OUR STORY
Hit N Move was established with the mission to develop innovative and original products designed by science for enhanced performance and protection of our athletes and coaches.
MEET OUR TEAM
Ozzie Akcakaya
Founder & CEO
Ozhan Akcakaya aka Ozzie is a licensed medical professional in pharmaceutical industry specialized in orthopedic and dermatological therapies. He is also a licensed amateur boxer who enjoys competing in amateur events, sparring in Virginia gyms and being trained by world famous coaches who live in DMV area. While having a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, his passion for developing better boxing gloves led Ozzie to find HIT N MOVE®. Ozzie started HIT N MOVE® with one question; how do we offer products that bring the most ergonomic and anatomical experience without developing bad habits and injuries? With his medical knowledge in orthopedics and anatomy, coupled with his NASM and European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS) Level 4 certifications, he started HIT N MOVE®.
“Our goal is to provide innovative sporting goods and equipment which enhance training experience for athletes so they can train ALL DAY®”
Alaina Akcakaya
VP of Public Relations
Alaina Akcakaya has a master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and has had a successful career within the consulting industry. Using her background in ergonomics, Alaina enjoyed designing and perfecting the HIT N MOVE® organizational culture. As a post collegiate athlete, she understood the desire of perfecting a skill without developing bad habits. She is passionate about the athlete’s experience with HIT N MOVE® products and believes in the importance of the user engagement and public relations as HIT N MOVE® is becoming a world wide brand.
Dr. Türker Bıyıklı
Dr. Türker Bıyıklı is a distinguished expert in the field of sports performance, rehabilitation, and education, with over 22 years of experience in the fitness and health industry. Currently serving as a Doctor at Marmara University, Dr. Bıyıklı combines his extensive knowledge as a physical therapist and osteopath with a passion for enhancing athletic performance.
As a vital member of the HitnMove team, Dr. Bıyıklı has played an instrumental role in testing the innovative headgear and rigorously peer-reviewing the data, contributing to advancements in athletic training technology. His commitment to improving athlete performance is matched only by his dedication to education, as he has actively engaged with numerous international organizations throughout his career.
Dr. Bıyıklı has also served as a consultant in various sports disciplines. His previous roles include conditioning coach at Arsenal FC and Leeds United AFC, and head coach of physical performance for the U21 Soccer National Team from 2018 to 2020..
Dr. Bıyıklı’s leadership was pivotal when the Greco-Roman team, under his direction as Performance & Health Director, clinched the championship at the World Wrestling Championship in Belgrade, Serbia, in September 2022.
Additionally, Dr. Bıyıklı is a Master Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and has held leadership positions in exercise and sports science at Nişantaşı University and İstanbul Gelişim University.
Dr. Bıyıklı’s commitment to excellence in sports performance and rehabilitation makes him a key asset in advancing athletic training and health solutions.