2016 Athlete Honor Roll

Every year, we recognize an individual sport athlete and team sports athlete whose performances over a 12-month time span have been exceptional.We continue to build on the past with the enthusiasm and efforts of our current athletes. Our 2016 Athlete Honor roll is an SPG Alumni favorite.As we look to the future, our vision includes improvements and enhancement of our facilities, our programs, and the experiences of our athletes.

Here are the 2016 Athlete Honor Roll

 

  1. Crystal Dunn-Soccer
    Washington Spirit forward Crystal Dunn was voted the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Player of the Year.In September 2015, Dunn was added to the roster for the national team’s Women’s World Cup victory tour prior to September 17 match against Haiti, becoming the first player not on the World Cup roster to join the tour.Dunn made her first start of 2015 against Haiti and earned her first cap since the England friendly. She recorded her first career national team assists, both on Carli Lloyd’s goals, and scored her first national team goal in the final moments of the match.Dunn played her first Olympic qualifying match in the national team’s opening game of the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship. She scored her fifth international goal in the 5-0 victory over Costa Rica
  2. Robby Meehan US National Snowboarding Championships finalist
  3. Keri Cavallo-NYS girls soccer player of the year ,U 18National Pool,1st team All state Committed to Yale,Gatorade State Player of the year
  4. Joyce Kwok-… Swimming- 10 All American Titles Now at CW Post
  5. Shannon Horgan – Soccer – Selected to the U.S. U-20 National Team.
  6. Christina Klaum- She was named second team all Big East. Lead her team to the Big East title for the first time in ten years. Selected To U.S. U-19 National Team Training Camp, one of 24 players to be selected for the camp held in Carson, Calif.
  7. Scott Albarella-2nd @USA National Karate Championships,member of the USA National Team
  8. Noah Rubin–Wimbledon Junior Champion 2014. #1 19 year old in the USA.
  9. Emma Gallagher -State runner up at 600 meters ,# 2 in the US at 600 meters and 400 meter hurdles and 4×400, Top 10 in the USA in 5 events 11 time All American
  10. Kieran McCarthy -Nassau County Champion in the 800 and The mile

 

Scientific research has concluded that it takes eight-to-twelve years of training for a talented player/athlete to reach elite levels. This is often called the ten-year or 10,000 hour rule, which translates to slightly more than three hours of practice daily for ten years Unfortunately, parents and coaches in many sports still approach training with an attitude best characterized as “peaking by Friday,” where a short-term approach is taken to training and performance with an over-emphasis on immediate results. A long-term commitment to practice and training is required to produce elite players/athletes in all sports. The athletes listed were not only committed to excelling this year but have shown an unending ability to work toward excellence.

Revolutionary Trazer sytem now at SPG

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Balancing a training program is like a great recipe. Only the perfect amount of each ingredient added at exactly the right time will work. Most trainers add all their favorite ingredients in random amounts and hope it tastes good. It never does.But,with the Revolutionary Trazer system now at SPG we can do amazing things

 

We believe Sport Specific Training is about staying motivated, getting the results you want and the results you need, faster than you thought possible. We understand that every client is an individual, therefore we personalize all our programmes to achieve your objectives. Your goals, no matter how big or small, are important to us.

 

We know that Sports Specific Training shouldn’t be just about having someone with you in the gym, but rather about having someone guide you through your entire goal of development. This includes your training inside and outside of the gym, your diet, your lifestyle and all support services to ensure you are in full health.

 

Sports Specific Training integrates a wide range of training disciplines and methods, ensuring your interest is high and your body is always challenged in a variety of ways. Following your initial consultation and movement assessments, your Coach will develop your personalized training plan. Designed to be progressive and challenging, the plan will take you through all facets of fitness development, making sure that you are not just leaner, but also stronger, more flexible, stable and agile.

 

Through diligent planning and implementation, we aim to make you feel better than you ever believed you could.

Program Options Include:
* One on One Training ~ $95/session
* Semi Private Training (for teammates) ~ $130/session

Shannon Horgan Named to U-20 Roster for Womens World Cup Qualifying

Shannon Horgan.

