Spring Break “Excelerator” Speed Development Class

Spring Break

“Xcelerator”

Speed Development Program

This class is specifically designed to enhance straight ahead speed.There will be three main training components:1. Starting Stance & First Step
2. Acceleration
3. 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 linear speed.This class is designed for those athletes looking for and needing major changes in thier running speed. Preparing for a 40 yd dash, 60 yd dash, upcoming try outs and showcases where a lack of speed means your opportunity is over.

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

When: Tuesday March 31st

Thursday April 2nd

Tuesday April 7th

Thursday April 9th.

Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm

Ages: 13 & up
All sports welcome.

Cost: $46 per session (pre-pay online or by phone required).

By reservation only.

Instructor: Aaron Thigpen, Head Instructor , Owner of Gamespeed

Small Class Size Limited Space:To Reserve Your Spot Pay Online Here!Please note which session you will attend on the form.

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Masina Mayo back on track after knee surgery.

Masina Mayo a powerhouse age group sprinter suffered a knee injury while playing basketball in early 2014. Gamespeed trained since 2013 where else would she do her post rehab training? Six months of off season work with a customized program in the gym, homework and participation in the Sunday Track class has shown she is back and better than ever.

This exceptional 8th grader in her first meet posted results of 12.84 in 100m just .03 off her personal best. At 200m she sped 26.30 , two tenths off her personal best and finished with a personal best in the 400m with a 61.10.

Not to be outdone her little brother Zion posted victories in the 100m 13.10, 200m 28.00 a personal best by .8 tenths of a second and a 400m personal best of 61.1 smashing his previous best of 66.41.

Masina Mayo back on track after knee surgery.Game2016-12-09T00:02:48-08:00

Lou Smith: Pole Vaulter soars high at Eastbay Invitational breaks record, state ranked!

Our speed training is not just for sprinters. Just ask San Ramon Valley pole vaulter Lou Smith. Starting in August of last year Lou dedicated himself to improving his speed. Undergoing a weekly “pole vault speed program” in our gym coupled with homework assignments aimed at front side mechanics, tempo, acceleration, core and upper body strength he has transformed himself into a force to be reckoned with and “vaulted” himself into the states elite rankings at no. 6. and leads the NCS by almost a foot.

In his first competition he set a meet record at the Eastbay Invitational with a vault of 15’1″. A whopping seven inch improvement over his previous personal best.

I’m telling you Lou, you should be running a leg of the 400 relay. (smile).

Lou Smith: Pole Vaulter soars high at Eastbay Invitational breaks record, state ranked!Game2016-12-09T00:02:48-08:00

Castro Valley Sprinters Aaron Jones & CJ Edwards a potent 1-2 sprint punch open season strong.

Aaron & others put in a lot of work in Sunday track classes.

Castro Valley sprinters Aaron Jones and CJ Edwards have put in WORK!! A monstrous four month off season program of weights, plyometrics, drills, and rehersal’s have put these guys in a great place to make bids for state.

In their inaugural competition at the Eastbay Invitational they dominated the 100m with CJ winning in 11.02 and Aaron the runner up in 11.12. That was into a -1.8m headwind. CJ ‘s time was just .01 off his personal best. Without the wind an easy under 11.00 run. A great indicator of how far he’s come.

They are ranked no. 2 & 3 on the NCS list right behind the also Gamespeeed trained Jamaun Charles at no. 1.

In addition, Aaron had inspiring exploits in the relays running legs of 49.1 400m and 21.5 200m splits in two different relays. Exceptional indicators of early season sprint endurance.

Castro Valley Sprinters Aaron Jones & CJ Edwards a potent 1-2 sprint punch open season strong.Game2016-12-09T00:02:49-08:00

Saturday Speed Skills Class

Running Form & Technique

First Step Explosiveness

Short Burst Acceleration

All Ages, Boys & Girls

Cost: Single session $37

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00 – 11:00am

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Questions call (925) 513-8676

Have your own group? Want specialized training?

Call us for available times and pricing.

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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.

Micah Avery: Seeing this kid on the track just might ruin your plans.Game2016-12-09T00:02:49-08:00

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.

Charles leads with record and tops NCS lists to start off season strong.Game2016-12-09T00:02:49-08:00

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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I’m telling you Lou, you should be running a leg of the 400 relay. (smile).

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