What people are saying
I am incredibly grateful to Dynamic Athlete Training for aiding me in my referee journey. When I began in May of 2023, I was truly unaware of the things that I can and should be doing to reach the next level of refereeing. Working with JJ allowed me to gain a greater understanding of what I could do to continue getting stronger and improving my fitness. I just finished one of the busiest seasons of my refereeing career, and I can safely say that I am in the best shape of my life. I really enjoyed how personalized and referee-focused JJ was during my program. He was incredibly flexible about some of my limitations, while still pushing me to exceed expectations. I used to experience difficulty recovering after matches, often feeling as though a second match would not be my best because I was tired. After this program, I feel better after every match that I do; I feel stronger and able to work even harder on the field. I also feel an increased confidence on the field, as I now know I can meet and even exceed the expectations of a given match in terms of my fitness. For anyone who wishes to reach the next level in their fitness and refereeing generally, I would definitely recommend Dynamic Athlete Training.
JJ, thank you again! It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
— Jordan Zeigler
"The Dynamic Athlete Training Program has tremendously helped me over the past season. At the beginning, it didn’t feel like much progress was being made. The exercises were either too “easy” or I couldn’t hit the goals. But I stuck with it and leaned into the process.
Once I got to the final third of the program, the results started showing all of sudden in dramatic ways. I compared the various running exercises from the beginning to where I was at the end, and I would not have believed the amount of progress I was making. The exercises weren’t getting easier, but my body was learning to adapt to the physical demands of being a referee.
I now have a fantastic baseline to build off of making sure I’m not only match fit but also fitness test fit. JJ kept me accountable and worked with me through the ups and downs of any referee season. The results will ultimately depend on you, but JJ is there every step of the way."
— Michelle Cheung
"Embarking on my fitness journey with JJ was a game-changer. With dedication and perseverance, I overcame my self doubt and transformed not just my body, but my mindset. JJ’s workouts became my therapy, my strength, my drive, and each workout a new challenge to overcome. The accountability is top notch and pushed me past my limits to reach new heights that I never thought were possible. The knowledge and experience he possesses is valuable for whatever goal you want to achieve. The journey has been tough, but the results are empowering. I trust in his process and guidance.
It’s almost been 1 year with Dynamic Athlete Training, and JJ has done a fantastic job with preparing, keeping me healthy, and tweaking just enough to keep pushing my limits. I used to fear the fitness test, now I embrace the challenge."
— Jared Kuehl
"As a young referee, knowing I wanted to move up in the referee world but really not having any idea where to start, I figured fitness was a great start.
The gym had been a part of my life for about 6 months before the program; at the time I had no idea how to work on cardio, once in a while I would just run till, I got tired.
I had always heard about the infamous JJ Bilinski pregame warm up. From the first text, JJ was always attentive and super helpful. We got started on the program right away and it was tailored to my exact needs. JJ was there to answer every single question and walk me through the workouts. Nutrition, resistance and cardio training were all included.
After 3 months my fitness skyrocketed as well as my knowledge of what I was doing. This was the big push I needed to launch my referee career in the path I wanted. JJ was there by my side the whole time and still is to this day helping me with stuff on and off the field."
— John Depaoli
“I wanted to start to work on both my personal and referee fitness goals, I knew I had to turn to someone who knew what they were doing. I needed someone who could tailor a workout plan to my specific needs, and that's exactly what JJ has done. I've gone from someone who hated lifting and would just go on long runs for cardio to loving being in the gym and working on my speed, agility, and endurance everyday. JJ has always taken the time to sit down with me, explain each and every step of the program, provide practical advice, and motivate me to achieve my goals. If you want to get fit and meet your fitness goals, working with JJ is a no brainer.
-Devon Dragon
Training with JJ has been the final piece to my athletic training puzzle. I was an elite athlete who regularly trained for the majority of my life. Like every other ex-athlete, I struggled with the transition away from being a soccer player - my training revolved solely around the Army and I lost that dynamic edge in my refereeing. Working with JJ has added a jolt in my athletic training to become an elite referee. Throughout my journey thus far, I’ve lost 15 pounds and National tests are in my near sight. He’s always readily available when I’m struggling or need to hit the reset button. JJ has seen me go through so many lows these past years and has helped me get to where I am today - more competitive than ever. I’m proud to have him onboard as part of my journey.
