SPEEDBURNERS  in the News:  Week of September 6

 

 

 

Speedburner Athletes and Teams in Action this Week:

 

 

BOISE STATE RALLIES TO 33-30 WIN OVER VIRGINIA TECH!

In as an exciting game as you'll ever witness, Boise State, the third ranked team in the country. scored with 1:09 left to give the Broncos a come from behind 33-30 win over tenth ranked Virginia Tech in a classic season opener for both teams. Speedburner TE Tommy Gallarda made a spectacular one handed grab of a Kellen More pass for Boise's second TD of the game.  Tommy would finish with two catches on the night and several key blocks.  Also playing for the Broncos are burners ILB Derrell Acrey, who sat out the game with an injured fibula, DE Ryan Winterswyk with a solid game to keep the Tech running game in check, and OLB John Michael Davis and RB Carlo Audagnotti.  Congrats Broncos!

 

 

  SPEEDBURNERS WELCOMES IM KING!

Welcome to IM King clothing. IM KING has become an official Speedburner sponsor.  IM KING clothing is a personal favorite of professional athletes nationwide.  Many thanks to Alex Kuang, Anthony Matagi and the rest of the IM KING gang for their support and the tour of their office and warehouse.  We look forward to many years of association with you guys and your cutting edge company!

Welcome IM KING!

 

 

   ITS FOOTBALL SEASON!  FINALLY!!

It's finally football season as gridiron stars from Pop Warner to high school to college to the pros all have started their seasons. Let's get it going!

Speedburner athletes reporting to NFL Camps:

WR Evan Moore, DL Titus Adams, and LS Ryan Pontbriand with the Cleveland Browns, DB Tyron Brackenridge with the Jacksonville Jaguars, WRs Davone Bess and Ryan Grice Mullen with the Miami Dolphins, DE Frostee Rucker with the Cincinnati Bengals, QB Trent Edwards with the Buffalo Bills, DT Brian Robison of the Minnesota Vikings, OLB DeAndre Levy of the Detroit Lions, QB Chase Daniel with the New Orleans Saints, TE James Casey with the Houston Texans, OT Hermann Johnson with the Arizona Cardinals, WR Domonique Edison with the Tennessee Titans, WR Jason Chery with the Green Bay Packers, RB Herb Donaldson with the Dallas Cowboys, FB Byron Storer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, DB Will Blackmon and WR Jason Chery of the Green Bay Packers, and OT Ryan Clady and DB Darcel McBath of the Denver Broncos.

 

In the United Football League: DB Tony Parrish and DL Anthony Oakley of the Las Vegas Locomotives, DB Rob Herbert of the California Redwoods, and TE Keith Heinrich and WR Maurice Price of the Florida Huskers. DB Ryan Palmer has signed with the Hartford Colonials. UFL teams have reported..

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Travis Brown is playing with the Conroe Jaguars in the Woodlands, Texas.  Travis is a 41 year old Speedburner!

Awesome job Travis!  Represent us old guys!

 

In NFL Preseason Action:

 

Speedburner WR Jason Chery returned a punt 75 yards for a TD as the Green Bay Packers rolled to an easy 59-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night.  Jason is our fastest burner clocking a 4.25 in the forty yard dash.  He showed his speed as he hit a seam and was gone.  Jason also had 1 reception for 7 yards. Fellow burner Will Blackmon returned 3 punts for 16 yards in the game as the Packers even their record at 1-1.  Jason holds the crown as our fastest Speedburner and he showed it national television.  Great job Jason!

 

Speedburner WR Davone Bess had 1 punt return for 10 yards for the Miami Dolphins in their 16-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.  Miami is 2-1 in the preseason.

 

Speedburner QB Trent Edwards went 13 of 17 for 153 yards and 1 TD to lead the Buffalo Bills to a win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.  Playing for Cincy is Speedburner DE Frostee Rucker.  The Bills are 2-1, the Bengals 2-2.

