Athlete of the Month
Lucas Dimarco & DJ Parouse
Hockey Players
APRIL
2024
Athletes of the month for April
These two wonderful and athletic young men have not been with us too long, but they have made a tremendous first impression. Both young men are seniors at Lawrenceville prep. They both play ice hockey at a very highly competitive level and excel in the classroom. They came to us in March with the goal of taking their athletic ability to an entirely new level so they can compete in ice hockey juniors next year after high school (first step towards college or professional hockey).
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Since the moment they’ve walked through our doors, they have given us every ounce of effort they can. They are with us four times a week and their work ethic are second to none. Combining their work ethic with the God-given athletic ability is the perfect recipe for success at the highest level. We have already seen such drastic improvements in their overall speed, power, and strength, and we are really looking forward to their re-evaluation to see the numbers on paper.
Not only are the two of these guys athletic and hard-working, but they are also great human beings. They are a pleasure to interact with and be around, which makes our job such a pleasure when we work with them.
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The only negative here is that we didn’t have the opportunity to work with them from a younger age. We only get them for a couple more weeks before graduation, and then they begin their next journey. Yes, we will miss them, but we are so excited to follow their path.
The future is very promising for these two guys, whether it be in athletics or life in general. So, we wish them the best of luck wherever their paths take them, and we will always be proud to call them part of the PEAC Performance family. Keep up the great work guys and don’t change a thing!
Lilly Purtuc
Squash Player
MARCH
2024
Athlete of the month for March
If any of you have seen Lilly in the gym you would understand why we have labeled her the “silent assassin.”
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Whether it be 6am during the week or on a Saturday morning, this young lady brings it every time the work needs to begin. She may not want to be in the gym that early, and may be sleepwalking until she starts her warmup, but once it’s time to go, this nationally ranked squash player (top 20 out of her age group in the US), really turns it on!
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Lilly is a sophomore at Lawrenceville Prep where not only is she a standout squash player (SHE WENT UNDEFEATED THIS SEASON!!!!!), but she is a top-notch student as well. There are some mornings that Lilly comes in the gym working off 4-5 hours of sleep because she was up the night before studying to maintain her straight A status in school. The grit and determination that this young lady has at such a young age is unmatched and truly admirable. Like I said previously, you may not get too many words or emotions out of her at 6am, but her priorities are in check, and focus on her goals is second to none!
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Recently, Lilly has competed in national squash tournaments in Texas and Philadelphia finishing in the top 10, along with being a division 1 finalist at the high school national tournament. Her strength and athleticism come naturally, but over the last 6 months she has committed herself to the gym, and this has really taken her to an entirely different level athletically.
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“Hardworking” is an understatement when explaining what this girl is all about, and if you are lucky to catch Lilly after 8am, you will get a little insight into how wonderful she is as well. Kind, funny, smart, and just a pleasure to be around.
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We would say keep up the magnificent work Lilly, but we don’t think you know any other way. You are an inspiration to all, and we are so proud to call you one of our own. We will see you dark and early in the gym!
Max Gibson
Young Athlete
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
2024
Athlete of the month for January & February
Watching this young man grow and become what he is today is one of the most rewarding of all our stories in recent past.
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Max is a 13-year-old young man who started with us about a year and a half ago. He first walked in our doors as a shy young man without much of a training background, but he was looking to make a change.
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We could tell Max was a little skeptical about the program he was committing to, but he decided to give it a shot. He stayed consistent, training 2 times a week, working hard every time he walked through our doors, and stayed patient while trusting the process. Well, if this young man is not the perfect example of what hard work and consistency gets you in life, we do not know what is!
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Although Max is still not a man of many words, his athleticism speaks for itself. He leads by example and his abilities have absolutely skyrocketed. His confidence and the way he carries himself has grown significantly. It is hard to believe this is still the same person when looking from 18 months ago to today. We have recognized a lot of our student athletes over the years for their progress, but this one ranks right up at the top in regards to how happy we feel for this young man.
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Max would never brag about his athletic abilities and the fact that he has earned every bit of what he has today. His work ethic, patience and consistency are second to none. Now because he would never do it, we will take this opportunity to recognize Max for his accomplishments in the gym.
Max, from where you started to where you are now is commendable. We are so proud of you - keep working hard, young man! WE ARE MORE THEN FORTUNATE TO CALL YOU ONE OF OUR OWN!
Satvik Ashok
Tennis Player
DECEMBER
2023
Athlete of the month for December
This 11-year-old young man may have a smaller frame, but his athleticism is GIANT!
