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Oakland Raiders roster hopeful Carl Ihenacho shows pass rushing prowess

Nice feature on GS alum Carl. Carl came to Gamespeed to get ready for the combine in 2011. He signed as a free agent and made the Chargers practice squad. He’s now with the Raiders with a solid chance of making theirs at the Linebacker position.  Carl’s a great guy who keeps in touch and even stopped by last month.  He’s been too busy to get in but we wish him the best and are rooting for him.  A class act he even participated in our big move into the Dublin facility.

 

Oakland Raiders roster hopeful Carl Ihenacho shows pass rushing prowess

By Jerry McDonald

jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com

Created:   08/19/2012 07:22:20 PM PDT
Oakland Raiders linebacker Carl Ihenacho (53). (Associated Press File)

NAPA — It felt like old times for Carl Ihenacho, a scene played out on three occasions during his career at San Jose State.

Lining up with his hand on the ground at the end of the third quarter, Ihenacho blew past Arizona tackle D.J. Young, sacking quarterback Ryan Lindley for an 11-yard loss and stripping the ball free with his right hand.

Teammate Hall Davis scooped up the free ball and […]

Oakland Raiders roster hopeful Carl Ihenacho shows pass rushing prowess2012-08-24T22:05:48-07:00

Rising stars: Early specialization, Training the athleticism out of our youth.

Everyday we’re hearing more and more stories of childhood obesity and the lack of activity of today’s youth. On the flip-side is a population of athletic youth at the other end of the spectrum. These super competitors compete and train year round. Their involved in “Early specialization,” the practice where a young athlete focuses solely on one particular sport. This is done at an early age rather than later in an athletic career. Sometimes it’s at the parents urging where they think they have the next Cy Young recipient or Olympic gold medalist. Other times it’s the child’s dream to pursue a narrow athletic path.

There are some “short lived”positives to a narrow focus of an athletic pursuit such as accelerated skill development and competency (which soon plateaus). As a professional trainer at Gamespeed for eighteen years, I feel they are outweighed by the negatives and aren’t necessarily an “iron clad” determining factor for success in later years.

Here are some reasons to avoid early specialization:

1. Early specialization can cause overuse injuries. Athletes who tend to specialize early also tend to play too often. The frequency and volume of repetitive athletic movements can result in overuse or repetitive stress injuries.  Tendinitis is […]

Rising stars: Early specialization, Training the athleticism out of our youth.2021-12-13T12:31:51-08:00

Stephenson shines in Class A debut: Hits 101mph!!!

I’m a little late to this story but for those who have’nt seen it. Since this story Robert was promoted to Single A , Dayton Ohio.
Stephenson shines in Class A debut
Reds prospect strikes out six, pitches five one-hit innings
By Jonathan Raymond / Special to MLB.com
07/28/2012 12:24 AM ET
Robert Stephenson was clocked as high as 101 mph on the stadium radar gun.
Robert Stephenson was clocked as high as 101 mph on the stadium radar gun. (Great Lakes Loons)
It was probably the best bad news Robert Stephenson ever had to deliver.His girlfriend was set to arrive the next day in Billings and his parents already had arranged their own trip to Montana. But Stephenson had to tell them to change their plans because his time in the Pioneer League was over — he’d been promoted.

The Reds’ No. 3 prospect gave up an unearned run on one hit and struck out six over five innings in his Midwest League debut Friday night as Dayton beat Great Lakes, 7-5.”The last game was in Grand Junction and they called me into the office, told me they were sending me up. I didn’t […]

Stephenson shines in Class A debut: Hits 101mph!!!2016-12-09T00:03:25-08:00

GS: James Marvel Sports Stars Bay Area Spring Athlete of the Year

Gamespeed’s own James Marvel was featured in Sports Stars magazine for the AOY honor. Hers a copy of the article in the Sports Stars July issue.

BAY AREA SPRING 2012 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

By Chase Bryson
James Marvel • Baseball • Campolindo-Moraga

For those who followed the four-year varsity career of Marvel, it’s hard to imagine anything else in his hands than a baseball or a bat.

But of all things, he could’ve just as easily been holding a hockey stick.

In an alternate reality based upon him  and his parents staying in Connecticut and not moving back to California before his sixth grade year, Marvel could just as easily been heading to his mom’s alma mater (University of Minnesota) dreaming of one day playing in the Frozen Four. Instead, he’s heading the opposite direction across the country — going back to the East Coast in hopes of one day making the College World Series as a member of the Duke Blue Devils.

And that’s just fine with him. Even though he can still admit that giving up hockey was extremely tough.

“I was a really big hockey player,” Mavel said. “If I’d stayed back there it might […]

GS: James Marvel Sports Stars Bay Area Spring Athlete of the Year2016-12-09T00:03:25-08:00

Grant Baseball Academy of Oakland 12u National Champions

Congratulations go out to the members of the Grant Baseball Academy team of Oakland (65-4) who won the  Travel Ball 12u National Championships in Marietta, Georgia. Gamespeed athletes London Penland (C), Darius Foster (CF) and Robert Brue (P) are members of the team.  The team faced one of the best teams in the country in the Central Florida Gators (70-5) led by the number one twelve year old in the country pitcher  Seth Caddell.

The Florida team jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first two innings but Grant battled back in the late innings with some key hitting, base running and heads up play.

This Grant team has won an amazing twelve tournament titles this season.

Congratulations also go out to coach Wil Ash long time Gamespeed supporter and father of Gamespeed all time great Johnny Ash who played for Stanford and went onto the professional level.

You can watch the game video at: http://ws.playonsports.com/events/36165

 

Grant Baseball Academy of Oakland 12u National Champions2016-12-09T00:03:25-08:00

Rising Stars: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Athletic Development Over-training: Making the pain stop.