Roster by Position: Detailed Roster   

GOALKEEPERS (2): Rose Chandler (Penn State; Atlanta, Ga.), Brooke Heinsohn (New England FC; Norfolk, Mass.)
DEFENDERS (7): Tierna Davidson (De Anza Force; Menlo Park; Calif.), Sabrina Flores (Notre Dame; Livingston, N.J.), Emily Fox (FC Virginia; Ashburn, Va.), Shannon Horgan (Clemson; Long Beach, N.Y.), Natalie Jacobs (Notre Dame; Coto de Caza; Calif.), Taylor Otto (CASL; Apex, N.C.), Kiara Pickett (Eagles; Santa Barbara, Calif.)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Marley Canales (San Diego Surf; San Diego, Calif.), Savannah DeMelo (Beach FC; Bellflower, Calif.), Jordan Harr (Dallas Sting; Sachse, Texas), Mikaela Harvey (Texas A&M; Liberty Hill, Texas), Kelcie Hedge (Washington; Post Falls, Idaho), Parker Roberts (Kansas; Leawood, Kan.), Ella Stevens (GSA; Grayson, Ga.)
FORWARDS (4): Mallory Pugh (Real Colorado; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Zoe Redei (Eclipse Soccer Club; Highland Park, Ill.), Ashley Sanchez (SoCal Blues; Monrovia, Calif.), Jessie Scarpa (UNC; Lakeland, Fla.)

The 2015 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship features eight nations divided into two groups of four teams. The top two finishers in each group will qualify for the tournament semifinals, with the winners of those games along with the winner of the third-place match earning berths to the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea.

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RVC Track Club

Who should join a Track Club?  The answer is simple…Everyone!  Our Track Club is geared to the athlete in you, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who just wants to start moving.  No experience is necessary for your athlete to join.  There’s no other place to start.

We created the Rockville Centre Track Club for athletes who play different sports but have an interest in running track for fun or to stay in shape during their off season.  We wanted to give those athletes an opportunity to try track, make the most of our training sessions and give our athletes a solid introduction to the sport.   We offer a local program for beginners and a travel team for the more experienced athletes.

The RVC Track Club trains once per week. Training begins in April and runs through July. There are a few local meets per month during that time. Participation in the meets is not mandatory.  The RVC Track Club will accept athletes from 6-14 years of age.

Head Coach, Jude Massillon, has 15 years as a professional Track and Field coach with National Champions from 16 different countries, under his belt.  This year, he will be attending his fifth Olympics, in a row, with his athletes.

New Members $250 (Includes uniform, league membership, insurance, entries for FIRST season).

Season starts April 9th – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm

Athletes will receive a solid introduction to the sport including instruction

on running technique, speed and agility training, and weekly track workouts.

Athletes will also receive an SPG T shirt.

Returning Members Cross Country $150.00 (unless new uniform is needed. Pay per item).

Returning Members Indoors $150.00 (unless new uniform is needed. Pay per item).

Returning Members Outdoors $150.00 (unless new uniform is needed. Pay per item).

Registration information

Registration dates are March 3rd from 6-7pm and March 7th from 7-8pm at Sportset 40 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Athletes and Parent(s) need to be present for registration for sizing purposes.

  • All registering athletes MUST submit a clear copy of their Birth Certificate, completed medical form (stamped by a doctor), and all other registration forms
  • Payment in full is due at time of registration via personal check or major credit card.

Call 917-545-7099 with any questions or for further information.

All forms are available on our website.

Travel Team

50 athletes will be chosen for this elite team taking your athletes running to the next level.

Dehydrated in the Game

It does not take long to get dehydrated in the game! If you are thirsty its already too late !Our bodies contain about 60% fluid, with almost half of this residing in the muscle cells. During vigorous or prolonged exercise large quantities of water and electrolytes can be lost through sweat, as the body promotes heat loss. Smaller quantities of water can also be lost through breathing (respiration).Becoming dehydrated in the game is immediate

Individual sweat rates and fluid losses vary widely. The rate of sweating also varies depending on such factors as the type and intensity of exercise, air temperature, humidity and body exposure to sunlight. Sweat rates of 0.3 to 2 liters per hour are common in active sports people both during training and competition.

A change in body weight due to water loss of 1% is a marker of early dehydration. At 2% water loss, athletes may begin to experience a decline in physical and mental performance.

