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This is a big week for some of Impact Sports' athletes getting ready for their chance to perform in front of NFL coaches and scouts.  Marcus Burton of CU, Brandon Fanney of Alabama and Dion Morton of CSU have all worked hard in preparation for their big day.  The players have done well in their careers, earning them a chance to now "interview" for a job at the next level - the NFL.  Impact is no stranger to training athletes for the NFL having trained over 100 college and professional level players in the past 4 years.  Last year, Patrick Williams of CU, put on a show for scouts, drawing oooh's and aaah's as he jumped 11' in the standing long jump...a score good enough to have earned him the #1 rank amoung wide receivers in NFL Combine in this event!  He carried that over into his other drills, displaying performances worthy of top 10 results in 40 (4.49), 3-cone (6.93) and shuttle (4.14).  This is a big reason why Patrick was signed to play with Green Bay Packers!

Click here for some training videos of M arcus, Brandon and Dion. 

Today, Impact Sports was honored with the instruction provided by Todd Helton at it's Winter Baseball Training Series  (5-Tool training system).  Todd Helton was there along side friend and former Rockies player, Greg Norton.  While many current and former athletes get involved with camps and clinics, it is quite clear that these two men are doing it for all the right reasons... the kids. Today the players worked on several key areas of the game of baseball including hitting, fielding and throwing.  The first two series are almost complete, but there is one additional 3 week camp in January and February featuring both Helton and Norton.  Other instructors include Impact's own Rylan Reed (college shortstop), Matt Bodenchuk (College All-American) and Mike Provencher (College All-American). 

For Pictures from the Camp CLICK HERE!

The Monica Abbott and Ashlie Goble Pitching and Catching Camp this week brought the best out of over 80 camp attendees!  The camp, also featuring Brittani Houghton (University of Florida and University of Stetson All-American), was a two day event designed to help players enhance and "fine tune" the pitching and catching mechanics.  All players received an autographed poster and also attended a Q & A with the instructors, asking them any question they wanted!  Watch as Monica talks to the girls and their parents about how she approaches a game when she plays against her friends.  She also tells us who her friends are on the USA team.

5A Pitcher of the year: Shelby Babcock, Legacy, Sr.

Who else? The budding University of Arizona recruit pitched the Lightning to its third consecutive title by blanking Ralston Valley 1-0 in eight innings. Babcock surrendered one earned run all season (only 10 runs overall) and came away with a microscopic 0.05 ERA. Her 211 strikeouts pushed her career total to 934, and she capped her career with a 22-0 season. For good measure, she batted .593 and slugged eight home runs from the clean-up spot in the lineup. “I feel accomplished now,” Babcock said. “I feel good.”

5A Player of the year: Nicole Hudson, Standley Lake, Jr.

OK, so her team didn’t make it to the state tournament. It’s difficult to punish Hudson for that, because who else clubbed 12 homers and drove in 47 runs to go with a nice .494 batting average? Oh, and her defense from the catcher position was top-notch as well. Look for scouts to be constantly scouring Hudson during the summer and as she enters her senior season.

Honorable Mention:

Util. Rainey Gaffin, Legacy, Jr., 2B Melissa Marcovecchio, Legacy, Jr.; OF Shae Rodriguez, Legacy, Sr.; C Buggs Torres, Legacy, Jr.;

 

Impact Faithful leaving their mark as ESPN 2009 Top Colorado players

SENIORS

Shelby Babcock - Legacy High School - Signed with Univ. of Arizona

Lindsey Boyd - Stanley Lake High School

JUNIORS

Shae Rodriguez - Legacy High School

Shannon Lembeck - Mullen High School

Nicole Hudson - Stanley Lake High School

Mary Towner - Ralston Valley High School

Buggz Torrez - Legacy High School

SOPHOMORES

Elle Madsen - Wheat Ridge High School

Jessica Ball - Legacy High School

The Lightning, led by another shutout from University of Arizona-bound Babcock and another flawless defensive effort, became the first big-school team to three-peat since Arvada West won four straight from 1993-96 (combined 6A and 5A).

