College Ready Program

A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning published a survey on the opinions of university strength and conditioning coaches and the preparedness of freshman athletes entering collegiate athletics. Below is an excerpt:

HOW PREPARED ARE COLLEGE FRESHMEN ATHLETES FOR THE RIGORS OF
COLLEGE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING? A SURVEY OF COLLEGE
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES

Wade, Susan; Pope, Zachary C.; Simonson, Shawn R.

There are a variety of areas identified where freshman are falling short.

…SCC (strength & conditioning coaches) stated incoming college freshman athletes lack lower extremity strength, overall flexibility, and core strength as well as proper Olympic lifting technique. SCC also stated that athletes lacked the mental toughness to endure collegiate sport training in addition to claiming incoming athletes lacked knowledge of correct nutrition and recovery principles. These results suggest a lack of collegiate training/sport preparedness of high school athletes. High school strength and conditioning specialist’s goal is to produce better athletes and doing so requires the strength and conditioning coach/trainer to have knowledge of how to train high school athletes….

Gamespeed’s College Ready Program was devised at the onset of its existence twenty years ago. Taking from my own experiences […]

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Playmaker- Speed & Power Conditioning Class (July- Aug)

The Speed-Power connection is crucial to success in athletics. Athletes who demonstrate these qualities are dynamic, explosive and usually make the difference in competition. Training to be this type of athlete takes a program that blends proper strength and conditioning with speed and movement exercises.

That program is now here, introducing “PlayMaker”, a total program for today’s athlete.

Strength & Conditioning

Upper body Strength
Lower body Strength
Joint Integrity
Learn proper lifting technique

Speed & Movement

First step explosiveness
Acceleration
Start, Stop, Cut
Jumping Ability

Who is this class for: Any field or court athlete who wants an overall development program. This is a fast paced and high intensity program designed to push you to the limit.

Boys & Girls, All Sports Welcome

Grades: 9-12

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays

Dates: July 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, July 29th, Aug 3rd, 5th.

8 sessions

Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm

Cost: $255 ($265 credit)

Where: Gamespeed 990 Detroit Ave, Concord

Register & Pay Below. (We must receive payment to reserve […]

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Robin Hu dazzles in Triple A debut

Athlete: Robin Hu
Gamespeed Training: Off Season Conditioning & Velocity
Duration: 3 years.

The Rochester Red Wings were savoring a 4-3 victory over the Durham Bulls early Tuesday afternoon when pitching coach Marty Mason emerged from his office and stopped winning pitcher Chih-Wei Hu in the clubhouse hallway.

Mason had a little memento for Hu to take back to Fort Myers: the lineup card from an impressive Triple-A debut.

The Wings are predicting it was the first of many victories at this level — and perhaps beyond.

“I just feel very good,” Hu said after making the special spot start in the 11:05 a.m. school-day special at Frontier Field.

Hu, a 21-year-old native of Taichung, Taiwan, allowed just one run and two hits in six innings, walking four and striking out six. Brock Peterson’s two-run homer in the fourth powered the offense.

“What a great job that kid did,” manager Mike Quade said. “I’m anxious to see him down the road career wise. He’s got good stuff.”

Hu’s curve was especially effective and he even threw an occasional palm ball, a pitch that few pitchers — maybe no pitchers? — in today’s game throw.

BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM

Chih-Wei Hu Minor League Statistics […]

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Athletic Infielder’s Specialty Summer Clinics

Cancelled as of 6/10

Athletic Infielder’s Specialty Summer Clinics

Position Specific Infielding

Get a powerful 90 minutes of instruction completely dedicated to your position. Each clinic will address all the dynamics of being better at your position. This scenario based training will develop skills in:

Tactics & Positioning
Decision Making
Fielding Range
Quick Hands
Throwing & Arm Strength
Footwork

This class will combine forty five (45) minutes of position specific work instructed by Erik Johnson of EJ Sports with forty five (45) minutes of athletic skills instruction with Gamespeed’s Aaron Thigpen.

Boys & Girls
Ages 10 & Up (Athletes will be grouped based on ability)

Second Base & Shortstop
June 11th Thursday
1:00- 2:30pm
$68 (credit card)
$65 (cash/check)

First & Third Basemen
June 12th Friday
1:00 – 2:30pm
$68 (credit card)
$65 (cash/check)

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Fory’s “Fast Feet” Soccer Camp

Fory’s “Fast Feet” Soccer Camp

Hey guys Jair’s back in town for this one day event.

