“Quick Study” results in trip to State meet for Hurdler!

Well this is a nice story. DeJah Robinson came to Gamespeed just two weeks before the NCS Meet of Champions this past weekend. When an athlete shows up this late in the game there’s nothing you can do speed or conditioning wise to make them better. The best you can do is tinker or fine tune their technique and hope it sticks under the pressure of competition. Well Dejah proved to be a “quick” study. We focused only on two things: her block start and arm technique. After just two sessions the tenth grader from St Mary’s dropped her personal best 300m hurdle time from 47.68 to 45.60! almost two seconds! Good enough to place third and a trip to the California State meet.

A testament to her willingness to change and her ability to learn so quickly and execute under extreme pressure. I am looking forward to working more with this athlete.

Incidentally she followed the NCS champion Gamespeed trained alum Michelle Thompson (2012, 2013, 2014 summer) of Dougherty Valley. Great job Michelle.

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Summer Hours Start June 14th

Dates: June 14 – August 23rd
Summer Break Hours

Sundays: 9am – Noon.

Mondays: 3pm – 7pm.
Tuesdays: 10am – 2pm.
Wednesdays: 3pm – 7pm.
Thursdays: 10am – 2pm.
Fridays: Closed.
Saturdays: TBD.
Private Sessions by Request.

For questions Call/Text 925 222-9612.
Email: aaron@gamespeed.net

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Speedsters move on to State meet.

Gamespeed tracksters ran exceptionally well at the NCS Meet of Champions this past weekend. The qualifier for the state meet these three gentlemen qualified for a total of nine events. CJ Edwards (not pictured) was runner up in the 100m and ran a leg of the winning 400m relay of Castro Valley.

All of these gentlemen put in a lot of work starting their training as early as July of last year! They made it pay off. On to state fellas!

Jamaun Charles 100m/200m Amador Valley

Gamespeed Training; 2012, 2013, 2104-15 Custom programming, Sunday track Class

Jamaun was the defending champion in the 100/200m. He retained his title in the 100m running 10.71 to beat Gamespeed trained CJ Edwards of Castro Valley at 10.77.

He almost completed a rare double but in the 200m was overtaken in the final meters to place second by .04 with a time of 21.77.

He also ran legs of the 400m relay which placed 2nd and the 1600m relay which placed third.

He qualified for the state meet in four events.

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Speedsters: Jamaun Charles & CJ Edwards win Double NCS Sprint Titles

Gamespeed sprinters dominated not one but two! North Coast Championship meets. Jamaun Charles (Amador Valley) and CJ Edwards (Castro Valley) posted sprint doubles in the 100m and 200m at the two separate championships. They also ran legs on their schools 400 relay teams both placing second. Aaron Jones (CastroValley) also had a strong performance finishing second in the 400m and 4th in the 200m. In the field events San Ramon Valley’s Lou Smith won the pole vault with a leap of 14’0. All now advance to the Meet of Champions, the qualifier for the California State Meet.

Athlete: Jamuan Charles

Sport: Track 100m/200m/400m

Gamespeed Training: Custom programming and Sunday track Class: 2013, 2014, 2015

The Washington State bound Charles sped to seasonal bests of 10.63 and 21.62.

Athlete: Cameron Edwards

Sport: Track 100m/200m

Gamespeed Training: Custom programming, Sunday Track Class 2014-15.

The UC Davis bound Edwards sped 11.24 & 22.06 into cold windy headwinds. Not the best conditions but he beat all competitors.

Both athletes move onto the Meet of Champions next week.

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College Ready Program

A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning published a survey on the opinions of university strength and conditioning coaches and the preparedness of freshman athletes entering collegiate athletics. Below is an excerpt:

HOW PREPARED ARE COLLEGE FRESHMEN ATHLETES FOR THE RIGORS OF
COLLEGE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING? A SURVEY OF COLLEGE
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES

Wade, Susan; Pope, Zachary C.; Simonson, Shawn R.

There are a variety of areas identified where freshman are falling short.

…SCC (strength & conditioning coaches) stated incoming college freshman athletes lack lower extremity strength, overall flexibility, and core strength as well as proper Olympic lifting technique. SCC also stated that athletes lacked the mental toughness to endure collegiate sport training in addition to claiming incoming athletes lacked knowledge of correct nutrition and recovery principles. These results suggest a lack of collegiate training/sport preparedness of high school athletes. High school strength and conditioning specialist’s goal is to produce better athletes and doing so requires the strength and conditioning coach/trainer to have knowledge of how to train high school athletes….

Gamespeed’s College Ready Program was devised at the onset of its existence twenty years ago. Taking from my own experiences […]

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Playmaker- Speed & Power Conditioning Class (July- Aug)

The Speed-Power connection is crucial to success in athletics. Athletes who demonstrate these qualities are dynamic, explosive and usually make the difference in competition. Training to be this type of athlete takes a program that blends proper strength and conditioning with speed and movement exercises.

