Dragon Supporters

Jeff Adrien: 2-Time All Big East Selection; 2008-09 Captain of UCONN basketball team that reached the Final Four

"Dragon Conditioning helped me jump higher and get quicker.  Without it I would not have accomplished the goals I had set for myself which was to become the best basketball player I could be."

Kayla Snyderman: Member of the US Freestylee Mogul team since December 2005, Competed in 2006 Olympic team trials, qualified for finals at two World Cup events during 2006-07 season, 2005-06 North American Tour dual mogul champion, 2006 Junior Olympic CHampion, 2nd at Juniof World Championships 2007, North American Tour Champion 2007

"Dragon conditioning has helped me get into the physical condition that I want to be in for both freestyle training and competition. I have built a huge amount of strength through the weightlifting part of the program, and with this extra strength, I have been able to improve both my technique and my stamina on the mogul course. Also, the explosiveness and coordination that is developed by the plyometrics and running part of the program has given me the tools get higher in my jumps and to have more coordination while in the air. Overall, Dragon Conditioning has been great for my skiing career.

John DiBiaso: Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, Everett High School
Superbowl Champions 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007

"We are extremely pleased with the speed and conditioning program that Dragon Conditioning has provided for our athletes.  Their professional instructors are highly qualified and great motivators.  We have observed our athletes make tremendous gains in their speed, agility, and explosiveness, as well as their overall conditioning.  As a coach, athletic director, and parent, I would strongly recommend Dragon Conditioning to any high school student athlete looking to improve their performance.

Clinton Portis: Washingon Redskins; 2002 NFL Rookie of the year; 2003, 2009 Pro Bowl selection

"Speed provides a great advantage and proper conditioning only furthers your capabilities. That is why Dragon Conditioning is vital to athletes."

 Chad Hunte: UMASS Football

"Thanks to Dragon Conditioning it has helped me get stronger, faster, and more explosive, which will help me during my career in the next level"

Reed Snyderman:'08-'09 National Amateur Skier of the Year; '09 US Junior freestyle skier of the year; '08 Junior Champion Moguls/Dual Moguls; 4th '09 Freestyle Championships; '09 US Development team

"Conditioning, strength, and fitness are vital to my success when competing on a national and international level.  With Dragon Conditioning I've found that my overall strength has vastly improved.  That said, lifting for strength in itself can produce bulky and uncoordinated results.  However, due to the plyometrics and running portion of the conditioning regiment, I've found myself not only stronger but more agile and coordinated.  The proof is in the results, I was able to have the fastest time at 2009 US Nationals at the age of 18.  Overall Dragon Conditioning has been excellent for my skiing career."

Kyle Hunte: University of Delaware Football

"Dragon Conditioning has helped me gain the power, endurance, and explosion that I use on the field.  This improved my performance and gave me the advantage against my opponents.  Without this training it would have been a lot harder for me to excel on the field."

Kyleigh Williams: Dartmouth Lacrosse

"Dragon conditioning has been vital in my success on the ice and on the lacrosse field.  The lifting nearly doubled my overall body strength.  My strides became more explosive, putting me one step ahead of my opponents.  The strength training is balanced by plyometric and running exercises.  The sprints helped me get in shape, and the unique agilities were geared towards improving the footwork I needed for ice hockey and lacrosse.  Thanks to Dragon Conditioning, I've learned correct running form and how to make my movements more efficient, which has taken my game to the next level."

 Rafael Cabral: UMASS Soccer

"Once you reach a certain level in sports, you need to be in the best shape of your life to be able to compete. Whereas in high school you can get by on pretty much skill alone, division 1 college soccer demands the highest levels of fitness and strength. Dragon Conditioning helped me to become faster, run longer, jump higher, and outmuscle other players, and I would not be where I am today if it weren't for that. Every high school and college-bound athlete who is looking to improve their game and mentality should participate in this program."

Caitlin Butler: 2002 Captain, Harvard University Soccer 

Eliza Butler: Assabet Valley Girls Hockey Team USA Hockey Two Time Tier One National Champions: 2008-2009, 2009-2010

"Dragon Conditioning prepared me for hockey in a way that I didn't think possible.  I immediately felt a difference in my speed, agility, strength, and overall athletic ability on and off the ice."

Phil McGeoghan: NY Jets/ Berlin Thunder Football

"I think team speed and conditioning are the most important aspects of high school sports. The Dragon program brings your team together and allows them to train as a unit in a competitive environment. I believed in the philosophies so much that Dragon successfully expanded into my hometown of Agawam last year. We are looking for even greater things in its second year."    

