about peak
Our mission is to serve the athletic community in ways that reshape what it means to be an athlete at all levels. We strive to create an environment in which our athletes can set themselves apart from their peers. Learn and grow, shaping their own path and accomplishing their goals. We at Peak believe that every day is an opportunity to pave your way, and fearlessly take steps towards your dreams.
Ben Brokaw, Co-Founder and Head of Strength, Nutrition, and Programming, offers a plethora of knowledge in the field of human performance. After high school, Ben decided to attend state school at SUNY Cortland and was originally on track to pursue a degree in Biochemistry, before falling in love with exercise science and human performance. Ben graduated with a degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science from State University of New York at Cortland with multiple certifications that include EXOS Certified Performance Specialist – NASM Certified Nutrition Coach – CPR/AED Certification with American Red Cross – Water Safety Instructor with American Red Cross – and thousands of hours of additional education in the fields of exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning/development, nutritional sciences, and strength and conditioning.
After leaving college, Ben spent five years working with Co-Founder Golden Ukonu developing his skills, and working with some of the best Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Football athletes in the country. Ben has since then worked with athletes in every major sport, bringing his science backed approach and athlete mindset to the gym floor.
Golden Ukonu, Co-Founder and head of Speed and our Football Skills program, is an expert in athletic development and has worked with most of the biggest names in athletics on Long Island. Growing up on Long Island, Golden was known as a top 10 football player, and is widely regarded as one of the best at his position to ever come from New York. Leaving high-school, Golden chose Troy University over 32 other division-1 universities, moving out to Alabama to pursue his dreams of playing college football and working towards the NFL. When Golden’s career at Troy ended, he continued his career at LIU Post, returning home to Long Island. Following his final year at LIU Post, Golden’s dreams of playing in the NFL became a reality, spending significant time with the Tennessee Titans, and Philadelphia Eagles.
Following his NFL career, Golden planned to use his degree, skills, and knowledge to advance a career in elite athletic performance. Golden has spent over a decade refining his speed, and agility development program. Golden has become one of the most well-known football and lacrosse trainers in the country. Golden’s impressive portfolio includes hundreds of athletes, spanning from the NFL, Tewaaraton winners, national college All-Americans in multiple sports, nationally ranked high school All-Americans, and professional lacrosse players.