Young trackster drops .65 off his 100m time.

Enzo Villadolid has been at Gamespeed for 5 months working on his track technique. In his first outing of the year it showed with a whopping personal best at the Los Gatos all comers. The twelve year old speedster is already posting times that would compete highly against any high school freshman. Way to go Enzo!

His dad Joey alerted me to the race in an email:

Hi, Coach!

Enzo ran today at the Los Gatos All Comers. Set his PB in both the 100m. and 200m.

He ran 12.93 in the 100 m.. His previous PB was 13.58 set in July 2011 (6 months ago). That is 0.65 secs. faster.

Also, even to my untrained eye, I can see that his running form is much improved. He runs in a more efficient way now. Not much wasted energy on unnecessary movement.

Thank you, Coach.

Young trackster drops .65 off his 100m time.qckstep22016-12-09T00:03:30-08:00

GS Seniors get AOW Honors

Contra Costa Times Athlete of the Week:

Noria also is the two time DFAL Sprint champion at 100m/200m for the Gaels and NCS finalist. She will be one of the areas top sprinters this year. She has also signed a letter of intent to play soccer at St Mary’s College right here in the Bay Area.

NORIA MITCHELL, Dublin, soccer, Sr. — Mitchell had a true hat trick for the Gaels in their 4-0 win over Moreau Catholic in the first round of the NCS Division II playoffs, then added a goal and an assist in their 3-0 win over Northgate in the quarterfinals.

Ive worked with Brandon off and on for about five years and this guy is dedicated. He asks for basketball training to do at home and obviously he’s been doing it. Having a breakout senior year and helping his team to its first NCS appearance since 1985.

Brandon White SCHOOL: Liberty SPORT: Basketball YEAR: Junior POSITION: Guard

THE STAT LINE: White led the Lions to two Bay Valley Athletic League victories. He had 27 points in Liberty’s thrilling 66-65 win over Deer Valley and 11 in a 51-42 win over rival Heritage.

GS Seniors get AOW Honorsqckstep22016-12-09T00:03:30-08:00

Joey Epperson continues to impress and scouts watching.

Just got a little update and sounds as though Joey is doing well. His club is struggling a bit (4-6) but he is hot.

He is currently 14 for 37 (.380), with 4 doubles, 1 homerun. slugging .580 and an on base percentage of .500. He is also leading the conference with 7 stolen bases. There have been anywhere from 2-5 scouts at most of his games to see him play.

Here is the article from his most recent game. http://presidiosports.com/2012/02/l-a-pierce-overcomes-vaqueros-epperson/

Great going Joey!

Joey Epperson continues to impress and scouts watching.qckstep22016-12-09T00:03:30-08:00

Track Clinic this Saturday!

Chabot College Track & Field

“Learn By Doing Track and Field Clinic”

Saturday February 25^th

^{Chabot College Track Stadium}

9:30 am to 12:30 pm

presented by Chabot College and Local High School Coaches

for all ages – Youth to Master’s

Learn Sprint Drills, Starting and Sprinting from Chabot College Coach and Master’s World Class Sprinter Aaron Thigpen
Learn Long Jump, Hurdling Technique by Coach Mike Jordan
Learn to Throw the Shot, Discus and Hammer with Chabot College Coach Mark Marshall
Learn to Pole Vault with Dougherty Valley Coach Kevin Stang

$10 per Athlete and Coach – Pre-Registration by February 18th

$20 per Athlete & Coach – Day of the Event

Make Check Payable to: Chabot College Track & Field

Send to: Chabot College Track, c/o Ken Grace, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

Track Clinic this Saturday!qckstep22012-02-21T19:01:38-08:00

Baseball: Controversial subject of “Scap loading”

In my seventeen years at of providing training for baseball at Gamespeed working with pitchers and pitching instructors there’s one thing for certain. No one agrees on everything. There are many philosophies on pitching mechanics. With this always comes great debate. “Scap Loading” is just one of the latest, especially if you believe its contribution to shoulder and elbow injuries.

I was forwarded this article by Dave Giberti former minor league pitcher, now a private instructor and coach at California High.

Thanks Dave.

