Q: What inspired you to create your own business?
A: Before I started my business, I worked as an operations manager at a massive sports complex in Pittsburgh, where I got the opportunity to work with teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers, as well as the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers. Those opportunities enabled me to make some really good connections! I was training and working people out on the side, but my workouts started to get bigger and bigger. My side-gig was taking up a lot of my time, and that’s when I decided to take the leap.
Q: Who are your clients?
A: When I started my business in February 2017, I was working with 30 clients. As of now, I am helping almost 160 clients. It has been rewarding for me to see my schedule change from 3-4 sessions in a week to almost 17 in a single day. The age dynamics of my clientele vary, but most include athletes from fifth grade to 12th grade. Some of my clients are basketball players who play professionally overseas. When they come back to the states during the offseason, we keep developing their skills and maximizing their abilities.
Q: How has your experience at Juniata shaped your business?
A: Part of my Juniata experience included studying early childhood education. Even though I’m typically on a court or in the gym rather than a traditional classroom, I often use the same practices and methods I learned at Juniata. Teaching can be difficult but so rewarding, and the same goes for training. I live for those moments when my clients finally develop a skill and get that ‘ah-ha’ moment. It’s amazing to see people grow as athletes, and as people, too.
