From Joel and Lisa Ivaksa, Tanner’s parents:

Tanner is one who loves the grind and putting in the work. Tanner wanted to start working out so he could get stronger, quicker, and more mentally and physically fit. We wanted to make sure Tanner was part of a place that really focused on taking the time to teach the proper techniques and put the building blocks in place for long term growth and development. We quickly found that goperformance was the right environment for Tanner. The Coaching Staff really gets to know each individual athlete, their abilities, where they want to focus, and how to develop each person. The culture at goperformance is one that will allow each athlete to thrive as much as they are willing to work. It was clear after the first couple of times that Tanner went to goperformance it was a positive, encouraging culture that we wanted him to be a part of. Tanner’s confidence and strength have grown. Not only is he learning new skills, but he is learning what his body is capable of and how to develop it. We greatly appreciate the coaching and encouragement Tanner receives at goperformance. The Coaching Staff makes the activities fun, competitive, and engaging. They create an environment the athletes want to be a part of, and where the athletes cheer and encourage one another’s success. It is great to see the athletes thrive in a team environment and culture where they help make each other better. What a great place to develop life and health habits they can carry into adulthood!

From Tanner:

What do you enjoy most about training at goperformance?

I enjoy challenges, working hard, and being pushed to get more out of myself then I can on my own. The Coaching Staff at goperformance helps me achieve this each day.

How would you describe the environment at goperformance? 

The environment at goPerformance is well organized, driven, and fun.

What improvements have you noticed since coming to goperformance? 

I can feel myself getting stronger, faster, and more agile.

What are your goals for the next few months?

I would like to continue improving the amount of weight I can lift, how fast I can run, and how high I can jump. It really helps that goperformance takes measurements to track progress and improvements.

What else would you like to add? 

I really enjoy the Coaching Staff and how they focus on each individual and what each one needs to grow and progress.

From Coach Noah:

Tanner always has a great attitude and strives to meet the coaches before the start of class. He is energetic with all of his training and puts forth an abundance of effort in every exercise we are doing.  We chose Tanner to be the athlete of the month because he works extremely hard and strives to be better than the class before. He follows instructions, listens to correction, and puts forth a confident-positive attitude. 

Since training Tanner I have noticed his work ethic and confidence increase. Every time we do a drill that he has previously done before he works at it harder than before and strives to improve. He is no longer afraid to ask questions and wants to understand what the day’s workout will look like. He wants to get better and he works hard to achieve just that. Tanner pursues excellence and competes against himself and others. In addition, he does it in a humble manner and will treat others with respect when he wins or loses in a competition. His attitude is positive, uplifting, and dedicated. 

I have enjoyed working with tanner and seeing the improvements he has made over the months. He is a hard-working kid that will go far in his future career with athletics and sports. Great job Tanner!