Check it out: http://www.chrisoleary.com/projects/PitchingMechanics101/Essays/ScapularLoading.html

Baseball: Controversial subject of “Scap loading”qckstep22016-12-09T00:03:31-08:00

Baseball: Joey Epperson will play a big part in SBCC success for 2012

Gamespeed athlete Joey Epperson figures to be a key part of the Vaqueros quest to repeat as Western State conference champs and its bid for the state championships. The former Miramonte ball player will play first base and outfield for the Vaqueros. Eppreson who hit .317 was an All Conference selection and all state selection.

The Vaqueros lost their season opener but Joey contributed well. He went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in the fifth and a two-run homer in the ninth.

Two great articles. Check them out:

http://www.sbcc.edu/baseball/2012_preview.php

Bullpen has rough start, SBCC drops season opener

Baseball: Joey Epperson will play a big part in SBCC success for 2012qckstep22016-12-09T00:03:31-08:00

“Learn By Doing Track and Field Clinic”

Chabot College Track & Field

“Learn By Doing Track and Field Clinic”

Saturday February 25^th

^{Chabot College Track Stadium}

9:30 am to 12:30 pm

presented by Chabot College and Local High School Coaches

for all ages – Youth to Master’s

Learn Sprint Drills, Starting and Sprinting from Chabot College Coach and Master’s World Class Sprinter Aaron Thigpen

Learn Long Jump, Hurdling Technique by Coach Mike Jordan
Learn to Throw the Shot, Discus and Hammer with Chabot College Coach Mark Marshall
Learn to Pole Vault with Dougherty Valley Coach Kevin Stang

$10 per Athlete and Coach – Pre-Registration by February 18th

$20 per Athlete & Coach – Day of the Event

Make Check Payable to: Chabot College Track & Field

Send to: Chabot College Track, c/o Ken Grace, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

Please mail to Chabot prior to February 18^th

“Learn By Doing Track and Field Clinic”qckstep22016-12-09T00:03:31-08:00

Baseball: Working his plan. Keysor impresses as freshman at BYU

Dave Keysor and his son Cameron came to me five years ago. Cameron was an incoming freshman at Monte Vista High. They had a plan, play college baseball. They set about putting the pieces together. Those pieces included high caliber baseball competition with NORCAL baseball and athletic physical development with Gamespeed. Two years later add in the VIP Throwing program and whola! a DI athlete sitting at 92mph and part of BYU’s starting rotation as a incoming freshman. They never abandoned their plan and the results showed.

Don’t wait until your back is against the wall, be proactive not reactive. Start early, get a plan, get a good team of people around you and work the plan!

BYU Baseball Strengthens Team Chemistry as 2012 Season Approaches

by Scott Hansen

Jan 10, 2012, 4:09 pm by Scott Hansen

The BYU baseball team has developed a strengthened sense of teamwork and chemistry amid several changes as it enters the 2012 season.

The Cougars have become a member of the West Coast Conference, completing a trio […]

Baseball: Working his plan. Keysor impresses as freshman at BYUqckstep22016-12-09T00:03:31-08:00

Football: Dublin QB Commits to Marist College in New York

Congratulations go out to Ed Achzinger. Ed committed to Marist College of New York. Ed a phenomenal young man. Ive gotten to know him since he was a freshman at Dublin. He is a rock and a true leader. He will pursue a career in medicine and continue to excel on the football field and track.

Dublin quarterback Edward Achziger committed to Marist College, a Division I Football Championship Subdivision school in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Achziger led the Gaels to the North Coast Section Division II semifinals in 2011.

Football: Dublin QB Commits to Marist College in New Yorkqckstep22016-12-09T00:03:31-08:00

Baseball: John Pacha quietly improves by10mph on his fastball

Come to Gamespeed on any given day and you’ll witness the hustle and bustle of our athletes going at it. Bodies flying in sprints, zig zagging through cones, medicine balls slamming, and weights clanking. Look a little closer and you’ll see a serene young athlete quietly going about his business. He is John Pacha, freshman at Alhambra High. With a demeanor reminiscent of last years first round draft pick pitcher Robert Stephenson also of Alhambra. John has been training for baseball at Gamespeed only since April of 2011. He has a specialized program specifically designed for pitchers. His attendance record would garner him an attendance award if there was such a thing. Well its paying off, his previuos fast ball before training with GS was at 67mph, he has just reported he is now at 77mph!! And get this the start of the baseball season is still a month away. Congratulations John You’ve always been on my radar.

Baseball: John Pacha quietly improves by10mph on his fastballqckstep22016-12-09T00:03:31-08:00