Timeline
18 Years Old
College Volleyball
21 Years Old
Division 1 Basketball
High School Basketball and Volleyball Coach
35 Years Old
Boxing
Personal Training
40 Years Old
Extreme Challenges
50 Years Old
Next Level Strength
About Me
I consider myself a retired athlete; a washed up adventurer; an adrenaline junkie whose passion for extreme sports has spanned the last decade. While I hold the stance that the ceiling of human performance is far from being understood, it is a hard thing to push people to their limits when so many are stuck dealing with perpetual recurring injuries that result from faulty movement patterns. Understanding those patterns and improving them sits at the core of my approach to training.
Story
After 30 years of working out, competing in Division 1 basketball and boxing with professional fighters I noticed several things. Most people working out would quit after a month or two because they failed to see results. They failed to achieve what they wanted and the frustration of not seeing the results would discourage them from trying. Why was this? Most training I observed wasn’t focused on the specific muscle group or core muscles. I was taught to focus on core muscle groups early on and have kept that as my main stay in all of my workouts. Also, they didn’t have a starting point and they really didn’t track their results. I felt it would be like going to school and never seeing a report card. In my 30’s I discovered boxing and started working with supersets, and taking muscle groups all the way to exhaustion. With Fast Twitch Isokinetic training and core focus I saw fast results and big strength gains. Strength gains that have stayed with me into my 50’s.
From there I created “The System” structured around the following:
Biomechanical movement of the sport
Proper stretching pre and post workout
Functional strength and conditioning
Core and base focus
Neuro muscular power generation
Pliability movement and education
Performance Assessment to Identify Issues and Imbalances
Benefits:
Increased Vertical jump
Faster muscle response time
Core stability
Significant increase in strength and endurance
Decreased risk of injury
Learn proper technique on all exercises
Next Level mindset
Built around stability, muscle development, strength and endurance you will see results in lean muscle, speed, stamina and enhanced mental focus. “The System” uses tools such as free weights, plyometrics and speed drills to help you achieve maximal results. We are committed to being the best in class strength trainers. If you are looking for a gym where members respect the training environment and are dedicated to getting stronger then join Next Level Vertical.
Mission
To help youth reach their next level in athletic performance through dynamic functional movement training and teaching teens how to achieve a new level of mental focus and discipline.