Client Testimonials
Austin Schleusner
D1 Gold Member and February 2012 Athlete of the Month
February, 2012
“I enjoy training at VSP because it keeps me in shape and it is a fun way to do it.”
Austin Schleusner
Marty Williams
Adult Fitness Gold Member and February 2012 Athlete of the Month
February, 2012
“I look forward to the workouts when I sign up. When I complete a training session I really feel it. Also, the variety of exercises that are being taught enhances my tool box. The trainers are great and keep me motivated.”
Marty Williams
Sam Rose
Youth Gold Member and January 2012 Athlete of the Month
January, 2012
“I think it’s fun. Every time I work out I know I’m getting stronger. My form has improved a lot. The trainers are very supportive.”
Sam Rose
Sydney Olsen
D2 Silver Member and January 2012 Athlete of the Month
January, 2012
“I love working out at VSP because it’s fun. The trainers are awesome! When I’m done working out I just want to stay and continue. In the end, I like VSP because the trainers and activities are fun!”
Sydney Olsen
Nicole Goodin
Adult Fitness Gold Member and December 2011 Athlete of the Month
December, 2011
“I get a variety of workouts without brining every working magazine I own to the gym! Training with others keeps me motivated to push myself and the trainers are fabulous.”
Nicole Goodin
Zane Mattiuz
D1 Gold Member and December 2011 Athlete of the Month
December, 2011
“So I can get stronger and faster to compete with my friends.”
Zane Mattiuz
Jacob Albers
Youth Gold Member and November 2011 Athlete of the Month
November, 2011
“It’s super fun. I enjoy getting faster and lifting weights and playing basketball, especially lightning.”
Jacob Albers
Brad and Candace Albers (Jacob Alber's Parents)
November, 2011
"Thank you for choosing Jacob as Athlete of the month. Very nice article and he was really excited upon hearing the news yesterday and into the Trick or Treating night. We have not only noticed many physical changes over the past two months, but his confidence level has increased tremendously. He enjoys the team members at Velocity and really looks forward to all the personality that Velocity offers from the time he enters the front door. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the efforts you put forward!"
Brad and Candace Albers (Jacob Albers' parents)
Nate Gilman
D2 Gold Member and November 2011 Athlete of the Month
November, 2011
“The trainers make it fun even though you are working really hard and sweating.”
Nate Gilman
Remi Guthman
D2 Gold Member and October 2011 Athlete of the Month
October, 2011
“I like training at Velocity because it helps me improve so much in the racing and the trainers are so nice and make this fun.”
Remi Guthman
Diane (Boo) Kinnan
Adult Fitness Member and October 2011 Athlete of the Month
October, 2011
“I absolutely love being at Velocity. The environment is so positive and every trainer is amazing. Every workout is different every time you come and I feel pushed and encouraged in ways I never knew I could be. I have gained strength I never knew I could have. I still get a little scared when I come each time not knowing what you guys are going to make me do, but feel so accomplished when I am done. I absolutely love it!”
Diane Kinnan
Neil Theisen
D1 Gold Member and September 2011 Athlete of the Month
September, 2011
“I like it because it makes me faster and stronger. Mostly because it is fun in the drills because they’re creative.”
Neil Theisen
Matt Yoder
Adult Member and September 2011 Athlete of the Month
September, 2011
“I enjoy VSP because of the coaches. The knowledge and skills they bring to the gym along with the one-on-one instruction is unparalleled. This gym is like no other.”
Matt Yoder
Amy Phillips
Adult Member and August 2011 Athlete of the Month
August, 2011
“VSP has awakened the inner athlete in me! I love coming and the trainers knowing me and calling my by name! I love the fact that I learn new things every day about fitness and strength training. The trainers push me harder than I would do it on my own and give encouragement! My goal when I started was to be able to run w/my daughter and keep up in her basketball practice and I did that last winter as I scrimmaged with her 13-year old team! Yea!!”
Amy Phillips
Anthony Banack
Developmental 1 Member and August 2011 Athlete of the Month
August, 2011
“I like all of the trainers and I like trying to get better at sports and playing them.”
Anthony Banack
Garrett Gendreau
Youth Member and July 2011 Athlete of the Month
July, 2011
“It’s a fun way to work out and get better all around at sports. Velocity takes exercise to the next level.”
Garrett Gendreau
Jake Peterson
Developmental 2 Member and July 2011 Athlete of the Month
July, 2011
“The coaches are amazing and fun to work with. I have improved my overall athletic performance drastically and the equipment I have available to me is better than what I would otherwise have available. It is just a great atmosphere to work in.”
Jake Peterson
Ryan Marotz
Developmental 2 & Elite Member and June 2011 Athlete of the Month
June, 2011
“It’s so much fun to just workout with everybody. The trainers are fun and nice, plus it’s always nice to find ways to better my athletic ability and all the trainers help me do that.”
