Athlete Showcase

Performance Athletix is proud to have played in an important role in helping these athletes achieve their goals.

College Football

Name: TJ Prunty
Sport: Football
Level: College, University of Miami
Goal: Play College
Bottom Line:
As a redshirt freshman, played well enough to be 3rd quarterback at Miami. Also plays baseball for the College World Series Champion Hurricanes.
Name: Ryan Harris
Sport: Football
Level: College, Notre Dame
Goal: Play at Notre Dame, play in the NFL
Bottom Line:
After dominating his position at Notre Dame and going in the 3rd round of the 2007 NFL draft (70th overall), Ryan is playing pro football for the Denver Broncos.

College Basketball

Name: Calvin Walls
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, University of Tulsa
Goal: Play college
Bottom Line:
A tough inside player, Calvin is making his mark in Conference USA Basketball. He averaged 5.9 points, and 4.1 rebounds as a junior playing in all 31 games. Played as freshman, started 27 games as a sophomore.
Name: Kwadzo Ahelegbe
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, University of Northern Iowa
Goal: Play college
Bottom Line:
Played in 30 games as a true freshman, starting four games and averaging 13 minutes per contest
Name: Trevor Mbakwe
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, Marquette University
Goal: Play college
Bottom Line:
One of the top big men in the country. Led high school to undefeated senior campaign until losing to eventual state champion, he averaged 21.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game as a senior.
Name: Dan Fitzgerald
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, Tulane University/Marquette University
Goal: Play college
Bottom Line:
Versatile outside player with tremendous three point shooting ability. Dan can play multiple positions and is a gifted as a playmaker as he is a shooter.
Name: Annika Boyd
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, Indiana University
Goal: Play college
Bottom Line:
Annika plays both guard positions and is an excellent free throw shooter. She has a knack for using her body to make tough shots and must be guarded inside and out as she is 50% three point field goal shooter.
Name: Travis Brown
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, University of Northern Iowa
Goal: Improve college play
Bottom Line:
Played as freshman, started 27 games as a sophomore. This year Travis looks to step up his production even more.
Name: Lawrence Mckenzie
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, University of Minnesota
Goal: Improve college play
Bottom Line:
One of the most experienced point guard/two guards in the country, Lawrence brings NBA shooters range and passing ability to the college game. Look for him to have a huge senior year under new head coach Tubby Smiths leadership.
Name: Paul Hill, Jr.
Sport: Basketball
Level: College, The Ohio State University
Goal: Obtain a D1 college scholarship
Bottom Line:
PJ won the 2007 NJCAA National Championship for Midland College in Midland, Texas. After spending the summer training with Performance Athletix, PJ was invited to Jerry Mullen's Camp which in generally regarded as the premier event for coaches to watch junior college talent. PJ put on a show and was offered a scholarship on the spot.

College Hockey

Name: Kyle Okposo
Sport: Hockey
Level: College, University of Minnesota
Goal: Play in the NHL
Bottom Line:
The 7th Overall Pick of the 2006 NHL Draft, Kyle is as physical as they come. Because he is physical does not take away from the skills he has with the puck or his vision and presence on the ice.
Name: Jamie McBain
Sport: Hockey
Level: College, University of Wisconsin
Goal: Play in the NHL
Bottom Line:
A defense man, Jamie was the 63rd Overall pick by the Carolina Hurricanes. A sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, McBain is already making his impact on the WCHA.
Name: Robby Dee
Sport: Hockey
Level: College, University of Maine
Goal: Play in the NHL
Bottom Line:
The 86th Overall Pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, Robby is a natural scorer and playmaker in his first year @ the University of Maine.
Name: Tyler Ruegsegger
Sport: Hockey
Level: College, University of Denver
Goal: Play in the NHL
Bottom Line:
The 166th Overall Pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler is the scrappiest play maker on the ice. With incredible vision and a knack for making big plays, Tyler has won numerous awards during his first season in the WCHA.
Name: Mike Hoeffel
Sport: Hockey
Level: College, University of Minnesota
Goal: Play in the NHL
Bottom Line:
The New Jersey Devils 1st pick (#57 Overall) in the 2007 draft. Mike has trained with Performance Athletix since he was 15 years old and looks to become a dominant player in college hockey.
Name: Mike Carman
Sport: Hockey
Level: College, University of Minnesota
Goal: Play in the NHL
Bottom Line:
Mike trained with Performance Athletix in preparation for his first year in the National Development training program and again in preparation for the NHL Combine. A gifted scorer and playmaker, Mike will make a name for himself in college hockey for the next three years to come. Drafted 81st Overall by the Colorado Avalanche.
Name: Brent Borgen
Sport: Hockey
Level: College, St. Cloud State University (MN)
Goal: Improve College Play
Bottom Line:
One of the most prolific scorers in high school hockey, Brent is taking his game to St. Cloud State to return to his high scoring ways.

College Baseball

Name: TJ Prunty
Sport: Baseball
Level: College, University of Miami
Goal: Play College, Play MLB
Bottom Line:
Entered the semi-final championship game with score tied. Struck out the side to send Miami to the College World Series for the first time in years. They eventually won the national championship and TJ was drafted by the Twins and immediately turned professional. TJ signed the photo to the left, referring to Ted as "the world's best master trainer".

College Soccer

Name: Allison Cowan
Sport: Soccer
Level: College, George Mason University
Goal: Play College
Bottom Line:
Excellent leader on and off the field. Team Captain as a junior and senior, and named Second team All-CAA as a senior. The patriots were 19-8-5 during her four year career.
Name: Andrei Gotsmanov
Sport: Soccer
Level: College, Creighton University
Goal: Play College
Bottom Line:
Andrei earned First Team All-American honors from College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer. Earned All-Big East Third Team after leading the team with 9 goals and 22 total points. Andrei also has one of the highest VO2maxÕs ever performed for Dr. Dan Carey. Andrei ran for over 17 minutes and recorded a VO2max of 70ml/kg/lbs.

College Volleyball

Name: Shelby Henriksen
Sport: Volleyball
Level: College, Loyola University
Goal: Play College
Bottom Line:
Shelby ruled the middle, and was known as one of the fiercest blockers in the horizon league. She was top five on her team in kills, digs, and blocks.
Name: Erin Contons
Sport: Volleyball
Level: College, Soutwest State University
Goal: Play College
Bottom Line:
Three-time All-American, Erin ranks first at SMSU in career kills, kills per game and kills in a season. Holds career record for attacks and attacks in a season, arguably one of the greatest players in any division in the country.

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