http://goldenstatestars.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:00:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Summer is here!  Golden State Sports Training and Recruiting Services has a full line-up of events to help athletes improve during this off-season.  This time of the year is critical in making major improvements in athletes.  More time can be devoted to structured workouts with specific performance goals in mind.  ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=407 JULY   6-Week “S3A” Training (Stability, Strength, Speed, Agility) «      9am – 10:30am  Players of all ages «      Meets every Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks at Stadium Golf Center «      Program begins June 30, ends August 6th «      Highly recommended that athletes commit to attending every session for maximum benefit «      Become a better athlete by ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=404   JUNE   The Hitting School- starts June 2 at Stadium Golf Center «     Fundamentals of swing mechanics for baseball and softball «     Every Tuesday night, 6-7pm «     Fees:  $35 per session, or $129 for 5 sessions (SAVE over 25%) «     Class limited to 10 students.  First come, first serve registration.   **Advanced Hitting School- starts June 2 at ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=401 I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Easter.  In my last post, I wrote about how baseball rewards the persistent athlete.  It rewards the "grinder."  This post is a reminder that the "yang" to the "ying" of being a grinder, is rest.  All athletes, in any sport, need rest.  ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=323 I was speaking with my best friend last night.  We met 30 years ago.  We found out that we were placed on the same youth baseball team, and that we lived just down the street from one another.  Very common beginning for two young ballplayers.  What made us unique is ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=320 It's official!  As of April 1, 2009, Golden State Sports Training and Recruiting Services has gone fulltime at Stadium Golf Center & Batting Cages.  I would also like to announce that Stan Hunt, director of First Nation Softball Academy, has joined Golden State STaRS.  Stan has been a long standing ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=317 Spring Training is here!  Golden State STaRS would like to wish the best of luck, and the best of health to friends Amad Stephens (Wichita Wingnuts), John Jaso (Tampa Bay Rays), Jack Spradlin (Washington Nationals), and Johnny Lowe (Chicago White Sox). On the home front, there are three upcoming events.  The ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=264 Some events put life into perspective.  The Tom Logan IV Memorial Baseball Clinic was held February 28, 2009 at the new and beautiful Lakeside National Little League complex.  Baseball was a big part of Tom's life, and it was fitting to celebrate his life with the game he loved, and ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=257 Train to gain velocity on your throws!  This cutting edge program has been developed with the assistance of sports medicine, kinesiology, and strength and conditioning research.  The program provides gains of 4-5mph  on fastball velocity.  To learn more about TP Waligora and the VELOCITY! programs he offers throughout the country, ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=246 I am proud to announce that Golden State STaRS has teamed up with Stadium Golf Center & Batting Cages!  Stadium Golf Center and Batting Cages is San Diego's premier golf practice facility.  Golden State STaRS is proud to be a part of the team!  It is my goal to make ... http://goldenstatestars.com/?p=244