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"I wasn't sure CATZ was for me, but have proven myself and my athletic ability wrong. CATZ has been a life-altering change that makes me feel confident and proud."

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Athlete Profile

Taylor W.

Age: 17     
Hometown: Massachusetts
School: Wakefield
Sports: Soccer & Lacrosse
Goals for next year: - Win the state soccer tournament. - Be elected for the National Honors Society. - Get into all the colleges I apply to.
Academic Achievement: - Received Honors three years in a row
- Vice President of Student Council
- Received "Wellness Achievement Award"
Athletic Achievement: - Starting on the varsity soccer team junior year.
- Staying injury free and ready to go throughout each season.

How you got started with CATZ: My friend went to CATZ last summer and said it was awesome. I tried a session and loved it!


Getting to know Taylor W.:

Any pre-game or pre-practice rituals or routines? Superstitions?
Pump up music (specifically, Kanye West), good focus and a good warm-up!

Most memorable Sport moment.
Scoring the winning goal at the memorial day tournament with a header.

Specific academic goals or career choices in mind?
I want to major in journalism and communications, minor in spanish and study abroad. I want to star on the Today Show.
I also want to play soccer in college or on a club team.

Describe a moment or obstacle you have had to overcome. What did you learn from that experience?
Freshman year I wanted to make the JV soccer team, but I didn't. I worked extremely hard and within a few weeks I was moved up from the freshman team to JV. I thought that, "hard work really does pay off."

Who is the most influential person/people in your life?
My mom, dad, best friends Katie, and all the coaches @ CATZ.

FAVORITE CATZ EXERCISE?

Chaos Agility