Micah Avery: Seeing this kid on the track just might ruin your plans.

Mighty Micah Avery, small in stature, big in heart and competitiveness is proof positive that our Youth Speed Skills class is powerful! In his second year of CYO track he had his first meet last week. His mother told me a great story. Micah was approached by one of his former football teammates and was told before their race: ” Ive planned my day;”

Eat breakfast,
Beat Micah
Play video games.

Micah just smiled.

Well when it came race time Micah blew the kids doors off winning the 50m (wasn’t close) and continued his reply winning the 100m, and 200m. Lets just say after the first race the kids reaction was well “emotional”. Micah had put it on him all day and didn’t say a word.

Congratulations Micah on your victories, rising to a challenge, and your humility. Exactly what we want to see out of our athletes.

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Charles leads with record and tops NCS lists to start off season strong.

Jamaun Charles (Amador Valley) looking to improve upon last seasons state finishes (100m /200m) is off to a great start this season. He participated in Gamespeed’s off season program and Sunday Track class. We focused on developing specific strength and race phases. The initial results are promising.

In his first two meets of the season he set the meet record of 49.33 seconds in the 400m at the Dan Gabor Invitational breaking the previous meet record of Gamespeed alum Dan Davis of San Ramon Valley.

In his second meet of the year he blazed opening times of 10.82 and 22.01 at a dual meet.

All times are leading the North Coast section.

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Sunday “Xcelerator” Speed Development Program

Sunday

“Xcelerator”

Multi- Faceted Speed Development Program

This class is specifically designed to enhance all forms of speed for any field or court athlete.

The main training components:

1. Starting Stance & First Step

2. Lateral quickness

3. Reaction & Redirection

4. Acceleration

5. Top End or Max Speed.

The course will incorporate a blend of technical, plyometric and weight resistance training protocols.

This is not your ladder drill and parachute class. Every session will address each facet in an organized and methodical approach that directly correlates to the development of sports speed.

This class is designed for those athletes looking for and needing major changes in their running speed.

Where: Gamespeed

990 Detroit Ave, Concord

Instructor: Aaron Thigpen

When: Sundays

Starts: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.

Time: 12:00- 1:00pm

Ages: 13 & up
All sports welcome.

Cost: $125 (cash/check)
$135 (Credit)
$39 Single session (cash only). By reservation only.

Instructor: Aaron Thigpen, Head Instructor , Owner of GamespeedLimited Space:

To Reserve Your Spot Pay Online Here!

If questions please call 925-222-9612.

Email: aaron@gamespeed.net.

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Tai Chi World Master visits Gamespeed Challenge Grounds

Yesterday we had the great opportunity to learn sport related Tai Chi moves from Tai-Chi Master and World Champion Man-Yun Fan from Taiwan.Sport is more than science, at the Challenge Grounds it includes Art, Heart & Soul! Stay tuned for more info on lessons.

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One Sport Athletes

Courtesy High School Spots Stuff

Posted on January 20, 2015

A recent chart has been circulating Twitter regarding Urban Meyer’s football recruits at Ohio State. I pulled the picture from @ohiovarsity, but I’ve seen it in many places already. At any rate, here it is:

In my time as a multi-sport coach and AD at various sized schools, I’ve often heard kids who are dropping one sport in order to “focus” on another.

My response to all of those kids is simple. When college coaches speak to high school coaches, one of the first questions often asked is, “What other sports does he/she play?” I can remember college football coaches coming to high school basketball games to see our kids play, and there are often college coaches at high school track meets watching kids compete.

Every now and then I hear the argument that college coaches prefer kids to spend all of their time preparing for one sport. I agree that there are probably some coaches like that, but they are in the LARGE minority. More so than having acute, specialized, sport-specific knowledge, college […]

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Will lifting weights stunt your growth? At what age should you start lifting weights?

Will lifting weights stunt your growth? At what age should you start lifting weights?

By– ALAN STEIN Nov-29 2010

Alan is a performance consultant for Nike Basketball, head conditioning coach for the annual Jordan Brand Classic, the CP3 Elite Guard Camp and the Nike Basketball Summer Skills Academies. Alan is a former camp coach at the prestigious NBA Players Association’s Top 100 Camp as well as the former strength & conditioning coach for the McDonald’s All-American game.

