Vertimax Vive

Trevor Anderson is the owner and operator of the Better Everyday Performance Institutes in Orlando, Florida, and recently opened a second outlet of his facility, despite the pandemic. Trevor is a performance coach, focused specifically on the areas of professional football, baseball and basketball who works with everyone from pro athletes from NFL and Superbowl champions to his own children. He is talented in working with people of any age or ability in the area of sports performance, and as the creator of GOLFleticism®, Trevor has a special interest in training athletes in the golf industry. As a TRX master trainer and master trainer for SPRI, Trevor has many achievements under his belt, including being named one of the top 50 best golf fitness trainers by Golf Digest.   In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Trevor shares more about how he developed his custom training program for professional golfers to become more athletic and why he believes that sport-specific training should be the focus only 30% of t

Martin Rooney is the Founder of Training for Warriors. In his youth, he was a track and field athlete in college and a former US bobsledder. He went to medical school to become a PT and had a successful career as a PT, before taking the leap to pursue his passion in the strength and conditioning industry. Today, Martin is an internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer in the strength and conditioning industry, and his Training for Warriors program is world-renowned. His passion and purpose lies in helping bring the athlete out in everyone, and also finds joy in coaching middle and high school track teams.   In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Martin shares the origin story of how he got into the strength and conditioning industry. He reveals the huge risks he took, the hard work, time and effort he put in to build his business and a name for himself, and the eventual success he has enjoyed. Martin also has some great insights about why passion and purpose are his driving forces, and some

Coach Megan Young is the High-Performance Director with the Chicago Red Stars, and serving her second season in this role. She was previously part of the strength and conditioning program at the Auburn University Athletics Department for 11 years. She worked with student-athletes in the baseball and football programs, moving up in time to become directly responsible for year-long programming and implementation of all strength and conditioning related activities for the women’s soccer and basketball programs. Megan currently holds certifications from the NSCA, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA), USA Weightlifting (USAW), and USA Track and Field (USAWTF).   In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Megan shares the story of how she entered the strength and conditioning industry, as well as what it was like for her as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She explains how she has taken on the challenges in her life, both in her career and personally in her battle with cancer, and how that

Vinny Scollo is 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 hosted by Dan McDonogh, Vinny shares more about his perspectives and philosophy for recovery for his athletes. He shares more about his tried and tested methods and strategies to help athletes recover faster, and why sleep plays such an important role in effective recovery. Vinny and Dan also discuss the power of mindset and mindfulness in an effective training plan, and why a coach’s role and responsibility extends far beyond the time they spend actively training their athletes. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:33] Dan introduces his guest for this episode — Vinny Scollo. [2:08] The VertiMax Summit just took place over the past weekend. What were some of the highlights for Vinny? [6:

Coach Daniel Mckim is a sales representative for Sorinex and a Hollywood movie star on Instagram. Coming from Northwest Missouri State University, Daniel competed in the shot put, and was a 15-time National Qualifier in five events. Currently, he works as a trainer and coach with high schools, colleges, universities, gyms, training centers, and professional teams to bring them innovative training solutions. Two of his passions are training and bringing joy to others, which he has combined into a unique career to become a sought-after athlete, speaker and author.   In this episode hosted by Steve Leo,  Daniel shares more about his background and how he almost took a completely different path to pursue baseball instead. He also shares some of the inspiration for the work he does today, and how he got started making videos that poke fun at anything and everything in the strength and training industry. Daniel has some interesting insights about the impact of social media on the kids he trains, as well as how he l

Dwayne Paul is the Founder of Limitless Training Club and LTC 2.0, and a VertiMax Master Trainer in the UK. His passion for training and fitness started at a young age during his adolescence in the Caribbean, and after a career in the military, Dwayne made the shift to the personal training and fitness industry. Dwayne then opened up his training facility and recently opened a second location with a focus on sports performance training.   In this episode hosted by Al Marez,  Dwayne shares more about his inspiration for his training facilities, as well as the design and layout of the facilities. He explains the different focus he has for each location, and how the “conveyor belt” style helps keep things running smoothly. Dwayne also talks about how his business has been affected by the pandemic, how he has managed to keep clients engaged during the course of the shut down of his facilities, and how he is handling the reopening. As a Master Trainer, Dwayne also provides insights into the benefits he has seen an

