VSP Testimonials

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Athletes love Vergie Soccer Performance:

Glenn,

I just wanted to thank you for all the work you put into my training program this summer. Both my fitness tests went well.....I actually got the fastest time for the mile which was a 5:40 and the 300 yards shuttles weren't much of a problem either. I thought that you would like to have some feed back as to what I thought of the program. Honestly I don't think that the program could have been thought out any better than it was. The combination of running, core, weights and strength exercises that we did have truly made a difference in many areas of my game. I look forward to working with you again. Thanks again!

Tara Luciani – Boston College

Glenn Vergie is a wonderful person as well as a trainer. Over the past years I have greatly enjoyed training with him. He is an encouraging and supportive coach in the best possible way, pushing me to my limits each and every training session. His insightful and dynamic approach has made training both fun and challenging, and has continually brought my game to the next level.

Nevin Cimolai – University of Queens

Hi Glenn,

Just a quick note to thank you for all the hard work you put into our NTC sessions.

I had a great year and I will miss it a lot. Thanks for all your great training and encouragement and I am excited to keep it up throughout the outdoor season. Thanks again for all you do for me.

Sincerely,
Robyn Dutton - UCLA

Parents are thrilled with Vergie Soccer Performance:

 
Lissi Eriksen – U17 Girl

Last December our daughter Lissi Eriksen was at the top of her game and getting a lot of attention from US universities following a very successful trip to Texas Cup, a Dallas College Showcase the previous month and then on December 19, 2008 she suffered a complete sub acute ACL tear to her right knee. She underwent reconstructive surgery on February 24, 2009 and returned to play again on August 4 2009, 5 months and 2 weeks post- op, which was 2 weeks earlier than her surgeon had originally projected because she was so fit. We credit this amazing recovery to her hard work and the training she received from Glenn Vergie.

Throughout the long rehab process Glenn was 100% committed to Lissi's recovery. As with every rehab Lissi suffered some minor set-backs and because Glenn knew how to adapt her program she didn't lose training time because of them. He challenged her, forcing her to find an inner strength she didn't know she had, which will help her to take her soccer to the next level. He altered her running and attacking style, which not only improved her game, but also lowered her risk of re-injury. His training was soccer and gender specific and Lissi has come back faster, stronger, and more committed than ever. She recently returned to Texas Cup last month and played amazing. She's confident on the field and brace free 9 months post-op. To watch her play now you would never know she had ever been injured.

"Glenn is strict and works you hard, but he challenges me to be more than I am, pushes me to go further than I believe I can and has taught me that all things are possible with perseverance and hard work. " Lissi Eriksen 2009

We are thrilled with Glenn's results and highly recommend his training program not only to injured players, but to anyone looking to take it to the next level. Thank you Glenn for helping us, to help Lissi back on track to her dream.

Kristine and Russ Crane 2009

Dave and Sue Johnson – Hanna and Chloe U14 Girls

Testimonial for Hanna and Chloe Johnson

Hanna and Chloe started with Glenn in team training at the beginning of 2009 where they experienced a strong improvement in their conditioning and speed by the end of the indoor soccer season. To build on this success, Hanna and Chloe continued to train with Glenn in June through September 2009 with a focus on all three components that will make an athlete successful – speed, agility and quickness. The training has been soccer specific, which has further contributed to their success in the game as it has added a new dimension to their role as defenders! The results have been excellent, as it has contributed to their overall success for them through the outdoor and current indoor season! Beyond physical improvements, Glenn has increased Hanna and Chloe's mental toughness through high expectations for both technique and attitude! Through working on the complete package, he has provided Hanna and Chloe with an increased set of tools to enhance overall success in their future soccer aspirations!

The most important comment is that Chloe and Hanna have noticed the improvements in their game and want to continue working with Glenn!

Thanks Glenn!

Dave Johnson

P.S. – Pictures available

Shaun MacIsaac – James MacIsaac U17 Boy

Testimonial of James MacIsaac

James MacIsaac has trained for a number of years with Glenn Vergie.

James MacIsaac travelled with his team, who are former Canadian Youth Champions and Indoor Alberta U18 Champions for 2009 to Brazil in the Spring of 2009. He was selected for the U17 "Juvenil" team of Fluminense Football Club in Rio de Janeiro for additional training and played for the team in tournaments and matches in the months of July, August, October and November of 2009. He has been invited to play for the team in upcoming tournaments in 2010, and is trying to obtain a professional soccer contract.

The Brazilian and Alberta coaches working with James have all noticed that the biggest change in James has come from the increased quickness he has shown in the past year. James credits the specialized keeper fitness training offered by Glenn Vergie and his team of professionals for much of his improvement. "Glenn has corrected certain angles for runs and turns that I had to change. The movements are automatic now. My coaches have simply noticed that I am quicker. I think it is a combination of Glenn's advice and the direction of my technical keeper coaches in Alberta & Brazil that have given me this edge" says James.

