even with choosing to go D3, he narrowly missed the chance to play in the NFL.   He has been inducted into the Northwest Illinois Sports Hall Of Fame.

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With over 15 years of experience, Coach Tukes has developed an excellent mentality and style of training that is both tough and engaging. He believes that the best athletes are those that strive to reach their full potential, and his program is designed to help them reach their goals.

With Coach Tukes, every player is treated with the respect they deserve and given the best training possible. We strive to not only develop elite athletes, but also build character so they can reach their dreams.