Baseball Training & Development Center
Gamespeed Athletes
Gamespeed provides some of the most unique and potent baseball training programs in the state. Some of baseballs most popular programs originated from the collaborative efforts of Aaron and EJ. The “Athletic Infielder“, “Powerball Hitting”, “Total Player Training”,”Velocity Hitting” and “Top Gun / Young Guns Pitchers & Throwers Performance” are some of the most regarded and imitated programs in the state. Our purpose is to provide a M.A.P.P ( Managed Athletic & Player Program) with year round activities that are coordinated and integrated to move ball players towards their goals.Â
” I got a great foundation at an early age. Aaron & EJ were instrumental in my development from the 8th grade through Pro Ball.”
“Training with Aaron was awesome. That same year we we were world series champions.”
” These guys are a major reason why IÂ played college softball. Since middle school they fostered my talent and gave me the things I needed t succeed and move to the next level”
” Aaron & EJ took me from middle school, high school, college and onto professional level baseball. Coaching, training and mentoring me along the way.”
“Gamespeed has been an integral part of my becoming a major league pitcher!”
“ -Robert Stephenson, Cincinnati Reds
Coaches
“Erik (EJ) Johnson & Aaron Thigpen have been fixtures in Bay Area Baseball training for over 20 years.”
Aaron Thigpen
As an athlete Aaron is a former world-class sprinter, was a member of eleven US National teams and played four years of semi pro baseball. As a trainer Aaron has developed some of the most prominent baseball and softball players to come out of the bay area.
Erik Johnson
As an athlete Erik (EJ) johnson played two years of major league baseball and was a former USA National Team participant. As a coach Ej has overseen the development of many local and national caliber teams and athletes.
Proven Results
Gamespeed baseball training has had consistent results over the past 20 plus years. Together they have produced numerous professional athletes, hundreds of collegiate athletes and thousands of young aspiring ballplayers. Our trainers have a background with competitive athletic experience, while also having a development pedigree of some of the greatest names in bay area baseball. We bring the love of sport, competitive nature and experiences to many athletes every year. You will be hard pressed to find a more potent team to handle the development of your athlete.
Baseball Classes
Athletic Infielder
This blends the training and development of raw athleticism with the technical and tactical training of situational fielding. We cover range, movement skills, approach and explosiveness in this training.
Young Guns Pitchers & ThrowersÂ
The Foundation for young and developing bodies of throwers.
Powerball Hitting
No more weak ground balls. Drive the ball with authority to all parts of the field.
Velocity & Hitting AwarenessÂ
Learn how to hit velocity while identifying off speed pitches. Trust what you see to identify & react quickly. Athletic lower and upper body interaction and sequencing with the swing.Â
Total Player Class
The programs specialty stations will integrate both the tactical and conditioning aspect of baseball and softball play.
Top Gun Pitchers & ThrowersÂ
Develop an elite throwing body.