VertiMax Vive
Will Hitzelberger, as the Founder and President of SPECTRUM, has made significant strides in sports performance training, particularly in soccer. He is a VertiMax ambassador and has been a Certified VertiMax Master Trainer and Presenter, leveraging VertiMax equipment to redefine soccer training with innovative techniques. Will sits down with Al to talk about what’s really lacking in soccer for the average athlete. Unfortunately, there is just not enough emphasis on strength & conditioning training and if you really want to become a high-level player, you have to make time outside...
info_outline Will Hitzelberger — How to Train a Developing World’s Soccer TeamVertiMax Vive
Will Hitzelberger, as the Founder and President of SPECTRUM, has made significant strides in sports performance training, particularly in soccer. He is a VertiMax ambassador and has been a Certified VertiMax Master Trainer and Presenter, leveraging VertiMax equipment to redefine soccer training with innovative techniques. In this episode, we learn about Will’s experience working with the Jamaican women’s national soccer team. At the beginning, Will had to learn how to work with the limited resources he had. Many of his players didn’t have proper shoes or even nutrition. He had to...
info_outline Will Hitzelberger — Behind the Scenes as a VertiMax Master TrainerVertiMax Vive
Will Hitzelberger, as the Founder and President of SPECTRUM, has made significant strides in sports performance training, particularly in soccer. He is a VertiMax ambassador and has been a Certified VertiMax Master Trainer and Presenter, leveraging VertiMax equipment to redefine soccer training with innovative techniques. In this episode, we learn a little bit about Will and some of his ambassador and master trainer duties at VertiMax. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and how it’s all been possible using VertiMax’s equipment and offers insight into why he loves working with the...
info_outline I.T. Antigha — How to Replace Your Bands on the VertiMaxVertiMax 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_outlineItam “I.T.” Antigha is one of the members of the VertiMax Team as part of the Inside Sales and Client Support team. He serves on the front lines of VertiMax by interacting with clients and prospects and introducing them to the full potential of VertiMax. In serving the VertiMax community, he helps achieve the company mission, vision and values.
In this episode hosted by Al Marez, I.T. shares more about his role as a part of Team VertiMax as a front line staff member. He explains how he shares his expertise and knowledge with clients and prospects to create value for them, and who he focuses on reaching through his outreach programs and client visits. Tune in to find out more.
Key Takeaways:
[:35] Al introduces his guest for this episode - Itam “I.T.” Antigha.
[1:30] What is I.T.’s background and how did he end up joining VertiMax?
[3:48] What does I.T. do at VertiMax?
[4:34] How does I.T. approach his job at VertiMax of educating the community and helping the end user be more knowledgeable about what VertiMax can offer?
[5:48] What kind of clients is I.T. looking for?
[7:20] I.T. describes a typical visit with a potential client.
[8:57] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.
[9:44] I.T. is highly focused on meeting the needs of people he is meeting with.
[10:47] What are some of the highlights for I.T. so far?
[12:21] What are some upcoming trips for I.T.? He and Al discuss how he has expanded his reach over time.
[13:50] What have been some of the client reactions to I.T.’s visits?
[16:46] I.T. shares more about the VertiMax mission and his role in contributing to it.
[18:00] Connect with I.T. via email or Instagram.