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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.    Brett and Al discuss ways to get your athlete warmed up and ready during football season. Here are some quick and easy runningback drills that you can practice. They offer different methods and variations so that you can trigger both lateral and vertical movements.    Key Takeaways: [2:00] The jumpcut drill.  [3:20] Rapid response line drill.  [4:25] The Lateral drill. [5:35] Cone hop variations.  [6:35] The sweep drill.  [7:45] The VertiMax app also has a complete football training program!    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube Vert

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 and Al discuss how the VertiMax Raptor is different from standard resistance bands and how you can leverage this equipment to take your performance to the next level. The Raptor does so much more than just look fancy and both Brett and Al dive into how you can hence your speed, agility, and more in this week’s podcast.    Key Takeaways: [1:00] A little bit about Brett and the work he does at VertiMax. [2:35] What’s so great about the Vertimax Raptor? [4:35] Forward acceleration is a great exercise to practice on the Raptor.   [7:50] What’s the backpedal drill and

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 and Al discuss why it’s beneficial to get your child to participate in multiple different sports. Sometimes children need variety and to also explore what they do or don’t like. There’s so many great sports out there, so don’t limit them to just one thing.    Key Takeaways: [1:10] What sports should kids play?  [3:05] Children can get burnt out playing only one sport. [4:30] Playing multiple sports helps reduce injuries.  [6:15] When you play multiple sports, you also keep your options open.  [7:15] As you get older, around highschool, then it makes sense to focus

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 discusses five best ways to approach your athletes with kindness and how to build a meaningful connection with them while you are training them. Coaches might not realize the impact they have on these athletes and you can never really tell what’s actually going on at home. Coaches can be that one parental-figure or friend for that person. Here are some tips to bridge the gap between you and your team.    Key Takeaways: [1:45] Here’s why you want to connect first and then coach second. [3:15] Take some time to just listen to them. It goes a long way.  [4:45] What a

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 the podcast to talk about the pros and cons of a youth football camp. Both Brett and Al are fathers and coaches, so they weigh in on how your child might most benefit from a camp when it comes to their athletic ability as well as building life-long skill sets such as leadership and team collaboration.    Key Takeaways: [2:00] What are some of the benefits of a youth football camp?  [3:55] A good youth football camp will help kid improve their discipline and work ethic.  [5:20] There are a wide variety of different mentors and role models at these camps

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 shares what coaches need to be thinking about when they’re training their athletes during the off-season. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense for them to go directly into an intensive cardio program and there are other things to think about before putting together a workout plan. Mike breaks down his process in this week’s episode.    Key Takeaways: [1:10] What does Mike like to think about when putting together an off-season program?  [2:30] Sometimes Mike just opens the gym up and the team is ready to go, but if he’s working with younger athletes, he has to be much more diligent in training them.  [4:25] In the spring and summer, Mike likes to focus on strength and explosive

Jessie Ehren is the VertiMax International Training and Events Coordinator, where she makes sure VertiMax users are set up for success and certified to use the VertiMax equipment.   In this episode, Jessie talks about some of the exciting things happening at this year’s Annual VertiMax Summit, hosted in Tampa, Florida. This is your chance to network and learn from the very best in sport’s performance. Be sure to register and book now for the event on October 7th.    Key Takeaways: [1:20] Jessie shares some of her responsibilities overseas at VertiMax. [2:15] This year VertiMax will be celebrating their 6th annual summit.  [3:45] VertiMax has three big keynote speakers this year! Jessie gives a sneak preview on what to expect.  [4:35] Martin Rooney will share how to get the most out of your athletes and your training regiment.  [6:40] Gunnar Peterson will be talking about how to position yourself as an industry leader to get endless clients.  [8:25] Loren Landow will be the third keynote speaker, and he will b

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