The Athletic Infielder Class: Fundamentals Go A Long Way

Me and EJ are very proud of the Athletic Infielder class. It doesn’t create a lot of buzz because we don’t hype it up like most other programs do. Our athletes quietly attend, get better and go forth to their seasons. Usually we get props because an athlete makes an exceptional play they previously wouldn’t or couldn’t make. However, the class is not just about the exceptional, its about the fundamentals. Our philosophy is: “Master the fundamentals and the exceptional becomes routine.”

One parent wrote us recently confirming just that.

Hello Aaron,

“You were right about Julian being a second baseman. During last week NTIS 15u try outs he showed solid fundamental in what he learned from your in-fielding class and made several outstanding plays. There was a clear difference between players with and without fundamental training.

Tni and I agreed that Julian must continue with all session that you offer…. He will still continue his catcher workout at Catch-All on Sunday, but Mondays will be game-speed.”

Patrick I. Jackson III

The Athletic Infielder Class

Coming this Fall

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Not one but Two! Gamespeed athletes named to State Softball Player of the Year by CalHi Sports.

To be honest I’m not surprised by the selection of Johanna Grauer (Amador Valley) and Zoe Marrott (Campolindo) being selected to the California player of the year list. I’ve worked with these athletes for years now and seen what they are capable of. I’m very proud of what they have accomplished and I am grateful that Gamespeed can play a part in their training and preparation. The high school season only ended a couple weeks ago and their already back in the gym getting ready to put it on the summer competition. Believe me there will be more to come.

CalHi Sports.com
More State Softball Players of the Year

By Harold Abend | Published: June 21, 2013

Johanna Grauer from Amador Valley of Pleasanton has gained the top junior honor in the state following similar status she had as a sophomore.

State Junior of the Year
Johanna Grauer (Amador Valley, Pleasanton)

As the only junior of the eight finalists for Ms. Softball, it was pretty much a lock that Grauer would repeat as her class winner after capturing State Sophomore of the Year honors for last season.

Despite the fact she got hit a bit at the Michelle […]

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Brandon Defazio Player of the Year NorCal All American from San Mateo CC

A big Gamespeed congrats goes out to Brandon. Just go a hold of this article.

DEFAZIO DELIVERS FOR CSM: College of San Mateo shortstop Brandon DeFazio, a Foothill High graduate, was named MVP of the NorCal All-American team after a second consecutive stellar season on the Peninsula. DeFazio, a transfer from Oregon State who is headed to the University of San Diego,

was also MVP of the Coast Conference-Golden Gate Division.

He led the Bulldogs in a bunch of categories, including batting (.357), home runs (5), runs batted in (40), doubles (20), slugging percentage (.597), and stolen bases (14).

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CC Times: Monte Vista’s Mason Melin latest EBAL athlete to go to Ivy League

Monte Vista’s Mason Melin latest EBAL athlete to go to Ivy League

Congratulations to Mason Melin who signed with Cornell. He joins another Gamespeed alum Sean Miller. Great company.

By Matt Schwab

Posted: 05/28/2013 12:38:10 PM PDT

Updated: 05/28/2013 12:38:10 PM PDT

East Bay Athletic League football and Cornell University go together like a Big Red machine.

Consider that Monte Vista High senior Mason Melin, a standout tight end, will soon be joining halfback Sean Miller (San Ramon Valley, 2012) and wide receiver Lucas Shapiro (De La Salle, 2011) on the Cornell football squad.

Of course, Melin’s school colors won’t change much. He’s going from the Mustangs’ Red and Black to The Big Red in Ithica, N.Y.

Melin (6-foot-3, 230 pounds) had 46 receptions for 683 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Another ex-Monte Vista star, quarterback Brett Nottingham, will play for Columbia next season, after transferring from Stanford. Columbia will visit Cornell on Nov. 16. Circle the date.

The Ivy League seems like a popular destination for elite EBAL student-athletes. Princeton senior guard Niveen Rasheed (Monte Vista) completed her brilliant college basketball career last season. She was named the […]

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All-DFAL Baseball/Softball selections, GS athletes prominent.

Congratulations to all the Gamespeed trained athletes listed below. Their passion and commitment to their sport has certainly paid off.

All DFAL

Most Valuable Player – Trent Shelton (Campolindo)

Most Valuable Pitcher- Johnny York (Acalanes)

First Team

Ryan Morris (Dublin) Inf

Matt Ladrech (Campolindo) P

Blaine Jarvis (Las Lomas) P, Inf

Brandon Armasino (Miiramonte) DH

Gold Glove

Austin Fisher (Acalanes)

Softball

ALL DFAL

Zoe Marrott (Campo) Inf (Freshman)

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School records for Enzo Viladoid and Erika Serame

Congratulations to Enzo Villadolid who set school records in the 100m and 200m. The seventh grader set a 100m dash record of 11.97 seconds and 200m of 25.10. Blazing! Enzo came out in October to work on his start and early race phases. We then moved on to strength training and top end speed. He will compete this summer, aiming for the AAU and Jr National championship meets.