The Jair Fory Soccer Academy and Gamespeed have teamed up once again for a special Soccer & Speed Development Camp.This “FAST FEET” Camp will focus on:1. Dribbling & Ball Handling
2. Passing & Shooting
3. Multi- Directional First Step Quickness
4. Acceleration
5. Shadowing and Reaction

Bring a ball, cleats and be ready to compete. Learn your skills and apply them in a competitive atmosphere with small sided drills and games.

Where: Gamespeed @ The Challenge Grounds
990 Detroit Ave, Concord

When: Thursday May 28th
Time: 7:00- 8:30 pm

Ages: 9 -13

Cost: $60

Limited Space If questions please call 925-513-8676. Email: aaron@gamespeed.net

Coach Fory, US Soccer Federation “A” , NSCAA Premier licensed coach, certified youth coach and coach instructor, has worked with soccer’s elite from around the globe. He has coached both men’s and women’s national finalist club teams, and has given numerous youth clinics with some of the world’s best known soccer players and coaches such as Carlos Bilardo, […]

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GS Sprinters commit, sign with UC Davis & Washington State

Congrats to CJ Edwards for signing with UC Davis. The sprinter/long jumper will be coached by one of my ex coaches the great Rhan Sheffield, He’s in good hands. He also just ran a wind aided personal best of 10.70 at the Mt Sac Relays.

Congrats to Jamaun Charles of Amador. The trackster signed with Washington State. He also won the Arcadia Invite Seeded section of 100m over the weekend with a time of 10.63 (7th in State).

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GS Robin Hu flying under the radar, maybe not much longer says Milb.com article

GS Robin Hu flying under the radar, maybe not much longer says Milb.com article here’s the excerpt on him:

Florida State League

Chih-Wei Hu, RHP, Fort Myers Miracle: A 21-year-old right-hander out of Taiwan, Hu, a Twins prospect, has pitched in 25 pro games stateside — 17 of them starts. Perhaps four or five of them could be considered “poor.” He went at least six innings in seven of his nine starts for Class A Cedar Rapids in 2014, and in a 107 2/3-inning career has held opposing hitters to a .193 average and zero home runs. His coaches and teammates call him “Mr. Hu,” which may or may not have something to do with his aggressive approach on the mound, where he goes right after hitters with a low-90s fastball backed by an improving changeup and a curve. Hu already owns a career 2.29 ERA — with the opportunity to play in a pitcher-friendly park in a pitcher-friendly league in 2015, he may not be under the radar much longer. — John Parker
Chih-Wei Hu won’t turn 22 until after the 2015 season. (Becky Evans/Cedar Rapids Kernels)

Gamespeed Training: Off Season Pitchers Conditioning Custom […]

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GS alum Cordes drafted 14th to National Pro Softball League

Way to go Chey!!!!!

'The @[180657498801415:274:Pennsylvania Rebellion] has chosen Cheyenne Cordes as the 14th overall draft pick! @[462915820491636:274:PA Rebellion Women's Professional Fastpitch Softball] @[142696355777942:274:Cal Softball] #NPFDraft'

NATIONAL PRO FASTPITCH (NPF)

The Pennsylvania Rebellion has chosen Cheyenne Cordes as the 14th overall draft pick! PA Rebellion Women’s Professional Fastpitch Softball Cal Softball ‪#‎NPFDraft‬

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Tracksters CJ Edwards & Aaron Jones have solid Stanford Invite performances

Cameron (CJ) Edwards (far left) and Aaron Jones (2nd left) put in solid races this weekend at the Stanford Invite. CJ won his qualifying heat in the 100m with a wind assisted 10.87 (w2.6) then came back to place fourth in the final into a headwind (1.1) with a time of 11.11. The winner was GS trained Jamaun Charles. Aaron Jones false started in his heat but recovered to run a spectacular anchor leg running down two teams for Castro Valleys winning 400m relay (42.37). Check it out…..

CVHS Aaron Jones anchor leg

Gamespeed Training: Off Season Conditioning, Sunday Track Class, Homework Plan.

Tracksters CJ Edwards & Aaron Jones have solid Stanford Invite performancesGame2016-12-09T00:02:48-08:00

Trackster Jamaun Charles defends Stanford Invite 100m title

Congratulations to GS trackster JaMaun Charles (Amador Valley) defending champion of the Stanford Invitational Boys 100m dash. 10.85q/-.3w & 10.92 -1.1w final. Running into a stiff headwind on a chilly afternoon JaMaun came onto beat back all challengers to win the race for the second time in a row. Off season training at its best.

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