I met Coach Lukings through my time at Football North. Training at Lukings Linemen taught me the key fundamentals and skills needed for a DLineman. By starting with the basics, Coach Lukings ensures every player has a solid foundation to build off of. The moves and techniques I learned while training took my game to the next level. It helped me get recruited to Alabama and continues to help me excel at Syracuse. Even now, when I’m home, I attend training with Coach Lukings when possible.
– Isaiah Hastings (Football North, Alabama/Syracuse)
Training with Coach Lukings has been the best decision of my football career. I began training with Coach Lukings in the summer of 2021 with the Jr. Argos. It was my grade 11 year and Lukings helped me shape my mindset immediately to look to play at the next level. His energy and love for the game inspired me to try and become the best player I could be, so it was from there where I started to train more seriously with him at his 1on1 and group sessions. His knowledge of both sides of the ball makes him able to teach me what I should be thinking as well as what the guy in front of me is as well. He’s taken me through the most applicable drills I’ve done in my career as well as consistently had both Oline and Dline players at his sessions so I’m always working my craft against real competition. Coach Lukings is one of the biggest reasons I’ve gotten where I am today, and I will continue to train with him for as long as my career at both University and beyond may be.
– Max Belcastro (Jr. Argos, U of T)
Hi, I’m Adekunle Olaniyi. I’ve been working with Coach Lukings since 2021. I met Coach for the first time at a Toronto Jr. Argos winter workout during the 1on1’s and he took a liking to me and took me under his wing. Since then he’s never failed to help me improve my game and get better at my craft even when I made the move to the states for prep school, he always checked in on me to see how I was doing and asked when I got home so we could get in work together. In my opinion, Coach Lukings isn’t just a trainer or a football coach he’s a role model he is going to help with the mental aspect too, which is one of the biggest parts of football.
– Adekunle Olaniyi (Jr. Argos/Peddie, TBD)
Coach Lukings transformed my game and mindset, giving me the tools to succeed as a Canadian defensive lineman competing down south. His elite coaching, attention to detail, and belief in my potential pushed me beyond my limits. He didn’t just improve my skills, he gave me a blueprint for success on and off the field. Thanks to him, I have the confidence, technique, and work ethic to compete at the highest level. If you’re serious about dominating as a D-lineman, Coach Lukings is the one to get you there.
– Folu Shobo (Tabor/Georgetown)
I can honestly say that Coach Lukings is one of the best in the GTA. From day one, he’s pushed me to get 1% better every day, not only as an athlete but as a person. His commitment to my growth, both on and off the field, is unmatched. Whether it’s refining my technique, developing my mindset, or holding me accountable, he always finds a way to elevate my performance. His support and belief in me have made a huge impact, and I’m truly grateful for everything he’s done to help me reach my full potential. If you want to play NCAA Football or USports, this is your guy!
– Will Smith (Tabor/Fordham)
Working with Coach Lukings has been a great experience, the techniques I have learnt from him have benefitted me in some many ways. When I first started playing football he saw I had never played and took the time to teach me from the rules of football to how to read a block and defeat that block quickly, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without him. I highly recommend him, he is the best in business and he truly cares about his players. He coaches with energy and passion and I’ve seen that passion transfer to his players, as well as myself.
– Liam St. Jacques (Football North, Western)
My name is Illia Panchenko, I am a DT for York University. I played with Coach Lukings as a Defensive Coordinator and defensive line coach in Jr. Argos. During that time I started to attend private sessions and was training with Coach Lukings for around a year. During that time period I developed my understanding of my position, worked on my technique, footwork, get off and explosiveness and in general learned how to be a better football player. [The] skill set I developed during those sessions helped me to become a starter as a true freshman in my first USports season.
– Illia Panchenko (Jr. Argos, York)
Coach Lukings played a huge role in my development as a football player during my high school career till now. His coaching style pushed me to improve every day, both physically and mentally. He emphasized discipline, technique, and effort, making sure I always gave 100% on and off the field.
One of the things I appreciated most about Coach Lukings was his ability to challenge me while still keeping me motivated above many things. He had high expectations, but he also made sure I was prepared to meet them. His coaching helped me become a better defensive lineman and a more disciplined competitor, which has benefited me and still benefiting me at the next level.
I’m grateful for the impact Coach Lukings has on my football journey, and I know his guidance will continue to shape future athletes the same way it did for me.
– Ishmael Findlayter (Football North, Virginia Tech/Duquesne)
Coach Lukings has really helped improve my technique, explosiveness and has made a night and day difference in my get-off. He has brought my understanding of the game to another level.
– Graham Harburn-Weldon (Football North)
Coach Lukings helped me develop the majority of the techniques I learned in order to make it to the Division 1 level. He is a great coach that really helps you dig deep into your craft and a great mentor all at the same time.
– Nick Kalume (Football North, Maine)
Coach Lukings completely changed the game for me and gave me a whole new understanding of what it means to play on the defensive line. From teaching the physicality of the game to the technical side with different stunts and techniques, he taught me how to work as a unit on the D-line. He not only made me a better player but also a better teammate.”
– Levi Shapiro (Football North)
Coach Lukings has helped me so much both athletically and mentally. He has helped me become a better football player as well as a man. He understands the game of football very well and uses his knowledge of the game to better coach his players. After being coached by him you will find a different perspective of the game and he will definitely make an impact on your life. I can honestly say that Coach Lukings has been a big part in helping me achieve my goal of going to a division one school. Coach Lukings and I have and will continue to have a relationship outside of football for a very long time.
– Tyrell Lawrence (University of Minnesota/Alabama A&M)
Coach [Lukings] had me for only one football season and turned me from a U-Sports player to a Div 1 player. I was normally a linebacker and when I got to him I was quite raw in the defensive end position but he coached me up very effectively and was one of the reasons why I’m where I’m at, and I can’t thank him enough.
– Cade Cote (Football North, Central Michigan)