In my previous blog I spoke about the dangers of heavy athletic workloads and ways for parents to manage them. One of the results of overloading is over-training. There’s not much research in regards to younger athletes so we must rely on what we’ve learned concerning adult athletes. Generally, the symptoms of over-training are fairly easy to spot. However, with kids they may not exhibit them in the exact same way as an adult. In addition, children are less likely to possess the verbal skills to articulate what is going on with their bodies or emotions to properly alert parents and coaches.  Therefore, parents should be versed on the most common signs and causes and be vigilant in reading their child’s responses to their athletic activities and be ready to respond.

The Signs of Over Training

Physical Symptoms:

  1. Persistent fatigue, low energy.
  2. Complaints of prolonged muscle soreness.
  3. Loss of appetite.
  4. Increase in occurrence of overuse injuries sprains, strains (ankle, knee, elbow, shoulder, back areas).
  5. Frequent colds or infections.           

Non-physical Symptoms

  1. Difficulty sleeping.

    2. […]

Rising Stars: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Athletic Development Over-training: Making the pain stop.2016-12-09T00:03:25-08:00

GS: All Eastbay Baseball & Softball athletes.

MITCHELL KRANSON, De La Salle, Sr., catcher — The East Bay Athletic League MVP hit .383 with 24 RBIs for the NCS Division I champs. He’s headed to Cal next season.

MAX DUTTO, San Ramon Valley, Sr., infield — Cal-bound shortstop hit .350 with

home runs and 28 RBIs and played tremendous defense.

SEAN PETERS, De La Salle, Sr., outfield — Also headed to Cal, Peters sparked the Spartans offense with a .380 batting average, 16 RBIs, 10 extra-base hits and 14 stolen bases.

Softball

First team

KRISTA WILLIAMS, Amador Valley, Jr., outfield — A Northwestern commit, Williams patrolled center field and was a quick leadoff hitter for the East Bay Athletic League champions. She was named to the EBAL first-team, helping the Dons to an appearance in the NCS Division I title game.Second team 

LINDSEY CHALMERS, California, So., pitcher — The powerful sophomore pitched the Grizzlies to the NCS Division I semifinals.
 

GS: All Eastbay Baseball & Softball athletes.2016-12-09T00:03:25-08:00

Rising Stars: A Parents Guide to Youth Athletic Development

Do you have a young athlete? Rising Stars is a series of topics providing some advice and insight to parents about today’s youth sports culture.

Too Much of A Good Thing 

In my eighteen years as a performance trainer I’ve observed the evolution of youth sports. Gone are the days of my youth when athletic outlets were simple neighborhood youth leagues, “rec” leagues, Boys & Girls clubs or the YMCA.  Nowadays, for lack of a better term it has gotten “hardcore”.  Parents must learn how to navigate the new landscape of youth sports if their athletes are to participate, enjoy and excel.

This is the first in a series of articles where I will be sharing the same knowledge and advice I give my clients at Gamespeed  in the hopes of keeping our young athletes safe and successful.  Feel free to post comments or share your stories.

In recent years it has become increasingly acceptable for young athletes to participate in “high level” athletic, sporting and training activities. Travel teams, select clubs, showcases, tournaments, and performance training programs are a regular part of a young athlete’s life.  Couple this  with a “more is better” […]

Rising Stars: A Parents Guide to Youth Athletic Development2016-12-09T00:03:26-08:00

Eastbay Player of the Year James Marvel had recipe for success cooking months before the season.

Take the teaching of pitching coach Jeff Pick, add four months of a off season pitchers conditioning at Gamespeed  and stir it up with hard work and dedication and what do you get? Eastbay Player of the Year James Marvel for baseball.  Congratulations JM!

 

East Bay baseball player of the year: Campolindo’s James Marvel

By Ben Enos
Contra Costa Times

Posted:   06/26/2012 05:54:11 PM PDT
Updated:   06/26/2012 09:27:15 PM PDT

 

There isn’t a whole lot more James Marvel could have done as a member of the Campolindo High baseball team.

But even with the lengthy list of accomplishments — three-time North Coast Section champion, scholarship to Duke, regarded as one of the area’s top pitchers — his legacy on the Moraga campus will include much more than what happened on the field.

For a senior season that saw him help the Cougars reach uncharted territory in NCS play, Marvel is the Bay Area News Group East Bay Baseball Player of the Year.

Things didn’t come easily at times for Marvel, a 6-foot-3 right-hander. Having spent the better part of three seasons as the team’s ace, Marvel was shelved by arm soreness with […]

Eastbay Player of the Year James Marvel had recipe for success cooking months before the season.2016-12-09T00:03:26-08:00

Football: Ray Hudson MVP of Oregon University All-Nike Camp

Gamespeed athletes are tearing it up on the football combine circuit. John Mundt (Modesto)  at the Nike Sparq Stanford Camp. Now Ray Hudson gets his second camp MVP award. It was just last month that Ray got the honor at the FBU camp in Dublin. The Oregon Ducks All Nike camp is one of the biggest on the west coast and attracts a lot of talent hoping to get in front of the Oregon coaches.

 

Oregon All-Nike Camp team

TE: Raymond Hudson, 6-3.5 228, Foothill (Pleasanton, Calif.)
Breakdown: Hudson became the first tight end all year to take home WR/TE MVP honors after putting on a display of all-around skills and toughness Sunday. Hudson returned after suffering a gash on his forehead to gash the linebackers consistently in 1-on-1s. Still awaiting his first offer but it shouldn’t be long now.

Football: Ray Hudson MVP of Oregon University All-Nike Camp2016-12-09T00:03:26-08:00

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