"The other part I like is that Glenn and his team of instructors are cheerful, but push me hard to be the best that I can be. They have the knowledge to make the drills safe and demanding" continued James. "Every soccer player needs the technical ability founded on speed, and the tactical ability based on training. All of it is wasted if you do not have speed. What surprises me is how much about speed can be learned. Speed needs to be worked on" James continues. He concluded "A lot of Glenn's drills kept me competitive in the high pressure world of Brazilian soccer".

Jim and Cathy-Anne Horne – Jamie and Brianne U16 Girls

On behalf of my wife and I we would like to tell you how impressed we are with the training you have provided to our daughters Jamie and Brianne.

Your name first came to our attention when we noticed that our daughters, who play Div I soccer, began to play limited time during their games. I as a parent and of course the girls were concerned about their limited playing time. I had occasion to talk to another parent who said you must get them to Glenn Vergie. We have and they have not looked back. Glenn the girls enjoy your training sessions. The way you conduct the sessions makes it fun for them. As twins they love to compete against one another.

Since the time that we have had our daughters receiving training from you we have seen a tremendous difference in the time that they have been playing. During the last outdoor season they were both starters.

Even after a couple of sessions with you I have had people approach me to find out what the girls have done to improve as much as they have. We can say that the biggest factor in their improvement is the direct training with you. Jamie and Brianne have become some of the quickest and fittest girls on their team.

As a runner myself I use to enjoy my runs with them but now it is a chore for me to try to keep up to their pace.

The training from you has not only benefitted them with soccer, but they have also won many ribbons in track and field. I can see how easy it has become for them because of your training.

I can say that whenever someone asks what training their children should take I recommend you. I think that all soccer players and any other aspiring athletes can benefit from your training.

All the best,
Jim and Cathy-Anne Horne

Coaches rave about Vergie Soccer Performance:

The Calgary Blizzard Juventus U14 Girls have been training with Glenn and his staff for 3 years. As the coach, I just wanted to express my satisfaction with the outstanding work he has done with these young athletes. He has played an immense role in every one of these girls' accomplishments, including making it to the 2009 U14 BMO National Championships and achieving multiple first place finishes at both the city and provincial level. Glenn and his trainers have not only improved these ladies physically, but have brought out their confidence, focus and belief in one another. Their fitness level, speed, agility and strength are all factors of which Glenn and his staff have been a key part in their development over the years.

What makes Glenn and his trainers so effective is their ability to push these athletes to the next level without being negative or destructive, always customizing each teams specific program to address their needs. Glenn's attention to detail is impressive and appreciated as he always asks the important questions what and where our team needs to improve upon. This allows our players to continually evolve as athletes and also does not allow redundancy and complacency to set in.

Glenn Vergie has allowed each and every one of these girls to meet their goals not only as a team but also by providing individual training on whatever other aspects needed.

I have, and would recommend Glenn and his staff to any athlete striving to achieve their full potential and goals based upon the professionalism they conduct the sessions with, but just as important, the results that Glenn's team specific programs produce.

Paul Lombardo
Blizzard Juventus U14G
Head Coach

Glenn,

feel free to use the following statement, I have written it as GM of Blizzard as opposed to a dad of an athlete as I felt that carried more weight

"Blizzard Soccer Club have been recommending Glenn Vergie to its soccer teams for over 8 years. Glenn is excellent at assessing the fitness needs of teams at all levels and developing tailored programs that are soccer specific. Teams working with Glenn invariably have a successful season and most importantly seem to have fewer injuries..

Glenn, thank you for your work with Blizzards, it is much appreciated and long may it last"

Alan Rickwood
General Manager
Blizzard Soccer Club

Glenn is easily the best fitness trainer I have ever worked with. He not only motivates athletes but keeps them always wanting to strive for a better time, a faster speed or a stronger attitude. The training I look for Glenn and his staff - deliver weekly. The teams I have had work with him - love not only the training but how him and his staff perform it all. That is hard to find in my opinion. He is approachable about what the team needs and gives me constant updates on the team's performance throughout the sessions. I highly recommend Glenn and his staff trainers as they actually understand the needs of the athletes who choose to play this game at the highest level they can.

Noel Smith
Technical Director
Chinooks Soccer Club

For the elite soccer player, boys or girls, being match fit is as much about delivering peak performance for 90 minutes as it is about execution efficiency and safety. Our fitness training with Glenn Vergie over the past 3+ years has provided not just faster and stronger athletes but smarter, mentally more resilient and certainly more efficient players of the game. I know firsthand that the Foothills Crew 92 Boys (National Champions) and Foothills Voltage 94 Girls teams - I've participated with over recent years have benefited greatly from Glenn's professional fitness training program...a program which has been, and will continue to be a cornerstone of their success.

Thanks to our fitness program with Glenn, we're not just "Fit" and ready to play; we're a qualified "Strong-Fit" and ready to match up with the best!

Collin Pryde
Foothills Coach