Emily Hutchins — A Candid Chat with a Trainer & Facility Owner

Release Date: 06/16/2020

Will Hitzelberger — Extra Strength & Conditioning Training is Needed in Soccer

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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...

Will Hitzelberger — How to Train a Developing World’s Soccer Team

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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...

Will Hitzelberger — Behind the Scenes as a VertiMax Master Trainer

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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...

I.T. Antigha — How to Replace Your Bands on the VertiMax

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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. ...

I.T. Antigha — Important Football Linebacker Drills to Try

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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...

Brett Kuehn — 5 Volleyball Drills to Work Through During Off-Season

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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...

Brett Kuehn — Fun Ways to Prepare and Train for Youth Baseball

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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...

Kerry Bennett — How to Become a VertiMax Master Traine

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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...

Jennifer George — The Differences in Coaching High School Vs. College Women’s Teams

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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...

Jennifer George — Challenges in Women’s Basketball

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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:...

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Emily Hutchins is the owner of On Your Mark Studios located in Chicago, Illinois. Emily opened her facility 13 years ago, and operates with a strong team of trainers who have expertise in varied areas such as strength & conditioning, and high level performance. Her facility caters to everyone from elite athletes to the general population, where she aims to provide a high level of service and experience to all her gym users.

In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Emily shares how she has built her training facility and how she has managed to create a space that caters to users of all levels and abilities. She also talks about the impact that COVID-19 has had on her business, how she has adapted to the current situation, and how she will be moving forward in the post-pandemic phase. Emily also has some great tips for trainers looking to open their own facility, recommendations for further education, and general insights on her approach to mobility, flexibility and movement. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[1:01] Al introduces his guest for this episode — Emily Hutchins.

[2:23] Emily shares more about herself and On Your Mark.

[3:47] It can be challenging to try to do a little bit of everything. How does Emily manage catering to everyone from pro-athletes to the general population?

[7:05] Al and Emily discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has raised people's awareness about their health.

[8:00] What is Emily's #1 tip for someone who is trying to make the leap from being a trainer to opening their own facility?

[10:41] How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Chicago and Emily's business?

[13:59] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[14:47] What has Emily implemented anything that will carry on for the long term?

[16:28] How has COVID-19 affected Emily personally?

[19:25] What does movement mean to Emily and why does she care so much about it?

[22:44] What are some education opportunities that Emily recommends?

[24:46] How has mobility and flexibility played a role in your training with clients during these times? How important is it to slow down to ease back into training?

[29:20] Emily shares some final thoughts and advice.

[30:08] How does Emily balance and prioritize her own training with her responsibilities at On Your Mark?

[31:16] What products does Emily use in her hair?