 

For example, a 70 kg athlete undergoing intensive training, with a sweat rate of 1.5 Liter per hour, will hit the 2% dehydration level within the first hour of exercise.It is critical that athletes maintain a healthy state of hydration or through proper fluid uptake prior to, during and after intense exercise.

Energice is designed to promote rapid and effective re-hydration. Energice is now being delivered nationally to youth teams ,elite training centers and  colleges.

EnergIce® is a healthy effective way to provide your athletes with hydration, energy and faster recovery while cooling core body temperature and keep them at optimum levels.  The EnergIce® Isotonic Frozen Bar has received the coveted NSF Certified for Sport® certification and has No Caffeine, No Stimulants and is Gluten Free.

 

Energice Premium Ice bar is the newest release in the Energice product line. Designed to provide the ultimate in practical refreshment with a clean energy source ,Energice comes fully loaded with four vitamin B supplements ( water soluble vitamins), play a critical role by helping the body metabolize and obtain energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins, while maintaining a healthy nervous system. Energice is designed by athletes for athletes in a usable 2.5 ounce size . Energice is a sleekly designed and easily ingestible and digestible in pre -game, game and post game consumption. Energice is a superior ice bar design, function and affordability. A practical ice bar refreshment filled with sodium and potassium for everyone . Energice is a no stimulant ,no caffeine energy loaded ice bar that helps support increased energy levels. This Premium Ice bar has it all!

 

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Crystal Dunn among 20 on USWNT Olympics qualifying roster

 

Crystal Dunn
Crystal Dunn

 

 

World Cup champion and Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn headlined the roster announced Tuesday by U.S. women’s national team coach Jill Ellis for next month’s Olympic qualification tournament.Crystal Dunn is among 20 on USWNT Olympics qualifying roster

Ellis also included promising young players Emily Sonnett, Samantha Mewis, Dunn and 17-year-old sensation Mallory Pugh, the youngest woman ever named to a U.S. qualifying roster.

The roster, with NWSL affiliation, includes:

Goalkeepers: Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Hope Solo (Seattle Reign FC).

Defenders: Jaelene Hinkle (Western New York Flash), Julie Johnston (Chicago Red Stars), Meghan Klingenberg (Portland Thorns FC), Ali Krieger (Washington Spirit), Kelley O’Hara (Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City), Emily Sonnett (Portland Thorns FC).

Midfielders: Morgan Brian (Houston Dash), Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns FC), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Carli Lloyd (Houston Dash), Samantha Mewis (Western New York Flash).

Forwards: Crystal Dunn (Washington Spirit), Stephanie McCaffrey (Boston Breakers), Alex Morgan (Orlando Pride), Christen Press (Chicago Red Stars), Mallory Pugh (Real Colorado).

 

The 23-year-old Dunn can play defense, midfield and forward. Her versatility has made her an invaluable performer since there are five fewer spots on the 18-player Olympic roster than for the WWC. Dunn sees herself as a midfielder.

“Midfielders have the best of both worlds,” she said. “They could score. They can also assist. They play quite a bit of defense as well. It’s always been a position where I express myself and the different dynamics of the game.”

Dunn’s resilience impressed WWC coach Jill Ellis, who brought her in for the CONCACAF Olympic Women’s Championship that kicks off at two sites in Texas Wednesday.

“She could have gone home and put her head down,” Ellis said. “It energized her. The disappointment wore off and the motivation kicked in.”

Washington Spirit forward Crystal Dunn was voted the National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player for the 2015 NWSL season, the league announced Wednesday.

Dunn, 23, becomes the youngest player to win the award – ahead of 2014 MVP Kim Little (who was 24 at the time) and 2013 MVP Lauren Holiday (who was 25).

The Rockville Centre, N.Y. native also became the third consecutive NWSL Golden Boot winner – honoring the player with the most goals in a season – to go on to be voted MVP in the same year.

 

 

 

 

SPG is now Powered By Trazer !

trazer in action

                             React, accelerate, cut in response to unpredictable game play.