Vinny Scollo is the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. He is often imitated but never duplicated. A strength and performance coach with over 12 years experience in human performance, Vinny works with everyone from high school athletes looking to make professional sports their career, to current professional athletes, to busy business executives.    In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Vinny talks about the key differences between purpose and passion, and testing and training. He gives us the inside scoop about what it’s like to work with Latavius Murray for many years, and why he considers it of utmost importance to be aware of the mental, emotional, and physical state of athletes when designing a training schedule to help them hit their goals. Vinny also shares more about education as a critical aspect of implementing a system successfully, and why he is such a firm believer in VertiMax. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:40] Dan introduces his

Chad Coy has had a long and illustrious career in the fitness space with 40 years of experience under his belt. He started training in 1980, with high school football and moved on to coaching as an undergraduate assistant strength coach at Purdue University. In 1995, he opened Powerhouse Gym, before going on to compete in multiple strongman competitions. Chad has also played semi-professional football, and is experienced in speed training with Parisi Speed School,   In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Chad shares his insights about strength and conditioning training with athletes. He highlights some of the most important parts of strength training that athletes need to focus on, and why it is so important for coaches to do a full evaluation of the athlete’s needs before recommending training programs for them. Chad also shares more about stress and recovery, how to help athletes build confidence, and the key attributes coaches need to have. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:30] Steve introduces hi

Dan McDonogh is a highly respected fitness professional with a very diverse background in the commercial fitness space. In his career, he has worked as a RP and Program Director for Les Mills, and with TRX in helping to take a unique functional training tool and democratize it for the fitness world through education, and has been instrumental in building a global training team with over 350 professionals with TRX.    In this episode hosted by Robert Dyer, one of the business partners of the VertiMax Group, Dan shares his experience using the VertiMax Raptor. As a strong believer that fitness professionals should experience and understand their equipment and products before recommending them to clients, Dan has a lot of experience in using VertiMax equipment. He shares some of the different applications of this equipment and the benefits to clients, as well as how commercial fitness centers can leverage them. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:34] Robert introduces his guest for this episode - Dan Mc

Ted Butler is the Owner, Operator and Trainer Extraordinaire at Operation Athlete in Lexington, Kentucky. He first started this training facility as a way to make his own children better athletes, and today, he works with athletes from the NBA, professional athletes overseas, Division 1 athletes, and more. He loves people with a passion who are pursuing something and has a great imagination for training to keep things interesting while still being intentional.    In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Ted shares some of his strategies for training athletes in different sports and his beliefs about the role of a strength and performance coach. He reveals how he has integrated VertiMax into his training routines, how he manages expectations not just of the athletes he trains but also their parents, and how he can consistently deliver results. Ted also dives into his virtual training programs created to keep athletes making progress during the pandemic, and has some insightful advice for coaches and trainers. Tune

Dean Caputo is the founder and owner of Powerhouse Gym in Streetsboro, Ohio. Dean has been in the health and fitness space for many years, starting with opening up a gym as a teenager, to becoming a very successful bodybuilder, transitioning to a long career in nutrition and supplements, before coming full circle and reopening Powerhouse Gym. He has influenced a lot of people and athletes through his career, and is on the podcast to share more about his journey.   In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Dean outlines his personal journey in the health and fitness space. He shares some of the changes he has undergone in his life, and about how gyms in general have changed since his first venture. Dean also gives us some insight into the supplements industry compared to being a gym owner, and his inspiration for reopening hsi gym. His new venture features a unique concept with different training zones to cater to the whole family. He explains how this has boosted his gym memberships as well as how he is dealing wit

Casey Lee is the Director of Fitness and Performance at The Edge Health Club based in Vermont. Apart from training athletes and other professionals, the team of 26 trainers and 4 performance coaches with Parisi Speed School, work with a variety of individuals from age 7 to 70s. Casey is also the host of the 3 Things Podcast, and has almost a decade of experience in the industry, despite his young age.   In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Casey shares more about his unconventional path into the fitness industry, and his experience leading The Edge during this pandemic. He reveals how they have managed to maintain their relationship with their members during this time, and how they are preparing for the fall season with their athletes. Steve and Casey also discuss the importance of strength in performance training, overcoming mindset issues when coaching others and why it is so important to keep learning from others. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:33] Steve introduces his guest for this episode