Ryan Marotz
AJ Deinhart
Developmental 1 Gold Member and June 2011 Athlete of the Month
June, 2011
“I enjoy training at Velocity because it has made me an overall better athlete and better at my sports. It has made me a leader and also it’s a fun time training. I really enjoy training and the coaches always push me to do better every time I train.
AJ Deinhart
Mitchell Rekstad
Developmental 1 Gold Member and May 2011 Athlete of the Month
May, 2011
“It gives me a good workout, improves my strength, speed and agility and it is very fun.”
Mitchell Rekstad
Matt Zimmerman
True Team Challenge 2nd Place, Adult Fitness Member and May 2011 Athlete of the Month
May, 2011
“The variety of exercise routines and coaches make it “not boring”. The level of activity is perfect. I’ve learned to enjoy the trainers for who they are and what they can teach me and the awesome people!”
Matt Zimmerman
Max Sorvari
Developmental 1 Gold Member and April 2011 Athlete of the Month
April, 2011
“I enjoy coming to Velocity because it gives me a leg up in all my sports and the coaches are also very supportive, giving me the athletic ability to be the best I can be.”
Max Sorvari
Jenny Nickasch
Developmental 2 Gold Member and April 2011 Athlete of the Month
April, 2011
“Velocity helps me prepare for my competitive season by increasing my speed, strength, and agility. The trainers are very knowledgeable and help with the achieving of my goals.”
Jenny Nickasch
Grant Jansen
Youth Gold Member and March 2011 Athlete of the Month
March, 2011
“Grant loves VSP because it is always fun and the workouts are making him faster and stronger for football season. He enjoys working (and talking!) with all the coaches and learning new things. His favorite activity is running out for passes thrown by the coaches (if they are good ones!)”
Grant Jansen
Mandy Pirich
Adult Fitness Member and March 2011 Athlete of the Month
March, 2011
“I began training at Velocity in August 2009 after a co-worker and Velocity Intern, Julie Dupre, suggested that I try a workout session with her. After day one, I knew that Velocity was an outstanding training facility. The Performance Coaches at Velocity are exceptional. They know how to motivate you when you feel that you cannot continue. Each workout is physically and mentally demanding which is motivating in itself. It is extraordinary to walk into Velocity where the coaches know you by name and understand your strengths and weaknesses. Velocity is the training facility that I refer my competitive figure skating athletes to. I have met incredible friends through Velocity and I particularly enjoy pulling trucks in the back parking lot, flipping the tire, pulling the sleds on the turf, and doing lateral bounds!”
Mandy Pirich
Angie Osatiuk
Adult Fitness Challenge Overall Winner and February 2011 Athlete of the Month
February, 2011
The coaches and the staff are awesome; they’ve become my extended family! They encourage you and keep pushing you to improve and as a result my body has physically changed. I have lost weight and body fat. I like the variety of the classes so we’re not doing the same thing every time. I have also met some great people in the adult classes.
Angie Osatiuk
Blair Sorvari (Max Sorvari's Dad)
Developmental 1 Gold Member
September, 2010
"I cannot begin to tell you how much Velocity has helped with my son's development as a football player. He is faster, quicker, and stronger than before he attended Velocity. Not only that, he enjoys attending three times a week to work out with the instructors. Velocity has exceeded my expectations for my son's development. Max is looking forward to re-enrolling at Velocity once football season is over. Thank you so much for making this program something kids can enjoy."
Blair Sorvari
Janelle Rupkalvis
MN Select Package Member
August, 2010
This year, I committed myself to work extra hard in conditioning by working out at Velocity about once a week outside of my regular Velocity sessions in Select. I believe with the extra effort and training at your facility, along with the trainers, I was able to work towards my ultimate conditioning potential. In my opinion, Velocity helped improve my performance and skills. I believe that’s what helped me to be asked on a Women’s Junior Continental Team.
Janelle Rupkalvis
Angie McIntosh
Adult Fitness and Velocity Fitness Club Member
July, 2010
All I have to do is get here. They provide the workout. If you have a gym membership that you seldom use, Velocity is the training center for you. The sessions are always different and never boring. I continue to look forward to each session. The trainers are educated, caring, motivating, and creative. Don’t think you have to be more than you currently are to start at Velocity. I was 40 years old and hadn’t consistently exercised ever! Now I have trained four times per week for five months. The results are super. I feel great and I’ve lost weight and inches.
Angie McIntosh
Ella Berg
May 2010 Athlete of the Month
May, 2010
Ella's dad, Shane, says Ella enjoys the VSP coaches that she has met since joining and loves that people have started to notice that she's already gotten faster. It makes her feel proud of all the hard work she's put into her training so far.