I agree with Alan’s perspective on the introduction of strength training which doesn’t necessarily mean weight training. A very sensible approach that is individual specific is the most prudent way to proceed.

Let me put an end to this lingering myth once and for all…Proper strength training does not stunt growth! In fact, you can actually begin a safe, age appropriate training program as young as 8 or 9 years old.
For all of the 13 and 14 year olds who email me or hit me up on Twitter or Facebook asking when they should start strength training… my answer is… today!

The most important concept to understand is that a child’s chronological age and their physical […]

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The Total Baseball Athlete Training Series

Participants will sharpen their fielding skills and techniques with former SF Giants player Erik Johnson of EJ Sports

Strengthen and improve your athletic skills with Gamespeed’s Aaron Thigpen.

Improve your batspeed and power with Brian Engberg of Five Tool Instruction.

Series Starts Monday January 12th

**Space is limited, reserve your spot**

Baseball & Softball Athletes

The only program of its kind in the Bay Area.

It promises to be the most effective 90 minutes of training a baseball athlete can undergo.

Participants can will spend 30 minutes of intense instruction with each professional.Expect to see improvement in:

Soft- Quick Hands

Footwork

Range

Running Speed

First Step Explosiveness

Bat Speed & Power

Dates: February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.

Time: Mondays 7:00-8:30pm

Ages: 11 and Up (athletes will be grouped by ability).

For athletes under 11. We will take an interest list. If enough participants, we will open it up to these athletes to form their own grouping. Be sure to call ASAP to express your interest.

Two Ways to Pay:

Check/Cash: $365

Mail or drop off must be “received” by Jan 10th.

Mail to: 1594 Dawnview Drive, Brentwood, […]

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Freshman Taylor Berry “College Ready” for Santa Clara Basketball

Freshman Taylor Berry led the Broncos of Santa Clara with 10 points and nine rebounds in their close loss to Pacific 61 to59. Great game Taylor. Another graduate of the GS “College Ready” program.

Photo: Freshman Taylor Berry led the Broncos of Santa Clara with 10 points and nine rebounds in their close loss to Pacific 61 to59. Great game Taylor. Another graduate of the GS "College Ready" program.

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Christmas & New Years Holiday Hours

Christmas Holiday Hours

Sunday 20th – 9am-Noon

Monday 21st – 4pm-8pm.

Tuesday 22nd – 4pm-8pm.

Wednesday 23rd – 4pm-8pm

Thursday 24th – 9am-noon (sign up)*

Christmas – Closed

Sunday 27th – 9am – Noon

*Signups for the 24th must be called in by Wednesday (23rd) noon.

Call or text 925 222-9612.

New Years Holiday Hours

Monday 28th – 4pm-8pm

Tuesday 29th – 4pm-8pm

Wednesday 30th – 4pm -8pm

Thursday 31st- 9am-noon (sign up)*

New Years- Closed

Sunday 1st -9am-Noon

Appointments for the 31st must be called in by Wednesday (30th) noon.

Call or text 925 222-9612.

For those interested in private sessions early in the day give me a call. 925 222-9612

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Softball Hitters Development Package

Softball Hitters Development Package

Elevate your swing! This combination package blends the teachings of premiere hitting instructor Kiko Garcia of KG Hitters and sport specific conditioning of Aaron Thigpen’s Gamepseed. Develop the swing that’s sent dozens of softball athletes to Division I softball programs for the past twenty years.

You will perfect your swing, study plate approach and learn other valuable hitting techniques.
Want more hitting power, bat speed? Work on the physical qualities that will make you a force at the plate.

Here’s how it works:
1. Hitting Evaluation: Attend a scheduled evaluation session with Kiko to assess your swing.
2. Athletic Assessment: Attend a scheduled Gamespeed session to assess upper body, lower body and core strength.
3. Program Design: Coach Kiko and Aaron will take the results and design a development program.
4. Work the Plan: Schedule and attend four sessions with Kiko and four with Gamespeed. […]

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