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Hands down Satvik is one of the most coordinated and agile athletes in our gym. He has come so far in the last 10 months of training with us that giving him this recognition was an easy decision.
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He comes into our facility 2 times a week and busts his butt every second he is here. The best part of Satvik is that while he is grinding, he smiles the entire time!
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Satvik, working with you and getting to know you over the last year has been nothing but a pleasure. Congrats on your success thus far - keep up the magnificent work. We are immensely proud to call you one of our own!
Will Kraemer
Baseball Player
SEPTEMBER
2023
Athlete of the month for September
Trying to describe this absolute stud of an athlete and overall human being is almost impossible to do in words (but here goes nothing).
Will is a junior at the Hun school where he plays baseball and excels in the classroom. He has already committed to Boston College to play baseball which says a little bit about his overall athleticism.
We started training Will about six months ago and his numbers keep improving exponentially. Speed, power, and strength have all improved so much that the numbers are off the charts. This is a huge credit to Will since he is in the gym every day by 5:30 AM before he goes to school (yes, 17 years old and waking up at 4:30 AM to get to the gym before school starts!!!). The best part about it all, is when Will is in the gym, all he does is work hard, smile, and get along with everyone that has the opportunity to meet him.
Although his athleticism is second to none, he is one of the nicest human beings you’ll ever meet. This makes our jobs so enjoyable, since he is an absolute pleasure to be around.
The future is so bright for this young man, and it really doesn’t matter what type of career he chooses, the potential for success is sky high.
Will, calling you a part of the PEAC Performance Family is such an honor. We are extremely proud of you, love being around you, and we are your biggest fans. Keep up the magnificent work!
Walt Plimpton
Basketball Player
AUGUST
2023
Athlete of the month for August
This is the first time we have selected an athlete of the month that hasn’t been with us for at least 6 months. This is a tribute to the type of person/athlete this young man has demonstrated to be.
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Walt is a basketball player and rising freshman at The Lawrenceville School. He is now standing at 6’4 (and still going) and decided that this summer was going to be the one for change. Averaging 4 times a week in the gym, and not just showing up, but busting his A*S every time he is here, has transitioned this young man into an absolute beast! His strength, power, and overall athleticism has EXPLODED.
We have trained Walt since he was about 11 years old, but now that he is maturing, his future has never looked brighter. Not just an athletic and hard-working student athlete, but a kind, easy to talk to, respectful, motivated, and a great all-around individual. The Lawrenceville School has a nice treat coming their way!
We just wanted to recognize his hard work and achievements this summer, and wanted to say “Congrats, Walt”! It has been a pleasure watching you grow physically and emotionally over the past few years, and we look forward to the next four years of guiding and watching you excel even more.
We are proud to call you one of our own, and you should be proud of your accomplishments.
JULY
2023
A huge shout out to all the dedicated athletes that
show up at 7am on Monday, Wednesday & Friday
during the summer instead of sleeping in!
Patrick Shine
Hockey/Football Player
JUNE
2023
Athlete of the month for June
Patrick is a rising freshman who will be attending the Hun school next year where he will be playing football and ice hockey.
Within the last three months Patrick has “hit the switch” when it comes to maturing and dedicating himself in the gym. He has gone from coming to the gym once or twice a week, to not only coming to the gym three or four times a week, but now each time he comes, he is showing so much passion, hard work, and commitment towards his training.
Patrick stands at about 6’1 and is still in the eighth grade! This young man is a beast in the making. Not only does that show promise, but his demeanor is absolutely tremendous. You could even call him a gentle giant. Always kind, always respectful, always working hard, and always treating others the way everybody likes to be treated.
We chose Patrick this month because we wanted to let him know that we see his dedication and are so proud of the direction he is heading. Patrick, keep up the great work! We are so lucky that we get to watch you for the next four years (minimum!), but even luckier to have the opportunity to watch your promising journey.
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Ryan O'Lone
Soccer Player
MAY
2023
Athlete of the month for May
This is the first time we have selected an athlete of the month that hasn’t been with us for at least 6 months. This is a tribute to the type of person/athlete this young man has demonstrated to be.
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Ryan is a senior at Nottingham High School and will be playing soccer next year at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. Since the first day Ryan came to us, he has shown such focus, hard work, dedication, and has been such a pleasure to coach and be around. It has only been 3 months with us, but he has made such an impression; he never misses a workout (if he does because of games, prom or whatever, he makes sure he makes it up!), he asks all the right questions in the gym, never cuts a corner, and works his A*S OFF! His maturity is way beyond his years, and he has such valuable personality characteristics. These attributes make us excited to watch where his journey will take him.