Ella Berg
Karla Anderson
Winter 2010 Adult Fitness Challenge Overall Winner and May 2010 Athlete of the Month
May, 2010
She likes Velocity because she believes everyone (from the front office staff to the coaches) cares about how well you do and how much you improve. She likes the personal aspect of it and feels more accountable because of it. "Velocity is not a nameless, faceless place" and that keeps her coming back for more. She thinks there is so much variety in teh workouts -- you never do the same thing twice, which keeps it interesting for her. She appreciates that the coaches can make adaptations/suggestions to fit the needs of all the people in the class too.
Karla Anderson
Josh Uzzell
March 2010 Athlete of the Month
March, 2010
Joshua says the training at Velocity has made him a better athlete. He has improved his running form, balance and has gotten stronger. He thinks all the coaches are great and that they make the classes lots of fun!
Josh Uzzell
MCCS
Volleyball
December 1, 2009
I am the varsity volleyball coach at Meadow Creek Christian School in Andover. I hired Velocity to come to our school last summer twice a week for 8 weeks. We had great committment from the players & the drive & committment continued throughout the season. We had lost in the section finals for two years in a row, the goal for this year was to get to the High School State Tourney! We made it & finished 3rd in Class A. I believe that it started with the Velocity training over the summer. Thanks for offering this program!
Therese Bertsch
MCCS Volleyball
Marisa Fern
Softball
December 3rd, 2007
Marisa was in your first sessions Baseball / Softball clinic with Extra Innings. She was on the Omgaa 12u fastpitch that won the AFA National Championship this summer 2007.
Omgaa held tryouts for for the 14u teams on Nov 18, and that was why we enrolled her in your program.
Well at this point it would be hard to dispute that Velocity and Extra Innings didn't contribute to the success she had that day, because she made the top 12 and made the A team. Most of the coaches there as well as myself would have thought she was a longshot to make the team.
Some of the staff that was working with her told her they wanted to know how she did. You should have seen her face when she got the call that she made the team. The first thing she said was that she wanted to let you know. She was known as poptart to some of your staff.
Thanks for everything
Written by Marisa's father, Paul
PSA Super Eagles
Soccer
July 18, 2007
Dear Todd:
We’ve been meaning to write to you for sometime now to thank you for your contribution to our team, the PSA Super Eagles. The season has been jam-packed full of excitement and is finally coming to an end. We can now catch our breath and sit down and write you a proper letter of gratitude for your generosity!
Because of your contribution, we were able to purchase “warm-up” jerseys for the boys on which we put our team logo and the Velocity logo. As you can see from the attached pictures, your company’s logo was placed on the front center of the jerseys! The boys proudly wore them for the hour before every one of the twenty games we played here in Minnesota. (Besides the 10 Minnesota Premier League games, they wore them in front of large crowds at the Minnesota State Cup. Just last weekend they wore them at the Schwan’s Cup.) The Velocity logo was seen not only here in Minnesota, but in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Iowa.
You may have talked to Kufre or Jerry and already know about our accomplishments this year. We were moved up to the top division in the Midwest Regional League, where we tied for third. We were just two ties away from being at the top! We were also MN State Cup Champions, MN Premier League Champions, Champions of the Cocoa Beach College Expo (Florida), Semi-Finalists in the Javanon Cup (Kentucky), and Finalists in the Spring Fling (Illinois). In the Regional Championships in Des Moines, we won our bracket and lost in the Semi-Finals. As I mentioned above we just played in the Schwan’s USA Cup and won the championship. What a thrill for the boys to play the semi-final and final game in the main stadium! (By the way, right next to the stadium, we saw a Velocity tent being used as a shelter for a video crew!)
All of these accomplishments led to good news in the rankings. National Soccer Ranking.com has us ranked as #6 in Region II. Even more exciting is the fact that we are also now in the list of the top 50 teams in the country at #24!
Next year we have been chosen as one of eight teams to play in the US National League. It will feature teams from the east and west coast, the south, and the Midwest. This will be even more challenging for our boys and we are excited for them to have the opportunity to compete at this level. It will mean three more weekends of travel (hopefully to warm places!) and a chance to be seen by many college coaches.
Todd, we send our heartfelt thanks again for your support and promise to keep in better contact next year! We hope we can count on your financial support next year!
Sincerely,
Scott Erickson and Kris Chavez, Fundraising
Jerry Yonga, Coach, and Kufre Akpan, Manager
Courtney Koenig
Figure Skating
May 2007
From Courtney Koenig’s Mom
Courtney had her second competition last weekend since she started with Velocity and had another great performance. She is so much stronger this year because of Velocity! This was the first competition with the double axel in her programs and she landed it in 3 out of 4 programs. She would never have been able to do this without the training she has received at Velocity!
Volleyball
December 1, 2009
I am the varsity volleyball coach at Meadow Creek Christian School in Andover. I hired Velocity to come to our school last summer twice a week for 8 weeks. We had great committment from the players & the drive & committment continued throughout the season. We had lost in the section finals for two years in a row, the goal for this year was to get to the High School State Tourney! We made it & finished 3rd in Class A. I believe that it started with the Velocity training over the summer. Thanks for offering this program!
