VertiMax 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.

In this episode, I.T. talks about advanced speed drills, which athletes are ready to tackle them and how to get started, the benefits of each drill and the VertiMax equipment can be used when performing the drills.

Key Takeaways:

[0:45] Al introduces his guest for this episode- I.T.

[1:05] Which athletes should be doing these advanced drills?

[2:21] The VertiMax app has all of details for the drills covered today.

[2:44] The 360 belt or a waist harness is perfect for the three point start drill.

[6:10] Athlete readiness will determine the right way to approach any drill.

[7:10] The high knee drive uses a riser and hip flexor attachments.

[9:00] Playing with the pace is important for effectiveness.

[9:44] Wall drills take the upper body out of the equation.

[11:53] The overspeed drill uses the Raptor EX to pull the athlete against the resistance.

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Tweetables:

"If an athlete can do the basics correctly then you can determine if they're ready for these advanced exercises."

"The Raptor EX is the best piece of equipment for the overspeed drill because it allows the athlete to get more momentum and speed than any other piece of equipment."

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.

In this episode, I.T. talks about isometric strength training- what it is, why you should be doing it, and how VertiMax equipment can be used to enhance your isometric strength training.

Key Takeaways:

[0:45] Al introduces his guest for this episode- I.T.

[1:10] What is isometric strength training and what are its benefits?

[2:40] I.T. shares how isometric strength training helps him personally.

[5:13] Effective ways to add resistance to any movement.

[6:56] Adding VertiMax platforms or raptors to isometrics.

[9:05] The sky's the limit to how VertiMax can enhance your training!

[10:44] Download the VertiMax app to learn more about isometric strength training.

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Tweetables:

"Isometric strength training is a static hold where you're in a position where the muscle is neither lengthening or shortening."

"Isometrics are a very safe way to train."

"Whatever movements you do, there's an isometric to it."

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.

In this episode, Brett talks about the VertiMax Core Vest and some of its benefits. The vest was designed for functionality in mind and has 18 different attachment points. The Core Vest is a very useful addition to your athlete performance.

Key Takeaways:

[0:43] Al introduces his guest for this episode- Brett Kuehn.

[0:50] Let's talk about the VertiMax Core Vest!

[1:50] The vest has multiple points and helps you train your core.

[2:50] The vest can help athletes switch to different movements all in one go.

[3:15] This vest is a one-size fits all!

[4:50] The sky is the limit to what you can do with the core vest!

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Tweetables:

"Athletes sometimes don't know how to hinge properly. This helps athletes feel the hinge."

"The rings on the sides, it's easy to put this on, load up the weights, and do your jumps on the VertiMax."

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.

In this episode hosted Al and Brett talk about an exciting new product attachment that has just come out at VertiMax. Athletes can get a new dynamic exercise out of the portable Raptor Sled attachment. Brett explains what this is and how to use it.

Key Takeaways:

[0:43] Al introduces his guest for this episode- Brett Kuehn.

[1:00] VertiMax has a new product out! The portable Raptor Sled attachment!

[1:55] Why did VertiMax introduce the sled attachment product?

[3:20] What feedback have customers had so far about this Raptor sled attachment?

[445] This is a great way to now bundle products together and have the whole team train dynamically.

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Tweetables:

"The portable Raptor sled attachment is just a plate that slides onto the Raptor and clamps on to the polls that you push."

"This is a great way to bundle the Raptor and the Sled together and better use some of the spaces in your facility."

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.

In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Brett dives right into the importance of explosive power, what it is, and how athletes can utilize this to its full potential.

Key Takeaways:

[0:43] Al introduces his guest for this episode - Brett Kuehn.

[1:05] Why is explosive power so important?

[2:10] Big guys do have the ability to have explosive power.

[3:50] You have to train fast to unlock the explosive power you need on the field.

[5:20] What are some drills you can do to tap into your explosive power?

[6:20] Interested to know more? VertiMax has these drills on the app!

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Tweetables:

"Explosive power is really the ability to achieve maximum effort in minimal time."

"You need to be quick in sports. It's not just about being strong. You need to be both."

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 vertical; a coach looking to help their athletes gain an edge, or a sports performance owner or trainer seeking new ways to increase their business.

In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Brett discusses how to improve your speed and agility in basketball training with the VertiMax, and why it's been the preferred tool for many athletes. In this quick seven minute episode, Brett also breaks down some easy drills anyone can do using the VertiMax

Key Takeaways:

[0:43] Al introduces his guest for this episode- Brett Kuehn.

[1:15] There's a lot more to basketball than just jumping.

[2:15] Why is VertiMax so popular among basketball teams?

[3:45] Brett shares easy drills any athlete can do on the VertiMax

[6:00] You can find complete basketball training on the VertiMax website!

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Tweetables:

"With the VertiMax basketball, you can train up to five athletes at a time."

"You're able to do jumping, you're able to do defensive drills, speed, and quickness drills with the VertiMax equipment."

Itam (I.T.) AntighaItam 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.

In serving the VertiMax community, he helps achieve the company mission,vision and values. His background in sports and his degree in exercise science allow him to providevaluable insight for how to best use VertiMax equipment to elevate the performance of athletes of all types.

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 vertical; a coach looking to help their athletes gain an edge, or a sports performance owner or trainer seeking new ways to increase their business.

In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Brett shares more about the key features of the VertiMax and how it can help athletes improve their performance. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[0:33] Al Marez introduces his guest for this episode - Brett Kuehn.