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We are so fortunate that this young man came to us 3 months back (we wish is was 3 years back, but we will take it!), and just want to say, thank you Ryan! We are so impressed by you, and feel fortunate to call you one of our own.
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Keep up the great work!
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Grace & Christina Bent
Fitness Enthusiasts
APRIL
2023
Let us introduce you to the most inspiring and wonderful mother/daughter combo you will ever meet. Our April members of the month: Grace and Christina Bent.
These two wonderful people came to us about 8 months ago looking to improve their overall health/fitness. For the first 5 months, they were terrific; we saw them two times a week, RELIGOUSLY! They weren’t working out at all before they came to us, so this was a big change in their lifestyle, but they took it in stride, stayed consistent and worked really hard every time they came to the gym. It was impressive, but nothing compared to the last 3 months; They are now 5 times a week without missing a day, improving their fitness levels exponentially, and they have just made fitness a part of their lifestyle. We are so happy for them, since fitness brings so many great things into someone’s life, and to say that we are proud of them would be an understatement.
One more thing that is even more impressive than their change in lifestyle and commitment to fitness; they are the most amazing individuals you will ever meet. They are always smiling, laughing, joking, caring about everyone they are interacting with, and it is just a pleasure to be around. Do yourself a favor and introduce yourself to them if you don’t already know these two women.
We are so lucky to have these two as a part of the PEAC Performance Family. Keep up the great work ladies, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
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Sophia Chrnelich
Soccer Player
MARCH
2023
Athlete of the month for March
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This 13-year-old soccer player, who is in 8th grade at the Pennington School, has worked with us on and off over the last 2 years. Although Sophia was inconsistent in the first year (because of other commitments), over the last six months this young lady has hit the maturity/dedication button like no other. She has absolutely floored us with her dedication, consistency, work ethic, and commitment to achieving her goals that we couldn’t help but bring recognition to her and her accomplishments.
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Sophia has a smaller frame, so her main goal has always been to get stronger so she can compete, and more importantly, prevent serious injuries. As you may know, in order to get stronger, you must stay consistent, follow the right progressions, be patient, and each time you are in the gym, you need to give it all you have. Well, this is exactly what Sophia has done over the last six months, and her results speak for themselves. Her strength, stability, and functionality has grown exponentially over this last half of a year. We are so happy that she gets to experience firsthand what hard work and consistency can give you in life.
You may look at Sophia and see a smaller frame, and a kind smile (that never stops), but please do not mistake this for weakness. Yes, she may be on the smaller side, and yes, she is one of the most pleasant people to be around, but her fire and grit will not be out done by anyone.
Watching her grow as an athlete and learn some really great lessons in the gym about work ethic and the results it can give you in life, has been such a pleasure.
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Congrats Sophia! We are so proud to call you one of our own. We feel privileged to be able to be a part of your maturation process as a person and athlete and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. Keep up the great work!
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Quinn Brennan
Physical Fitness Enthusiast
FEBRUARY
2023
Member of the month for February
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Yes, we normally choose one of our student athletes, BUT this young man deserves so much recognition for his dedication, hard work, positive attitude, perseverance, and accomplishments.
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Quinn’s PEAC story begins about 8 months ago. Before he came to us he really did not do much exercising, so to see him just flip the switch to become determined and push his limits in the gym was very admirable. After 5 months of training, Quinn transformed his body, energy levels, and started reaping all the benefits of being fit. Then a huge hurdle was thrown at him. He was diagnosed with a severe case of scoliosis. So severe that his doctor wanted to immediately perform surgery - before the condition worsened.
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Three months ago, Quinn underwent an extremely invasive scoliosis surgery. An incision was made from the base of his neck all the way down to his lower back. He was immobilized for some time when stiffness and atrophy began to set in (not to mention severe pain). This sounds like a nightmare for most, but Quinn took it in stride, kept smiling, and stayed positive and patient so his body could heal. And guess what? Now standing 2 inches taller, Quinn is back in the gym! He started off slow and safe but is already making progress. It is like nothing ever happened to him. Truly amazing!
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This young man is great to be around - his positive attitude, work ethic, and dedication to his overall health and fitness is something that must be recognized by everyone. He would never brag or tell you about it, so we took the pleasure to do it for him.
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Quinn, we are very proud of you, and feel fortunate to have you part of the PEAC Performance Family.
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Keep up the great work!