Therese Bertsch
MCCS Volleyball
Marisa Fern
Softball
December 3rd, 2007
Marisa was in your first sessions Baseball / Softball clinic with Extra Innings. She was on the Omgaa 12u fastpitch that won the AFA National Championship this summer 2007.
Omgaa held tryouts for for the 14u teams on Nov 18, and that was why we enrolled her in your program.
Well at this point it would be hard to dispute that Velocity and Extra Innings didn't contribute to the success she had that day, because she made the top 12 and made the A team. Most of the coaches there as well as myself would have thought she was a longshot to make the team.
Some of the staff that was working with her told her they wanted to know how she did. You should have seen her face when she got the call that she made the team. The first thing she said was that she wanted to let you know. She was known as poptart to some of your staff.
Thanks for everything
Written by Marisa's father, Paul
PSA Super Eagles
Soccer
July 18, 2007
Dear Todd:
We’ve been meaning to write to you for sometime now to thank you for your contribution to our team, the PSA Super Eagles. The season has been jam-packed full of excitement and is finally coming to an end. We can now catch our breath and sit down and write you a proper letter of gratitude for your generosity!
Because of your contribution, we were able to purchase “warm-up” jerseys for the boys on which we put our team logo and the Velocity logo. As you can see from the attached pictures, your company’s logo was placed on the front center of the jerseys! The boys proudly wore them for the hour before every one of the twenty games we played here in Minnesota. (Besides the 10 Minnesota Premier League games, they wore them in front of large crowds at the Minnesota State Cup. Just last weekend they wore them at the Schwan’s Cup.) The Velocity logo was seen not only here in Minnesota, but in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Iowa.
You may have talked to Kufre or Jerry and already know about our accomplishments this year. We were moved up to the top division in the Midwest Regional League, where we tied for third. We were just two ties away from being at the top! We were also MN State Cup Champions, MN Premier League Champions, Champions of the Cocoa Beach College Expo (Florida), Semi-Finalists in the Javanon Cup (Kentucky), and Finalists in the Spring Fling (Illinois). In the Regional Championships in Des Moines, we won our bracket and lost in the Semi-Finals. As I mentioned above we just played in the Schwan’s USA Cup and won the championship. What a thrill for the boys to play the semi-final and final game in the main stadium! (By the way, right next to the stadium, we saw a Velocity tent being used as a shelter for a video crew!)
All of these accomplishments led to good news in the rankings. National Soccer Ranking.com has us ranked as #6 in Region II. Even more exciting is the fact that we are also now in the list of the top 50 teams in the country at #24!
Next year we have been chosen as one of eight teams to play in the US National League. It will feature teams from the east and west coast, the south, and the Midwest. This will be even more challenging for our boys and we are excited for them to have the opportunity to compete at this level. It will mean three more weekends of travel (hopefully to warm places!) and a chance to be seen by many college coaches.
Todd, we send our heartfelt thanks again for your support and promise to keep in better contact next year! We hope we can count on your financial support next year!
Sincerely,
Scott Erickson and Kris Chavez, Fundraising
Jerry Yonga, Coach, and Kufre Akpan, Manager
Courtney Koenig
Figure Skating
May 2007
From Courtney Koenig’s Mom
Courtney had her second competition last weekend since she started with Velocity and had another great performance. She is so much stronger this year because of Velocity! This was the first competition with the double axel in her programs and she landed it in 3 out of 4 programs. She would never have been able to do this without the training she has received at Velocity!
Adam Recksiedler
Baseball
May 2007
Geoff, Nate, Chris, etc:
Just a note to let you know how many positive comments Adam has gotten from his teammates, coaches, teachers, friends and family.
Adam was especially proud of himself when he was tested in gym on endurance running. He asked some of his more athletic hockey & baseball buddies what they had scored on their tests and it was between 41 & 42 and Adam tested out at 44! Not bad for being over a half a foot taller and over 60 lbs heavier then them (6' 1 190 lbs.)
I am sending you some pictures of Adam on opening day. Adam pitched 59 pitches in 4 innings, some of the other better pitchers were pitching over 60 pitches in 2 innings! They also intentionally walked Adam after his third time at bat.
Thank you our money was well spent!
Mary Recksiedler
Catherine Jons
Adult Fitness
How old are you?
48
Where are you from?
Brooklyn Park, MN
How did you hear about Velocity Sports Performance?
I learned about Velocity Sports Performance through our daughter's figure skating club. A member of the Champlin, MN Velocity team proposed a program tailored specifically for the figure-skating athlete. Our daughter, a freshman in high school, expressed immediate interest. Around the same time, our son, a junior in high school, also asked if he could train at Velocity for his upcoming baseball season.
When did you start training at Velocity Sports Performance?
I started training in March of this year at the same time our two children started their programs.
