About us
Mission Statement
To build a high-performance athletic pipeline in the Ohio Valley by developing young athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally—preparing them for high school athletics and beyond.
Vision Statement
To become the premier youth athletic development program in the region, known for excellence in coaching, character-building, and opportunity creation—centered around a training hub at The Linsly School.
Enhance Your Training
Level Up Athletics is more than a training program—it’s a movement to raise the standard for youth athletic development in the Ohio Valley. With a growing base, a powerful mission, and a drive to scale quickly in pursuit of our mission.
Your Athletic Training Hub
Meet our coaching team
Dedicated professionals driving our athletes' success
Brad Becca
Director of Programming and Development
Matt Porter
Executive Director
Matt Porter is a certified personal trainer and former Division I football player at Youngstown State University. He is the Defensive Line Coach for the Wheeling Miners, a professional arena football team. In addition to football, Matt is certified in youth baseball development by Driveline Baseball, allowing him to train athletes across multiple sports with a performance-first mindset.
Matt specializes in building explosive strength, mobility, and sport-specific technique. His training philosophy is rooted in discipline, fundamentals, and consistent progression—helping athletes build strong foundations physically, mentally, and technically.
Matt understands what it takes to compete at a high level. Whether working with high school linemen, youth athletes, or adult athletes, he’s passionate about maximizing each individual’s potential through structured, intentional development.
