Derek M.

As a personal trainer (NPTI), I've spent the past 3 years coaching, training 7-18 age baseball players, teams in speed & agility. I have put together individual and team training programs for speed & agility with their specific goals in mind. I've worked at Bally's Fitness, Dream Big Baseball, and Athletic Revolution. As a member of IYCA (International Youth Conditioning Association), I continue to work on a variety of certifications and to educate myself on this fast growing industry.

I was a member of Vincennes University Track team. Through the Terre Haute Track Club, I represented Indiana in the Arco Jesse Owens Games (gold Medalist in long jump) Junior Olympics in 1984 in California. I ran the 100, 200, and a leg of the 4x100. I was a sectional winner and made several appearances in regional in the state of Indiana in Indianapolis. Furthermore, I ran on the high school cross country team that went to the state finals in Terre Haute. In addition, I competed in several powerlifting events in the 165lbs. weight class across the state and in Illinois. My best bench 350lbs.

Dynamic warm-up to start with move into ladder or plyo drills, then strength training being sport-specific to the athlete with a goal in mind. Put drills together for the specific athletes sport to improve their technique in the sport they are in. Always end the workout with a finisher just something to push that heart rate up for the athlete or client so we then cool down with a good stretch.