Tell me about your first training session at VSP and how far you've come since that first day.
My first training session? Aahhh, yes, I remember it well. The workout was a combination of cardio, strength training, and ab excercises led by our high-energy and extremely motivating executive-performance coach, Bill Welle. We sprinted and shuffled around cones, heaved medicine balls down the turf, and cranked out Russian twists like there was no tomorrow. Despite my exhaustion, or perhaps because of it, I knew immediately that VSP was right for me. I left that day with an incredible sense of accomplishment and well being.
Today, I am pleased to say I've made the time and found the energy to train four times a week for the past seven months. Like most adults, my days are filled with family and work responsibilities. Additionally, I recently finished my doctoral degree. Without a doubt, it's been a challenge to schedule in exercise, but VSP has made it possible by offering a wide variety of adult class times.
Since beginning the VSP adult classes, I look forward to my workout hour knowing I will be challenged physically. The intensity and variety of the workouts are incomparable to all past workout experiences. The performance coaches have encouraged and inspired me to accomplish physical goals that I never dreamed were possible. Their consistently positive, can-do spirits are incredibly motivating and uplifting. They address everyone by name and treat all athletes, including kids, adults and professional ball players, with respect.
How has your time at VSP affected your health, social life, energy level, etc?
I never dreamed that a workout could affect me so dramatically. I have lost weight, but more importantly, gained muscle which has improved my metabolism. By incorporating a regular workout into my schedule, I have chosen to eat more healthfully. I now have more energy in the late afternoons, which historically, had been the low point of my day. Of greater significance to me, however, is that I am, without questio, a happier person becuase of VSP. Their positive atmosphere coupled with always-challenging, ever-changing workouts, and enthusiastic coaches have redefined my spirit. I am eternally grateful to director, Todd Wilson, and his dedicated staff and performance coaches at the Champlin, MN Velocity Sports Performance center.
Is there anything that has surprised you? i.e. Do you feel a lot healthier than you did before you started working out at VSP? Is anything easier/harder than you thought it would be?
The thing that surprised me the most about VSP was the quality and intensity of the adult-class workouts. Before starting, I imagined a core class with lots of time spent crunching on an exercise ball. I quickly learned that adult classes incorporated workouts similar to those used with younger athletes. This approach emphasized to me the need for maintaining good stability agility, strengthy, and speed at all stages of my life. The performance coaches have accepted nothing less than my personal best and encouraged me to "dig deep" when reaching my limit. I feel extremely privileged to work with such highly trained, knowledgeable, and motivating coaches. I continue to consider my hour at VSP the hardest and best hour of my day.
Cory Waldron
Baseball, Football and Soccer
November 2006
We heard about Velocity Sports Performance on a radio program talking about young athletes’ training options. After hearing this program we were very interested in learning more about what they offer, particularly how their training could help prevent injuries. We called Velocity and arranged for Cory to have a free workout session. Cory loved it!!
Cory went three times per week until football season started (six weeks), then he went once a week, and is currently back to three times per week now that football season has ended.
Cory enjoys the length, intensity, and variety of the workouts. Cory thinks the trainers are great. They are nice, he likes the advice that they give about techniques, the encouragement they give, the personal experiences they share, and the individual focus due to the small class sizes. All the staff make Cory feel very comfortable and always welcomed.
Cory is the kind of kid that cannot get enough physical activity, and when he saw the Velocity Sports Performance facility in Champlin it was like taking a kid to a candy store. The football turf, basketball court, and all of the equipment were very impressive.
During this past football season, Cory demonstrated more quickness, a better burst to and/or with the ball, and overall increased strength. The increase in his core strength was evident in the number of tackles he broke while carrying the football.
We feel the experience at Velocity Sports Performance has enhanced Cory as an athlete on and off the field. His favorite new phrase that he uses with his friends is the slogan from Velocity "play like you’re in first, train like you’re in second."
We are so satisfied with Cory’s experience that we recently signed up his older brother, Cameron, as well.
Written by Cory's Parents: Phaen and Lori Waldron
Ryan Raether
Football
Fall 2006
My experience at Velocity Sports has been a great one. The trainers here are amazing because they are fun and easy to talk to. They also make an effort to make it to your games. The equipment here is top of the line, and it has improved my athleticism dramatically. My football season this year wouldn’t have been such a success without the improvement that the trainers here have helped me achieve. With my continued training at Velocity I know that I will improve as an athlete.
Ryan Raether
My husband and I have been very happy with the staff at Velocity and the programming that you have in place. Everyone at Velocity is extremely professional and very respectful of the parents and kids. When you watch them work you have no doubts they enjoy their jobs and have fun doing it! Their energy and excitement about the program is contagious, as proven by Ryan's actions and attitude. This sure makes it a lot easier for us as parents to agree to continue with the next level of sessions. Please thank them for us!
