FEATURED ATHLETES

We are the champions, my friends.

Mettler Athletic is committed to our members’ success, and when our athletes make good, we take notice. Of course, that leaves us with a lot of names to choose from. Check back often to see who’s training at Mettler—you may see some familiar faces.

Turning the Paige at MA

When Paige Johnson began performance training at Mettler, she had one goal in mind—“to become a better softball player.” How that ambition would play out on the field would be determined by Paige’s dedication to the conditioning she would receive in Mettler’s performance enhancement programs.

Training for Paige expanded from the fields when she signed up for the Mettler Center’s PEP program in June 2005 and has continued through her transfer to Mettler Athletic in April 2007. Since that time, Paige has participated in numerous Athleticism sessions in which speed, agility, coordination, strength, power, flexibility, and energy system development are the modules of focus. Through consistency of training and hard work, Paige’s goal is becoming a reality. “I don’t feel slow any more. I can run the bases faster, and I can beat out a ball [that is thrown to first base].”

Added speed is a major benefit experienced by Paige, but the soon-to-be Centennial freshman has also gotten much stronger. “My increased strength has helped me drive the softball farther and avoid conditioning-related injuries,” Paige stated.

Paige isn’t the only one noticing a difference. Her father, Pat, has seen many improvements in Paige’s performance including speed, on-base percentage, batting average, playing time, and position in the batting order (now clean-up!). “Paige’s speed has increased 16%. In addition, she has improved running mechanics and faster acceleration,” her dad commented. “Paige’s strength has also increased which has improved her offensive and defensive abilities on the softball field.” Previously, Paige played as the relief catcher for about 1 out of 4 games as well as first base. Just recently, Paige caught 5 out 6 games on the same day.

The improvements Paige has accomplished go beyond just numbers. As a catcher, Paige’s form has improved considerably as she has built quadricep strength so that she no longer sits on her calves as she waits for a pitch. With better form she has allowed fewer balls to pass by, and her reaction time to throwing out runners stealing has also decreased.

Pat chose Mettler Athletic for his daughter to train because, “At Mettler Athletic, we found the right combination of a friendly, knowledgeable training staff, an incredible facility, and classes to fit Paige’s schedule. The coaching staff at Mettler Athletic has provided the training and encouragement to help Paige achieve her goals for increased speed and strength while improving her conditioning to reduce the likelihood of injury during her softball games.” Paige enjoys training as the staff “keeps [you] focused yet [you] have fun at the same time.”

Paige’s advice to anyone considering training is to simply try it themselves. “Mettler Athletic’s free trial class can help you decide if [Athleticism] is right for you.”