Emily Turgeon, M.Ed. Founder and Owner

With an outstanding background as a Division I All-American soccer player, a semi-professional athlete in the WPSL (Oak City FC and Piedmont Spark), a competitve USAPL powerlifter, NAS Strongman, and more than 15 years of coaching experience, Emily Turgeon brings both her passion and her expertise to the weight room and the soccer field. She will help you elevate your game to its zenith!

Emily was a NSCAA High School All American at Cardinal Gibbons High School and played at the highest levels within her youth Olympic Development Program. (Region III team and U21 National Team Pool) With God’s grace and amazing familial support, she earned a full scholarship to Furman University where she set the All-Time Goals record as well as a NCAA scoring record in the 2000 season for the most goals in Division One Soccer. The accolade earned her a feature in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd.” She was a three time All-American at Furman University and has since been inducted in the Furman University Hall of Fame as well as the Cardinal Gibbons High School Hall of Fame and the Capital Area Soccer League (NCFC) Hall of Fame. She earned her Masters Degree in Education while serving at a Graduate Assistant at Louisiana State University. She was a high school teacher for ten years at Cardinal Gibbons High School. At the end of her competitive soccer career, she became a competitive powerlifter within the USAPL and a Strongwoman competitor in the NAS Strongman Federation. She holds the state deadlift record for her weight class and boasts the 2014 Middleweight title of North Carolina’s Strongest Woman (NAS Strongman). Emily also holds the NAS Strongman North Carolina Record for the Log Clean and Press. Emily’s technical knowledge of soccer playing and coaching experience, combined with her knowledge of strength sports, makes her the ideal trainer for a clientele that wants to elevate their game; physically, mentally and spiritually. Emily holds her personal trainer certification from the International Sports Sciences Academy, her US Soccer coaching certs from US Soccer and the NSCAA, and is also on the North Carolina Olympic Development Staff for 2015-2016. All clients will be trained in environments that fuel good sportsmanship and positive attitudes.Emily is married to an active duty Special Forces Army officer and they have a son and a daughter.

Chris Chester, CSCS, Power and Speed Specialist

Like Coach Emily also a Furman University Graduate (Class of 2016) with a BA in Health Science. Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Not only has experience playing soccer at the high school and club level, but plenty of exposure to various other sports like basketball, football, volleyball to name a few. His passion for soccer is mainly to due an opportunity to play varsity soccer having struggled to make other teams. His drive for his own successes helps him push his athletes through workouts and mentoring to become their best on and off the field (or court) in their respective sports.

Nick Acosta, Technical soccer and futsal specialist

Coaching Accolades:

FVHS Women's Soccer Coach (2014- now)

NCFC Youth Coach

2018 4A State Champs

Player accolades:

UNC-Wilmington Men's soccer

UNCW Freshman of the year

CAA Rookie of the Year

Soccer America Freshman All-American

Benedict Dorsam, Speed and Explosiveness Specialist

Coach Benedict's Speed School in Southwest Wake Region: Bio coming soon for this awesome dude!!!! I keep asking him for it but he is always sweating on his Pelaton.

Coach Scott DAVIS!!!, College Prep Testing Simulation Specialist (Power and Speed)

We have to wait on Coach Scott's bio because he spends too much time in the gym getting swole!!!

Sarah Macey: Raleigh Technical Soccer Specialist

Coach Sarah is our favorite coach in Raleigh. We are waiting on her bio but she is probably riding around in her jeep or coaching millions of kids. Coach Sarah and Emily played high school soccer together for the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders and they used to shred the final third together. As soon as she is done tanning at the pool we will get her a new bio picture .

Jamelle Eugene: Speed School in Raleigh

Jamelle Eugene, Speed and Explosiveness Specialist – Raleigh Region

Former NCAA Division I MVP Running Back | NFL Draft Prospect | Certified Performance Coach

Coach Jamelle Eugene brings elite-level playing experience, proven leadership, and unmatched speed training expertise to the Paladin coaching staff. Hailing from Naples, Florida, Jamelle was a two-time All-State selection and Broxton Award winner (Southwest Florida MVP), leading his high school team to a national top-15 ranking while averaging over 11 yards per carry and two touchdowns per game his senior year.

At NC State, Jamelle quickly rose to become the heartbeat of the Wolfpack offense. Over four impactful seasons, he was known not only for his explosive playmaking but also for his leadership on and off the field. He was named team captain, earned the coveted Governor’s Award (Team MVP), and was nominated for the Doak Walker Award as one of the top running backs in the country. His performance consistently energized the team and earned him respect as both a leader and a difference-maker.

After an injury derailed his NFL aspirations during training, Jamelle signed a professional contract with the Canadian Football League (CFL), where he continued to compete at the highest level before shifting his focus to athlete development.

Today, he applies his deep understanding of speed, power, and performance to help athletes unlock their full potential. His sessions focus on maximizing acceleration, agility, and mental toughness, with measurable results.

Coach Jamelle (Juh-Mel) doesn't just teach speed, he built his career on it. Whether you’re preparing for the next level or simply want to get faster, his energy, experience, and elite training methods will get you there.