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Mike Weaving is the Head Coach for the Sickles High School Men’s Basketball Program in Tampa, Florida. Mike has over 13 years of coaching basketball at the Middle and High School Levels and is currently in his Fourth season with the Men’s high school team. Mike received a BS in exercise science and an MS in coaching.   In this episode, Mike talks about some of the pros and cons of AAU Basketball and why a youth athlete might join a league that has had a bad reputation over the last few years. Is AAU worth it for an aspiring athlete? Mike answers these questions and more.   Key Takeaways: [1:55] Unfortunately, AAU has a lot of controversy. [3:35] Why does AAU have such a bad reputation? [6:05] Athletes and parents need to be really mindful of why they’re playing at AAU and what some of their goals are. [7:05] What are some of the benefits of joining a league like this? [9:30] What kinds of questions do scouts ask the coaches before bringing on a kid? [11:10] What age should your kid ideally be before they join

Mike Weaving is the Head Coach for the Sickles High School Men’s Basketball Program in Tampa, Florida. Mike has over 13 years of coaching basketball at the Middle and High School Levels and is currently in his Fourth season with the Men’s high school team. Mike received a BS in exercise science and an MS in coaching.   In this episode, Mike gives his yearly plan to help condition highschool athletes for game time and offers his strategy to prevent injuries to the best of his ability during these intense games. He shares how he measures progress and how he educates new students coming into the basketball team for the very first time.    Key Takeaways: [1:55] Mike got hit with a lot of injuries last year. It’s part of the game, but here’s how you can prevent it as much as you can. [4:15] How does Mike measure progress?   [5:25] What is MIke’s overall yearly plan and schedule?  [6:25] What is Mike’s postseason plan and training schedule?  [8:55] What other considerations does Mike think about when he’s training

Mike Weaving is the Head Coach for the Sickles High School Men’s Basketball Program in Tampa, Florida. Mike has over 13 years of coaching basketball at the Middle and High School Level and is currently on his Fourth season with the Men’s high school team. Mike received a BS in exercise science and an MS in coaching.   In this episode, Mike shares his tips as a highschool coach on how he helps his students get the most out of their talent during game time. You should never underestimate the importance of balance and lower body strength when coaching basketball.    Key Takeaways: [1:15] A little bit about Mike and his experience with coaching basketball.  [2:20] What makes someone a good shooter?  [2:40] In order to do a good jumpshot, you need good balance and lower body strength.  [5:10] What are some of Mike’s favorite drills? [6:15] Everything Mike trains for is for competitive purposes.  [7:25] You get more out of your athletes if there is a competitive element involved.  [8:05] Competition drives success!

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. and Al understand that summer is coming, which also means your athletes’ sports season is winding down and coming to an end. How can young athletes still be ‘game-ready’ over the summer? I.T. shares some helpful exercises you can do for your specific sport at home without a lot of gym equipment in this week’s episode.    Key Takeaways: [1:20] As seasons are ending, what can parents do to help keep their young athletes’ in prime condition while they’re at home during the summer?  [2:00] Don’t have a full gym at home? Don’t worry. We’ve got alternatives. [2:55] It’s important to first determine what your end-goal is. Is it to gain weight? Gain speed?  [3:35] Training is i

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. and Al share how the VertiMax can elevate an athlete’s volleyball game to the next level. Not only can it be used to train multiple players at a time, but it can show players in real-time how they’re body is improving with each exercise.    Key Takeaways: [2:00] Did you know you can train more than one athlete on the VertiMax at a time?  [3:25] You can also train different volleyball positions on the VertiMax.  [6:00] How do you develop maximum vertical explosiveness on the VertiMax?  [7:00] Why is creativity so important for a coach to have?    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn VertiMax Certification Education

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. and Al share some tips they’ve received from basketball coaches around the country on what makes a good athletic coach. They share their top ten favorite tips on this week’s podcast. If you’re a new coach or even a seasoned pro, listen in for more to some great reminders on how to get the most out of your players.    Key Takeaways: [2:10] Organization is key for any athletic coach!   [3:35] Players need to know you care about them in order for you to build trust. [5:05] Don’t try to out coach the other coach. Practice will generate the results you want. [6:10] Get to know your players to the best of your ability and then focus on getting everyone on the same page. [7:45

