You’ve had ACL surgery. You’ve done the rehab. But are you actually ready to return to the field?

If you're a serious soccer athlete—club, college, or pro—you know that basic rehab isn't enough. You want to get back fast, and you want to know with absolute certainty that your knee, your body, and your mind are ready for real match minutes.
No guesswork. No hesitation. Just a clear, tested path back to the pitch.

You might be feeling stuck.

Let’s be real: Rehab can feel like limbo.

You’re cleared for jogging but not cutting, practice but no contact. You’re training, but not game-ready.4

You’re doing everything “right,” but still wondering—

Is my knee ready? Am I ready?

The truth is, most athletes aren’t given a real roadmap for what comes after surgery or PT. Just arbitrary timelines.

You’re left guessing your way through the most critical phase: getting fit for competition again.

And guesswork leads to hesitation and mistrust.

At TKO Athletic Performance, we offer a 360-degree holistic return-to-play system designed to prepare you for every demand of your sport—physical, mental, and tactical.

Here’s what’s inside our approach:

Progressive, evidence-based ACL reconditioning protocol built around your unique timeline and return goals

Speed-based rehab techniques performed on the field—your natural habitat—with a highly qualified rehab specialist and strength & conditioning coach

Virtual support & custom programming for the days you're not on the field with us, including weight room lifts, fitness sessions, and hydrotherapy work

Mental performance coaching to rebuild confidence, reduce re-injury anxiety, and mentally prime you for competition

Performance nutrition resources to help you fuel smart, recover well, and increase your training load without setback

A match reintegration plan that stair-steps your return to full match fitness—so you don’t just get cleared, you dominate

We don’t guess. We don’t use a cookie-cutter approach. We engineer comebacks.

Learn about our services

  • 30-min phone call to discuss your rehab journey, goals, and needs.

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Meet Coach Joe.

Welcome to TKO Athletic Performance!

My name is Joe Geletko, the owner and head coach. I am a nationally-certified strength and conditioning coach with over 12 years of experience training club, collegiate, and professional soccer players. I have also spent significant time working with collegiate and professional track & field athletes, beach volleyball players, and Muay Thai fighters.

I am a former soccer player myself—I played goalkeeper at Azusa Pacific University between 2009-2013, where I earned a degree in Applied Exercise Science. Now, I have dual Master’s Degrees in Coaching & Exercise Sciences and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Soon, I will be able to provide cognitive performance and psychotherapy services to all my future clients!

Between 2013-2020, I was the associate director of athletic performance at UCLA, where I trained the women’s soccer team for seven (7) seasons and the men’s soccer team for four (4) seasons. While at UCLA, I developed my expertise and skillset in speed development, ACL rehabilitation, and pre-season fitness preparation.

In my free time I enjoy practicing Muay Thai, studying psychology, and racing my two German Shorthaired Pointers. I live in Oceanside, California but we operate throughout North County San Diego!

Coach Joe’s Credentials:

  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (California School of Professional Psychology, 2024)

  • MS in Coaching & Exercise Science (Concordia Irvine University, 2018)

  • BS in Applied Exercise Science (Azusa Pacific University, 2013)

  • NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (since 2013)

  • USA Track & Field Level I & USTFCCCA Strength & Power Coach

  • NCAA Division II Goalkeeper (2009-2013)

Our Clients Say It Best.


Phillip W (Stanford/Surf FC)

“TKO Athletic Performance was exactly what we were looking for in a training program. Joe prepared our daughter well for the rigors of the college level and she is in a much better place than she would have been without it. Thanks for all your work!”


Maggie T (South Carolina/Surf FC)

“I worked with Joseph to help me get back to peak fitness, speed, and strength as I returned to play after ACL and meniscus surgery. He was great at getting me comfortable in the weight room by teaching me different techniques and tools to use. He improved my sprinting form and I felt faster after just a short amount of sessions with him. He pushed me to get fit for collegiate level soccer. I feel stronger, faster, and fitter after working with Joseph for 6 months.”


Paige B (Notre Dame/Surf FC)

“I loved working out with TKO Athletic Performance! His training prepared me well for the fitness and strength demands in college soccer, especially after ACL surgery. I felt like he was attentive to my needs and I loved how flexible he was with scheduling.”

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