Puerto Rico National Basketball Team Chooses Isagenix

Puerto Rico National Basketball Team Chooses Isagenix

Associates Roberto and Kerensa Pérez and Noel Santos (left to right) with the Puerto Rico National Basketball Team.
Chandler, Ariz. – June 19, 2006 – The Puerto Rico National Basketball Team chose Isagenix today as official supplier of nutritional supplements. The team, currently preparing for the upcoming 2006 FIBA World Basketball Tournament, made world headlines when they defeated Team U.S.A. 92-73 in their opening game at the 2004 Olympic Summer Games in Athens.
Puerto Rico’s Team Administrator and Physical Trainer Victor Vargas and Team Physician Dr. Michael Gonzalez sought the sponsorship to help increase endurance and shorten recovery time for the athletes.
"We’ve witnessed the effectiveness that comes from using Isagenix," said Dr. Gonzalez. "The products are superior in quality and have a broad base to fill nutritional gaps." Under Dr. Gonzalez’s supervision, the team will follow a nutrition program utilizing Isagenix products—including Ionix Supreme and C-Lyte. The team will also use the Isagenix electrolyte drink, Want More Energy?, during practices and games.
"Isagenix is committed to providing ‘no-compromise’ products that will make a difference," said Isagenix President and CEO Jim Coover. "We’re honored and pleased to provide nutritional products for the Puerto Rico National Team."
Slated to Face U.S. Team First… Again
At the FIBA World Basketball Tournament Aug. 19 to Sept. 3 in Japan, Puerto Rico will—once again—open against the U.S. National Team. The islanders, representing their small population of only four million, plan to be as prepared as possible.
"The players show superior skill and teamwork, but they lack the sustained energy needed to play at their best for long periods of time," said Dr. Gonzalez. "With help from Isagenix, we want to get the players back to the same physical level they had when they beat the U.S. team in 2004."
The team plans to travel and compete extensively before the tournament in the U.S., China and Central America. Return to Press Releases