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. breaks down some of the common communication mistakes or pitfalls good coaches end up making. He also shares what coaches can do to receive feedback, incorporate it in a way an athlete feels heard, and five best ways a coach can build a better communication style with their athletes in this week’s podcast.    Key Takeaways: [1:40] The biggest way to improve your communication as a coach is by improving your listening skills.  [3:15] A good coach can read inbetween the lines between what their athlete is saying and what their body is also saying.  [5:15] It’s important to discern what type of athlete you’re coaching. What is their preferred communication style?  [7:45] I

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. shares some important exercises athletes should focus on to get ready for race day. If you’re a track and field athlete then this is the episode for you! I.T. explains the most optimal drills to focus on for power, injury prevention, and strength.   Key Takeaways: [2:00] What track and field exercises should you do to get ready for race day? [2:35] What is the 3-point star? [5:45] Why is the box jump so effective? [6:45] I.T. explains the hamstring pull drill. [10:15] The VertiMax app has more drills and exercises for you!   VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn VertiMax Certification Education   Tweetables: “The bo

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. comes on the show to describe in depth what the VertiMax V-Series Platform is and how it can help an athlete with their performance. Are you wondering what the differences are in each platform and which one you should pick? This is the episode for you!    Key Takeaways: [1:50] What are the VertiMax V Series platforms?  [3:15] What’s the difference between VertiMax V8 and V8 EX?  [4:15] Why are the band lengths different and what benefits does it provide?  [6:00] What kind of athlete should use the V Series platforms?  [10:00] How do you change the resistance level on the V Series platforms?  [11:15] Are there training programs and educational resources available to bett

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. and Al share some famous strength and conditioning coaches they’re fond of and like to follow on this week’s podcast. They talk about some of their favs like Cal Dietz, Eric Cressey, Michael Boyle, and Brett Bartholomew, and how they can up your coaching game.   Key Takeaways: [2:35] Here’s some influential coaches you should be following and learning from on social media. [3:35] Why should you follow Eric Cressey? [4:10] Al shares why Michael Boyle is a top coach in the industry. [4:55] I.T. explains why Brett Bartholomew is a great resource for coaches who want to communicate better. [6:55] Who are some of your favorite coaches?   VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMa

Steve Leo is a master trainer for Parisi Speed School and educates young athletes through the VertiMax system. He teaches them how this method is a game changer for their body and their target sport.   Steve breaks down how an athlete can work on their acceleration as well as their deceleration movements within the sport of soccer. He also shares tips on how to unlock more explosive movements and what drills you should really focus on to get the maximum amount of power out of your body when it matters.    Key Takeaways: [1:05] A little bit about Steve and today’s episode. [2:35] What are some good deceleration drills an athlete can practice? [4:45] Why are multi-directional exercises so important?  [5:55] How can the raptor come into play and help an athlete’s performance? [8:50] Need some resources? The VertiMax app has you covered!    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn VertiMax Certification Education   Tweetables: “In soccer, a lot of the steps tend

Steve Leo is a master trainer for Parisi Speed School and educates young athletes through the VertiMax system and teaches them how this method is a game changer for their body and their target sport.   Steve dives into the fine art of running speed for soccer. How can athletes max their running speed with and without the ball on the field and off the field? What should they focus on? In this episode, Steve shares some tips on how an athlete can boost their endurance and speed for maximum performance.    Key Takeaways: [1:05] A little bit about Steve and today’s episode. [1:35] How do you run faster with the ball in soccer?  [3:20] How do you get faster without the ball in tow? [5:30] Players should be sprinting at near max capacity for 200 yard range. [8:30] Athletes need recovery time. Do not underestimate this process.  [9:00] Beating up your athletes until they can’t take it anymore is not a good approach.  [9:45] What’s a good arm and hand technique?    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram

Steve Leo is a master trainer for Parisi Speed School and educates young athletes through the VertiMax system and teaches them how this method is a game changer for their body and their target sport.   Steve understands that competitive sports can be very dangerous for an athlete who’s been competing for years. It can be hard on the body and the ability to bounce back and recover might get harder and harder as you get older. What are some of the ways you can prevent this from happening? Steve has 9 stages that he’d like to underline for the audience today so that they can have a long and fruitful athletic career.    Key Takeaways: [1:05] A little bit about Steve. [2:15] Competitive sports are very hard on the body.  [3:20] Steve dives into the first stage: Active start.  [5:30] What should 6 to 9-year-olds focus on?  [7:55] Children need to begin getting conscious about the importance of good eating habits, but balance is key here.  [9:40] At 11-16-year-olds, strength training is key and should take on a prim

