uke Pitts is an O2X On-Site Human Performance Specialist specializing in Strength & Conditioning for the US Army Reserve H2F Program. With over a decade of experience as a Performance Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach, he supports elite warfighters, Minor League Baseball players, world champion powerlifters, law enforcement officers, and athletes at both the Division 1 and high school levels. His expertise encompasses health and human performance, process optimization, and human factor analytics. In his current role, Pitts provides daily operational support to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, offering feedback on all domains of health, wellness, and performance for battalion-sized elements. He prepares numerous paratroopers for specialized Army schools and selections, while also integrating with Brigade echelons to ensure a broad impact within his community.Pitts began his career as a human performance coach at The HomeRun Club, a sports performance facility in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, where he worked with Minor League baseball players, college athletes, and youth athletes across various sports. He was responsible for all aspects of weight room training, speed development, and conducting biomechanical analyses to enhance player health and performance. His subsequent coaching roles included serving as an Athletic Performance Volunteer Coach at Liberty University, focusing on the physical development of cheerleading teams and assisting other Olympic sports. At the University of Lynchburg, he helped enhance the performance of the athletics department while also delivering nutrition education. His time at Mississippi State University saw him take on a multifaceted position, where he contributed as a performance coach, sport scientist, and social media manager for multiple D1 athletics programs, creating performance monitoring dashboards and serving as the first strength and conditioning coordinator for the university’s police department.Luke holds a Master of Science in Sports Medicine from Georgia Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and exploring culinary delights in the Charlotte area with his wife and two children. His commitment to continuous improvement and community engagement is evident in both his professional and personal pursuits, making him a valuable asset to the field of human performance.