The Boston Breakers announce CATZ as the official sports performance training provider

Breakers Announce Catz Sports Performance as Official Performance Training Provider

Friday, April 10, 2009

By: Boston Breakers

Westwood, Mass. (April 10, 2009) – The Boston Breakers announced that CATZ Sports Performance Centers will provide its world-class performance training services to the team. As part of this agreement, CATZ coaches will work closely with the Breakers throughout the year to deliver a customized performance training program. The program will entail pre-season, in-season and post-season training for the team, as well as performance testing of players and nutritional services.

The Breakers will utilize the CATZ training center in Needham, Mass. for these services. This 10,000 square foot center is a state-of-the-art training and rehabilitation facility. CATZ performance coaches will also work with the team during training sessions at the Breakers practice facility at Harvard University.

“We are excited to be training the Breakers this season,” said CATZ Founder and President Jim Liston. “We look forward to being part of the inaugural season of WPS and working with the team to improve their performance on the field, while also reducing the risk of injury.”

“Our partnership with CATZ demonstrates the Breakers' commitment to our players,” said Breakers Head Coach Tony DiCicco. “CATZ’ understanding of the demands of soccer and their experience in preparing professional soccer clubs for competition will be a valuable addition to our team.”

The Boston Breakers are one of seven Women’s Professional Soccer franchises and plays its home games at Harvard Stadium. Single-game tickets for all games, as well as group and season tickets are now on sale by calling 781-251-2100. For online orders, package details and a seating chart, visit www.bostonbreakers.com.

About Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS)

The mission of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) is to be the premier women’s soccer league in the world and the global standard by which women’s professional sports are measured. Play kicks off in the spring of 2009, with WPS teams based in the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Jersey/New York, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. The league expects to expand in 2010 with the addition of Atlanta and Philadelphia, while working to secure a facility for a Dallas team for the second WPS season. For more information, visit www.womensprosoccer.com.

About CATZ Sports Performance Centers

CATZ Sports Performance Center (Competitive Athlete Training Zone) is recognized as a leading provider of sports performance training to athletes of all ages and abilities. For more than a decade, CATZ has trained athletes to enhance their speed, agility, strength, power, and quickness, while also focusing on reducing the risk of injuries. CATZ operates 14 training centers around the country. For more information, please go to www.catzsports.com.

Source: http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid11160.aspx?team=boston