 

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-13 on Sunday. Playing for the Jags is Speedburner DB Tyron Brackenridge.

 

The New Orleans Saints defeated the San Diego Chargers 36-21 on Sunday night.  Playing for the Saints is Speedburner QB Chase Daniel.

 

Speedburner TE Evan Moore had 3 catches for 36 yards as his Cleveland Browns came up short, falling to the Detroit Lions 35-27 on Sunday.  Also playing fo the Browns is burner long snapper Ryan Pontbriand.

For the Lions Speedburner OLB DeAndre Levy had 1 tackle in the game.

 

The Houston Texans easily defeated in state rival Dallas Cowboys 23-7 on Sunday in Houston.  Speedburner TE James Casey had 1 catch for 13 yards in the game for the Texans as they claim early bragging rights.

 

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Seattle Seahawks 24-13 on Sunday.  Speedburner DE Brian Robison had 1 tackle in the game for the Vikes who move to 2-1.

 

The Carolina Panthers slipped by the Tennessee Titans 15-7 on Sunday.  Playing for the Titans is Speedburner WR Dominque Edison.

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Chicago Bears 14-9 on Sunday. With the win, the Cardinals go to 2-1 and keep the Bears winless.  Playing for Arizona is Speedburner OT Hermann Johnson.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-17 on Sunday night.  Playing for the Broncos and currently nursing injuries are Speedburners OT Ryan Clady and SS Darcel McBath.

 

In Canadian Football Action:

Speedburner WR Chad Owens had 6 catches for 163 yards and 2 TDs, added  2 kick returns for 85 yards and 2 punt returns for 43 yards to lead the Toronto Argonauts to a 37-22 win over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.  The win moves the Argonauts to 5-4 on the year.  Next up is a game against the Hamilton Tigercats on Friday.

 

In Arena Football Action:

The Arizona Rattlers season came to an end with a 57-49 loss to the Spokane Shock on Friday night in a first round playoff game.  Speedburner DE Alex Guerrero had a crucial sack and forced fumble late in the fourth quarter but the Rattlers would not prevail  Arizona finishes at 10-7.

 

Speedburner College Football players reporting to camp:

 

Tommy Gallarda, Derrell Acrey, Ryan Winterswyk, John Michael Davis, Carlo Audagnotti – Boise State

Rich Torres, Corey Nielsen, PJ Falemalu, Kaniela Tuipulotu, Kamalani Alo - Aulola Tonga - Hawaii

DJ Shoemate – UConn

Omar Bolden – Ryan Bass –  Arizona State

Anthony Wilkerson, Terrence Brown – Stanford

Manti Teo – Roby Toma – Notre Dame

Blake Ayles – Chris Galippo – USC

Aaron Corp - Richmond

Trevor Erno - Dominique Austin - Arizona

Dominique Vinson – Colorado State

Kory Johnson, Tyler Swaney, Hayden Shaw – Azusa Pacific

Russell Carr – UTEP

AJ Highsmith – Miami

Scott Frisbie - Aaron Bradley – Nevada

Jeff Fleming – New Mexico State

DJ Brandel – Jake Fey – Chapman College

Shiloah Teo  - Oregon State

Anthony Martinez – Washington State

Matt Meyer -  BJ Beatty - Colorado

Donald Ware – Texas Southern

Michael Coulter - Kyle Essington - Davonte Anderson – Stonybrook

Geoff Hyde – Chris Nicholls – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Sebastian Trujillo – Al Cadreau - University of San Diego

