Jacob Mertens is a seasoned wellness, fitness, and lifestyle coaching expert with over a decade of experience helping individuals and athletes optimize their performance, health, and overall well-being. His career highlights include seven impactful seasons with the Houston Texans, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing NFL athletes' performance and recovery strategies. Beyond professional sports, Jacob’s expertise has benefited organizations like IMG Academy, Nebraska Basketball, and the Iowa Cubs—Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs—and extended to collegiate programs at Texas Tech, Akron, Iowa State, Washington, and Idaho football teams.

Jacob’s approach to coaching integrates physical performance with sustainable lifestyle habits, empowering clients to achieve lasting health transformations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and Exercise Science from Peru State College (NE) and a Master’s degree in Sports Science and Coaching from the University of Akron. His academic journey also included a Didactic Program at the University of Nebraska and a Dietetic Internship at the University of Houston, where he gained hands-on experience with elite football programs at Oregon and Alabama.