Coaching Staff
Coach Nick Gallagher
Nick Gallagher holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, where he gained hands-on experience interning with Frostburg State University’s Strength and Conditioning program. During his internship, he worked with the men’s lacrosse, women’s soccer, and football teams, helping athletes build strength, improve performance, and prevent injuries.
He is an EXOS-certified Exercise Sports Performance Specialist and has been a dedicated team member at API for the past 2.5 years, where he continues to help athletes reach their full potential through personalized training and performance programs.
Contact Coach Nick at nick@athleticperformanceinc.com.
Coach Marcus Davis
Marcus Davis, a former collegiate athlete at Virginia Tech and professional player in the NFL and CFL, brings firsthand experience from competing at the highest levels of football to his role as a Sports Performance Coach.
With three years as a Director of Sports Performance, Marcus designs individualized training programs focused on strength and conditioning, speed and agility, injury prevention, and mental resilience. His passion lies in helping athletes of all ages unlock their full potential and achieve measurable results, both on and off the field.
“Success is about preparation—don’t wish for it, let’s make it happen!”
Contact Coach Marcus at marcusdavis757@gmail.com.
Coach Danny Locklear
Coach Danny began his strength and conditioning journey as an intern at API in 2016, and has since led many athletes, teams, and groups through high quality training to optimize performance.
Contact Coach Danny at dlocklear@athleticperformanceinc.com.
Coach Christian Kershaw
Christian is an experienced personal trainer and sports performance specialist with an extensive soccer background as a former professional soccer player, and Marshall University team captain, with over a decade of experience coaching at high school, collegiate, and elite levels. He specializes in strength and conditioning, speed and agility, soccer-specific training, as well as extensive experience working with non athlete clients seeking weight loss, strength training, and injury prevention. NASM-certified with a Performance Enhancement Specialization, Christian combines expert knowledge and hands-on experience to help clients and athletes achieve their health and performance goals.
Contact Coach Christian at Commitfitnessmd@gmail.com