[1:07] Brett explains some of the key features of the VertiMax platforms that make it such a great tool.

[2:03] Brett shares how the pulley system in VertiMax works to maintain consistency.

[4:05] VertiMax can enhance any type of drill that an athlete is doing.

[5:39] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[6:26] Brett highlights some other features of the VertiMax that contribute to its safety.

[7:25] VertiMax allows athletes to add a light load to their drills.

[9:22] How young can a person start training with the VertiMax?

[10:32] VertiMax is just a tool. It's important to consult with a trained professional or check out some programming and workouts specially crafted for the VertiMax to improve your performance.

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Al Marez

Brett Kuehn

VertiMax App

Tweetables:

"What the pulley system does on the VertiMax, it allows those bands to run through the pulley system so that resistance maintains the same consistency." - Brett

"With the VertiMax, you can actually load your arms." - Brett

"Any type of drill that you think of for improving your jump, you can do with the VertiMax to enhance it." - Brett

Pete Homan is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Physical Therapist specializing in biomechanics, sports performance and outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy. He has worked with NFL champion Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and Hall of Fame blind side tackle from the New Orleans Saints Willie Roaf, world champion ski racer Chris Davenport, X-Games Gold medalist Mike Schultz, and MMA fighters Brendan Schaub, Shane Carwin and Elliot Marshal. He is also a former US national Taekwondo champion.

In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Pete shares more about his journey in strength and conditioning and how he got his start in entrepreneurship and solving problems nobody else could see. He explains why the important thing for coaches and trainers isn't often fancy programming, but rather conscious coaching and being attentive to the individual's needs at that moment. Pete also shares from his experience about being authentic and vulnerable, how to cultivate a growth mindset, and why it's so important to follow your bliss. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[1:22] Dan introduces his guest for this episode - Pete Holman.

[2:06] When did Pete notice that he had an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to determine need and notice things other people can't?

[11:29] Dan and Pete discuss the importance of being present, and the concept of conscious coaching.

[14:24] How has Pete being a parent played into how he perceives being intentional?

[17:29] Being present, understanding what the person you're working with wants and needs at that moment is more important than any kind of fancy programming.

[21:02] Pete uses different forms of communication and learning styles to help athletes reach their goals.

[23:14] How does Pete get buy-in from athletes?

[27:14 ] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[28:00] Dan and Pete talk about being vulnerable and authentic with the athletes they work with.

[31:52] Growth comes when you surround yourself with people that force you to be better.

[35:31] It's really not about the programming, it's about who you are as a trainer or coach and how your experiences have shaped you and the mindset you bring to the table. That's what will bring you success.

[37:07] Pete's advice is to follow your bliss.

[43:02] Whatever you do, do it the best you possibly can.

[45:21] What's a common injury Pete sees that could easily be avoided?

[50:12] In some cases, simple can actually be better!

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Dan McDonogh

Pete Holman

David Goggins

Tweetables:

"You can solve a problem in your mind and with logic."

"It warms my heart, not that I'm selling products, but I'm helping people's health, wellness and vitality on all reaches of the earth."

"People are different learners."

"You gotta walk the walk if you want your athletes to respect you."

Stuart Roche is the Assistant Director of sports performance at Marquette University and is in his seventh season there. His primary focus is on the men's and women's lacrosse and tennis teams. Stu takes great pride in being the internship coordinator at Marquette, and his experience there has greatly influenced his latest project, My Momentum, dedicated to mentoring and guiding aspiring performance coaches.

Stu shares more about his journey with strength conditioning from the UK to his current position at Marquette University. He elaborates on the MVP process he uses to guide his athletes, how he creates a positive and thriving culture with his athletes, and how he has kept them moving forward through the pandemic and lockdowns. Stu also talks about his inspiration for setting up My Momentum and the work that he does to give back to his community by uplifting and mentoring the future generation of performance coaches. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[0:35] Al introduces his guest for this episode — Stuart Roche.

[2:49] What is Stu's background and how did he get into strength conditioning?

[8:40] What does Stu's day-to-day look like as the Assistant Director at Marquette University?

[12:33] How does Stu envision his weight room, what it means for the athletes he works with, and the culture he creates?

[15:08] What are some of the differences Stu has observed between the US and the UK in how coaches program and implement training strategies?

[17:57] What is Stu's MVP Process for his athletes and how does it affect them?

[20:48] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[21:32] What impact did COVID have on Stu's athletes' training programs and how did he adapt?

[25:11] How did Stu keep his athletes moving forward when things got shut down?

[28:13] Stu shares more about how his mentorship program for newer coaches started, and what it is like today.

[34:45] What are some new features that Stu has launched recently?

[40:05] Stu shares some ideas he is working on moving forward.

[42:16] Find out more about Stu and connect with him via his website and Instagram!

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

VertiMax on YouTube

VertiMax on LinkedIn

Al Marez on LinkedIn

Stu Roche — My Momentum

Stu Roche on Instagram

My Momentum on Instagram

Email Stu Roche

My Momentum Connect

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Tweetables:

"The development of athletic qualities from this room should be a byproduct of the culture of the team that moves through here."

"The quietest conversation you have with an athlete that just pushes the right buttons — that could change their trajectory on their four or five-year career."

"People are starting to understand that it takes education and experience to understand how to program well and be agile in your programming depending on the context of the group you have in front of you."

"There's kind of this chasm between the developmental opportunities that you might experience as an undergraduate, but then actually making that next step into the profession."