2018 "There is a TRUTH...."
All-Positions Football Camp Recap
A BIG thank you to everyone who contributed - staff, athletes, and sponsors. Every year is different, however they all have the special GCF feeling that you can't find anywhere else.
One of the main focuses of the camp is to instill inspiration through our speakers to help our youth impact their communities, so we're thankful for our leaders. Looking forward to next year!
Day 1
Special Guest Speaker
NORTHWESTERN'S 1996 ROSE BOWL TEAM
Captain & Starting Safety
William Bennett
Day 2
Guest Speaker
Newt Barineau
A big THANK YOU to our sponsors,
without you this camp would not be possible.
George and Alicia Andrush
Robert and Marcy Duncan
Tommy and Julie Gillaspie
Tod and Amy Greenwood
Flint Chaney Photography
Desert Stars Las Vegas
and our camp partners, SpringSpirit Baseball
Day 3
Guest Speaker
TJ McLaughlin
Day 4
Featured Speaker
Coach Ray, Founder, GCF Training
CBS Sports Radio: Coach Ray Interview *REPLAY*
Listen to the replay of the radio interview for CBS Sports
Radio station 98.1 FM "the Ticket". Hear Coach Ray tell his inspiring
story, including his college days at Northwestern University to how Games of Champion Fitness transpired!
CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO LISTEN
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INTRODUCING...
Indianapolis Colt's Receiver and AFC Champion,
Taj Smith, as our newest member and Receiver Coach!
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CURRENT PROGRAMS All training held in the Spring Branch/ Memorial Area.
Football Field Training & Coaching
Focuses on Mental Preparation - Technique - Fundamentals
- Keys and Specific Reads.
Summer Football Field Training and Coaching
June & July
Track & Field Program
This program specializes in speed endurance and maximizing your overall top speed. We focus on the technical aspect of running such as:
We also offer specialized training for baseball and football athletes preparing for:
- 60yd. dash (baseball)
- 40yd. dash (football)
Individual or Group Fitness Training
Interested in losing weight or bodyfat? Increasing muscle mass
and/or strength? Or simply want to maintain your current shape?
The GCF staff of personal trainers is made up of proven athletes that don't just talk the game, but know how to play it. Our personal training services include customized training programs for each individual. We achieve this by focusing on our six major fitness components:
- Body Composition (fat mass/ muscle mass)
- Muscular Strength
-Muscular Endurance
- Cardiovascular Health
- Flexibility
- Nutritional Guidance
For more information contact us at info@gcftraining.com to set up a complimentary consulation which includes:
- Personal Goal Analysis
- Body Fat Percentage Calculation
- Body Measurements
- Body Weight and Muscle Mass Analysis
- A complete workout session
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM for student athletes only
The program focuses on: Strength, Power, Size and Endurance
Register for any of our programs by contacting info@gcftraining.com or visit our online store HERE.
Read Jimmy's testimonial (below) of how he ended up on the University of Texas Football Team!
"I have been a Longhorn football fan since the day I was born, and like most kids, I dreamed of playing quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. As a kid, I went to Longhorn games almost every weekend during football season, and actually dressed up as a Longhorn football player for Halloween at least five years straight. I admired quarterbacks like Major Applewhite, Vince Young and Colt McCoy and aspired to be on the field and lead the Longhorns to victories like them. The first step to reaching my goal was to become the starting quarterback for my school team, the Kinkaid Falcons.
As a ten-year old kid, I started working with Coach Rodney Ray and GCF on speed and agility. From day one, Coach Ray had a consistent positive attitude, and was extremely determined to see me succeed. I saw something different in Coach Ray that I had never seen before in a coach. He cared so much about me as a person, not just a football player. He was so passionate about life and so passionate about me living to my full potential in everything I did. In workouts, he would push me extremely hard, but at the same time, we had some of the coolest talks I've ever had. We talked about faith, growing as a person, and defeating the odds by going against the grain. We trained throughout middle school and all through high school.
After high school, I gave up on my dream of playing quarterback for the Longhorns. I made the worst mistake a person can make- I listened to the opinion of other people. I listened to all the people around me telling me I was too small, I wasn't fast enough, and didnt have the arm strength. After hearing others opinions of why I could never accomplish my dream, I completely walked away from the thought of playing college football and attended the University of Texas as a regular student my freshman year.
After freshman year, I came home for the summer and joined GCF's weight training program. Coach asked me to help with the Games of Champion Fitness annual football camp as the assistant quarterback coach. While coaching the GCF Summer Football Camp, Coach Ray told me I was throwing the ball too well not to try out for UT's team. For two weeks, I told Coach Ray he was crazy and I wouldn't try out because I couldn't imagine making the team. As usual, Coach wouldn't stop telling me to go Against the Grain and trust that God can do anything that we can believe, and also wanted to prove that other peoples opinion of who I can become and accomplish had no value. Finally, to get him to stop, I agreed to let him find out what it would take.
Out of the blue, and during a weight training session, Coach Ray called UT and with lots of convincing, arranged a meeting with the coaches on the first day of school. With only three weeks to prepare, we started an intense training program of weight training, conditioning training, and specialized quarterback training. After three weeks of some of the most intense training of my life, Coach Ray and I went to Austin for our scheduled tryout and I performed the best that I've ever performed in my life! To make a long story short, because I was willing to go against the grain, believe that anything was possible and had a Coach who believed in me when I didn't believe in myself, I was able to make the team and achieved a lifelong dream that I had walked away from. Working with Coach Ray and GCF has been such a huge blessing. I know he always has my back, and I can always count on him. He is such a great friend to me and one of the best people I know."
- Jimmy Greenwood, #19
Congratulations Jimmy! We cannot think of a more deserving individual to have reached this accomplishment and we are very proud of you!
Congrats to our own Taj Smith for winning the 101st Grey Cup Championship with the
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)!
He also led the league with over 1,000
receiving yards on 78 catches, and 7 touchdowns this season! Coach Ray worked with
and helped prepare Taj earlier this year during the off-season. This is what Taj had
to say about working with GCF:
"This off-season I had the opportunity to train with Coach Ray, and his program resulted in
me getting back into the best shape of my life! I'm stronger, more agile and able to maintain
my top speed longer. Being a professional athletes these attributes are vital to my success.
In just one season, my stats increased and I'm recognized as one of the top receivers in
the league. I recommend Coach Ray's experienced training to any level athlete for a
long successful career.
I appreciate the opportunity and time Coach Ray put in with me. I will be back in the
off-season. Thanks for getting me ready for one level... Championship!"
and he happened to WIN the CHAMPIONSHIP!!! HMMMN......
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