Matt O'Connor

As the youngest trainer at VERVE what I may lack in years of experience, I make up for with a rich history of multi-disciplinary sports and athletics. I’ve always been a natural athlete, playing competitive varsity basketball, baseball, track and soccer during my high school years. From these sports, my passion and performance in soccer rose to the top when I was voted to the Washington Post’s division one All-Metropolitan soccer team. I joined a select 11 other nominees from Maryland, the District and Virginia to be honored with photographs in the paper, fancy award dinners and recognition for my dedication to the sport.

Soccer kicked other opportunities my way including a spot on Virginia’s regional state team for Olympic Development and an athletic scholarship to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. There I played division one soccer, and we ranked as high as number two in the nation, never falling below a top 10 seed. Thereafter, I also tested my feet at semi-pro soccer.

Like so many post-college graduates, I was unsure of my path after college. I began working at VERVE part-time, and over the course of a year made note of how personal training greatly benefited not only the clients but also the trainers: these trainers really cared about their clients. My interest was peaked, and I thought perhaps this is a career that would work with my background in sports and enthusiasm to embark on something new. Thus, I began the VERVE training process with the best of the best.

Studies show that exercise helps you live a longer and healthier life. I know first-hand from experience how disease and improper or lack of exercise can shorten your life. . .This is what fuels my desire to show others that with targeted weight training, exercise and a balanced diet, one can greatly benefit and surpass expectation from working with a personal trainer.

Despite my hectic schedule at VERVE, I still manage to play the sports I love, soccer and basketball, in recreational leagues all over the DC-metro area. If I don’t see you at VERVE, perhaps I’ll see you on the turf or courts.

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