TRAZER Performance

Preplanned drills leave athletes unprepared. And key performance parameters unmeasured. TRAZER simulates a dynamic sports environment. The athlete reacts, accelerates and cuts to unpredictable visual cues. Test, train “game-ready”; not pieces of game ready. TRAZER. A powerful new testing, training tool for athlete development, sports injury prevention and rehab programs. Measure what a stopwatch can’t…

  • Calculate, train the stance that maximizes agility and reduces injury
  • Detect directional differences in reaction time, acceleration, speed.
  • Detect improper jump landings. Display jump height in real-time.
TRAZER Performance Research

Athletes react, accelerate, cut in response to unpredictable game play.

TRAZER Performance

Preplanned drills leave athletes unprepared. And key performance parameters unmeasured. TRAZER simulates a dynamic sports environment. The athlete reacts, accelerates and cuts to unpredictable visual cues. Test, train “game-ready”; not pieces of game ready. TRAZER. A powerful new testing, training tool for athlete development, sports injury prevention and rehab programs. Measure what a stopwatch can’t…

  • Calculate, train the stance that maximizes agility and reduces injury
  • Detect directional differences in reaction time, acceleration, speed.
  • Detect improper jump landings. Display jump height in real-time.

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Expect Amazing Results.

PowerTRAQ Strength and Power Training with TRAZER

Buckle up for the most effective strength and power-building workout your athletes have ever experienced.

During TRAZER play, up to 6 cables are strategically attached for interactive, total-body strength training. The result? Even more lean muscle mass built. Improved movement speed, power, agility and stamina. All while reducing the forces on sensitive joints.

Build incredible, sport specific strength and power.

Add resistive cables during TRAZER training to develop the muscles that move your player fore/aft, side-to-side, up down, that twist and turn, and that stop and start. Muscles difficult to develop with free weights.

Building horizontal and rotational strength and power is essential for starting, stopping, rotating, pushing, pulling and running. The obvious limitation of conventional strength training with free weights is that it relies on gravity for resistance in the vertical plane. With TRAZER, strength and power building programs become interactive, ground-based, anaerobic, total body and 3-dimensional.

TRAZER Info improves your athlete’s performance!  

Use TRAZER’s Vector-Based Tests to Isolate Movement Deficits and Hone Skills

TRAZER determines if your….

…player’s “natural” stance maximizes their 1st step quickness, speed, agility, balance and stamina. And TRAZER has programs to reinforce your player’s optimal stance.

…player reacts, starts, moves and stops equally well in all movement directions. Differences invisible to the eye or stopwatch may indicate an existing injury or weakness that can be corrected or improved via TRAZER training.

…player has deficits in her reaction time. 1st step quickness. Speed. Agility. Braking. TRAZER measures each of these critical components and more. Build incredible, sport specific strength and power.

Only TRAZER sees what the eye cannot. Use the information from TRAZER’s Performance Graphs to MOVE. MEASURE. MOTIVATE.

Measure the previously immeasurable:

Reaction Time
Speed
Acceleration
Deceleration
Track Heart Rate during sport specific movement
Core Jump Height

  • MOVE – TRAZER elicits both planned and unplanned responses because game play creates different neuromuscular or musculoskeletal demands than pre-planned drills do. Research has shown that “training the brain to respond to unexpected stimuli… is more beneficial than performing rote training exercises…”
  • MEASURE – In multiple directions, TRAZER measures the previously immeasurable. Reaction time, velocity, acceleration and deceleration and core elevations. It provides the power to detect movement asymmetries and weaknesses to guide your performance enhancement and injury prevention programs.
  • MOTIVATE – TRAZER play stirs the competitive juices. It motivates by making rigorous training competitive, driving players to max efforts.

Document your athletes’ progress over time by comparing reports.

“TRAZER’s 3-dimensional exercise summons the entire body into action. It’s game-like exercise that involves the mind while training all the muscle groups in a coordinated manner. Hence its ability to burn calories at an unprecedented rate.” Dr. Mark Schickendantz, M.D., Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns Head Physician
“I have seen the future of athlete development, and it is called the TRAZER sport simulator.”  Barry Sanders, NFL Football Great
“Blending exercise science and sports simulation creates a compelling resource for the client who demands the best from her mind and body.” Alan Davis, M.D., Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Surgeon The Cleveland Clinic
“TRAZER…provides injured people with a faster transition back to pre-injury routine, whether that routine involves tennis, basketball, football or simply walking around.” Craig Goodwin, Owner/Operator Orthopedic and Sports Therapy of Kenner; The Duke Academy, Kenner, LA

 

 

 

Christina Klaum Selected To U.S. U-19 WNT Training Camp

imageChristina Klaum Selected To U.S. U-19 WNT Training Camp.

