Needham, MA (PRWEB) August 6, 2008 -- CATZ Sports Performance Centers (CATZ) is pleased to announce that eighteen CATZ-trained athletes will be participating in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. These athletes all rely on CATZ to prepare them to excel in their sport.

Highlighting the list of CATZ-trained Olympians are Misty May-Treanor, the reigning gold medalist in Beach Volleyball, and Kate Markgraf, co-captain of the USA Women's Soccer Team.

May-Treanor and partner Kerri Walsh form the winningest team in beach volleyball history. May-Treanor won the Gold Medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics, was named Most Valuable Player of the AVP Tour in 2005 and 2007 and has won three consecutive FIVB World Championships. May-Treanor trained at the CATZ training facility in Anaheim, CA.

Markgraf will be seeking her third Olympic Medal in Beijing, having previously won Gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics and Silver at the 2000 Sidney Olympics, as well as a World Cup Championship in 1999. She ranks second on the team with 185 caps, just behind fellow co-captain Christie Rampone. Markgraf trained at CATZ in Needham, MA.

"We are thrilled to have 18 of our athletes competing in the Beijing Games." stated CATZ Founder and President Jim Liston, "These Olympians have earned the right to represent their country through a combination of incredible talent and relentless work ethic. We wish them well in their quest for medals."

The 2008 Olympic Team Members training at CATZ Sports Performance Centers are:

Angela Hucles - USA Women's Soccer

Kate Markgraf - USA Women's Soccer

Misty May-Treanor - USA Beach Volleyball

Emmanuel Ekpo - Nigerian Men's Soccer

Robbie Rogers - USA Men's Soccer

Frankie Hejduk (alternate) - USA Men's Soccer

Lloy Ball - USA Men's Volleyball

Sean Rooney - USA Men's Volleyball

David Lee - USA Men's Volleyball

Rich Lambourne - USA Men's Volleyball

Reid Priddy - USA Men's Volleyball

Ryan Millar - USA Men's Volleyball

Riley Salmon - USA Men's Volleyball

Tom Hoff - USA Men's Volleyball

Clay Stanley - USA Men's Volleyball

Kevin Hansen - USA Men's Volleyball

Gabe Gardner - USA Men's Volleyball

Scott Touzinsky - USA Men's Volleyball

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.

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