Manuel Rojas – Portland State

Nathan Acrey – Western State University -  Colorado

Ray Rangel – Columbia

Kameron Jones – Penn

Nick Pizurro – Cornell

Damani Wilson – Harvard

Derek Stickney – Sacramento State

Gary Rogers, Reid Worthington – Northern Arizona

Garrett Lieber, Kyle Dravis  - Northern Colorado

Scott Galvan – Whittier College

Josh Diaz – Sam Houston State

Tanner Olsen – Colorado School of Mines

Nai Fotu - VJ Fehoko – Utah

Marvin Walker –  AJ Victorian - Weber State

Sean McEvily – Northwestern

Casey Nielsen – Graceland University  - Iowa

Keenan Malone – Villanova

Nick Crewe – North Texas State

Will Barnett - Carroll College

Dillon Kaller  - Carthage

Dane Poole - Kris Brown - Santa Ana College

Dominick Sierra - Cory Westbrook - Cerritos College

DeAndre Powell - Long Beach City College

Derrick Romo - Orange Coast College

Luke Williams - Chais Pinesett - Mike Frisina - Colby Goldschmied- Saddleback College

 

Good Luck to all of our College Football Burners!  If we have left you out or if you have transferred, please update us!

 

Athletes in Training:

Speedburner College Athletes getting the last month of summer training in include:  Stanford point guard Jeanette Pohlen, Chapman University baseball player Eric Robbins, UCLA pole vaulters Greg and Mike Woespe, and Scott Cook.  Cypress College baseball player Kevin Nanbara and Cypress college soccer player Maddie VanDine are training along with University of Washington hurdler Skye Atchley.

 

SPEEDBURNER ATHLETES INVOLVED IN BASEBALL TRADES AS PENNANT RACES HEAT UP!

Speedburner first baseman Jorge Cantu has been traded from the Florida Marlins to the Texas Rangers.  The Rangers are making a move in the pennant race and acquiring Jorge helps them immensely. 

 

Speedburner first baseman Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros has been traded to the New York Yankees as the Yanks push towards another pennant. Lance is a 5 time All Star and had to exercise his no trade clause for the deal to work.

Good luck to Jorge and Lance as the teams get ready for their stretch runs!

 

Special Thanks:

Special thanks to Travis Farnsworth of Cambria Suites for taking care of us during our stay in Boise.  We appreciate your sponsorship and hospitality at your fine hotel.  Thanks Travis!

To John Scott of JSNitro, for your generous donation of Cell Drive for both camps in Hayward, California, and Boise, Idaho.  The kids loved your product!  Thanks John!

To Scott Kajiya, BJ Stewart and Troy Beers of AquaHydrate for your generous donation of water for our camp in Boise.  Everyone loved your product and most importantly, the athletes stayed hydrated through the three day event.  Thanks guys!

 

To Alex Kuang and Anthony Matagi of IM KING clothing for coming by our camp in Boise and support of our staff. Thanks guys!

 

 

   DJ SHOEMATE TRANSFERS TO UCONN!

Speedburner RB DJ Shoemate has transferred from USC to the University of Connecticut.  DJ is going into his junior year.  With the imposed sanctions on the SC football program, juniors and seniors were allowed to transfer without losing any eligibility.  The Huskies are getting a great player.  Good Luck DJ!

 

SPEEDBURNER CHAD OWENS BLAZES TO RECORD 117 YARD KICK RETURN!

Speedburner kick returner Chad Owens took a missed field goal 117 yards for a TD as the Toronto Argonauts 36-34 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.  With the win the Argos move to 2-1 on the year. Chad finished with 272 total yards and was named the CFL Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts. He also took a punt back 90 yards for a TD in last week’s season opener.

Chad has worked hard to come back from a torn ACL.   Congratulations and Great Job Chad!

 

 

TORI PENA GRABS THE GOLD IN IRELAND!

Speedburner pole vaulter Tori Pena set the Irish National Pole Vault record clearing 13-6 and taking home the Gold at the National Championships in Santry, Ireland on Saturday. Tori is hoping to represent Ireland in the European Athletic Championships in Barcelona at the end of the month.  Congratulations and Good Luck Tori!