 PROVIDENCE, R.I. —  Providence College women’s soccer student-athlete Christina Klaum (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) was selected to the United States Soccer Under-19 Women’s National Team (WNT) training camp.  The training squad was announced by U.S. Soccer on Monday, April 6th, and the camp will be held from April 11-18 at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, Calf.

Christina Klaum was one of 24 selected for the training camp.  This year’s camp will be U.S. Soccer’s first Under-19 training camp since 2004, and all players in the age group are eligible for the team that will attempt to qualify for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

This past season Christina Klaum played in all of Providence’s 18 games, and registered one goal and one assist for three points.  At the conclusion of the regular-season schedule, Klaum was named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team (Nov. 4).  Providence finished the year ranked fifth in the BIG EAST with an overall record of 9-8-2 (5-4 BIG EAST).

“CK being selected to participate in the upcoming camp for the U.S. Soccer U-19 Women’s National Team is testament to her attitude, drive and work ethic to grow and develop daily,” said Head Coach Sam Lopes.  “This camp will be a rewarding experience and a fantastic opportunity for her to appreciate, embrace and maximize [the opportunity] as she competes with a squad considered to be the best of the best at her respective age group.  It is a well-deserved selection and I am proud of her.”

RVC Track Club

Who should join a Track Club?  The answer is simple…Everyone!  Our Track Club is geared to the athlete in you, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who just wants to start moving.  There’s no other place to start.
We created the Rockville Centre SPG Track Club for athletes who play different sports but have an interest in running track for fun or to stay in shape during their off season.  We wanted to give those athletes an opportunity to try track, without having to commit to lots of training and time. We make the most of our training sessions and give oAAur athletes a solid introduction to the sport.  The SPG Track Club trains once per week, with an additional optional practice during the week. Training begins in April and runs through July. There are a few local meets per month during that time. Participation in the meets is not mandatory.  The SPG Track Club will accept athletes from 7-18.

Head Coach, Jude Massillon, has 15 years as a professional Track and Field coach with National Champions from 16 different countries, under his belt.  This year, he will be attending his fifth Olympics, in a row, with his athletes.

 

Non-Competing Athletes: $80/ month

(starts April 9th – Mondays at 4:00-5:00pm)

Athletes will receive a solid introduction to the sport including instruction

on running technique, speed and agility training, and weekly track workouts.

Athletes will also receive an SPG T shirt.

 

Competing Athletes: $120/month

Team race singlet and shorts are included in the membership.

(starts April 9th – Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:00-5:00pm)

In addition to the training described above, competing athletes will receive

an additional hour of instruction each week in their specific events. This

program also includes USATF membership.

(Meet fees, uniform, and warm up suits not included.)

 

Is Every trainer a Sports Specific Trainer ?

What to Look For in a Sports Specific Trainer

Everyone these days offers Sports Specific Personal Training.  I guess anyone can go online to become certified.  But would you entrust your child with a certified trainer?  what should you ask and look for?

 

When looking for someone to train your child it’s best to look for specific credentials and ask the trainer if you can observe a session with another client before making your decision.  Below are some ideas about what to look for in the trainer.

 

  1. What certifications does your child’s trainer hold and where did they come from?
  2. What is the trainer’s personal history?  Does he/she hold a background in athletics?
  3. How many years has the trainer worked with children?
  4. How many years has the trainer devoted to Athletic Training?
  5. Has the trainer worked with any Elite trainers to develop a stronger background?
  6. Has the trainer helped to condition athletes in a variety of sports?
  7. What is the trainer’s training philosophy?
  8. Has the trainer published any books or articles in the field?
  9. Is the trainer able to handle special situations such as injuries?
  10. Does the trainer use up to date methods of training instead of just weights?

 

You should come armed with all of these questions and make sure the trainer can answer them.  Your efforts into developing the best athletes are paramount to seeing that athlete continue to develop in his or her sport.You are entrusting your athletes’ dreams on this trainers expertise. Their future development depend on your educated choices.