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Swimming: Celina Li Jr National Champion in the 400IM

Celina is a sophomore at Foothill high school. She competes at the national and international level. She is also a two time conference champion in the 400IM.

At GS she keeps a well managed and structured “dryland program” designed at enhancing her swimming. She continues to reap the rewards of that hard work.

Nice update from her mom she wrote:

She won and performed the best time the 400m IM at Jr. Nationals. On the first day of the meet she competed in the 200m fly. It was a brutally tight race and she tied for 3rd place. But From First to 3rd place, all 4 swimmers were neck to neck all the way ending up very closed finish. 2:11.77 was a very good time.

Keep up the good work Celina.

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James Darnell makes major league debut for Padres.

Congratulations to James. he was called up last week to play the Mets. He had a rough outing but will make the adjustment. As of today he has played in 5 major league games and is hitting .167. He had a good outing against the Reds on the 14th going 2 for 3 with 2 rbi’s.

James is the second GS athlete this year to be called up. Brandon Crawford was called up a couple months ago. His first mlb at bat was a grand slam. We wish both of them the congrats and the best of luck.

Rough debut for Darnell

by Mike McCombs

A day after losing his luggage on the way to New York to join the San Diego Padres, James Darnell went 0-for-4 in his major league debut.

The former South Carolina Gamecocks slugger lost his luggage Monday somewhere between Tucson, Ariz., and CitiField in Queens.

Then on Tuesday, Darnell struck out twice and grounded into a double play while going 0-for-4 in a 5-4 loss to the New York Mets.

I think it’s safe to say, long term, Darnell will experience more good days in the majors than bad.

The third baseman, who will see extended playing time with Chase Headley out at […]

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Youth Speed Skills Class

Instruction In:

Ages: 8-12

Co-Ed

Cost: 5 For $145

Day: Mondays & Wednesdays

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Open Enrollment

Fun, Easy & Innovative

Training Methods

60 minutes of instruction

Age appropriate exercises

Small Groups

All Sports Welcome

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The Gamespeed Bridge Program for the NORCAL Velocity Improvement Program

This past season we saw the success of one of our most notable graduates. Robert Stepehnson went from 83mph to upwards of 99mph. He was one of only two athletes to take advantage of both the Gamespeed Off Season Pitchers Conditioning and NORCAL’s VIP programs. The other was Brigham Young University bound Monte Vista pitcher Cameron Keysor who topped 91-92mph.
These athletes had a solid conditioning base specifically designed to drastically reduce the risk of injury and maximize the benefits of the VIP program.The bridge program will develop the range of motion, flexibility, stamina and coordination to prepare an athlete for the rigors of the VIP program.

The program is 4 weeks. Twice a week attendance is mandatory.

Cost: $280

Start-End Dates: Sunday Oct 3rd- Sunday Oct 24th.

Sessions: 8

Time: Anytime during regular hours. Mon-Thur 3pm-7pm

Class Length: 45-60 min.

Sundays: 9am-noon.

Open only to registered VIP participants.

To signup call 925 513-8676

$25 Non Refundable registration deposit required. Taken off Balance.

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THE ATHLETIC INFIELDER CLASS

THE ATHLETIC INFIELDER CLASS

Baseball & Softball AthletesThe only program of its kind in the Bay Area.

This dynamic program offers a two-pronged approach to developing the ultimate playmaker. Participants will sharpen their fielding skills and techniques with former SF Giants player Erik Johnson and strengthen their athletic skill development with Gamespeed owner Aaron Thigpen. It promises to be the most effective 75 minutes of training for baseball athlete can undergo.

Participants can expect to see improvement in:

Soft- Quick Hands Footwork

Range Instincts

Reaction Vision

Some of our notable graduates include local products:

Nick Bartalone (Indians)

James Darnell (Padres)

Brandon Crawford (Giants)

Rylan Sandoval (Mets)

Cost: $335

Dates: Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 21st, 28th, and Nov. 7th, 14th. Time: Mondays 7:00-8:15pm

For more information or to sign up, call Gamespeed at (925) 513-8676.
Limited Space. $25 non-refundable deposit required.