 

In NBA News:  Speedburner NBA Signings:

NBA Speedburners Brian Cook, Shelden Williams, and Shaun Livingston have recently signed with new teams. Brian, a forward, and formerly of the Houston Rockets has signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, Shelden, a forward formerly with the Boston Celtics, signed with the Denver Nuggets, and Shaun, a point guard, formerly with the Washington Wizards, has inked a deal with the Charlotte Bobcats and forward Julian Wright has signed with the Toronto Raptors. Congratulations and good luck to Brian, Shelden, Shaun, and Julian with their new teams!

 

Balllers currrently training include: James Harden of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Shaun Livingston of the Charlotte Bobcats, Julian Wright of the Toronto Raptors, Brian Cook of the Los Angeles Clippers, Louis Amundson of the Phoenix Suns, Dominique Harris formerly of UNLV Womens Basketball, Derek Glasser playing for Israel and Chris Moss playing for Spain.

* Shelden Williams has reported and Kareem Rush is rehabbing a torn ACL.

 

In Mixed Martial Arts Action:

Speedburner MMA fighter Babalu Sobral took a unanimous decision in his StrikeForce light heavy weight fight versus Robbie Lawler last Saturday night in Los Angeles.  With the win, Babalu goes to 36-8 and Lawler falls to 17-6.  It was Babalu’s first fight since last year’s loss to Gerard Mousasi.  Congrats Babalu!

 

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Speedburner Katie Shroeder and UCLA win the College Softball National Title!

 

Speedburner Katie Schroeder and UCLA defeated Pac 10 rival Arizona 15-9 to capture the Women’s Softball National Championship on Tuesday in Oklahoma City.  The Bruins, 50-11, took home their 11th NCAA Title with the win.  Congratulations Katie!

 

 

Speedburner Jorge Cantu Sets Major League Record!

Speedburner 1B Jorge Cantu of the Florida Marlins became the first player in MLB history to have at least one hit and one RBI in each of his team's first ten games. George Kelly of the 1921 Giants had held that record for 89 years.

A hit and an RBI. Jorge Cantu has gotten at least one of each in every game of this young season to put together a unique streak.

Cantu homered Wednesday night, making him the first player in major league history to have at least one hit and one RBI in each of his team's first ten games, and the Florida Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.

Cantu's mark dates to 1920, when RBIs became an official statistic. Including last season, Cantu has 13 consecutive games with a hit and an RBI, the longest string since Mike Piazza went 15 straight from June 14-July 2, 2000.  Congratulations Jorge!

In the same game, fellow Speedburner shortstop Paul Janish hit his first home run of the year for the Reds.

 

In Other MLB Action:

Speedburner shortstop Cliff Pennington of the Oakland A’s fielded a ground ball and threw to first for the 27th out to complete a perfect game thrown by teammate Dallas Braden on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays.  It was only the 19th Perfect Game thrown in Major League History.  Congratulations to Cliff, his teammates and Dallas Braden!

Speedburner OF Nick Stavinoha hit a 1-2 change up off of closer Trevor Hoffman into the left field bleachers for a two run home run to lift to St. Louis Cardinals to an improbable 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.  Nick delivered as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning to lead the Cards to the win.

Speedburner Cliff Pennington of the Oakland A’s hit a triple and scored on the next pitch to give the A’s a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.  Cliff finished 3 of 5 with 3 runs scored.

Speedburner Drew Sutton hit a pinch hit grand slam to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a win over the Houston Astros on Friday.  Also playing for the Reds is burner shortstop Paul Janish and for the Astros are burners catcher JR Towles and pitcher Chris Sampson. 

 

    SPEEDBURNERS ENTERS THE WORLD OF GOLF!

 

Speedburners has entered the world of golf.  Yes, golf.  We are bringing the Speedburner program to the Tournament Players Course in The Woodlands, Texas.  TPC is one of the world’s most renowned golfing academies with golfers coming from all over the world to train for their respective tours. Working with pro golfing instructor Kevin Kirk, we will put the professional golfers through our speed program as a part of their overall training. We believe that adding the component of speed with it’s rhythmic patterns and overall body control makes you a better athlete.  Being a better athlete makes your skill set that much stronger. Make room for another club in the bag, the speed club!

