Matthew Sweetman, goes by Sweets, was born and raised in Portsmouth, England. He played in soccer academies before continuing his career at Rogers State University, where he won two conference championships while earning a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Physical Therapy.After training at Next Level Athletics as a college athlete, Matthew felt an instant sense of belonging, and the gym became his home away from home. He is known for his intense training style, motivating athletes to give their maximum effort while building strong relationships that foster a supportive environment.In his spare time, Matthew enjoys attending music events with his brother and loves skiing during the winter season. He and Josh are also an unbeatable duo at Spikeball — think you can take them on? Sweets would love to be challenged the next time you’re in.

Grant trained at Next Level Athletics as a high school athlete and went on to play five years of Division-II soccer at Rogers State University — alongside Sweets. He came back to NLA as Director of Operations because he wanted to build the business that built him.If you book a free assessment, fill out a form, or ever speak with someone over the phone at NLA, that funnel was built and run by Grant. He owns the systems behind the athlete experience — leads, scheduling, memberships, partnerships, referrals — so the trainers can focus on the floor.

Emma co-founded Next Level Athletics with her husband Josh at the end of 2020, helping launch the facility from the ground up. A Jenks High School native, she’s the partner behind the build — supporting the business side of NLA from day one and bringing the founding family energy that’s shaped the culture of the gym.Off the floor, Emma is an avid animal lover and a proud cat owner with a collection of cat-themed mugs. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time at the beach, and cherishing moments with her friends and family.