- Dara Qualter
“I contacted JJ to see if I could help my long-distance endurance.
I have been an AR at a professional level for almost a decade and have the explosiveness. Also, I am good enough to last for a 5k but I wanted to get that “next level” endurance. After a month of implementing JJ’s advice, I am seeing drastic results. Even after a week my Heart Rate had dropped over twenty beats a minute at the same point of the same workout! ONLY TWO WEEKS INTO THE PROGRAM. Those kinds of numbers CANNOT BE SKEWED. I can’t wait to see what results I have over a longer period of time. Thank You JJ!!
-Ryan Cook
“My match fitness has improved considerably! Working with JJ really jump started my fitness during the season. I was hitting a wall and not really sure about a good approach to stay match fit, train for a fitness test, and prevent injury and the program laid out by JJ helped me do all of that in a busy time of the season. I feel like my match fitness has improved considerably and the last few minutes are no longer surviving but feeling strong enough to continue. Along with this, the fitness test was a success and having the lead-up months be healthy and working toward injury prevention helped boost the training even more.”
— Jarred Mosher
JJ and I met back in January 2021 at the Florida classic and there he introduced to me his programs on referee training and weight loss. I explained to him how I wanted to lose weight for better movements on the field and appearance.
Since that day, JJ has gone above and beyond to help me meet my goals, provide nutrition plans, and create personalized specific training sessions that give you an in depth of the ways to possession yourself on the field. So far throughout my transformation, I have lost 30 pounds and have all this new insight on training drills l/exercises that have increased my work rate significantly. Another part of the program that was a key factor was to my weight loss was the nutrition. Based on my exercise plan and other factors (height, sleep, habits, etc.), JJ planned the right diet for me and being very specific with all the portions, steps, and intake on supplements.
Lastly, as I was getting ready to leave for a regional youth tournament last year in June, JJ and I would have field trainings that worked on specific drills for referee positioning, presence, and whistle tone. This training was a big factor to my success at the regional tournament and then being selected as a referee to ref the national tournament the following month. I’m glad to have crossed paths with JJ and helping me reach my goals.
— Jonatan Cruz
"I have been using the Dynamic Athlete Training fitness program for more than a year with great success. When I first began the program, I was recovering from a nagging calf injury. JJ meets with you prior to developing the plan to determine your fitness goals. He then developed a plan tailored to my goals and current fitness level. The program is easy to follow and includes cardio and strength training. He continues to check in and follow up as you proceed through the program. I can say that I feel fitter and stronger and (knock on wood) have been injury free since beginning the program."
— Robert Allen
“What I loved about working with JJ, is that as a referee I could really feel and understand how the training program was going to translate and improve my match day fitness.
Before working with him I would probably say I could push myself to make it to the end of a match or pass a fitness test but there would be nothing left over, and it would not be repeatable or sustainable.
After completing the program, I really feel that I can confidently get all the way through any match regardless of the intensity and pass a fitness test without having to worry about making all the way to the end.
I’d encourage any referee who is interested improving their match fitness and preparing themselves for the next level to work with JJ. Not only will he set you up with the right physicality but also the right mentality to become the best referee you can be!”
— Ramy Akram-Ahmed
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"Even though I’ve been an athlete most of my life and learned how to properly run and lift weights over many years, Dynamic Athlete Training (J.J.) truly taught me how to put it all together to translate into refereeing a game.
Also, the new runs I learned are fun.
As to results, I train and recover more efficiently around my games, so I have less aches and pains. I achieved faster, longer runs within 4-5 weeks by adjusting to attainable goals from a baseline. Also, my resting heart rate dropped about 5-6 beats; it has become more fit and efficient as well. I feel quicker and lighter on my feet on the field and can work a long, intense tournament without fatigue.”
— MacKenzie Brower