 

Golf is now an Olympic Sport.  We are pleased to bring speed to the training regimen of the professional golfer.  As golf morphs into the training world we look forward to add our program to the training centers on a global basis.

 

Speedburner Katie Futcher finished tied for 16th place in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama this past weekend.  Congratulations Katie!

 

Speedburner golfer Jhonattan Vegas leaves for Panama to kick start his season.  Jhonattan plays on the Nationwide Tour.

Continuing to train in between traveling are Speedburner golfers Katie Futcher,Susie Redmon, Sarah Butler, Ashley Knoll, Jhonattan Vegas, Dillon Gooch, Julio Vegas, Billy Vegas, Brent McCullough, and Brad Kirton.  Brandon Fridh, recently moved from Illinois to join our golf training program.  Welcome Brandon!

 

In Major League Baseball:

Our pro baseball burners have left for spring training.  Yes, it’s that time of year already.

We’ve introduced speed to the world of professional baseball.  All you youngsters out there keep in mind that our program is not just about foot speed and stealing bases, but also encompasses faster bat speed, arm velocity, and vision.  Baseball may seem a bit slow to watch, but when the ball is in play it is moving at an incredible amount of speed.  You must train accordingly.  Don’t “condition” your body to play a game that requires speed.  You will be left behind.

 

Speedburner athletes getting their seasons underway in Spring Training include:

 

Catcher JR Towles  1B Lance Berkman, and P Chris Sampson of the Houston Astros, SS Paul Janish, OF Drew Sutton and P Kip Wells of the Cincinnati Reds, 1B Jorge Cantu of the Florida Marlins, SS Cliff Pennington of the Oakland A’s,  P Jaime Garcia and OF Nick Stravinoha, IF Tyler Henley and Daryl Jones of the St. Louis Cardinals,

OF Mike Vass of the Milwaukee Brewers and F Chad Huffman of the San Diego Padres. OF Taylor Grote and P Kevin Whelan of the New York Yankees, C Danny Lehman of the Minnesota Twins, P Andrew Cashner and IF Dave Macias of the Chicago Cubs, OF Robbie Grossman of the Pittsburgh Pirates, C Ben Theriot of the Kansas City Royals, and F Kyle Russell of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

In Womens College Soccer:

Speedburner soccer player Kendall VanDine of Fresno State University has been named to the 2010 Preseason All WAC Conference soccer team.  Kendall, a junior, was named second team All WAC in her first two years.  Congrats and Good Luck Kendall!

 

College Athletes Reporting in Fall Sports:

 

Soccer:

Wes Feighner, Jacob Husfeldt, Tim White – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Jeff Bumb – Syracuse University

Kendall VanDine – Fresno State

Aissa Sanchez – Arizona State

Maddie VanDine – Cypress College

 

Volleyball:

Jacqui Anderson – Columbia College – South Carolina

Tori Moore – Arizona

Nile Teo – UNLV

Grace Gallarda - Biola University

 

Cross Country:

Vanessa Hancock - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

 

Athletes moving on:

 

Speedburner RB Josh Quezada has verbally committed to continue his football career next year at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  Josh chose BYU over Utah in his final decision.  The Cougars are getting a great one!  Congratulations Josh!

Speedburner OLB Nick Crewe from The Woodlands High Highlanders in The Woodlands, Texas will continue his career at North Texas University next fall.  Congratulations Nick!

 

Speedburner DE Keelan Malone from Santa Monica High School has committed to continue his football playing career at Villanova University.  Congratulations Keelan!

 

Speedburner DB Dominick Sierra from La Habra High School has committed to the University of Hawaii to continue his football career at the collegiate level.  Dominick was an All Orange County defensive back and entertained offers from Utah State and Nevada before deciding to become a Warrior.  Congrats Dominick!