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 # 5 time State Track and Field Champion
# Holds 2 State records and 2 Western-Mass records
# Personal best of 7'1" in the high jump which is also a UMaine record
# Participant in Junior Olympics

# 1997 Agawam Captain for Football, Basketball, and Track
# Holds numerous UMaine receiving records
# Clocked a 4.4 in the 40 yard dash at the NFL combine 

Wayne Chrebet: New York Jets Wide Receiver

"What sets good athletes apart from great athletes is their off season conditioning and preparation for their upcoming season. Dragon Conditioning allows you to personally improve, while gaining a team mentality."

Mike Anderson: 1999 NFL Rookie of the Year, Denver Broncos

"To continually workout year round is necessary for any serious athlete. The off-season training program, Dragon Conditioning, will help any individual achieve their maximum potential."

Mark Sullivan: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

"Dragon is the best conditioning program that I've been a part of, at any level. It allows athletes to not only realize but exceed their physical and mental capabilities."

# 2002 Boston College Captain
# Led Big East in Strikeouts, Wins, Innings Pitched 2002
# 2002 All New England
# 2001, 2002 All Northeast Region First Team
# 2002 Paderborn Untouchables (German Professional League)

Pat Aufiero: New York Rangers

"Dragon is a demanding conditioning program that provides you the tools to become a better and more explosive athlete. At the same time it allows you to work out with your friends and have a good time. After you participate in the program you feel closer to your team, and a part of the Dragon family."

# Boston University Hockey
# Bennet McGinnis Spirit Award 2002
# 2nd Team All Hockey East
# 2001 All New England
# 2001 Hockey East Player of the Week
# 2000 World Senior Team
# U.S. Under 18 National Team 98
# 3rd Round draft pick of the New York Rangers

Chris Scanlon: Winchester Girls Varsity Soccer Coach

"Dragon gives my players the opportunity to get real professional fitness training to help them prepare for the season."

# 7 State Championships
# 23 Middlesex League Championships
# 1986 National High School Coach of the Year
# 1996 Westfield Hall of Fame
# 1999 Winchester Hall of Fame
# 2 times ranked # 1 in the United States by the USA Today (90, 98)

Adam Piandes: Presidio Hill School Coach

"The Dragon Conditioning program gave me the necessary tools to excel at the high school and college level. It has taught me to work hard, set goals and believe in myself as an athlete and person."

# Bates College Basketball 96'
# 1,342 career points.
# Single season assist leader
# All New England Selection
# Team Captain 96'

Coaching:

# Telluride High School (96-98)
# Indian Mountain School (2000-01)
# Presidio Hill School (2002-present)

Matt Malatesta: Tufts University Football & Lacrosse

"Dragon Conditioning has been the backbone to my athletic career. My achievements and success in sports would not have been attainable without the hard work that I put into Dragon. In high school my forty time dropped from a 4.9 my sophomore year to a low 4.7 my senior year. Cardiovascularly, my body is in peak condition when completing dragon. Speed, strength, and endurance are the keys to becoming a great player. Dragon hits all three of these aspects directly and in turn strengthens you mentally. Each week in dragon you can feel yourself getting faster, getting stronger; being in better shape. Each week in Dragon you gain an edge on your competition. I would not have been able to be the player that I am today without this program that Dan McGrath has put together."

# All League Middlesex Football
# Boston Globe All Scholastic Lacrosse
# 2 time Mass State Champ Lacrosse
# Tufts Football 04, fullback starter last year
# Captain Tufts Lacrosse

Brian Curry: Bowdoin College Football 1999-2002

"Dragon Conditioning has allowed me to develop an excellent work ethic during my years as a high school and collegiate athlete. Throughout my seven year commitment to the Dragon Conditioning program I continued to see improvements in my speed, agility, and vertical leap each every year. In the summer entering my senior year of high school alone, I saw my 40 yard dash drop from a 4.95 to a 4.7 and my vertical leap increase by 4.5 inches, while adding 12 lbs of muscle to my frame. At the end of each summer program I truly felt that I was in the best shape of my life, physically as well as mentally, and that is why Dragon Conditioning is the best conditioning program available."

# Two year starter as a Tight End for Bowdoin College Football Team
# Three year letter winner 1999-2002
# Elected Middlesex All League Football 1998
# Elected Middlesex League All Star Basketball 1999
# Finished second in state in Touchdown Receptions as a Junior 1997

Laura Davis: Babson College Soccer

"Dragon is the greatest preseason preparation for me, and always gets me into the best shape ever! Not only does it prepare me physically but also teaches me how important commitment, motivation, and self confidence are to achieving all goals in life."

# 1997, 1998 State Champions
# 1999 Winchester High School Captain
# 2002, 2003 Babson College Soccer Captain

Joe Lang: University of Connecticut Tennis

Meredith McGowan: Fairfield University Soccer

Caitlin Butler: Harvard University Soccer

Scott Lombardi: 2002 Tufts Football

Joe Clark: Agawam High School

Mike Hannon: Belmont High School

Alex Elsworth: Agawam High School

Women's Dragon Conditioning Program:

Sue Martignetti

Cynthia Danaher