Erika Serame, despite injury plagued season PR’s by six inches. Sets Dougherty Valley School Record at NCS meet of Champions. .

Erika suffered an foot injury due to some problems with her orthotics. She went to rehab and continued her strength regiment at Gamespeed. She literally started vaulting three to four week before her conference meet. Her perserverance paid off not ultimately where she wanted to be but not a bad ending to her prep career. Her dad emailed:

Hi there,

…..not sure you received but wanted to advise that Erika missed going to state by 9 inches. She cleared well over 10’6” which was a personal record for her […]

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GS athletes contribute to repsective teams NCS success

We had a few athletes in NCS Baseball and Softball championship action over the weekend. All played pivotal roles in helping their respective teams to their titles.

Very exciting and I’m very proud because I’ve seen all of the hard work put in by these athletes. All of these athletes started training back in September. Some return to high school others now go off to college, but all get to enjoy the summer. Earned and well deserved guys.

Acalanes Baseball

Acalanes Dons Baseball team defeated Analy HS 4-3 winning their third straight North Coast Section Division 3 Championship.

Austin Fisher (Inf) Jr – Acalanes high school NCS div 3A champions. The speedy infielder played a number of positions this season to help the Dons on their championship run.

Johnny York (P) Sr. – One of the areas most effective pitchers Johnny has one of the lowest ERA of any pitcher in CC county. With only two losses this whole season, he has pitched some gems. He pitched a no hitter in the NCS semi final game against Sonoma striking out 15 batters.

Campolindo Baseball

Trent Shelton (P) Sr. […]

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Baseball teams group training results in tourney wins

Warriors Ripon April 13-14, 2013 Champions 1435 resized

Team training at Gamespeed is serious but also fun. And hey the rewards aren’t bad either. Modesty in an athlete is a desired trait. But I also believe “It ain’t bragging if its true”. Two of our baseball teams the Diablo Warriors and Tri Valley Rangers were kind enough to reveal their success on the field. Thanks guys, it lets us know were on the right track from a training standpoint but also gives us a boost to see your hard work pay off.

Diablo Warriors 14u

Hey Aaron,

Here’s the scoop on our two tournament wins:

First win:

April 13th and 14th

14U Tournament at Mistlin Sports Complex in Ripon, CA.

We ended up 1-1 on Saturday and seeded 4th. We won three games beating the 5 seed, then the 1 seed and finally the 2 seed to win the tournament.

Second win:

May 4th/5th

14U Cinco De Mayo Tournament in Fremont, CA

We again went 1-1 on Saturday, but rolled on Sunday at took home the first place trophy again.

Just so you […]

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Gamespeed’s York throws “No Hitter” to advance Acalanes to NCS championship game

Another success story from this years class of the “Pitchers off season conditioning program”. We literally had just a handful of participants but each one is having a phenomenal season. Johnny was one of the quiet and steady workers who consistantly put in the work like a machine. He’s having a great season with one of the areas lowest ERA’s.

Johnny in September Johnny in June

The Dons rode the arm of John York in a semifinal win over Sonoma Valley. The senior fired an 83-pitch perfect game in a 1-0 win. He had 15 strikeouts and six groundouts and not a single ball went to the outfield.

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Campo’s Shelton tosses three hitter to advance team to NCS Championships.

This years class of “off-season pitchers conditioning athletes is just awesome”. Shelton, one of the latest pitching coach Jeff Pick -Gamespeed projects is helping to lead his team into the post season for a second consecutive year. Shleton and his GS training mate Matt Ladrech are set to defend their NCS championship of last year. He follows in the footsteps of last years GS- Pick trained James Marvel (Campolindo/now at Duke). When you put in the work your not only physically tough but mentally tough as well. “Train early, win late!”

May 30 2013, CC Times: The Campolindo High baseball team earned its third consecutive 2-0 win in the postseason — this time over visiting Clayton Valley Charter on Wednesday in the North Coast Section Division II semifinals.

Left-hander Trent Shelton tossed a three-hitter to win a pitchers’ duel with Ryan Snyder, and Brett Stephens hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

No. 2 seeded Campolindo (20-6-1) will face No. 1 Casa Grande (27-2) in the championship game at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Santa Rosa Junior College, when the Cougars will vie for a fourth consecutive NCS championship.

The Cougars have […]

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