 

Speedburner QB Casey Nielsen, the California Passing Leader has committed to Graceland University, a private school in Iowa.   He is getting a full scholarship to continue his game at the next level.  Congratulations Casey!

Speedburner DB Dominique Vinson will move on to Colorado State University to continue his career.  Dominique prepped at Edison High then went to Saddleback College.  Congratulations Dominique!

 

Speedburner S Garrett Leiber from Orange Lutheran High has signed with Northern Colorado. Congratulations Garrett!

 

Speedburner RB Damani Wilson from Orange Lutheran High will continue his career at Harvard. Congratulations Damani!

Speedburner DE Sean McEvily from Orange Lutheran has committed to Northwestern University. Congratulations Sean!

 

Speedburner LB VJ Fehoko from Farrington High in Hawaii has committed to the University of Utah. Congratulations VJ!

Speedburner OT Derek Stickney has committed to Sacramento State.  Derek is a 6-6 315 offensive tackle with great feet.  Sac State is getting a good one. Congratulations Derek!

Speedburner punter Josh Diaz from The Woodlands high school in Texas has committed to Sam Houston State. Josh is one of the top high school punters in the country. Congratulations Josh!

Speedburner OLB Tanner Olsen from The Woodlands has committed to Colorado School of Mines to continue his football career.  Congrats to Tanner!

Speedburner RB Kyle Dravis has committed to Northern Colorado to continue playing football at the next level. Kyle prepped at Orange Lutheran high school and is one of our fastest burners.   Congratulations Kyle!

Speedburner DB Davonte Anderson has transferred to Stonybrook College where he will join fellow burner QB Michael Coulter.  Davonte went to Orange Lutheran high school.  Congrats and Good Luck Davonte!

Speedburner DE Dillon Kaller from El Dorado high will be conrinuing his football career next fall at Carthage College.

Congratulations Dillon!

Speedburner Jacqui Anderson from Brea Olinda high has committed to continue her volleyball career at Columbia College in South Carolina.  Congratulations Jacqui!

Speedburner Kelsey Harris from Brea Olinda high accepted a scholarship to Iowa State University to continue her basketball career there. Kelsey was a two time All Orange County and CIF player for the Wildcats.

Congratulations Kelsey!

Speedburner Bonnie Samuelson from Edison High has committed early to Stanford to continue her basketball career at the college level.  Bonnie, already a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame,for her free throw shooting prowess, is a junior.  Congratulations Bonnie!

 

 

Speed Camps News:

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We will be in Northern California on June 30-July 1 and in Boise, Idaho on July 17-18-19 for the Gridiron Dreams Camp.  See the Speed Camp page for more information as our summer schedule begins to take shape.

 

We also have interest in the states of Indiana, Illinois and Virginia, and we are working through the planning stages for them as well.  We post these because we have so many athletes across the country that inquire about our traveling schedule.  We travel on a first ask basis.  We get a lot of questions concerning our camps.  Below is some information pertaining to them.  We hope it answers any and all questions.

Often asked questions about our Speed Camps:

Many cities inquire but we travel only if it’s feasible from a numbers standpoint.  Basically we will travel to your city on a requirement of 100 speed participants.  Both male and female athletes of all sporting backgrounds.  We require the age groups to start at 10 years old.  The reason for that is the muscle movement that is needed to allow the athlete to understand his or her body in relationship to how it operates.  We teach the fundamentals and mechanics of running.  We feel this is the most significant aspect of speed.  We conduct a two day camp for that purpose.  The first day consists of movement patterns at a rhythmic pace.  Day two is when we turn the volume up and show the athletes what it feels like to train for speed.

If you are looking for a conditioning camp, then we aren’t the place for you.  We teach speed in it’s purest form. The athletes come away with a true understanding of how their body operates and how to train properly for speed.  We take pride in educating our athletes. If that is what you’re searching for then welcome and we hope to see you in your city in the near future.   Any further questions can be directed to Rick Hagedorn on the “contact us” page on the Speedburner website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       TRAIN FAST!!!