Stay tuned for dates of our second offering in January and our Christmas holiday camp.

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Softball Pitchers Conditioning Program

Softball Pitchers Conditioning Program

We are now generating an interest list for those wanting to participate in a group training program designed for softball pitchers. Our customized instruction will enhance your performance in the circle and take you to the next level.
Areas of training include:

Speed Development

Speed and Power Training
Shoulder strength

Strength & Conditioning

Explosiveness

Movement & Balance

Local notables such as Krista Williams the Contra Costa Times Softball Athlete of the Year and Amador’s Johanna Gruer have been trained by our methods.

Ages: 12 & Up
Cost: $30 per class
Meeting : Once per week, two if demand for it.
When: TBD Weekday Evenings or Sunday likely.
Class Size: 8 max.
Course blocks: 6 sessions per cycle.
Instruction Time: 60 min.

If you are interested please give us a call. We are looking for your available days and times.

We would like to start the program sometime in early September.

Contact Aaron at 925 513-8676.

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Off-Season Baseball & Softball Training Package For High School Athletes

Gamespeed’s
Off-Season Baseball & Softball Training Package For High School Athletes

Gatorade Softball & Baseball Athlete of the Year
Cheyenne Cordes Rodriguez High

Robert Stephenson Alhambra High

Graduates of the 2010 program.

A personalized four month off-season conditioning package. Athletes receive:

Position Specific Athletic training

Showcase Prep

Nutrition Meal Plan

Supplement Program

Cost: $1225 pre-paid or Paid monthly $325.00
New clients and some returnees will need a one time evaluation session at $65

Start-End Dates: October 3rd – January 28th

Days: You pick two days per week.

(8 per month)

Time: Your choice.

Some restrictions will apply.

Sign Up Deadline Sept 5th.

Non Refundable Deposit $25 Required

Only a Limited Number of Slots.

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Mitchel Kranson in SportsStars Magazine

Mitchel Kranson received Honorable Mention in the Sports Stars of the Week column. It reports : The third baseman at De La Salle impressed coaches and scouts at the Oakland A’s Area Code Games Tryouts in Stockton on July 7, hitting a 370 foot double.

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Grant Soyka featured in Sports Stars: To See & Be Seen Article on the elite baseball grind.

The article talks about the grind and sacrifices athletes like Grant must endure to play on the tournament circuit. Grant has been a consistent attendee at Gamespeed for the past year. He has gone through his own custom year round training for baseball as well as participated in two cycles of our “Athletic Infielder” course.

Read about Grant here: http://www.sportstarsmag.com/online-magazine

or pickup the July 14th Issue of Sports Stars pages 26-28.

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Alhambra High shortstop Kylee Perez orally commits to UCLA softball after just her freshman season

Kylee has had an incredible season. Coming off knee surgery in mid November she came to Gamespeed to do some post rehab work to regain her movement along with her speed and agility. After progressing well with our program she went on to have a spectacular season as the DFAL league MVP. Her early commitment reminds me of GS athlete Cheyenne Cordes the California Gatorade athlete of the year who as a freshman verbally committed to CAL and will be headed there this September.

Bulldog Shortstop on board early at UCLA

By Stephanie Hammon

Contra Costa Times

Posted: 07/19/2011 07:13:23 PM PDT

Alhambra High’s Kylee Perez still has three years of high school softball left but has already made her college choice.

The incoming sophomore shortstop gave an oral commitment to UCLA on Monday, picking the Bruins over a handful of other Pac-12 programs.

“It was the best fit for me,” Perez said. “I chose UCLA because of the academics and athletic tradition. Also, the coaches were exactly what I was looking for. I’ve had UCLA in mind for a while. I took a visit there and it was definitely a fit for me.”

Perez made a big impression in her first year of high school softball, batting […]

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