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Passionate about sport, the founders of Athletic Republic Orange County have dedicated their lives to coaching, training and developing young athletes. Now, through Athletic Republic, they’re able to share the most scientifically-advanced training equipment and protocols in the industry with serious athletes throughout the region.
Joe Schmidt
- Principal & Co-Chairman
Joe Schmidt grew up as a competitive multi-sport athlete playing all the way through college. He attended and graduated from University of San Diego where he was Captain of the USD Football Team. As an owner and entrepreneur, he has realized tremendous success as a thriving businessman. He received the Arthur Hughes Award for outstanding alumni from USD and is very active in the YPO (Young Presidents Organization). He is the father of four highly competitive elite athletes’ and knows that Athletic Republic will give them and other serious athletes an opportunity to reach their full potential.
Joe Schmidt grew up as a competitive multi-sport athlete playing all the way through college. He attended and graduated from University of San Diego where he was Captain of the USD Football Team. As an owner and entrepreneur, he has realized tremendous success as a thriving businessman. He received the Arthur Hughes Award for outstanding alumni from USD and is very active in the YPO (Young Presidents Organization). He is the father of four highly competitive elite athletes’ and knows that Athletic Republic will give them and other serious athletes an opportunity to reach their full potential.
Pat Pohlen
- Principal & Co-Chairman
Pat Pohlen graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1976. He enjoyed being a member of the Notre Dame Football Team during his four years and shared in their 1973 National Championship season. Pat is inspired by youth athletes and enjoys coaching multiple sports. He is a volunteer coach for Villa Park Little League, National Junior Basketball and Orange Chiefs Youth Football as well as Villa Park High School.
Pat Pohlen graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1976. He enjoyed being a member of the Notre Dame Football Team during his four years and shared in their 1973 National Championship season. Pat is inspired by youth athletes and enjoys coaching multiple sports. He is a volunteer coach for Villa Park Little League, National Junior Basketball and Orange Chiefs Youth Football as well as Villa Park High School.
Jeff Schmidt - President
Jeff Schmidt has been active in sports his entire life and continues to be an avid biker, jogger and hiker. He and his wife Cheryl have four children all involved in competitive sports and have been very involved with their kid’s athletics for over 15 years. Jeff is a graduate of USC and earned his MBA at the Claremont Graduate University. Jeff is a consummate entrepreneur and has founded, operated, or owned a variety of diverse businesses. He brings a tremendous amount of management expertise and passion to the AROC team.
Jeff Schmidt has been active in sports his entire life and continues to be an avid biker, jogger and hiker. He and his wife Cheryl have four children all involved in competitive sports and have been very involved with their kid’s athletics for over 15 years. Jeff is a graduate of USC and earned his MBA at the Claremont Graduate University. Jeff is a consummate entrepreneur and has founded, operated, or owned a variety of diverse businesses. He brings a tremendous amount of management expertise and passion to the AROC team.
Blake Robinson
- Vice President & Training Director
Blake Robinson brings 13 years of coaching and training experience to the Athletic Republic Team. For the past six years, he has been an active certified SPARQ trainer helping with the local combines and Nike Camps. Blake also has extensive experience with conducting private speed and agility training with local youth and high school athletes.
Blake Robinson brings 13 years of coaching and training experience to the Athletic Republic Team. For the past six years, he has been an active certified SPARQ trainer helping with the local combines and Nike Camps. Blake also has extensive experience with conducting private speed and agility training with local youth and high school athletes.
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