Pershey was born in 1992 and grew up playing competitive soccer with Coach Ed and the Texas Spurs competing in the Division I Classic League until graduating High School. While playing with Coach Ed he traveled with Ed's Stars N’ Stripes Soccer Tour twice and was named player of the tour for the men’s group during his first trip. On the second trip the men’s group won the Dana Cup 2 in Denmark and advanced past the group stage in the Gothia Cup in Sweden.

During his time at Naaman Forest High School he was a Varsity player for 3 out of 4 years and his senior year was named Defensive player of the year while helping lead the team to the schools closest state title run.

Upon graduating from Naaman he pursued his soccer passion at Hastings College in Nebraska where his freshman year they won the NAIA National Championship and the following year they were Runners-Up to the National Title. After sustaining an injury and needing surgery he focused his attention to the training room and coaching where he picked up a minor in both coaching and athletic training. His senior year at Hastings College he volunteered to be an assistant coach with the Hastings High School Men’s Soccer Team where they went on to win the State Title.

Upon graduating from Hastings College Nick has never lost his passion for the game and additionally to coaching, he has also helped athletes in all walks of life with their mobility, flexibility and overall quality of life at StretchLab. He is motivated to help everyone be at their best and looks to provide insight on ways to maximize their passion and abilities on and off the field.