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 Ta

Itam “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 Vert

This time of year, all the focus is on the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. James Morgan is a quarterback from Green Bay, Wisconsin who now plays on the FIU team. In this episode hosted by Al Marez, James shares more about his sports background and his career in football, as well as his grad transfer journey. He explains his training routine in preparing for the Shrine bowl, and how he is preparing for the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine and the season beyond that. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:34] Al introduces his guest for this episode — James Morgan. [1:23] What is James's sports background and playing career? [2:21] James shares more about his grad transfer journey. [3:46] What was James's experience making it to the Tampa Shrine Bowl? [5:04] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [5:55] Al congratulates James on his achievements. [6:37] What was it like to train for the Shrine Bowl? [9:30] How was Jame's experience learning how to interview? [10:28] What additional work is James

Garrett McCoy is a one of the co-Founders and the Director of Operations at Pure Strength & Movement, in Tampa, Florida. Garrett has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, which he brings to his unique facility. The facility's dedication to building the “Mind, Body and Spirit” comes cross in their specialized training programs which connects physical fitness with personal excellence, and emphasizes the importance of exercise, health and fitness beyond just how good you look.   In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Garrett shares his journey into the fitness industry and how he decided to start his own facility. He highlights some of the unique aspects of Pure Strength & Movement, and the thinking behind them, as well as his own take on how to achieve growth through stress and rest. Tune in to find out more about the habits and practices Garrett recommends to create growth and success.   Key Takeaways: [:35] Al introduces his guest for this episode - Garrett McCoy. [1:44] What is Garrett's

Yo Murphy is a former professional football player who has participated in multiple professionals leagues, including the NFL, the Canadian Football League and NFL Europe. He has developed some extremely high level sports performance training systems that cater to athletes from a variety of sports, including major league baseball players, NFL vets, and more.    On this episode hosted by Al Marez, Yo gives us an inside look into what goes on during these few months of preparing for the combined prep season. He shares more about his own personal journey from professional athlete to high level sports performance trainer, and how he caters to the needs of each athlete that he works with. He also explains the behind-the-scenes of the combined prep season and how he approaches the season to set his clients up for success. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:33] Al introduces his guest for this episode - Yo Murphy. [1:26] Yo shares more about his sports background and the path that he took to become a high l

This is a very special episode recorded live in Tampa, Florida at the VertiMax Summit 2019, an annual event that brings together everyone in the VertiMax Community for a full day of  education, hands on experiences and learning from the best in the Fitness and Sports Performance space.   On this episode hosted by Al Marez, a series of guests come on the podcast to share their experiences with VertiMax, and their takeaways from attending the annual summit. Steve Leo, Kerry Bennett, Dario, Dave Abernethy, and Jenna Morfeld share their insights from the summit and how they have harnessed the VertiMax tools to produce impressive results, on this jam-packed episode. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:34] Al introduces one of the guests for this episode — Steve Leo. [2:25] Al shares some impressive statistics about the VertiMax trainings. [3:08] Steve shares some of the content he will be presenting at the event. [4:11] Steve explains how he incorporates VertiMax as a tool into his training. [6:24] The ne

Brad Hinkle is the Vice President of Operations at RedLine Athletics, a company that runs youth athletic performance training centers and has been working with VertiMax since 2012. VertiMax has been a big part of the RedLine Athletics programming, and they have grown tremendously over the last few years to over 20 facilities across the US, with each facility showcasing VertiMax equipment. Brad himself is a former two-sport college athlete in basketball and baseball who started off as an intern and trainer at RedLine Athletics, and today oversees operations of the company.    On this episode hosted by Al Marez, Brad shares insights into RedLine Athletics, including what it takes to be a good trainer, and how each workout is formulated in a way that makes the system easy to scale. Brad also reveals how they use VertiMax equipment in their programs and processes, and breaks down the franchisee model that RedLine Athletics uses which has contributed to its rapid growth and expansion across the country in the last

Shawna Gordon is a former professional soccer player, a trainer and mentor to youth and college athletes, and social media influencer. Growing up, Shawna depended a lot on her father to help her practice and train, honing her soccer and athletic skills even though she didn’t have a formal coach off the pitch. She went on to play soccer professionally within multiple women’s leagues, and eventually became a coach, trainer and mentor.   On this episode hosted by Cameron Lynch, four-year NFL vet, Shawna shares how and why she started a female mentoring clinic, specifically to coach younger female athletes and give them the guidance she didn’t have in her early years of playing the sport. Shawna explains some of the finer techniques in soccer, her recommendations and style as a coach, as well as reveals her hopes for the future of the women’s soccer league and the sport in general. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:46] Cam introduces his guest for this episode — Shawna Gordon. [1:42] What is "The Beaut