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Alison Lee
Lacrosse Player
JANUARY
2023
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Athlete of the month for January
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Unlike most of our previous athletes of the month, Alison has only been with us for about 4 months, so you can imagine the first impression she has made with our team. Alison is a lacrosse player at the Stuart Country Day School for girls and has serious potential to play at the Division 1 level in college. She came to us in September with one goal in mind; GET STONGER (the rest is history)!
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Once Alison set this specific goal, we designed her program and she ran with it. If you want to talk about someone making an impactful first impression, Alison has floored us. She never cuts a corner, always gives 100% effort, never misses a day, and smiles the entire time. Her work ethic and dedication are admirable and inspirational for her peers and coaches. She has a quiet demeanor but her aggressiveness and intensity in the gym is quite the opposite and a breath of fresh air. We are watching her progress tremendously, which is a great example of what hard work gets you in the gym and in life.
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Almost forgot, Alison is a straight A student as well! Actually, it should be no surprise to anyone that knows Alison and the type of person that she is, that she earns all A’s across the board.
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Alison is a rare gem and the PEAC Performance family is fortunate and proud to call her one of our own.
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Congrats Alison, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
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Ava Brass
Soccer Player
DECEMBER
2022
Ava Brass is our Athlete of the month for December...
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… or should we say, “All-American” Ava Brass?! Ava is a senior at Pennington Prep where she was a captain of the undefeated, state champion winning soccer team. Not only did the team have an amazing season, but Ava was named an All-American (an honor given to only thirty high school soccer players) and was given the honor of playing in the high school All-American game in Panama City, Florida on Dec 10, 2022 where the East won, she played really well, and had a blast! In addition to these wonderful accolades, Ava has committed to playing Division I soccer next year at Rutgers University.
Although all of these accomplishments are tremendous, it doesn’t come close to who Ava is as a person. We have known Ava for close to 10 years. This girl is a 10 out of 10 in everything she does. Hard work… she defines it. Quality person… she lives it every day. Leads by example… every damn day. Put simply, Ava is just a pleasure to know and be around.
Ava is destined for greatness because over the past few years she has worked her butt off in everything she decided to do. Nothing happened over night, but she saw firsthand that if you really stay focused, disciplined, patient and determined you can accomplish whatever you choose.
Ava, we are SO PROUD OF YOU! Watching you grow has been such a great experience, and we look forward to seeing where your path continues to lead.
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Aspen Swanson
Lacrosse Player
NOVEMBER
2022
Athlete of the month for November
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Aspen is a natural born athlete. This girl is so naturally strong, explosive, coordinated, fast, and has everything physically it takes to be a superior athlete. Aspen is a freshman at Hopewell Valley Central High School where she is a standout lacrosse player (yes, only a freshman). She came to us about 6 months ago because her biggest obstacle was continually getting injured. This happens a lot when young athletes are simply gifted such great abilities, yet their tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles can’t keep up with each other. How do we combat this? For Aspen, a consistent strength training program to prepare her body for the heavy demands of her sport.
Over the last 6 months (especially the last 3-4 months) Aspen has been on fire! She is in the gym 3-4 times a week doing strength and speed/agility work. As most people know, just coming to the gym doesn’t work that well when your goals are like Aspen’s. You have to be focused and have a true desire to improve each day you walk in the door. It is hard to have this characteristic at such a young age, but she has it like no other. Her consistency and work ethic are second to none, and she is now starting to reap all the tremendous benefits that comes along with this. Yes, she is naturally athletic, but she has taken it to an entirely new level, and most importantly staying injury free!
Have I mentioned that this young lady is the sweetest person you will ever meet? She smiles the entire time she is in the gym (whether pushing plates or not) and is always so polite. She is a pleasure to be around, and we want her to know that we are so proud of her. Calling her one of our own is such an honor, and we are extremely excited to watch her journey over the next few years. Keep up the great work, Aspen!
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Morgan Matthews
Basketball Player
OCTOBER
2022
Athlete of the month for October
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Five years ago, a young 12-year-old girl walked in our doors with her basketball sneaks, shorts, and tank top on, looking to take her athleticism to the next level, and the rest is history.
Now standing at 6’1, and a superstar standout basketball player at Pennington Prep High School, Morgan is absolutely dominating the hardwood. She is in her junior year and being heavily recruited by various Division 1 colleges including N.C. State and Mississippi State.
Morgan has always loved playing basketball. Shooting, dribbling, passing, and everything else that hoops require. As for the training side of things in the gym, she was never the biggest fan, but knew the work had to be done (so she forced herself to get it done). She is our athlete of the month because over the last 3 months, she has really turned it on. She is now in the gym three times a week, and not just coming in because she knows she has to, SHE IS NOW BUSTING HER BUTT every second spent with us. This sign of maturity and dedication has been so refreshing, and such a pleasure to watch. Not to mention, the extra hard work is really starting to pay off; her strength, power, and overall athleticism is sky rocketing! We couldn’t be more proud or excited to watch her this upcoming season.
