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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December Soccer & Speed Skills Camp in the books!

December Soccer & Speed Skills Camp in the books. Great day at the Challenge Grounds. Thanks coach Quang Hamon of Bulldog Soccer.

Next Series January 10th & 24th. Fast & Fun. Come join us.

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Saturday Football M.O.V.E.S

Training Movement for Optimal Velocity, Explosiveness and Speed.

This class is designed to address the universal need for movement skills in the football athlete. Most programs weigh heavily on the weight lifting and building size component of football preparation. However there is a huge need to balance that with the ability to run, cut, jump and be athletic on the field.

Athletes make plays, explosive & faster athletes make big plays. Make the Speed-Power connection.
Saturday Football M.O.V.E.S

Middle School Athletes
Are you ready to make the jump to the next level? The game only gets quicker and the athletes stronger. Why not start now? Learn “football” running skills, explosive multi-directional movement, and condition your body to reduce the risk of injury and handle the demands of the sport.

High School Athletes
If you’re a football player who plans to attend 2016 spring and summer football camps, it’s time to get to work! You only get one chance to make a great first impression to the colleges and scouts who want to see what you can do. We will not only teach you skills and mechanics, but help build and condition your mind and body for the intense training. Don’t just show up – show […]

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Lacrosse Speed & Conditioning

Become a better athlete, Become a better Lacrosse player.
This training is for:

Attack Midfielders Defense

Get ready for the 2015 season.
A customized program specifically for Lacrosse.

The most potent sixty minutes you’ll experience:

Develop open field Speed & Quickness.
Increase Stamina to cover the field.
Core strength for contact.
Shoulder, forearm & wrist strength for explosive and accurate passes and shots.

Develop the physical assets to become a PLAY-MAKER!

Boys and Girls Programs.
Cost: $300 for 8 Sessions( Cash/Check). $310 (credit card purchase)

For more info and to signup call: 925 513-8676.

Specialized drills that you can take…..

….To the Field!

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Sunday Track Class

It’s Time, Get Ready or Get Left Behind!

I’ve got a few slots open to join an already great group of athletes. If your looking for some great training partners and a challenge to prepare you for the upcoming season come join us. In this sprint group we have three boys state finalists and a 2012 nationally ranked girls sprinter. We welcome all abilities, you just gotta have the desire to get better.
We work on track:

Sprint Technique
Block Starts
Race Phases

This training is not about conditioning. Its about learning the finer points of sprinting to execute your race like a champion.

Dates: November 30th – February 1st.
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Day: Sundays
Where: We meet at the Diablo Valley College Football Stadium Parking Lot.
Cost: $35
Bring: Spikes, Bottled Water

Call or text Aaron at 925 222-9612. Attendance is by appointment only.

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