Monthly Archives: November 2010

Gamespeed Athlete Ryan Toney An East Bay Athlete of the Week

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Congratulations to Gamespeed athlete Ryan Toney, who was named an East Bay Athlete of the Week by the Contra Costa Times. Here’s what the CC Times had to say about Ryan:

Ryan Toney

SCHOOL: Valley Christian

SPORT: Football

YEAR: Senior

POSITION: Running back/safety

THE STAT LINE: Toney, a Division I prospect, finished as the Bay Football League rushing leader with 1,538 yards after amassing 240 yards and five touchdowns in the Vikings’ 57-8 rout of Harker-San Jose. Toney broke runs of 65, 55, and 38 yards. He has 25 touchdowns overall entering the North Coast Section Division IV playoffs.

Gamespeed & The Fory Soccer Academy Team Up to Offer Training Clinic

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We’re excited to announce Gamespeed and The Fory Soccer Academy are presenting a one-day only Complete Speed & Soccer Skills Training Camp.

How many camps incorporate soccer with bona fide speed and agility training? This is the first of its kind and is certain to benefit any committed soccer player. This camp is for boys and girls, ages: 7-12.

Camp includes:

  • Warm-up & Stretching
  • Soccer Skills
  • Ball handling
  • Shooting
  • Strategy
  • Speed Skills
  • Bursts & Acceleration
  • Change of Direction
  • Explosive Kicks
  • Warm-down & Stretching

Cost: $75

When: Sunday, Dec. 5, noon-2 p.m.

Where: 6800 Sierra Ct., Suite O, Dublin

Space is limited. To reserve a spot and for more info, call 925-513-8676.

 

 
 

 

12 Gamespeed Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

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Congratulations to all Gamespeed athletes present and past who recently signed letters of intent. We are thrilled for you and wish you well. Congratulations to:

Baseball

  • John Hochstatter (SRV) – Stanford
  • Chaz Meadows (Clayton Valley) – Long Beach State
  • Joe Ross  (Bishop O’Dowd) –  UCLA
  • Robert Stephenson (Alhambra) – Washington
  • Austin Wiggins (Deer Valley) – Fresno State

 Girls Basketball

  • Emily Vann (St Mary’s) – UC Davis

 Softball

  • Cheyeene Cordes (Rodriguez) – UC Berkeley
  • Kiara Garcia (Rodriguez) – Oregon State
  • Jenna Krummen (Alhambra) – Santa Clara
  • Sara Pacioni (SRV) – East Carolina

 Women’s Row

  • Sarah Hultin (California) – San Diego State

Track

  • Sarah Griffith (SRV) – UC Davis

Winter Break Two-Day Athletic Infielder Camp

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A great “Intro or Primer” to our full Athletic Infielder Skills Development Program, this dynamic camp 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 90 minutes of training a baseball or softball athlete can undergo.

Participants will work on the development of:

  • Soft-quick hands
  • Range
  • Reaction
  • Footwork
  • Instincts
  • Vision

Using fun, challenging and innovative training methods, participants will also work on “fielding specific” speed, power, agility, conditioning and balance.

Two-Day Camp

Price: $125 ($25 non-refundable deposit)

Ages: 9+ are welcome, boys and girls

Date/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 27 & Thursday, Dec. 29, from 10-11:30 a.m.

Participants: Small instructor to group ratio

Where: Gamespeed Dublin, 6800 Sierra Court, Suite O, Dublin

Instructors: Aaron Thigpen and Erik Johnson

No make-ups, refunds or pro-rations

Classes fill up quickly. To reserve your spot, please call Gamespeed at (925) 513-8676.

High School Football Combine/Camp Prep Series

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If you’re a top football player who plans to attend 2011 spring and summer football camps, now’s the time to start preparing! You only get one chance to make a great first impression to the colleges and scouts who want to see what you can do.

This clinic will train you for college prep combine drills. At Gamespeed, we will not only teach you skills and mechanics, but will help build and condition your mind and body for the intense training. Don’t just show up — show out!

Training includes:

  • 3 cone drill
  • 10-yard shuttle
  • Bench press
  • Vertical jump
  • Position drills
  • 40-yard dash
  • 1-on-1 drills
  • Offense & defense ball drills

Cost: $30 per class; 4 for $115 (pre-scheduled)

Where: Gamespeed Dublin

When: Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m.

Ages: 14 and up

Small group, by appointment only.

Clinic begins Dec. 4 and runs through Jan. 29. Classes fill up fast, so reserve your spot early. To sign up, call (925) 513-8676.