As for Morgan, the person; it is hard to put in words how wonderful she is, but to put it simply, she is quiet and sweet, but get her on the hardwood and she is as fierce as can be. She continues to be a standout student in the classroom and an absolute pleasure to be around. Having a quality individual and athlete like her as a part of the PEAC Performance Family over the last 5 years has been such an honor. This journey is going to be a fun one to watch! Keep up the great work Morgan, we are so proud of you!
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Zio Kim
Basketball Player
SEPTEMBER
2022
Athlete of the month for September
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Six months ago, a quiet, wiry, but seemingly hardworking young man walked through our doors because he wanted to get stronger. Well, this 6’2 basketball star not only got stronger, but his athleticism has skyrocketed! He is now a junior at Pennington Prep and a key component to the success of his basketball team (not to mention a straight A student, but who’s bragging).
Zio has been one of the most impressive athletes we’ve ever worked with. His dedication to never miss a workout, the effort he puts in while at the gym, the responsibility he takes to work independently on the exercises we give him, plus the fact that he is always smiling and a pleasure to be around has truly WOW-ed us! He is the perfect example of what consistency and hard work gets you in life. To say that we are excited to see this young man perform on the hardwood this winter is an understatement.
You are a great young man Zio, and we have built such a nice relationship with you over the last 6 months. We are so excited to watch you succeed this year since you earned every bit of it this off-season. Keep up the great work (2 months left until the season)! It is a pleasure to call you one of our own.
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Ally Antonacci
Babson College
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Franny Gallagher
Skidmore College
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Sarah Yancy
Lehigh University
AUGUST
2022
Our August Athletes of the Month are all heading to college to compete at the next level!
Good luck everyone!
MK Peters
Misericordia University
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Aanya Ravichander
Emory University
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Wes Legget
St. John's University
Morgan Murphy
Westminster College
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Rafa Ponce De Leon
Villanova University
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Matt McGeeny
Soccer Player
JUNE/
JULY 2022
Athlete of the month for June & July
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Matt is a rising senior at Hopewell Valley High School where he excels as a student athlete, playing soccer and maintaining a great GPA heading into his senior year.
Matt started with PEAC in the summer of 2021. He was coming 1-2 times a week for the first few months, making progress, but still somewhat reserved. About 6 months ago, this young man took everything to the next level - now he is training 4-5 days a week! Whether it be ALWAYS lifting with 100% effort or working his butt of during the speed and agility sessions, he continues to be a great example to his peers of what challenging work, dedication and sacrifice looks like. Matt’s improvements in athleticism have been astronomical, and any time we see hard work pay off like this, it not only makes us happy for the athlete, but so proud that they are a part of our PEAC Performance Family.
Of course, we always mention an athlete’s training, but being a good person is more important to us than anything else. Matt is one of the most humble, polite, and hard-working athletes at PEAC. This silent assassin has not only been impressing us with his hard work and athletic development over the last 6 months, but as we get to know him better and better, his contagious demeanor has us all enjoying every second we spend with him. If you want to talk about a “good person” - Matt is the ultimate example!
We are so thankful to have the opportunity to work with Matt and get to know such a great young man. Keep up the amazing work Matt. Your growth over the last 6 months has been a pleasure for us to be a part of, and we look forward to watching where your journey leads. Once again, we are proud to call you part of the PEAC Performance Family!
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Max Brass
Multi-Sport Athlete
MAY
2022
Athlete of the Month for May
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This 22-year-old man started coming to us when he was just 14. He took a break when he went off to Northeastern University but has since made a striking come back. Just like when he was a kid, his work ethic is second to none. Max comes to work out 5-6 times a week, coming in twice daily most of the time.
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Even with his broken hand & jacked up foot, nothing stops him. He always finds a way to get his work in and does it with flying colors each time.
Regardless of how great of an athlete Max is, it doesn't compare to the person that he is. Max is one of the most involved people in our PEAC community. He talks to, and has a relationship with, basically everyone in the gym. Dude goes around having fun with friendly banter like it's his job. He is a perfect example of what makes our community so great. He is nothing short of what we strive to be; friendly, consistent, and hard working. We are so proud to have witnessed Max grow into the man that he is & so lucky to have him be part of our PEAC family.
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Continue the good work, Max!
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