That program is now here, introducing “PlayMaker”, a total program for today’s athlete.

Strength & Conditioning

Upper body Strength
Lower body Strength
Joint Integrity
Learn proper lifting technique

Speed & Movement

First step explosiveness
Acceleration
Start, Stop, Cut
Jumping Ability

Who is this class for: Any field or court athlete who wants an overall development program. This is a fast paced and high intensity program designed to push you to the limit.

Boys & Girls, All Sports Welcome

Grades: 9-12

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays

Dates: July 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, July 29th, Aug 3rd, 5th.

8 sessions

Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm

Cost: $255 ($265 credit)

Where: Gamespeed 990 Detroit Ave, Concord

Register & Pay Below. (We must receive payment to reserve […]

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Robin Hu dazzles in Triple A debut

Athlete: Robin Hu
Gamespeed Training: Off Season Conditioning & Velocity
Duration: 3 years.

The Rochester Red Wings were savoring a 4-3 victory over the Durham Bulls early Tuesday afternoon when pitching coach Marty Mason emerged from his office and stopped winning pitcher Chih-Wei Hu in the clubhouse hallway.

Mason had a little memento for Hu to take back to Fort Myers: the lineup card from an impressive Triple-A debut.

The Wings are predicting it was the first of many victories at this level — and perhaps beyond.

“I just feel very good,” Hu said after making the special spot start in the 11:05 a.m. school-day special at Frontier Field.

Hu, a 21-year-old native of Taichung, Taiwan, allowed just one run and two hits in six innings, walking four and striking out six. Brock Peterson’s two-run homer in the fourth powered the offense.

“What a great job that kid did,” manager Mike Quade said. “I’m anxious to see him down the road career wise. He’s got good stuff.”

Hu’s curve was especially effective and he even threw an occasional palm ball, a pitch that few pitchers — maybe no pitchers? — in today’s game throw.

BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM

Chih-Wei Hu Minor League Statistics […]

Robin Hu dazzles in Triple A debutGame2016-12-09T00:02:47-08:00

Athletic Infielder’s Specialty Summer Clinics

Cancelled as of 6/10

Athletic Infielder’s Specialty Summer Clinics

Position Specific Infielding

Get a powerful 90 minutes of instruction completely dedicated to your position. Each clinic will address all the dynamics of being better at your position. This scenario based training will develop skills in:

Tactics & Positioning
Decision Making
Fielding Range
Quick Hands
Throwing & Arm Strength
Footwork

This class will combine forty five (45) minutes of position specific work instructed by Erik Johnson of EJ Sports with forty five (45) minutes of athletic skills instruction with Gamespeed’s Aaron Thigpen.

Boys & Girls
Ages 10 & Up (Athletes will be grouped based on ability)

Second Base & Shortstop
June 11th Thursday
1:00- 2:30pm
$68 (credit card)
$65 (cash/check)

First & Third Basemen
June 12th Friday
1:00 – 2:30pm
$68 (credit card)
$65 (cash/check)

Register & Pay Below

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Fory’s “Fast Feet” Soccer Camp

Fory’s “Fast Feet” Soccer Camp

Hey guys Jair’s back in town for this one day event.

The Jair Fory Soccer Academy and Gamespeed have teamed up once again for a special Soccer & Speed Development Camp.This “FAST FEET” Camp will focus on:1. Dribbling & Ball Handling
2. Passing & Shooting
3. Multi- Directional First Step Quickness
4. Acceleration
5. Shadowing and Reaction

Bring a ball, cleats and be ready to compete. Learn your skills and apply them in a competitive atmosphere with small sided drills and games.

Where: Gamespeed @ The Challenge Grounds
990 Detroit Ave, Concord

When: Thursday May 28th
Time: 7:00- 8:30 pm

Ages: 9 -13

Cost: $60

Limited Space If questions please call 925-513-8676. Email: aaron@gamespeed.net

Coach Fory, US Soccer Federation “A” , NSCAA Premier licensed coach, certified youth coach and coach instructor, has worked with soccer’s elite from around the globe. He has coached both men’s and women’s national finalist club teams, and has given numerous youth clinics with some of the world’s best known soccer players and coaches such as Carlos Bilardo, […]

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GS Sprinters commit, sign with UC Davis & Washington State

Congrats to CJ Edwards for signing with UC Davis. The sprinter/long jumper will be coached by one of my ex coaches the great Rhan Sheffield, He’s in good hands. He also just ran a wind aided personal best of 10.70 at the Mt Sac Relays.

Congrats to Jamaun Charles of Amador. The trackster signed with Washington State. He also won the Arcadia Invite Seeded section of 100m over the weekend with a time of 10.63 (7th in State).

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