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Baseball- Welcome Back Kotter (actually James Carter that is)

Gamespeed welcomes James Carter a minor league prospect with the Dodgers organization. Some of you might get the 70’s reference  “Welcome back Kotter” tv show.

Anyway James worked with me as a highschooler out of San Ramon Valley and then while at Chabot College 2011-12. He then went on to UCSB where he was drafted by the Dodgers in 2016.

Even though he has been pitching since his tommy john recovery the remnants of inactvity have shown in his body thanks to a Functional Screen. We’ll take this opportunity to build James from the inside out and improve his endurance, durability and functional performance which should improve velocity and overall health.

Courtesy: ThinkBlueLa.com

Carter, 23, was picked by the Dodgers in the 21st round of the 2016 June draft out of the University of California Santa Barbara. He was born in Pomona, California and attended San Ramon Valley High School.

Following his graduation from high school, Carter registered at Chabot College in Hayward, California, playing two years with the Gladiators and helping them foster a 20-game winning streak. In June of his 2014 season he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 28th round but chose not to sign.

Carter moved on to the University […]

Baseball- Welcome Back Kotter (actually James Carter that is)2017-11-07T12:49:07-08:00

Reflexx – Reaction Light Training

Hand Eye and Hand Foot coordination are crucial to athletes playing sports with balls. Soccer, football, baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse and hockey all require a high degree of visiual processing followed by the approriate physical response. There are only a couple ways to train for those moments:

– Team practices
– Scrimmages

Reflexx training allows us to condense the visual, mental processes and physical repsonses into reps at its most base level. It allows us to train over and over again adjusting the stimuli and response time and action. That enables us to train the exact proper athletic response and improve the time in which it occurs.

Block shots- Goalies

Hit Balls – Tennis, Baseball, Racquetball

Field Balls – Baseball, Softball

Catch Balls – Lacrosse, Football

Evade Defenders – Basetball, Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby

 

Call Gamespeed and see how we can include Reflexx training into your athletes customized training program. (925) 513-8676

Reflexx – Reaction Light Training2017-10-30T12:34:33-07:00

February Speed Skills Ages 12 & Up

Great for Beginners

Establish the proper habits for speed and movement on the field or court.
Great for Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball, Football, Tennis

   Speed Skills  

Ages 12 & Up

Instruction In:

Running Form & Technique

First Step Explosiveness

Short Burst Acceleration

TUESDAYS
5:30-6:30 PM
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Cost: $140 (All Sessions) cash/check  $150 credit
          $37 Single session    $40 credit
SUNDAYS
11:00- Noon
February  4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Cost: $140 (All Sessions) cash/check  $150 credit
          $37 Single session    $40 credit
To Sign Up Call: 925 222-9612

Single Session  $40 (credit) $37 (cash/check)

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All  Sessions Tuesdays  $150 (credit) $140 (cash/check)

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All  Sessions Sundays  $150 (credit) $140 (cash/check)

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SPACE WILL BE LIMITED

Fun, Easy & Innovative

Training Methods

60 minutes of instruction

Age appropriate exercises

Small Groups

All Sports Welcome

To Sign-up or questions call (925) 222- 9612

Have your own group? Want specialized training? 

 Call us for available times and pricing.   

February Speed Skills Ages 12 & Up2018-01-31T12:09:35-08:00

Speed Training – Practice Decision Making To Improve Performance

Concord Ca, – Aaron Thigpen , Gamespeed Sports performance
Years ago I had a ball player named Johnny Ash first as a highschooler at Bishop ODowd then as a collegiate at Stanford, then as a minor leaguer (Astros). He was a solid athlete who worked hard, wasnt the most physically gifted but he put in the right work. However, Johnny was clutch, probably the most clutch hitter I’ve seen. Over his careeer I watched him be in pressure situations and come up with not just a hit but the right hit (College World Series). Was it luck? How did he do it?
He and his father Wil intently worked on scenario based hitting mentally and physically practicing a whole range of scenarios and pressure situations to elicit the proper mental and physical response at game time. In his case it wasnt luck, it was skill. 

