Jo
Johanna Clair is the founder and owner of Protect the Plate. Founded in 2017, PTP is a platform dedicated to providing elite-level instruction specifically for fastpitch catchers. Through the power of community, women are inspired and challenged to build a repertoire of skills that will propel them into their future.
Prior to establishing Protect the Plate, Jo graduated from Tufts University in 2014 and then stayed on as an assistant coach for the Jumbos in the 2015 season. The team finished with an undefeated record of 51-0 while capturing a third-straight DivisionIII National Championship. She continued her collegiate coaching career at Division III Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in Southern California for two years and helped the Athenas earn their seventh NCAA bid in eight years.
As a student-athlete at Tufts, Jo served as a captain for two teams that won National Championships in 2013 and 2014. As a senior, Jo was named NESCAC Player of the Year and Co-Most Outstanding Player of the 2014 Softball Championships. A three-time All-American catcher, Jo finished her career with 67 home runs ranking third all-time among Division III players. Jo was also named the 2014 Diamond Catcher of the Year, handling a pitching staff that ranked second in the country in earned run average.
Jo earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a pre-med academic track while also being heavily involved in Tufts athletics leadership. For her contributions on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, Jo was the NESCAC’s 2014 nomination for NCAA Women of the Year award.
In her free time, you can find Jo enjoying a cup of coffee and a good book, seeking out a delicious IPA at a craft brewery, or adventuring outside - on a hike, bike, paddleboard or snowboard.