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Athletes of all ages, abilities and sports rely on the Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) to improve their skills. View some of our featured athletes and the accomplishments they have acheived with help of the PEP program.
Antoine Burns
Cristin Van Driel
Danny Behm
Noelle Peterson
Ryan Leveille
Jill Rookard
Trevor Marsicano
 Antoine Burns
Sport: Football
College: University of Minnesota
Pro Team/Organization: Milwaukee Iron
Hometown: Milwaukee
PEP Program Athlete Since: 2009
“To be the best, you must train with the best,” Antoine said. “Since training with the PEP Program, my performance level has increased in all areas such as speed, strength, agility and endurance. For anyone looking to perform at a high level, I recommend the PEP Program.”
Career/Personal Records:
2009:
- 2,631 all-purpose yards, ranked seventh most in the arena football2 league
- Led the Iron in all-purpose yards, tallying 1,425 yards on kickoff returns, 1,177 receiving yards and 16 field goal return yards, while returning a team-high five kick returns for touchdowns
- Led the team in scoring with 168 points and finished second on the team in receiving yards, receptions (96) and touchdowns (19)
2008:
- Began his arenafootball2 career playing his rookie season with the Green Bay Blizzard
2006:
- Played for the AFL’s Los Angeles Avengers where he led the team with 124.5 all-purpose yards per game and set the Avengers’ single-season record for kickoff return yards with 984
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 Cristin Van Driel
Sport: Runner, Cyclist, Equestrian
College: Concordia University
Pro Team/Organization: Brooks Running, Hammer Nutrition
Hometown: Mequon, Wis.
PEP Program Athlete Since: 2010
“The PEP Program has been the substance to my success with running since overcoming major spine surgery,” Cristin said.
In 2000, Cristin was hit by a car while out on a training ride and suffered a broken back, temporary paralysis and concussion, among other injuries. She underwent spine surgery where neurosurgeons stabilized her back by putting in 14 screws, two plates and four rods in her lower back. Cristin now races in distances from 3000 meters to marathons, continues to cycle and is grateful for the ability to continue her athletic passions.
“The athletic trainers and physical therapists at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin provided expertise that far exceeded anything I could have hoped for – furthering my success racing and training,” she said. “I know that with the PEP Program and their support I have an edge on the competition.”
2010 Race Results:
- Brainstorm 5K, Veteran’s Park, Milwaukee – 4th Overall Female, 2nd in age group
- Heart & Sole 5K, Manitowoc, Wis.,- 2nd Overall Female, 1st in age group
- Make A Wish Foundation 5K, Milwaukee – 2nd Overall Female, 1st in age group
- Aid Africa 5K, Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – 1st Overall, 1st in age group
- Quad Cities Marathon - 3:16:39 – 9th Overall Female, 4th in age group
- Des Moines Half Marathon, Des Moines, Iowa – 1:31 - 15th Overall Female, 3rd in age group
- Africa Hope Run 5K, DePere, Wis. – 1st Overall Female, 1st in age group
- Road America 4 Mile, Elkhart Lake, Wis. – 3rd Overall Female, 1st in age group
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 Danny Behm
Sport: Golf and Basketball
College: Wisconsin Lutheran College
Pro Team/Organization: Wisconsin State Golf Association
Hometown: Jackson, Wis.
PEP Program Athlete Since: 2005
“The PEP Program prepares you well for the season,” Danny said. “Increases your output and gets you ready to succeed in your season.”
Career/Personal Records:
Golf:
2005:
- First Team All-Conference
2006, 2007, and 2008:
- NAC Player of the Year and First Team All-NAC
2007:
- NAC Conference Tournament Medalist
- Medalist in 5 tournaments
- 24 top 5 finishes
- 6 NAC Player of the Week Awards
2008:
- Qualifier for the USGA Amateur Public Links in Aurora, Colo.
- 3rd out of 95 at qualifying site (73-73)
Basketball:
- Scored 1226 points (9th All Time), 354 assists (3rd All Time), 193 steals (5th All Time) at WLC
- Recorded only triple-double in WLC history vs. Edgewood in playoff run
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 Noelle Peterson
Sport: Volleyball
College: Northern Kentucky University
Hometown: Milwaukee
PEP Program Athlete Since: 2007
“I truly enjoyed the opportunities offered by the PEP program,” Noelle said. “The instructors helped me reach my athletic ability. I also want to thank all of them because I wouldn’t be physically fit if it weren’t for them.”
College Records:
2010:
- Finished season second on the team with 327 kills, playing in all 34 matches for the Norse
2009:
- Saw action in 32 matches, finished with 367 kills, named to All-GLVC second team
2008:
- Played in all 36 matches, ranked fourth on the team with 279 kills, also served up 35 aces
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 Ryan Leveille
Sport: Speedskating
College: Emory University
Pro Team/Organization: US Speedskating
Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn.
PEP Program Athlete Since: 2007
“The PEP Program made me realize that the body as a whole needs to be strong, not just my legs,” Ryan said. “It’s important for your entire body to be fit, and the program does that. The PEP Program gives you whole body fitness.”
Awards:
- Bronze medal in 500 meter and 3000 meter at the 2004 U.S. Championships
- 10th overall at 2005 U.S. Championships
- Qualified for 2006 Fall World Cup Team
- Silver medal in 10,000 meters and ranked third in the men's all-round standings at 2006 U.S. Championships
- Competed in 2006 Winter Olympics, in team pursuit and 10,000 meter events
- 2008 US World Championship team in Gangneung, South Korea; bronze medal in the 1500 meter race, silver medal in the 3000 meter superfinal
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 Jill Rookard
Sport: Speedskating
Pro Team/Organization: Swift Speedskating Team
Hometown: Woodhaven, Mich.
PEP Program Athlete Since: 2010
“The Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin PEP Program team prepares me to compete on the highest international stage in athletics,” Jill said. “With PEP’s training I can go to each competition with confidence.”
Career/Personal Records:
- 2010-2011 World Cup in Berlin, Germany: 1st place in 3k; 4th place in 5k, 6th place in 1500 meters
- 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 World Cup team member
- 2010 Olympics – 4th place
- World Cup Rank No. 2 in 3k, and No. 8 in 5k
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 Trevor Marsicano
Sport: Speedskating
Pro Team/Organization: Marchese Racing/Green Team
Hometown: Ballston Spa, N.Y.
PEP Program Athlete Since: 2010
“The PEP Program has helped me heal and recover from my injuries and continue to help keep me ahead of my competition.”
Career/Personal Records:
- Junior Worlds 2007: 1st place in 300 meters, 3rd place overall
- World All-Around Championships 2009: 5th place
- World Single Distance Championships: 2nd place in1500 meters, 1st place in 100 meters, 3rd place in 5000 meters, 3rd place in team pursuit
- 2009 World Cup Overall: 2nd place in 1500 meters
- 2010 Olympics Silver Medal
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Last Review Date: Feb. 1, 2011 Online Editor(s): Kathryn Adam |
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