About Us

About Us

From youth athletes learning foundational skills to seasoned competitors refining speed, power, and agility, and active adults striving for peak fitness, we offer something for everyone here in Hudson Valley.

Athletic Republic – Hudson Valley
1743 NY-17A, florida, ny 10921

(845) 318-1303

STUDENT ATHLETE TRAINING

Our Mission: To Transform Potential into Performance

Athletic Republic delivers on-field success through our unique combination of science-based performance training protocols, proprietary equipment and technology, and the education and experience of our highly qualified trainers.

The training tools and programs are designed to take the athlete beyond ground-based training limitations, teaching the brain to send stronger, more precise signals to the muscles.

ADULT FITNESS TRAINING

Our Mission: To Empower Your Fitness Journey

Whether you’re seeking personalized one-on-one training or thriving in our intimate group settings, we deliver more than just workouts – we create transformative fitness experiences.

From building functional strength and improving cardiovascular health to enhancing daily mobility and reducing stress, our diverse, ever-changing programs keep you engaged and progressing. We are committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal fitness through purposeful, personalized training in a supportive environment.

Science-Based Protocols

We deploy our proprietary speed and skill-specific training protocols in a progressive fashion to create faster, stronger, more explosive athletes who are able to play at game speed for longer and with fewer injuries.

Technology & Equipment

Over three decades of research, testing, and training, we’ve developed unique, proprietary equipment deliver real results quickly, as well as advanced technology that enables athletes to see, feel, and track their progress.

Qualified Trainers

Our certified, experienced trainers all share a passion for helping our athletes perform at their best. By keeping our ratio of athletes to trainers low, we enable them to easily monitor and modify training programs.

Meet The Owners

Athletic Republic Hudson Valley is a proud family owned business run by Marz and Danielle Garcia. Marz and Danielle grew up in the Hudson Valley and raise their four children here as well.

Marz Garcia, a Marine Corps Veteran (1993-1997), embodies the dedication vital for physical fitness in high-pressure environments. He learned that training enhances not just strength, but also endurance, agility, and resilience—qualities essential for effective performance and the necessity of sports performance training to boost an athlete’s capabilities on the field. “The correct athletic training program will enable an athlete to achieve their peak performance. Our programs do just that and are science based to create an individualized program for each of our athletes.”

Danielle attended the State University of New York at Oneonta for Diving. She graduated with a BA in Mathematics, which has led her into a two decade career of leadership roles in Finance Operations. As a high school athlete, she competed for the Swimming and Diving team, as well as the Indoor and Outdoor Track teams. Marz and Danielle are very excited to becoming key contributors to the Hudson Valley sports communities by helping student athletes and active adults achieve their athletic and competitive goals. They welcome all to become part of the Athletic Republic Hudson Valley family!

Marz Garcia

Danielle

Danielle Garcia

Our Highly-Qualified Trainers

Our trainers are passionate professionals who bring together extensive knowledge, specialized backgrounds, and hands-on experience to deliver extraordinary training experiences for both competitive athletes and fitness-minded adults.

Their expertise spans from advanced sports performance protocols to personalized fitness coaching, ensuring every client receives the guidance they need to achieve their specific goals.

Our training team’s credentials are impressive across the board. Many have competed or coached at high levels in various sports, while others bring extensive experience in adult fitness and conditioning.

Most hold professional certifications (CSCS, ACSM, NASM) and/or degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, or athletic training. Additionally, our sports performance trainers complete Athletic Republic’s three comprehensive certification levels in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise science, and program adaptation.

Jayson Hajek
General Manager

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MATT SMITH
SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINER

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Anthony Irizzarry
SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINER

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Sports Performance
Training for
Student Athletes

Sports Performance Training for Student Athletes

Small Group Fitness
& Personal Training
for Adults

Small Group Fitness & Personal Training for Adults