"We had 17 errorless ballgames this season, and that really was the difference," Legacy coach Dawn Gaffin said.

Incidentally, the Lightning (24-0-1) got its run because of an error in the rematch of last season's final. Mattila led off the top of the eighth with a double off the glove of diving center fielder Sydney Bell. Mattila moved to third on a single by Babcock, who was replaced on the bases by Marisa Cordova.

For the third straight year, Legacy Softball trained at at Impact Sports preparing for the season and also the playoffs.  Congratulations girls, we are so proud of you all!

To view some great photos from the team in action click below:

http://photos.broomfieldenterprise.com/State-Champions-1/Legacy-5A-softball-champions/10086747_EYsEG#692246986_oWuyo

On Friday, June 19th, close to 300 of the top level football players from around the country participated in a Nike Football combine that includes them being tested in the 40 yard dash, 5-10-5 yard pro shuttle, 3kg medicine ball chest launch and vertical jump.  At the end, the scores are all compiled and entered into the SPARQ-U-LATER and out pops their SPARQ Rating.  The highest of the day...104.52!  Now that's flying!

The Impact Sports staff was on hand to provide all testing personal, which also included some of the best high school coaches in the area. 

To see more photos of the event, go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broomfield-CO/Impact-Sports-Performance/43363451668?ref=nf

The USA Rugby 7's team is in town for training this week and next before they leave for a two week tour in London and Scottland, each for a week.  Impact Sports if the "Official High Performance Training Center" for all USA Rugby teams, including the 7's team which is now the 7th Ranked team in the world (up from 32nd last year!). 

Head Coach Al Caravelli says "we are excited to be ranked that high, it's a testiment to all the hard work these men have put in along with our organization (USA Rugby) providing great support".  "Impact Sports is a fantatic place to train, we get a lot of work done here from weight training to on feild ball drills, we are fortunate to partner with them".

David Williams (strength and conditioning coach) and Al Caravelli (head coach) over see some drills at the end of training.

Today we were joined by Taylor, Jake and Tyler from Standley Lake High School.  Each year SLHS, along with several others, hold what's known as their "Day on the Job" experience.  This is an opportunity for students to get a glimpse into the career paths that are interesting to them.  "I want to pursue a career involving sports and kids" says Tyler Pile. 

Taylor Ehrhardt stated, "I enjoy the MAPS program and I think it's interesting what you guys do here". 

"I want to teach kids using my abilities and areas I am passionate in and this (Impact Sports) is a place that would allow me to do that" declared Jake Bauer.

Well, that is exactly what we desire here at Impact Sports, to have the opportunity to develop athletes using our past experiences, our knowledge of athletic performance and our passion and pursuit of seeing young student athletes succeed, not only in sport, but in life!

Impact Sports has once again teamed up with the Colorado Rapids to provide them with all their strength and conditioning needs for the 2009 Season. 

In charge of the Colorado Rapids fitness levels, Impact staff will be at each home practice and home game thoughout the entire season. 

 Stay in touch with the Rapids all season long at www.coloradorapids.com!

Nearly 4 years ago our son had surgery on his leg for a tumor. As an avid hockey player, this discovery was devastating, but fortunately not life threatening. Following his surgery, our surgeon suggested he have some physical therapy and rehab for his legs in order to get them back into shape...but a 10 year old and physical therapy -- meet oil and water. The repetition of movements and lack of "fun" left us wondering how in the world we would be able to get our son back to skating. We had visited PLENTY of physical therapy clinics, and struggled to get our son to attend, he's just to anxious to play, little did I know our answer was only blocks from home.

On a brief google search, I happened to type in "hockey + physical therapy", in hopes of finding a physical therapist that might have been a former hockey player. The search turned up, "Mike Keating, Chicago Blackhawks, Impact Sports Performance"...Read the entire Story.

Hear how our Director of Sports Performance, Jamie Heiner, along with Dr. Daniel Ocel of Cornerstone Orthopedics, helped professional soccer player, Mike Petke, recover quickly and win the "2008 Comeback Player Of The Year" award for the Colorado Rapids!

Click on the Picture (left) to see video!

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