Piedmont- Congratulations to Skyler Liu (Piedmont High )going on to compete for the Princeton Swim team. Skylar Ranked 32nd in California with a 14.87 power index. . At this years CIF NCS Champs she was a 2 time Finalist placing 4th in 200 Y IM with 2:04.35 and 5th in the 100 Yard Fly with 55.44.
Skyler has undergone Gamespeed “Dryland” training program which focuses on developing core strength, shoulder strength and mobility and explosiveness.
Martinez Ca. -Repetitive stress injuries are the most common and frequent amongst todays throwing athletes. They become particularly scary when it is in the elbow. Immediately visions of “Tommy Johns” surgery come to mind. Most who are ignorant of the potential career ending condition try to bear through it. A most unwise strategy. The smart seek proper medical diagnosis and help. It a lot of cases it is severe tendonitis. A treatable condition that takes the proper management and time. Time being the BIG factor.
Enter Brodie Eglite now entering his junior year at Alhambra High. He had to sit out the entire freshman season due to severe elbow tendonitis. However he didnt just sit out. After his release from rehab he followed his older brother (Jordan SFSU 92mph) to Gamespeed for post rehab “Return to Play” conditioning.
Brodie came in three days a week and did all the tedious work that is required to fully recover from that sort of injury. He built his body from the ground up. He worked on his own and did the 2016-17 Top Gun program in the off season. A quiet kid who never complained, just stayed focused put his head down and did the […]
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Baseball & Softball Athletes
The only program of its kind in the Bay Area.
This dynamic program offers a two-pronged approach to developing the college bound athlete. Participants will sharpen their fielding skills and techniques with a program designed by former SF Giants player Erik Johnson of EJ Sports and strengthen their athletic skill development with exercises specially selected by Gamespeed’s Aaron Thigpen.
The sole purpose if this program is to develop “College Level infielders”. We take a developmental approach to building both the physical and technical requirements to becoming a collegiate level athlete. This is much more than just fielding ground balls and weight lifting. Its not enough to “make the play” college recuriters are looking at how you make plays.
The academy will teach:
– Approach to the ball
– Catch and release technique
– Positioning and Anticipation
Plus many more items scouts and recruiters have an eye for in determining your abilities for the next level.
On the athletic side the academy will provide the training to develop the physicality to compete at the next level such as:
– First step explosiveness
– Footwork & Range
– Balance & Coordination
– Throwing velocity
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Top Gun student Dominic Pipkin’s talents were on full display at Day 3 of the prestigiuos Area Code Games in Long Beach Ca. Up from a last years top velocity of 92 mph Dominic sat at 92-94mph velo before hitting 95mph on two consecutive pitches and then ratcheting it up to a tourney high 96mph. Dominic particpated in Aaron Thigpen of Gamespeed’s TOP GUN Off Season Pitchers and Throwers Conditioning Program which included 4 months of off season managed training and followed up with an highschool in season program and finally transitioned into a summer program. Under the tutelage of Pitching coach Devalin Harper he continues to blossom and establish himself as one of the country’s top prospects.
Read about his area code outing HERE: http://bba.am/Mo0g7d
Read About the TOP GUN program HERE
The Management!!!!
The Young Guns Program is about the comprehensive DEVELOPMENT of young athletes who participate in year round baseball and softball throwing and pitching activities.THIS IS NOT A PITCHING PROGRAM
IT IS A OFF SEASON PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
DESIGNED FOR THROWING ATHLETES
The goals of the Program are to: Develop the physical foundation to progress successfully through all levels of softball and baseball.
Empower the athlete and parent with the knowledge to make sound, sensible and appropriate decisions in regards to their athlete’s abilities, performance and expectations for off season training.
To put the athlete on the proper trajectory to be competitive at the various levels of their sport.
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Parents frequently ask me, “what can I do to get my athlete better?” In their minds the focus is always on athletic abilities ie, run faster, get stronger, jump higher. While these can improve performance there is a more profound and far reaching approach that will not only translate into better athletic performance but also better functioning young adults. It requires no equipment, guru trainer or state of the art gym. All it takes is the simple decision to do so.
Five Personal Qualities That Lead to Athletic Success:
Concord, Ca – Leading up to the Ward V Kovlaev 2 fight much was to be said about Kovalev’s improved conditioning and stamina. HBO’s 24/7 even featured his training at altitude with a russian biathlon coach. Conversely ours explosive. Check it out HERE were at 17:09.
His manager Kathy Duva stated that he was much improved in his endurance. She loosely states the first fight was a sprint and boxing is an endurance sport. Well yes and no. I see boxing as intermitent sprinting. It takes some of both. Liken it to high intensity and low intensity intervals with a one minute rest. To solely rely on the aerobic system (endurance) is a recipe for disaster. It’s your anaerobic system (speed/power) that allows you to burst repeatedly. Boxing is a speed and power sport and developing the anaerobic energy system is paramount.
I’ve read Kovalevs strategy was to quicken or push the pace from the onset. Well if your working faster than you normally do and dont train at that pacing for a significant time (acclimate) period prior to the event regardless of how much aerobic training you have […]
Andre Wards dramatic stoppage of bitter rival Sergei Kovalev has everyone talking how the tables may have been turned. Kovalev known for his knock out power was the obivious choice for who was going to land the more devastating shots. Of course performance coach Aaron Thigpen of Gamespeed and Andre Ward knew something else. Scott Christ of SB Nation commented in a recent article:
” The power punches were a real surprise, with Ward landing 53 of 144 (37%) and Kovalev scoring on 50 of 223 (22%), with Ward often seeming like he was landing the harder shots.”
Suprise? well not to me. From the onset of our training we worked on improving Andre’s power. Where did it come from? The answer, a complex series of rotational exercises aimed at utilizing Andres improved leg strength. Quite simply we established a better kinetic chain or simply connection between his legs, hips, and upper body torso. I believe “force/power” starts from the ground up. Any problems in coordination, balance, range of motion or joint stability will prevent that “force/power” to stop prematurely in the chain or leak resulting in limited or no force/power. If you want STOPPING POWER like Andre Ward add […]