Written by Kathy (Ryan’s mother)
Jake Pendzimas
Baseball
We signed our 11 year old son, Jake, up at the Champlin Velocity in April of 2006, within a short time we noticed a significant difference in several areas. Jake learned the correct way to run, and what a difference that hade in his speed. This really helped him when he was playing baseball with stealing bases, leading off and being able to just run the bases a lot faster. We have been very impressed with the strength training Jake has been doing at Velocity; he has become stronger and more flexible. When Jake started Velocity he could only do 1 push-up. Now he can easily to 35, and he does them the correct way. Jake looks forward to going to Velocity, and enjoys it a lot. He feels like he is “one of the family”. All of the staff are so friendly and always make him feel welcome. Jake has made great relationships with the people there, Darin, Corey, etc and especially two of the trainers, Nate and Chris. He always talks very highly of them. They have done an AWESOME job training Jake. Velocity has been a great program and has inspired Jake to now want to play football and basketball.
Thanks a lot Velocity!
Written by Shawn and Laurie Pendzimas (Jake’s parents)
Kaila & Josh Narum
Volleyball & Baseball
June 2nd, 2006
We were introduced to Velocity Sports Performance by my son’s baseball coach and were then asked to come in for a complimentary trial session. My son Josh, 13 went to his trial session and before he got out of the car in our driveway, he said that he wanted to join with flyer in hand. At that point we were in contact with Darin Nelson to see what types of programs they offer. The next week, Josh was signed up for 18 sessions.
I went to the first session with him and was impressed from the moment I walked in the door. From the staff at the front desk (Dana), Darin and all the trainers (Corey, Chris and Nate). They are all professional, courteous, and friendly. Josh looks forward to going every session because even with all the hard work completed in that hour and a half, he still calls it FUN. In the short amount of time we have been at Velocity I have seen improvements in Josh's strength, speed, and his style of running. Not only has he improved physically, he has improved mentally. He is more confident, not only on the field but outside of sports in everyday life.
With the improvements that I was seeing in Josh and the commitment of the staff, I decided that Velocity would be a great benefit for my daughter (Kaila, 14) and signed her up as well. When I committed to signing up Kaila, we were so excited about Josh's progress that we committed both kids to the 12 month program.
When Kaila started the program, I looked into what Velocity had for parents - any type of programs that we could do while the kids were doing their workouts. I then met with Corey for a complimentary personal training session and he took me through some tests to see what I could do to improve and to help me focus on my goals. I was impressed with his knowledge and ability to help get me get motivated to reach my goals.
We are very fortunate to have found Velocity Sports Performance. They have a staff that cares for their customers professionally and personally. I would recommend Velocity to anyone who wants to succeed in sports, stay in shape or just meet their personal goals.
I thank everyone at Velocity for the compassion, commitment, professionalism that they have shown my family.
Written by Kaila and Josh's mother, Kelli Johnson
Mark Williams
Football
May 25th, 2006
"Recently a friend of ours told us about a new sports club opening called Velocity Sports Performance. We were invited to attend the open house with our 17 year old son, Mark. Mark is a Junior at Park Center High School and is a well rounded kid with an above average interest and participation in sporting activities. He began his involvement with organized sports at the tender age of 5 with t-ball. Mark is active in the sport of the season including football, basketball, baseball and snowboarding.
We attended the open house and were very impressed with the facility and equipment at Velocity and also the courtesy and knowledge of the staff. We were shown around by Darin Nelson who patiently answered all our questions and was very eager to work out a program for Mark and his schedule. We committed to a six month program and Mark began his workouts.
When Mark joined Velocity, he was looking for a place to work out at a higher, more intense level than he was able to do on his own or at the weight room at the high school. What Mark got was incredible professional workouts, lots of personal attention and coaching, and a place where he really feels like he belongs, is welcomed and treated as family!
As Mark's parents, we could not be more impressed with the progress and achievements Mark has made, both in personal goals met and recognition as a top performer in the Midwest Combine resulting in an invitation to attend the Elite Athletic Showcase in Schaumburg, Ill.
In addition, my husband and I have been blown away by the ongoing service, phone calls and communication between Velocity and our family. This organization is truly top notch and first class. We have nothing but gratitude and good feelings in doing business with Velocity Sports Performance."
Written by Mark's mother, Lynn
Baseball
May 2007
Geoff, Nate, Chris, etc:
Just a note to let you know how many positive comments Adam has gotten from his teammates, coaches, teachers, friends and family.
Adam was especially proud of himself when he was tested in gym on endurance running. He asked some of his more athletic hockey & baseball buddies what they had scored on their tests and it was between 41 & 42 and Adam tested out at 44! Not bad for being over a half a foot taller and over 60 lbs heavier then them (6' 1 190 lbs.)
I am sending you some pictures of Adam on opening day. Adam pitched 59 pitches in 4 innings, some of the other better pitchers were pitching over 60 pitches in 2 innings! They also intentionally walked Adam after his third time at bat.