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.   Brett is back on this week’s episode to talk about some helpful off-season training protocols for athletes. When there are no active games, you do not want your athlete to get lazy and out of shape. Here’s a quick overview of what an athlete should be focused on during their off-season days so that they can perform better for the upcoming season.    Key Takeaways: [1:20] Off-season is a very important time of the year.  [2:10] Review your past season results.  [2:50] What are some of your off-season goals?  [3:35] What’s a good training plan? [5:25] Don’t forget to incor

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.   Brett understands that you have to work on your body throughout the entire year, including off-season. He shares some of his favorite ways to keep your routine up and get stronger in the process. It’s important to work beyond just the technicalities of the sport and make sure your body can keep up with what you’re putting it through.    Key Takeaways: [1:40] What does Brett see during off-season training? [3:10] Athletes that have a strength and conditioning regimen end up performing better and have less injuries.  [3:25] Brett shares what a well-rounded schedule looks l

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.   Brett shares some of the best strategies to grow your athletic and gym facility. If you’re struggling to get in new blood, Brett emphasizes the importance of going outside of your gym and attracting people from your community. Remember, it’s important to narrow down your focus on the type of client that you enjoy working with and then getting relentless in the pursuit of that type of person.    Key Takeaways: [1:20] You gotta grow outside of your facility. Connect with your community and go where the people are at.   [2:30] Offers a free training to get people excited an

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   Brett shares a couple of drills that football athletes can practice depending on their specific football position on the field. The VertiMax Raptor offers some engaging movements that you simply can’t do without and Brett breaks down how it can help improve your agility, speed, and explosive power.   Key Takeaways: [1:10] What are some of Brett’s favorite drills to do with the raptor?  [1:40 A speed hush cone drill helps with agility and power. [3:00] Brett shares a fun pass drill you can practice with multiple football positions.  [4:40] Engage and fully leverage your speed by doing these single leg drills.  [5:10] Grab yourself some medicine balls and engage in a sprint resistance exercise.  [6:50] Looking to boost arm strength? Brett shares how you

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   Brett understands that football Wide Receivers have a lot of back and forth and stop and go movements and if the athlete doesn’t properly prepare for these quick cuts, it can lead to injury. In this episode, Brett offers some quick and easy drills for athletes to do to prevent injury and increase performance.    Key Takeaways: [1:30] What are some of Brett’s favorite drills?  [2:20] Grab a tennis ball. This is a great exercise to do it by yourself.  [3:15] Cone footwork drills are a great way to train the body and prevent injuries.  [4:30] The hide and seek drill can be an excellent way to train quick responses and reactions.  [5:20] Brett explains the ‘track the ball’ drill and how it helps the athlete.    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on In

Vinny Scollo is a Vertimax Master Trainer and the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. As a strength and conditioning coach working with both amateur athletes and professional athletes in high school, college, and the NFL, Vinny has over 12 years of experience in human performance.   In this episode, Vinny shares what he often sees in volleyball athletes and what trainers can do to help balance out an athlete's natural imbalances by using the VertiMax. The way an athlete overcompensates their body can tell you a lot about how they move on and off the field, and gives you the opportunity to correct it before it turns into a career-ending injury.    Key Takeaways: [2:10] What are some common injuries Vinny sees in his volleyball athletes?  [3:40] It’s common for athletes to overcompensate due to weak muscles.  [4:25] It’s important to look at single leg activities. It will tell you a lot about the human body.  [4:50] A coach has to be looking at hip, ankle, knee,

Vinny Scollo is a Vertimax Master Trainer and the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. As a strength and conditioning coach working with both amateur athletes and professional athletes in high school, college, and the NFL, Vinny has over 12 years of experience in human performance.   In this episode, Vinny shares his endurance tactics to increase a player’s quality of movement and energy reserves. A soccer athlete is constantly stopping and going plus their movements are very dynamic and they can be prone to injury, so every coach has to be mindful as to where they need their athlete to go during game time. Vinny shares how the VertiMax hits these goals for peak performance.    Key Takeaways: [1:40] How does the Vertimax increase a player’s endurance?  [4:10] Athletes are able to take full advantage of the dynamic angles the VertiMax provides.  [4:30] From an endurance standpoint, the VertiMax can push the athlete to new heights in a safe way. [5:35] At the end