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. 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_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_outlineChris Gorres is well-known as one of the smartest and best trainers. Chris has always had a passion for fitness, and was a high school and collegiate athlete in his youth. Today, he is the Lead Trainer and COO at Onyx Elite, and he works with some of the top athletes in the world and helps good athletes become great.
On this episode hosted by Ned Arick, Chris and Ned are at the Winter Performance Camp by Onyx, a training camp specifically for professional and aspiring soccer players. Chris shares more about the training camp — who it caters to, some of the activities and structure of the training, and what a typical day looks like.
In this interview, Ned and Chris discuss what drives him, and what it's like to train the elite of the elite athletes. They also cover a whole gamut of topics including training for speed, power, strength, injury prevention, nutrition, sleep, functional training, and rehab. Chris also reveals some of his secrets to running a successful business in the industry — at the end of the day, it’s not about the programs you have, but the relationships you build and catering to the needs of each individual client. Tune in to find out more!
Key Takeaways:
[:38] Ned introduces his guest for this episode — Chris Gorres.
[2:50] Who is Chris, and how did he get to where he is today?
[4:40] Who is this training camp for?
[6:20] How much work goes into going from one level to the next?
[10:36] Chis describes a typical day in the training camp.
[14:35] What's the difference between speed work and conditioning?
[16:37] Chris and Ned discuss the differences in the programming during the camp vs the rest of Chris' business that cater to regular athletes.
[18:39] Chris explains why he doesn't focus on the exercises themselves, but rather the results they're supposed to produce.
[22:28] Strength training is an important part of sports training, but it needs to cater to each individual athlete.
[25:55] Personal training needs to be personalized.
[28:03] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.
[29:04] As coaches, our job is not to debate what works and what doesn't — it's to create a better athlete.
[32:44] What does Chris include as part of the recovery training for athletes?
[35:12] This business is all about connecting with people.
[36:39] For a coach just getting started, how can you create and build those connections?
[44:06] Why did Chris decide to work with older athletes?
[45:09] You should know why you're getting into the business, and knowing yourself will help you identify the kind of clients who want to work with you.
[48:22] What is Chris most excited about in the next six months?
[52:00] Find out more about Chris and the work that he does on Instagram, and check out his podcast, Train with the Best.
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