Luke Gromer
Camp Director
Luke Gromer is a NIKE Basketball Camp Director and the founder and president of RYG Athletics.
RYG Athletics operates some of the highest-rated NIKE Sports Camps, serving hundreds of athletes across the country each summer.
Luke has been coaching basketball for 10 years across the high school, junior high, and youth levels. He has over 15 years of experience working at, leading, or directing summer camps.
Luke is passionate about helping athletes have better experiences in sport and using sport as a vehicle to teach athletes the leadership and mindset skills they need to thrive in sport and life.
Luke also created and hosts The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast where he has conducted over 100 interviews on effective coaching with some of the top coaches, sports psychologists, experts, and leaders from across sports. Additionally, Luke delivered a TEDx talk titled, The Missing Ingredient in Youth Sports where he outlined how we can provide better experiences in sport to youth athletes.
Luke holds a bachelors and masters degree in education. He lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife and three young children.
Here’s what others say about Luke’s skill as a coach:
“Luke is a high-level coach and teacher of the game. He’s passionate about using sport to positively impact the lives of young people. I have no doubt that RYG Basketball Camps will help numerous young players become better basketball players, and more importantly, better people!”
– Brad Friess, Arkansas Athletes Outreach Founder
"Luke is an intentional and well studied teacher of the game. He has a great approach to teaching and is one of the most prepared and effective I have been around."
– Tyler Coston, SAVI Coaching