Grand Opening Festivities for the MAX Training Center in Buffalo Grove Come Celebrate with a Weekend of Free Sports and Fitness Activities for the Entire Family Saturday and Sunday, January 22nd and 23rd, 2011

The MAX Training Center in Buffalo Grove will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday and Sunday, January 22nd and 23rd with a weekend of free sports and fitness activities for the entire family!

The MAX, which is owned by Jim Rebecca and Peter Miramonti, specializes in professional athletic training in baseball, basketball, and volleyball; along with speed, agility and plyometrics packages designed to maximize athletic quickness, explosiveness and vertical jump. The instructors (including former Chicago Cubs pitcher Bill Campbell and Marcus Robinson, former wide receiver for the Chicago Bears) are passionate about training young athletes and are committed to being positive role models in sports and in life. The MAX also offers small group personal fitness training and boot camps for those wishing to improve their physical fitness and stamina.

Following are the details of the Grand Opening weekend, which is free and open to the public:

The Schedule: Saturday, January 22nd

10:30 am to 11:30 am
Family Boot Camp with Certified Personal Fitness trainer Matt Kuhlman.
Bring the entire family for an hour of high-energy fun and fitness! Ages 6 to 96

11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Enjoy tours of the Max facility and lunch (compliments of Buffalo Grove's Jet's Pizza). Come see what makes the MAX so unique!

12:30 to 1:30 pm
Baseball Tips with Bill Campbell and Peter Caliendo - All Ages are Welcome

1:30 to 2:30 pm
Speed and Agility Clinic with Matt Davis - Ages 12 and under

1:30 to 2:30 pm
Speed and Agility Clinic with Marcus Robinson - Ages 13 and older

2:30 to 4:30 pm
OPEN GYM for kids and parents. The entire family is welcome to come to the MAX anytime during the 2-hour open gym for pick-up games of basketball and volleyball.

10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Just for fun...shop 'till you drop! For four hours on Saturday, local businesses will be showcasing their products and services - with a portion of all sales benefiting organizations that fight childhood obesity and promote youth fitness.

The Schedule: Sunday, January 23rd

10 am to 2 pm
Free Personal Fitness Training with Matt Kuhlman
Personal Fitness Training isn't just a job or a hobby for Matt Kuhlman, it's his passion! A resident of Buffalo Grove, Matt has been a personal fitness trainer for the past two years and has competed in almost every sport imaginable. Not only are his workouts fun, but they are extremely effective. Come experience Matt's unique approach to physical fitness for yourself, anytime between 10 am and 2 pm. No appointments necessary.

10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Bounce 'n Brunch
While the kids are getting a work-out with inflatable moonwalks, slides and an obstacle course, come enjoy bagels, coffee and tours of the Max. Special thanks to The Fun Ones for providing all the inflatable fun!

11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Baseball Coaches Clinic
If you are coaching a youth baseball team, this free clinic is for you! Come learn what it takes to build team spirit and what you can do to be the best coach possible. This program will be presented by Peter Caliendo and Chad Rebecca.

11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Basketball Coaches Clinic
Presented by Don Rowley, David Hess and Ashley Sandstead, this basketball coaches clinic is for anyone coaching a youth basketball team and who wants to learn to become the most effective coach possible.