Since 2010, LUV Center has proudly served individuals and families in Cleveland, Gaston, and surrounding communities by creating a space where sports, recreation, and personal growth come together. With both indoor and outdoor facilities, LUV Center has become a trusted destination for sports leagues, tournaments, competitions, and youth development throughout the community.
At LUV Center, we help young athletes develop their skills, improve performance, and build confidence through year-round training in a positive and supportive environment. Our programs focus on discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth, helping every athlete reach their full potential.
Michael Allison is the founder of LUV Center and a passionate advocate for whole-person development in young people. He holds a degree in Sports Management from Gardner-Webb University (2007) and is dual-certified by the International Sports Sciences Association as both a Certified Youth Fitness Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Trainer.
Michael’s vision for LUV Center was born from a deeply held belief — that true success for a young person cannot be measured by athletic performance alone. He believes that when you develop the body, the mind, and the spirit together, you build a young person who can succeed anywhere. That conviction is the foundation of everything LUV Center does.
On the Field — Athletic Excellence With over a decade of hands-on training experience since 2010 and hundreds of clients served, Michael puts youth through a dynamic, results-driven training program designed to build speed, strength, and stamina. Sessions include:
He is equally passionate about the role physical fitness plays in fighting childhood obesity, believing that conditioning is one of the most powerful investments a young person can make in their future health and well-being.
In the Classroom — Academic Foundation, Michael firmly believes that physical health and academic achievement are deeply connected. A strong, disciplined body trains a focused, disciplined mind. At LUV Center, academic success is not an afterthought — it is a cornerstone. Youth are encouraged and held accountable to pursue excellence in the classroom with the same determination they bring to the field, because Michael knows that the real game is the one they play long after sports are over.
In the Spirit — Spiritual Growth & Character. At the heart of Michael’s approach is an unwavering belief that lasting character is built from the inside out. He incorporates spiritual foundation and values-based leadership into every aspect of the LUV Center experience — teaching young people principles of integrity, resilience, purpose, and service. Michael believes that a young person who knows who they are and what they stand for will not only be a better athlete and student, but a better human being.
What clients consistently say sets Michael apart most isn’t just his credentials or his training methods — it’s his rare ability to motivate, inspire, and make every young person feel seen. He has a gift for drawing out potential that young people didn’t even know they had.
At LUV Center, we don’t just build athletes. We build futures — one young life at a time.
At LUV Center, we are committed to giving young people positive role models, meaningful guidance, and a vision for what their future can become. We serve youth from a wide range of family and economic backgrounds, and we believe that sports, mentorship, and faith-based development can help bridge many of the social and economic challenges facing our communities.
Every young person deserves the opportunity to grow, succeed, and use their God-given abilities to the fullest. That is why we work to create a positive, supportive, and accessible environment where youth can develop as athletes, leaders, and individuals. On the field, every child should have the chance to compete, learn, and grow on equal ground.
