VertiMax Vive
Itam (I.T.) Antigha, more commonly referred to as "I.T.", is one of the members of the VertiMax Team as part of the Inside Sales and Client Support team. He is responsible for supporting and serving the VertiMax community by organizing personalized visits to educate, engage and develop relationships with coaches, trainers, and athletes. I.T. often helps clients with information around maintaining their Vertimax in the best condition possible. In this episode, he speaks with Al on some of the signs you need to be aware of when it comes to replacing your Vertimax resistance bands. ...
info_outline I.T. Antigha — Important Football Linebacker Drills to TryVertiMax Vive
Itam (I.T.) Antigha, more commonly referred to as "I.T.", is one of the members of the VertiMax Team as part of the Inside Sales and Client Support team. He is responsible for supporting and serving the VertiMax community by organizing personalized visits to educate, engage and develop relationships with coaches, trainers, and athletes. I.T. is back with another informative episode with Al. They talk about how linebackers can improve their movements with specific drills that help them move in a versatile direction. Linebacker requirements have changed over the years, and are required to...
info_outline Brett Kuehn — 5 Volleyball Drills to Work Through During Off-SeasonVertiMax Vive
Brett Kuehn is a sports and human performance enthusiast, athlete, and mentor to Team VertiMax. He is a USMC veteran and business development professional at VertiMax. Brett’s passion is to help others achieve their goals whether they are an athlete looking to improve their speed, agility, and verticals; a coach looking to help their athletes gain an edge, or a sports performance owner or trainer seeking new ways to increase their business. Al and Brett talk about some different ways you can improve your volleyball game during the off-season. He just got back from a training...
info_outline Brett Kuehn — Fun Ways to Prepare and Train for Youth BaseballVertiMax Vive
Brett Kuehn is a sports and human performance enthusiast, athlete, and mentor to Team VertiMax. He is a USMC veteran and business development professional at VertiMax. Brett’s passion is to help others achieve their goals whether they are an athlete looking to improve their speed, agility, and verticals; a coach looking to help their athletes gain an edge, or a sports performance owner or trainer seeking new ways to increase their business. Al and Brett talk about some of the fun ways you can get your kid excited and moving in youth baseball. Kids need to be engaged and their...
info_outline Kerry Bennett — How to Become a VertiMax Master TraineVertiMax Vive
Kerry Bennett is a VertiMax Master Trainer and Ambasador. Kerry is a former NFL player with the Washington Redskins and has successfully transitioned into a renowned sports performance coach. With a degree in kinesiology, he founded the Beast Bus, a mobile sports performance facility featuring advanced training equipment like VertiMax. Al and Kerry talk about what it means to be a VertiMax trainer as well as a VertiMax ambassador. Kerry shares why he’s passionate about the VertiMax system and how it helps you stand out from a very saturated sports industry as a coach. Key...
info_outline Jennifer George — The Differences in Coaching High School Vs. College Women’s TeamsVertiMax Vive
Jennifer George is the Women’s Basketball Strength Coach at Rollins College as well as the Director of Sports Performance at Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Jennifer is also the Founder of Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation, a youth organization based in Orlando, Florida. Al and Jennifer talk about the difference between coaching high school vs. college teams on this week’s episode. Jennifer has also played internationally and has seen a wide range of students come through her doors. She shares what it takes to be a well-rounded coach at the university level that takes...
info_outline Jennifer George — Challenges in Women’s BasketballVertiMax Vive
Jennifer George is the Women’s Basketball Strength Coach at Rollins College as well as the Director of Sports Performance at Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Jennifer is also the Founder of Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation, a youth organization based in Orlando, Florida. Al and Jennifer talk about women’s sports and certain challenges that women face when they’re playing a sport to its fullest potential. Although the United States has done better when it comes to bridging the gap between male and female sports, it’s still not perfect. Key Takeaways:...
info_outline Jennifer George — Girls Basketball Worldwide FoundationVertiMax Vive
Jennifer George is the Women’s Basketball Strength Coach at Rollins College as well as the Director of Sports Performance at Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Jennifer is also the Founder of Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation, a youth organization based in Orlando, Florida. Jennifer joins Al to discuss her Foundation and why there’s a deep need to help underprivileged players that are on sports scholarships. Sports have the ability to elevate your mindset and your quality of life, and Jennifer shares why it’s important to encourage our youth of today to continue playing...
info_outline Mario Garza — Best Baseball Drills for Explosive MovementVertiMax Vive
Mario Garza is the Director of Baseball Development at the New York Yankees. As a former pro baseball athlete for the Houston Astros, Mario uses his expertise to help develop baseball players to maximize their full potential and make them better. Mario joins Al to discuss drill strategies for different baseball positions. He offers advice for both infield and outfield athletes looking to up their game and increase their explosive power. You don’t want to miss this quick 15-minute episode! Key Takeaways: [1:35] A little bit about Mario and his work at the New York...
info_outline Mario Garza — How to Elevate Talent in Major League BaseballVertiMax Vive
Mario Garza is the Director of Baseball Development at the New York Yankees. As a former pro baseball athlete for the Houston Astros, Mario uses his expertise to help develop baseball players to maximize their full potential and make them better. Mario joins Al to share insights into what it takes to nurture the next generation of MLB stars. They dive into the evolving landscape of player development, the role of a development coach, and Mario offers advice for parents on fostering athletic talent in young children in this week’s episode! Key Takeaways: [1:25] A...
info_outlineJohn Alexander is the Head of Global Squad Basketball Camp, a camp that has been conducted every July since 2011. John started Global Squad based on his experience living overseas, and not having that experience and strength and conditioning training required to go pro. What he started in 2011 with 11 players training anywhere they could, has today grown to 55 and 75 players at two different camps.
On this episode hosted by Chris Gorres, a VertiMax Master Trainer, John shares more about what happens during a Global Squad Basketball Camp. He explains how being VertiMax Certified has changed his training for the athletes, and what the training schedule is like for the duration of the camp. John and Chris dive into the 5 Core Values of Global Squad, and explore what it is about the camp that sets it apart from others and keeps athletes and coaches wanting to come back year after year. Tune in to find out more.
Key Takeaways:
[:30] Chris introduces his guest for this episode — John Alexander.
[1:05] What is Global Squad and how did it start?
[3:10] John shares more about how many opportunities he has created for young athletes.
[4:45] The strength and conditioning side of basketball is almost non-existent overseas.
[5:01] How did attending the VertiMax Certification change the game for John in terms of what he wanted to bring to the camp?
[6:21] What is the training schedule like for one of the camp attendees?
[7:32] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.
[8:20] Chris and John discuss how excited kids get to use VertiMax in their training. What is the next step from there?
[10:30] What are the 5 Core Values of the Global Squad?
[12:28] The 5 Core Values aren't just for the players, they’re also for the coaches.
[14:42] John shares an anecdote of an uncomfortable situation that occurred during the camp that turned into an incredible experience.
Mentioned in This Episode:
VertiMax Certification Training