It’s game time you scan the court or field. Teammates and opposition dot the landscape. What do you do? Can you anticipate your next move? your opponents? The mind has to process in a split second what the appropriate response needs to be. Is it luck,  instinct or purposeful training? I think its some of the latter. […]

Speed Training – Practice Decision Making To Improve Performance2022-01-03T23:46:28-08:00

Athletic Infielder Alum & Coach Anthony Villa voted Minor League MVP

Danville, Ca – Anthony Villa (St Mary’s) had a scorching season. The third baseman had batting average of .314 with 16 homeruns and 57 RBI’s. Playing for the Great Falls Voyagers in the Pioneer League (Rookie Advanced) the twenty three year old garnered multiple  honors.

Mid Season All Star

Player of the Week Aug 7th

Post Season All Star

Pioneer League MVP

In his off season Anthony trains at Gamespeed and works with EJ Sports.  Well done AV!! Were proud of you.

 

Want to Join the 2017-18 Athletic Infielder Academy? Check it out HERE.

Athletic Infielder Alum & Coach Anthony Villa voted Minor League MVP2017-09-22T09:03:22-07:00

Speed Training – Visual Recognition for Optimal Performance

Concord Ca, Aaron Thigpen Gamespeed Sports Performance

Dynamic sports like baseball, football, basketball and soccer require not just fleet feet but a fleet mind. Your ability to see and recognize competitive situations will determine your performance. Notice athletes who always seem to be in the right spot at the right time. Is this some innate ability or is it the culmination of hours of intent practice? I think the answer is both. Having better vision allows athletes to navigate their competitive situations more effectively. Visual Recognition is a skill that can be improved and honed with the proper training.

Steps to Visual Skill Building

  • Get a proper eye exam to identify your visual health.
  • Start with basic visual exercises to improve these abilities:
  • Focus Flexibility – The ability to change focus from a faraway object to a near one, or vice versa.
  • Peripheral Awareness – The ability to perceive what’s going on at either side of you without turning your head.
  • Dynamic Visual Acuity – The ability to see objects clearly when they are moving quickly.
  • Depth Perception – The  ability to make spatial judgments, how far away an object or person is from you.
  • Color Vision – The ability to detect different colors and shades.
  • Hand […]
Speed Training – Visual Recognition for Optimal Performance2022-01-04T11:23:36-08:00

Swimmer Liu moves onto Princeton swim.

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.

Swimmer Liu moves onto Princeton swim.2017-08-31T13:17:26-07:00

A Patient Pitcher Caught Speeding 87mph After One Year Lay Off

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 […]

A Patient Pitcher Caught Speeding 87mph After One Year Lay Off2017-08-31T11:48:48-07:00

Girls Track: Off Season Speed & Conditioning Ages 12 & Up

Develop Strength
Improve Speed
Learn  Block Technique
Improve Endurance
Reduce the Risk of Injury
Foot, Knee, Hips
This program is specifically designed for the female track athlete and to address the developmental needs required to compete at the highest levels.

SUNDAYS
12:30 – 1:30 (afternoon)
***Sep 10th, 17th, 24th***


Cost: $120 cash/check  $130 credit
Track & Field Functional Screen Required: $50/$55 (existing clients)
                                                           :$105/$115 (new clients)
For More Information  & To Sign Up Call: 925 222-9612
Make – Up Sessions Available
This will be the first series of what I hope to be a full off season program that will continue through January. Class size will be limited. As we progress forward some sessions will be on the track (location to be determined) .
Girls Track: Off Season Speed & Conditioning Ages 12 & Up2017-08-22T19:59:27-07:00

College Bound: Athletic Infielders Academy Program

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
College Bound: Athletic Infielders Academy Program2018-08-03T21:11:11-07:00

Gym Hours

Gym Hours

Monday 4-7pm

Tuesday 4-7pm

Wednesday 4-7pm

Thursday 4-7pm

Friday & Saturday Closed

Sunday 9-11am

One to One by appointment

 

 

 

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