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"I registered for a half marathon being held on February 3rd, 2008 and instead of my normal training schedule of "logging miles" I concentrated on the CATZ training sessions. Between Dec.'07 and Feb. '08 I did only 3 runs of 10-12 miles. However, since joining CATZ, I have religiously attended from 2 to as many as 5 sessions per week. During this time I have seen my "core" strength increase, my sprinting and recovery time improve. Well, I ran the Surf City USA half Marathon in cold blowing rain on Sunday morning February 3rd. To my surprise and excitement, I felt GREAT the entire race and turned in a Personal Best of 1:43:21 which crushed my previous best time by approximately 15 minutes! My next full marathon is in April and I can't wait to see how I do then! "

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Carlos Reyes

Head Performance Coach | Coach | BS creyes@catzsports.com

Carlos holds a bachelors degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Therapy and Exercise from the University of Texas at Austin. He has 6 years of experience in Physical Therapy as a technician at various facilities specializing in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

Carlos also gained valuable experience working with 21st Century, an after school program for children. There, he was an educational instructor who led interactive classes based on a curriculum specialized in health and physical activity. Additionally, Carlos has worked roles for the University of Texas Rec Sports Center where he also participated in Intramural Sports. While there, he achieved championships in Flag Football, Basketball, Softball and Track.

Currently, Carlos plans on attending Physical Therapy school and is studying for his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.

Brigido Gonzalez

Assistant Head Performance Coach | Coach | BS bgonzalez@ystf.net

Brigido holds a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in strength and conditioning which he acquired while attending the University of Texas at San Antonio. As an intern at CATZ, he worked very closely with the coaching staff on a daily basis. Upon completing his internship, he was offered a position as a performance coach. Brigido also worked as a strength specialist at the US Army All-American Bowl alongside NFL greats, Andre Rison and Levon Kirkland. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is currently studying for the CSCS exam.

Ricky Webb

Marketing Director | BS rwebb@catzsports.com

Ricky Webb is the Director of Marketing for Catz Sports San Antonio and Youth Sports Treatment and Fitness. Ricky graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where he played for the Men’s Basketball team, helping his team to a berth in the NAIA National Tournament his senior year.

Ricky arrived at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor after playing for the Men’s Basketball team at Faulkner State Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama. There he also helped his team to a berth in the National Tournament and received Academic All-American honors.

Ricky joins the team at Catz Sports San Antonio and Youth Sports Treatment and Fitness after working as Director of Marketing for Velocity Sports Performance-Houston for the last two and a half years. Ricky also brings six years of marketing and merchandising experience from the Digital Imaging group of Eastman Kodak and seven years of retail experience from Blockbuster Video.

While his employment at Eastman Kodak he also coached varsity basketball at Harvest Christian Academy in Watauga, Texas where he helped lead three teams to the TAPPS 3A Final Four.

Shaylon Rettig, MD

President, CATZ Sports San Antonio and Youth Sports Treatment and Fitness | CSCS srettig@catzsports.com

Shaylon D. Rettig, MD is the President of CATZ Sports San Antonio and Youth Sports Treatment and Fitness. Dr. Rettig graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where he was a four-year starter on the Men’s Basketball team, helping his team to a berth in the NAIA National Tournament his senior year.

Dr. Rettig attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his pediatric residency and served as pediatric chief resident at Pitt County Memorial Hospital/Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. He is currently enrolled in the MBA program at East Carolina University College of Business.

Dr. Rettig completed his pediatric sports medicine fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio under the tutelage of Jorge Gomez, MD. Dr. Rettig is the contracted medical director and sports medicine consultant for the South San Antonio Independent School District. Dr. Rettig has served the past two years as the DFW Medical Director for Breast Cancer 3-Day walk.

Jorge Gomez, MD, MS

Managing Partner, CATZ Sports San Antonio and Medical Director, Youth Sports Treatment and Fitness jgomez@catzsports.com

Jorge E. Gómez, MD, MS is the Managing Partner of CATZ Sports San Antonio and Medical Director of Youth Sports Treatment and Fitness. He is head of the clinical operations that include sports medicine, physical therapy and weight management services. Dr. Gomez graduated from Stanford University where he participated in NCAA Division I Track and Field as a triple jumper.

Dr. Gómez has gained national acclaim as an expert in the field of pediatric sports medicine. He serves both as a Professor with Tenure in the Department of Pediatrics and director of the Fellowship Program in Pediatrics Sports Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Among Dr. Gómez accomplishments include his achievement as a Robert Wood Johnson Generalist Physician Faculty Scholar from 1996-2002. He served on the Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness of the American Academy of Pediatrics from 2000-2006. He also provided aid as a volunteer physician at the United States Olympic Training Center in 1997.

Currently, Dr. Gómez serves as the Director of Athletic Medicine for the University of Texas at San Antonio, and is the contracted team physician and medical consultant for the Edgewood and Southwest Independent School Districts in San Antonio.