LUKE TORJUSSEN, FOUNDER.

Luke has spent over 25 years in soccer, coaching across three countries and working with players at every level — from grassroots to elite academies, US high schools, US colleges, and professional men’s and women’s teams. Growing up in England, he pursued the game as a player before realizing his true calling was in guiding others to reach their potential. That journey has taken him from youth development in the U.S. to leading academies and senior teams in Europe, where he helped produce talent that went on to play in the Premier League and other top divisions.

Luke lives in Oslo, Norway, where he became head of a renowned academy before stepping into senior coaching, where he has coached men’s and women’s teams at the highest level for nearly a decade. His experience includes working with some of Europe’s brightest young prospects, supporting a historic men’s promotion campaign, and coaching one of the youngest professional women’s teams in Europe in the top-flight. Alongside his practical coaching, Luke holds a UEFA A License, and a UEFA A Player Development License, and is currently completing his UEFA Pro License.

Through Euro Soccer Consultancy, Luke brings this experience and global network together to support players, coaches, clubs, schools, and organizations. His mission is to share knowledge, develop talent, and connect the soccer community through education and opportunity.

Lise Pedersen, Co-FOUNDER.

Born and raised in Norway, Lise moved to the U.S. in 2012 and has called Nashville, TN home since 2022.

With over 20 years of experience on the pitch, she blends her lifelong passion for soccer with her professional background as a physical therapist. Throughout her career, she has trained and worked with players and athletes from grassroots levels all the way to the professional game. Her expertise lies in injury prevention and performance optimization—helping athletes stay healthy, strong, and ready to reach their full potential.

As a pediatric physical therapist and private practice owner, Lise has treated both children and adults for a wide range of acute and chronic injuries. She has also supported youth soccer (U14, U15 & U19) as the on-site medical lead at camps, practices, and matches—evaluating acute injuries, creating recovery plans, and designing standardized performance tests with individualized training programs.

Beyond the pitch, Lise is a creative entrepreneur who built a thriving photography business over the last decade in Los Angeles and Nashville.

Today, she’s not only a proud soccer mom but also a grassroots coach for her son’s U8 team in Spring Hill, TN. With ESC, Lise is excited to bring together her passion, experience, and creativity to help coaches, players, and dedicated soccer families thrive in the game she loves.