Testimonials

Champion Athletes Testimonials 

Read below to see what some of our Sports Nutrition and Sports Performance Clients and Parents have to say about us.  

Anthony Ashnault- Rutgers Class of 2017, 4X Undefeated NJ State Champion

“After a long season of up and down dieting I knew I needed some type of help with my diet!  Coach Logan (Apex Wrestling) told me about Dan and my weight has not been a problem since. Wrestling is a sport where nutrition is a huge part of your success!

With Champion Athletes, you are set up at a healthy weight, that is manageable. You take a test that informs you if you are going to grow anytime soon. It takes every aspect into consideration so you can wrestle at your best! Along with the nutrition plan, he takes test to of your muscle mass, you body fat, and many other important things to make sure you are as healthy as can be.”

In his time working with Champion Athletes, Anthony participated in our Strength and Conditioning Program, our high altitude endurance training and Sports Nutrition.  Anthony Ashnault is a starter for Rutgers University Wrestling, Four Time undefeated New Jersey State Champion, Pan-Am Team Members and multiple time All-American.

Matt DiGiovanni- 2X NJ State Qualifer, Starter at NYU University 

 “I began wrestling in the second grade and have continued through high school onto the Division 3 collegiate level.  Going into my junior year I will be captain for NYU. In middle school when I decided to get serious with wrestling I joined Apex Wrestling Club.  Here my skill set improved and I gained great wrestling knowledge. However, it was not till I began strength training with Mat Wernikoff, at Champion Athletes, that I saw drastic improvements in my wrestling.

Before training with Mat I had had two knee surgeries and lower back problems. Mat focused on the weak areas of my body, strengthening them to prevent further injury and properly balance my body. During my junior season I wrestled at 135 and felt a great strength advantage over most of my opponents. Seeing my drastic strength improvement I increase my strength training with Mat going into my senior year.

Throughout my senior year I wrestled at 145 and never felt like any opponent out muscled me. Two years into college and I still train with Mat every summer and ever chance I get when I am home. I feel that strength is one of the key components to a successful wrestling career. Technique can only get you so far when your opponent can out muscle your every move. Training with Mat gave me the confidence and made me believe that no one was working harder than me and that I was just as strong if not stronger than the top competition in the state.

Seeing my success with Mat, my brother, Tom, has also begun training with him. In the past year Thomas results have been unbelievable. Just last year he was wrestling 85lb, in one year he has grown to a rock solid 105. Mat tailors lifting and nutrition needs to each specific wrestler, or athlete to maximize their performance and achieve their specific goals.  Training with Mat has had a greatly positive impact on my career.”

-Matthew DiGiovanni- 2X NJ State Qualifier, Starter for NYU Wrestling Team

Nathan Bueno- RWU Wrestler, 3X NJ State Qualifier, Apex National Team Member

Champion Athletes, there has been many changes in the way I train.  Matt Wernikoff focuses on all the small details that will get you better.  In 2 short months here at Champion Athletes, I have made massive strength gains and my conditioning is getting better withe very session.  What I really like is all the individual attention we athletes are provided.

Also, the facility is great.  There is an array or weights, machines and benches along with a 44 yard turf track,and a Hypoxic Chamber.  I feel like this equipment sets Champion Athletes apart from other training facilities.  I am looking forward to training here on my journey to become a state champion.”

-Nathan Bueno, Becton-Wallington High School, 3X NJ State Qualifier

Rich Lam- All-City Football Player for Tottenville, HS, Staten Island, NY.

From Mr. Lam:  "Dan, I just wanted to let u know that Richie got an award for best lineman in Staten Island.. I want to thank you so much that if it wasn't for you he probably would not have been able to finish the year and accomplish what he was out to do. Thank you Dan and I hope to see you soon.. PS I have 3 moor little Lams that will need your help !! 

Here is a link to the newspaper article explaining Rich's award: http://blog.silive.com/hssportsextra/2013/02/tottenville_high_schools_rich.html