Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

Hover over the picture to hear from some of the awesome athletes I've been fortunate enough to work with since starting Make Yourself in 2017.

Jacob Lampkin

"Alysa helped me get prepared to become a pro basketball player and got me in the best shape of my life."

Lili Santoro

"After all these months there are only two options: make progress or make excuses. I choose making progress by showing up for training."

Alysa helped me get prepared to become a pro basketball player and got me in the best shape of my life. She helped motivate me everyday to keep my body right. When I left Anchorage she had workouts prepared for me. If you want to really commit yourself to getting in tip top shape and ready for the season you should work with Alysa, not only in just the training sessions but listen to what she says about diet and taking care of your body outside of training as well. You will see results quickly!

I’ve been working with Alysa for a little over one year and a half. I met her during post-partum blues, with a “broken body” and a very dark cloud of low self-worth over my head. I am extremely honored and grateful to be her client. We have spent many hours adjusting proper form, fighting my fears, lifting weights, building strength, coordinating movement, discussing healthy habits, listening to my eternal rants... Alysa has taught me that the same work ethic you apply to a workout can easily be transferred to everyday life. Through her I’ve loved to embrace pain and adversity, I’ve learned to pace myself, to push harder when I’m out of breath, to laugh it off, to kick some “ass”. Alysa has saved me from the demons of depression and restored my happiness as I learned to be mentally fit. She is an advocate, a friend, a listener, a role model, and a mentor. After all these months there are only two options: make progress or make excuses. I choose making progress by showing up for training. Alysa is my accountability, my life-line. Beau Taplin “Unstoppable” best describes Alysa: “She was unstoppable not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them”.

Taylee Weiss

"She no longer needs knee braces, has become faster and more versatile with her skills."

Paula Bemis

"I thought she was insane when she told me that the day would come when I would enjoy working out. Admittedly, she was right - I have come to enjoy working out."

Alysa has gone above and beyond to help Taylee overcome her knee problems. Taylee hurt her knees in 6th grade and has had to wear braces since then. It has held her back but working one on one with Alysa, has helped Taylee. She now no longer needs knee braces, has become faster and more versatile with her skills. Alysa works on the whole package and helps the athlete become a well rounded athlete. She has helped Taylee so much and it has been so fun to watch. She is so positive and pushed Taylee to do her best. Taylee looks forward to her time with Alysa. -Shari and Taylee Weiss

My fitness journey started July 3rd, 2019. I was only able to complete half of that first workout, and that is probably being generous. Alysa has continued to work with me where I am at. I have had many challenges, including dealing with chronic back pain, knee problems, plantar fasciitis, and other roadblocks. Alysa recognizes when the pain is likely going to set me back and when the pain is something to push through in that moment and is part of this journey. Alysa has been there through all the cursing (on my part), through all the tears, and through every single milestone that I have achieved. I thought she was insane when she told me that the day would come when I would enjoy working out. Admittedly, she was right - I have come to enjoy working out. Alysa has been so instrumental in me taking back control of my physical health and there are no amount of words that could express the gratitude that I have for her empowering me with the skills to do so. It is true that Alysa's jokes could use a little work, but is also true that Alysa is sincre, kind, professional, encouraging, motivating, passionate, empowering, patient, unassuming, flexible, and supportive.

Rowan Robinson

"She’s really helping Rowan realize his potential as a basketball player and even though the sessions are tough he looks forward to them every week. He gets better every day and he'd run through a wall for her."
- Harlow Robinson

Jasmine Dunbar

"She had me do workouts that I never thought I could do and motivated me to go to the gym everyday and have no excuses. With her encouragement and expertise I lost 185lbs and build a lot of confidence and muscle!"

I can’t speak highly enough about Alysa Horn and her business Make Yourself. She’s been working with my son Rowan on his hoops game for about a year now I'm so impressed and appreciative. Big heart, great teacher, talented athlete. Wonderful human being. She’s really helping Rowan realize his potential as a basketball player and even though the sessions are tough he looks forward to them every week. He gets better every day and he'd run through a wall for her. Thanks Alysa!

Losing 185lbs changed more than just my wardrobe, it definitely changed my life. Getting gastric bypass surgery was just the big step, I knew I needed to workout but had no idea what I was doing! But then a good friend hooked me up with the best personal trainer Alysa! Alysa didn’t judge, get frustrated, or give up on me. She pushed me every morning and stuck by my side as I cried and wanted to give up. She had me do workouts that I never thought I could do and motivated me to go to the gym everyday and have no excuses. With her encouragement and expertise I lost 185lbs and build a lot of confidence and muscle! Every workout was different, fun, and it got harder along the way. So I knew I was getting my money worth. She’s is amazing and great! Thank you soo much Coach Horn!

Coach Ryan Orton
University of Alaska Anchorage Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach

Coach Candice Love
Eagle River High School Girls Basketball Head Coach

"Make Yourself is more than a catchy business name. Rather it is Alysa's way of life, creed and opportunity each day to be better than the previous one."

"She brought instruction and competition that is helping build a new culture of girls basketball at our school. She made an impact on our girls and coaching staff."

"Alysa's philosophy, mindset and heart are all about serving others. Make Yourself is more than a catchy business name. Rather it is Alysa's way of life, creed and opportunity each day to be better than the previous one. This shines through when she is personal training or instructing a group. Alysa is real and the realness allows for others to not only be drawn to it but improve because of it. It has been a pleasure to work with Alysa and I highly recommend anyone looking to be the best version of themself, from a physical standpoint, to give her a call. You will certainly not regret it."

Coach Horn came and worked with my team for 6 weeks. She brought instruction and competition that is helping build a new culture of girls basketball at our school. She made an impact on our girls and coaching staff.

Coach Frank Ostanik
Monroe High School Athletic Director & Boys Head Coach

"More than most people I work with, she has the ability to help others to reach their full potential as a person. I can give Coach Horn no greater compliment than to say she is the one person I would most want training my child."

Coach Heath Day
Vice President of Rally Alaska, GCI Education Program Manager

"Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivates you to stretch your limits and achieve more than you thought possible. As someone who works with coaches across Alaska, I can guarantee Coach Horn is among the elite."

I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Coach Horn last year, through a series of basketball camps I was running. I have been coaching and running camps for the past 27 years. Coach Horn is one of the best clinicians I have worked with. Her unique combination of knowledge and ability to teach, separate her from others. As great a trainer as she is, she is a better human being. Coach Horn genuinely cares about those she works with and is committed to helping everyone reach their full potential from a physical, mental and skill standpoint. Her compassion, sense of humor and concern go far beyond helping a person get into better shape or dribble a basketball better. More than most people I work with, she has the ability to help others to reach their full potential as a person. I can give Coach Horn no greater compliment than to say she is the one person I would most want training my child.

"As an athlete, few people will ever be as dedicated to your success as you are, but Coach Horn will always be right there with you. She is passionate about your progress and committed to your growth as an athlete and as a human being. Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivates you to stretch your limits and achieve more than you thought possible. As someone who works with coaches across Alaska, I can guarantee Coach Horn is among the elite. I’m proud to know her, and honored to work with her!"

Kim Lawrence

Coach Jason Boerger

"Alysa is definitely "trainer extraordinaire"! I can feel the impact of our work together and others have commented on a noticeable difference as well. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have Alysa as my trainer!!"

"Nobody else comes close to matching Alysa's combination of passion, knowledge, and level of character...From beginner to advanced players, Alysa provides a high value training experience that is unmatched in Anchorage."