Thank you our money was well spent!
Mary Recksiedler
Catherine Jons
Adult Fitness
How old are you?
48
Where are you from?
Brooklyn Park, MN
How did you hear about Velocity Sports Performance?
I learned about Velocity Sports Performance through our daughter's figure skating club. A member of the Champlin, MN Velocity team proposed a program tailored specifically for the figure-skating athlete. Our daughter, a freshman in high school, expressed immediate interest. Around the same time, our son, a junior in high school, also asked if he could train at Velocity for his upcoming baseball season.
When did you start training at Velocity Sports Performance?
I started training in March of this year at the same time our two children started their programs.
Tell me about your first training session at VSP and how far you've come since that first day.
My first training session? Aahhh, yes, I remember it well. The workout was a combination of cardio, strength training, and ab excercises led by our high-energy and extremely motivating executive-performance coach, Bill Welle. We sprinted and shuffled around cones, heaved medicine balls down the turf, and cranked out Russian twists like there was no tomorrow. Despite my exhaustion, or perhaps because of it, I knew immediately that VSP was right for me. I left that day with an incredible sense of accomplishment and well being.
Today, I am pleased to say I've made the time and found the energy to train four times a week for the past seven months. Like most adults, my days are filled with family and work responsibilities. Additionally, I recently finished my doctoral degree. Without a doubt, it's been a challenge to schedule in exercise, but VSP has made it possible by offering a wide variety of adult class times.
Since beginning the VSP adult classes, I look forward to my workout hour knowing I will be challenged physically. The intensity and variety of the workouts are incomparable to all past workout experiences. The performance coaches have encouraged and inspired me to accomplish physical goals that I never dreamed were possible. Their consistently positive, can-do spirits are incredibly motivating and uplifting. They address everyone by name and treat all athletes, including kids, adults and professional ball players, with respect.
How has your time at VSP affected your health, social life, energy level, etc?
I never dreamed that a workout could affect me so dramatically. I have lost weight, but more importantly, gained muscle which has improved my metabolism. By incorporating a regular workout into my schedule, I have chosen to eat more healthfully. I now have more energy in the late afternoons, which historically, had been the low point of my day. Of greater significance to me, however, is that I am, without questio, a happier person becuase of VSP. Their positive atmosphere coupled with always-challenging, ever-changing workouts, and enthusiastic coaches have redefined my spirit. I am eternally grateful to director, Todd Wilson, and his dedicated staff and performance coaches at the Champlin, MN Velocity Sports Performance center.
Is there anything that has surprised you? i.e. Do you feel a lot healthier than you did before you started working out at VSP? Is anything easier/harder than you thought it would be?
The thing that surprised me the most about VSP was the quality and intensity of the adult-class workouts. Before starting, I imagined a core class with lots of time spent crunching on an exercise ball. I quickly learned that adult classes incorporated workouts similar to those used with younger athletes. This approach emphasized to me the need for maintaining good stability agility, strengthy, and speed at all stages of my life. The performance coaches have accepted nothing less than my personal best and encouraged me to "dig deep" when reaching my limit. I feel extremely privileged to work with such highly trained, knowledgeable, and motivating coaches. I continue to consider my hour at VSP the hardest and best hour of my day.
Cory Waldron
Baseball, Football and Soccer
November 2006
We heard about Velocity Sports Performance on a radio program talking about young athletes’ training options. After hearing this program we were very interested in learning more about what they offer, particularly how their training could help prevent injuries. We called Velocity and arranged for Cory to have a free workout session. Cory loved it!!
Cory went three times per week until football season started (six weeks), then he went once a week, and is currently back to three times per week now that football season has ended.
Cory enjoys the length, intensity, and variety of the workouts. Cory thinks the trainers are great. They are nice, he likes the advice that they give about techniques, the encouragement they give, the personal experiences they share, and the individual focus due to the small class sizes. All the staff make Cory feel very comfortable and always welcomed.
Cory is the kind of kid that cannot get enough physical activity, and when he saw the Velocity Sports Performance facility in Champlin it was like taking a kid to a candy store. The football turf, basketball court, and all of the equipment were very impressive.
During this past football season, Cory demonstrated more quickness, a better burst to and/or with the ball, and overall increased strength. The increase in his core strength was evident in the number of tackles he broke while carrying the football.
We feel the experience at Velocity Sports Performance has enhanced Cory as an athlete on and off the field. His favorite new phrase that he uses with his friends is the slogan from Velocity "play like you’re in first, train like you’re in second."
We are so satisfied with Cory’s experience that we recently signed up his older brother, Cameron, as well.
Written by Cory's Parents: Phaen and Lori Waldron
Ryan Raether
Football
Fall 2006
My experience at Velocity Sports has been a great one. The trainers here are amazing because they are fun and easy to talk to. They also make an effort to make it to your games. The equipment here is top of the line, and it has improved my athleticism dramatically. My football season this year wouldn’t have been such a success without the improvement that the trainers here have helped me achieve. With my continued training at Velocity I know that I will improve as an athlete.
