Coach Stephen DiLustro earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from UMass Lowell, followed by a Masters Degree in Teaching Education from the University of Arizona. Growing up, he partook in all sports until high school where track and field became his main focus.

Drawing inspiration from his uncle who was an avid gym user, Stephen observed early on that the work in the weight room directly transferred to better performance on the track. From there, the fitness industry became his calling and he landed his first Strength & Conditioning job at a local high school. The then went on to work as a Strength Coach at Brown University, University of Arizona, and Stanford University.

Following his time working with various university athletic programs, Coach DiLustro found himself frequently assisting San Jose Sharks Strength Coach Mike Potenza with team related training, eventually leading to a job offer as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach in 2018. Coach DiLustro recognizes Potenza as his most influential mentor in Strength & Conditioning.