“Mat helped me increase my speed, power, and overall strength and fitness a huge amount in a short time before my travels. Working with Mat was unlike any other training for soccer I have encountered and it was very interesting to see the way he combined his knowledge about strength and conditioning, track and field, and soccer. We tested often and rigorously and it was nice to see my numbers constantly improve in all tests as well as witness major improvements on the field where they matter. I am excited to travel back the States to continue improving my athleticism working with Mat.”
Shay Spitz, professional, Australia First Division
Shay Spitz from HUFC on Vimeo.
Emmanuel Bentil- Bayern Munich Reserves (Germany) , Kalamata,(Greece), LA Galax (USA),Hapoel Nazarith Illit (Israel), Hollywood United (USA)
“Mat is the best physical trainer I have come across in my career as a football player. I have played in many countries and I have never seen more improvements in my speed and fitness. Mat has been very helpful with my injuries and players come to him now instead of the therapists when something is bothering them. I wish I knew him at the start of my career and not the end.”
Name: Bryan Wallace, Former Jamaican National team player, Assistant Coach UC Irvine
“My name is Bryan Wallace I am a former Jamaican National team player. I am assistant coach at UC Irvine for the Men’s soccer team; last year we were ranked number 16 in the nation, number #1 in the western region. I am alo the Assistant Director for United Futbol Club, one of the largest youth clubs in Southern California. My Boys U17′s are the current 2009 Southern California State Champions, and we are now ranked number # 1 in the nation. Mat Herold played a huge part in being a consultant, we could not have reached such great heights without him his expertise in the area’s of soccer specific strength, conditioning, technical speed, and physical speed. Mat Herold’s expertise continues to be a guiding source in all aspects of my coaching career.”
Name: Rosie Tantillo
Company: FC Gold Pride, Women’s Professional Soccer League
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZUgzEfQXuU
“Mat helped me in immensely with my physical preparation for the sport of soccer. He helped me develop quicker feet, run faster, and overall I became smoother with my touches on the ball. Mat’s unique way of combining skill work and strength and conditioning is very hard to find and it definitely had me at my peak fitness specific to the demands of my position as a midfielder.”
Name: Dean Moskowitz. 16 year old up and coming mixed martial artist
“Mat has had a huge influence on my performance as a mixed martial artist. He has helped me compete at my best body composition and my speed and footwork have improved a lot under his guidance. Mat has a special ability to make me feel confident in my abilities and just being around him makes me want to push myself and work harder than ever.”
Name: Michael Erush, Coach at Loyola Marymount University, Former player for Colorado Rapids, Chivas USA, Miami FC, Hapoel Ashkeleon, Lombard Papa, and Olimpia Balt
“I think Mat Herold is a tremendous asset for my athletes in speed, strength, fitness, and mental toughness. His consultation over the years with many professional players has always been first class. When I was playing professionally, Mat was an invaluable source of advice on how to strengthen specific muscles and important activities in order to stay healthy and improve myself when I was on the road. He has always been a positive role model to many players and coaches. I wish I could have trained with him when I was younger!”
Name: Peter Hazdovac, Pro soccer Player, Nk Zadar + NK Gosk Dubrovnik + NK Croatia Sesvete (all in Croatia), Cal Poly Pomona Soccer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5ckYA4gw8A
“Over the years I have experienced training with many trainers and coaches at different levels. Mat’s knowledge about the body has been by far the best and his programs have greatly impacted my career throughout the last few years. Mat has always been fast to heal my injuries but most of all he knows what it takes to get your body to the next level. Mat and I have worked out in the gym together as well as the soccer field and his intensity is something that I value most. He is always looking to get his athletes to push to that next level and reach beyond what they thought was possible. I personally feel Mat is one of the elite trainers and can offer something to anyone who is looking to get stronger, faster, etc.”
Name: Marcus Kowal , Pro MMA Fighter, Former World Kickboxing Champion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFk2TPdmaHk
“Mat has greatly improved the speed, strength, power, and fitness levels for myself and other pro fighters such as my fighter, World Champion Boxer Wendy Rodriquez. I have worked with many trainers throughout my fighting career and with Mat I have gotten the best in terms of attention to detail and results, especially training around my injuries. I would recommend training with Mat to anyone looking to get better at anything.”
Name: Sophia McDermott, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Fitness Model
“During my preparation for the No Gi Jiu-jitsu World Championships I met Mat. He helped me take my quickness and speed to a higher level than ever before. Mat also helped me learn how to calm myself down, not over think things (which I usually do) and focus my energy properly. I would definitely recommend training with Mat if you want to take your sport and overall health to greater heights.”
Name: Noah Delgado, pro soccer player for Puerto Rico National Team and Puerto Rico Islanders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LekmlAEp4HM
“Mat has helped my athleticism for soccer so much. He is always thinking outside of the box about ways to train smarter and get better results. I have improved my speed and strength so much under his guidance. With other trainers I always seem to get some kind of injury but with Mat I have managed to stay healthy. Whenever I have a question about the body, Mat is the first person I trust.”
Name: Allen Finklestein, Basketball player training for European League
“Mat has taken my mental and athletic abilites to a level I never could have reached alone. Every training session ends with a sense of accomplishment in knowing that you are one step closer to your goal. Combining his creative training methods and desire to see a person succeed is unparallel to most people you will ever encounter. On a personal note Mat has changed my life on and off the basketball court. Because of him I am the fastest, strongest, and most athletic I have ever been in my life. Just as important, my ability to push through mental obstacles has improved thanks to Mat’s teachings. Mat gives you more then just sets and reps, he teaches you how to utilize your mind and will power to get through obstacles on and off the court.”
Not soccer, but also a client, Fabricio Werdum, top heavyweight fighter in the world
Shay Spitz, Australian Professional player,
Shay Spitz from Prairie State Blues on Vimeo.
Jose Munoz- Spanish professional player
Noah Delgado, Puerto Rico National Team Captain and Professional
Pali Blues – National Championship Women’s Semi-Pro Team
Marcus Kowal- professional fighter
Hayley Boysen, USC Women’s Soccer
Empowered Athletes combines scientific research and real world results to create soccer specific athleticism, fitness, and success. As a former Division 1 soccer player, I struggled with injuries and an overall lack of size, speed, and power. During my senior year of college, I started researching the human body and different training methods from around the world about how to heal and prevent injuries, burn body fat, develop speed, develop remarkable jumping ability, and produce peak performance when it mattered. This began my obsession with training as well as creating complete health.