Ryan Raether
My husband and I have been very happy with the staff at Velocity and the programming that you have in place. Everyone at Velocity is extremely professional and very respectful of the parents and kids. When you watch them work you have no doubts they enjoy their jobs and have fun doing it! Their energy and excitement about the program is contagious, as proven by Ryan's actions and attitude. This sure makes it a lot easier for us as parents to agree to continue with the next level of sessions. Please thank them for us!
Written by Kathy (Ryan’s mother)
Jake Pendzimas
Baseball
We signed our 11 year old son, Jake, up at the Champlin Velocity in April of 2006, within a short time we noticed a significant difference in several areas. Jake learned the correct way to run, and what a difference that hade in his speed. This really helped him when he was playing baseball with stealing bases, leading off and being able to just run the bases a lot faster. We have been very impressed with the strength training Jake has been doing at Velocity; he has become stronger and more flexible. When Jake started Velocity he could only do 1 push-up. Now he can easily to 35, and he does them the correct way. Jake looks forward to going to Velocity, and enjoys it a lot. He feels like he is “one of the family”. All of the staff are so friendly and always make him feel welcome. Jake has made great relationships with the people there, Darin, Corey, etc and especially two of the trainers, Nate and Chris. He always talks very highly of them. They have done an AWESOME job training Jake. Velocity has been a great program and has inspired Jake to now want to play football and basketball.
Thanks a lot Velocity!
Written by Shawn and Laurie Pendzimas (Jake’s parents)
Kaila & Josh Narum
Volleyball & Baseball
June 2nd, 2006
We were introduced to Velocity Sports Performance by my son’s baseball coach and were then asked to come in for a complimentary trial session. My son Josh, 13 went to his trial session and before he got out of the car in our driveway, he said that he wanted to join with flyer in hand. At that point we were in contact with Darin Nelson to see what types of programs they offer. The next week, Josh was signed up for 18 sessions.
I went to the first session with him and was impressed from the moment I walked in the door. From the staff at the front desk (Dana), Darin and all the trainers (Corey, Chris and Nate). They are all professional, courteous, and friendly. Josh looks forward to going every session because even with all the hard work completed in that hour and a half, he still calls it FUN. In the short amount of time we have been at Velocity I have seen improvements in Josh's strength, speed, and his style of running. Not only has he improved physically, he has improved mentally. He is more confident, not only on the field but outside of sports in everyday life.
With the improvements that I was seeing in Josh and the commitment of the staff, I decided that Velocity would be a great benefit for my daughter (Kaila, 14) and signed her up as well. When I committed to signing up Kaila, we were so excited about Josh's progress that we committed both kids to the 12 month program.
When Kaila started the program, I looked into what Velocity had for parents - any type of programs that we could do while the kids were doing their workouts. I then met with Corey for a complimentary personal training session and he took me through some tests to see what I could do to improve and to help me focus on my goals. I was impressed with his knowledge and ability to help get me get motivated to reach my goals.
We are very fortunate to have found Velocity Sports Performance. They have a staff that cares for their customers professionally and personally. I would recommend Velocity to anyone who wants to succeed in sports, stay in shape or just meet their personal goals.
I thank everyone at Velocity for the compassion, commitment, professionalism that they have shown my family.
Written by Kaila and Josh's mother, Kelli Johnson
Mark Williams
Football
May 25th, 2006
"Recently a friend of ours told us about a new sports club opening called Velocity Sports Performance. We were invited to attend the open house with our 17 year old son, Mark. Mark is a Junior at Park Center High School and is a well rounded kid with an above average interest and participation in sporting activities. He began his involvement with organized sports at the tender age of 5 with t-ball. Mark is active in the sport of the season including football, basketball, baseball and snowboarding.
We attended the open house and were very impressed with the facility and equipment at Velocity and also the courtesy and knowledge of the staff. We were shown around by Darin Nelson who patiently answered all our questions and was very eager to work out a program for Mark and his schedule. We committed to a six month program and Mark began his workouts.
When Mark joined Velocity, he was looking for a place to work out at a higher, more intense level than he was able to do on his own or at the weight room at the high school. What Mark got was incredible professional workouts, lots of personal attention and coaching, and a place where he really feels like he belongs, is welcomed and treated as family!
As Mark's parents, we could not be more impressed with the progress and achievements Mark has made, both in personal goals met and recognition as a top performer in the Midwest Combine resulting in an invitation to attend the Elite Athletic Showcase in Schaumburg, Ill.
In addition, my husband and I have been blown away by the ongoing service, phone calls and communication between Velocity and our family. This organization is truly top notch and first class. We have nothing but gratitude and good feelings in doing business with Velocity Sports Performance."
Written by Mark's mother, Lynn