To be a successful athlete, you must possess sportsmanship, competition and skill. I learned at a very young age that this was only achievable with dedication and a lot of sweat in the gym. There are no excuses on the athletic platform, just results!

Strength training prevents injury, increases muscle gain and endurance. Speed and agility training improves linear, lateral and vertical movements. Strength and speed training is the lethal combination necessary to improve athleticism, when done properly!

I design sport specific programs to improve athletes performance on the field, the court or track. When training with Virtus, the mentality is to train harder everyday, constantly setting new goals. A Virtus athlete has courage, strength and morality during times of battle. Your program will mold you into an athlete, a competitor and a warrior. There is no offseason!

5 STAR Athletes HAVE:

Strength. HOW MUCH you can lift: Referred to as absolute strength, this is the measure of the amount of weight you can push on a single lift.

Power. HOW MUCH and HOW FAST can you lift: referred to as “relative” or “usable strength”, power measures strength relative to the athlete’s body weight.

Speed. HOW FAST you can move from point A to point B: referred to as “linear speed”, which is necessary to blow by or run down an opponent.

Agility and Quickness. HOW QUICKLY you can START, STOP and CHANGE DIRECTIONS: referred to as “lateral speed,” agility and quickness is the ability to move in all directions, get to a position, slow down and change direction all while reacting to what is happening on the play.

Conditioning. WHAT KIND OF SHAPE ARE YOU IN? This varies in every sport. Athlete’s should condition themselves so that they’re prepared for their specific sport, and all sports require different types of conditioning.

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Recommended for all athletes:

Calcium Plus- calcium and other essential minerals for bone and muscle health.
Catalyst- amino acids, building blocks for proteins and muscle repair/gain.
Joint ProMotion- glucosamine, keeps joints healthy (break opponents ankles, not yours!!!)
Mass Impact- creatine and glutamine based, essential for intense weight training.
Muscle Gain- protein shake, perfect supplement after training.
MultiPlex- multi vitamin, don’t go a day without your essential vitamins and minerals.
OmegaPlex- omega 3 fatty acids, incredible for blood and brain health.
Post Workout Recovery- protein, carbs and creatine, this is all in 1 shake after your workout or practice.

Game Day Recommended Regimen:

24 hours before- Drink 75% of your body weight in fluid ounces of water. Eat carbohydrates, since they’re the source of glycogen, which is what your muscles rely on. A normal amount of protein and healthy fats are always essential.

4-5 hours prior- A normal meal of 60% carbs, 25% proteins and 15% fats. Continue to drink water.

1 hour prior- You want to have a relatively empty stomach before the game. A handful of almonds, granola or dried fruit will be enough sustainable energy for your game. Slow down on fluid intake so you’re not running to the bathroom.

Gametime- Potassium and electrolyte athletic drinks and water in small amounts frequently.

Postgame- Replace your fluids lost; drink 2 cups of water per pound lost during activity. Choose carbs first, since your body runs on glycogen. Fruit will replenish potassium, a mineral lost when you sweat. A salty snack like peanuts or beef jerky will get the salt back in your body that you expelled in all your sweat.