If your child is interested in participating in the tryout on March 17th, please contact Jordan Bledsoe by phone or email at

(845)462-2434 or Jordan.NorthStarSports@gmail.com

High School Football O & D Lineman

 We have created a training program specifically for you!

Work on technique with a former professional offensive lineman and work speed and power with the NSS staff!

If you are interested in this program please contact Jordan Bledsoe at NorthStar Sports

Phone: (845) 462-2434

Email: Jordan.NorthStarSports@gmail.com

2012

Curtis Walker

RESULTS

This year, the king held his thrown… Curtis Walker strolled into the NorthStar Sports’ new facility in Page Park holding off some of the stiffest competition to date (it took a tie breaker with Dan Faison) to be named the 2012 NorthStar Sports ‘Athlete of the Year’ for the 2nd straight time.

With a new competition format that tested each athlete’s will to battle on, the group was challenged with more than just the Vertical Jump, 300 yard shuttle, bench press reps and the like.  4 ‘obstacle’ style courses were created to challenge upper body strength and stability, agility and stability, conditioning and core strength, and explosiveness and lower body strength.

27 Athletes arrived ready to get after it.  Little did they know that the day would start off with a 10 minute run outside in the chilly January air.  Nothing like leveling the playing field with a good cold weather run.  From there the madness began, extending through 2 hours of fierce competition that sent some to the floor and others to the restroom.

We ended the day with a celebratory meal, thanks to the ever-delicious culinary work of Rossi’s Deli.  It was certainly a fitting end to what has turned out to be a HUGE month for the NorthStar Sports family.  The new facility is finally taking its shape, ready to give the athlete’s of the Hudson Valley elite performance training in a facility designed to shape the best.

PHOTOS BELOW

Cold Weather Jog to Warm-up

Gary Ben-Ezra Deadlift

Sam L. & Ray hit the inch worm

David Ben-Ezra on the Mat Push

Wayne on the Decline Physio Press

Shawn and Mike Clifford on the box overs

Maranda and Sophia

MORE PHOTOS TO COME!!!

The New NorthStar Sports Training Facility

As you can see we have finally taken the next step and found a home big enough to provide our athletes with everything they need to achieve their elite goals. We hope that you will pardon our appearance for the first few weeks or so while we iron out the cosmetic wrinkles of our new space. We have prepared the facility to be fully functional, training wise, but are still working on the aesthetics.

We wanted to take this opportunity to highlight for you a number of the grand upgrades we are making to this facility, which you will watch unfold before your eyes in the coming weeks, as well as what this new space can offer you athletically that we could not offer before.

At the new NorthStar, we now have the ability to train adult athletes. In the past we have been very limited in our ability to train anyone older than a college athlete. We now look forward to offering an alternative to ‘happy-hour’ where office groups, groups of friends, or just individuals come get healthier and re-energized with a training session instead of beers and greasy food. The possibilities are endless here, from yoga, palates, running classes for the weekend marathoner, or some strength and conditioning work for the frequent tennis player. We are no longer limited to just the younger crowd. This is the future of athlete training!!!

Now, to highlight the new equipment that is coming. In mid-January, we will have received all of the new equipment that has been ordered to make this space a truly elite training facility. Two new York lifting racks, two new treadmills, additional plates and weights for the racks, new stability training equipment, climbing ropes, gymnastics rings, three PowerBlock Dumbbell sets, a larger turf surface area, an additional spring jumping floor and a half basketball court are among the major equipment upgrades we are making right now.

As for cosmetics, for the open wall we have ordered personally designed fabric banners that will hang down from the beams like the banners in Madison Square Garden. The banners will each depict a silhouette of a different athlete half-toned behind a quote that we feel represents the NorthStar spirit. Upstairs, when completed, will act as a stretching/ rolling/ warm-up area, allowing us to fully use the training floor for sessions as well as allow us to offer other classes that can use that space during training hours.

Last but not least we are back to making our own shakes!!! For those of you who never knew NorthStar’s original shakes, they are back, better than ever and consistently delicious.

Again, welcome to the new NorthStar Sports on Rt. 55. Please bear with our appearance for a short time while we complete our renovations.

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!!!

GOODLUCK THIS WEEK IN THE SECTIONAL FINALS

“WE DONT RISE TO THE LEVEL OF OUR EXPECTATIONS… WE FALL TO THE LEVEL OF OUR TRAINING“

- Archilochus -

Each summer NorthStar Sports hosts groups of high school football players looking to elevate their game to the next level.  Every team enters the coming season with goals of winning a sectional title.  We are proud to say that a FOUR of our athletes’ teams will be competing to fulfill that goal this coming Saturday and Sunday.  Not only do our guys play for their respective teams… they are leaders, contributors and game changers!

Our Lady of Lourdes who is lead by players like Devlin Brennan, Ethan Bledsoe, Nick Stufano, Sam Hickey and Chris Keenan, who train year round at NorthStar Sports, will be hitting the field to play for the Section 1 Class B Championship on Saturday at Mahopac High School. Kickoff is at 5 p.m against Croton.

John Jay- East Fishkill who has had an amazing season, dropping only one game all year, is lead by Bobby Henderson, Gino Ruotollo and Trevor Smith all of whom put in the work this past off-season at NorthStar.  They will compete for the Section 1 Class AA Championship on Sunday at Mahopac at 1 p.m.

Poughkeepsie High School, alma mater of our owner Jerry North, has out ran every team they faced this season.  We are honored to have had the chance to work with many of the Pioneers at the Charles Spencer Jr. 1st Annual Football Clinic this past July.  They will face John Jay- Cross River this coming Sunday for the Section 1 Class A Championship at Mahopac High School at 4:30 p.m.

Spackenkill High School brought an energetic and hard working group to NorthStar this past summer.  Lead by TE Josh Riley and his crew, they took that intensity to the field going undefeated this season and earning a spot in the Section 9 Class B Championship game on Saturday, November 5 at 7 p.m. at Dietz Stadium.

2nd Annual

Conatus Athletics Basketball Player Development Clinic: presented by NorthStar Sports

October 1st and 2nd

It is always a great day at NorthStar Sports when we can present the athletes of the Hudson Valley with an opportunity to elevate their level of athletic awareness and pick up skills and drills from around the country.

Paul and Egan took an eager group of #NSS athletes and jam-packed 8 hours over 2 days with drills and exercises, focusing on the basics, often overlooked in today’s ‘street hoop’ culture.  Paul was impressed with the ability of these 15 kids from Dutchess County  to pick up the moves so quickly and hopes that is will spring a new focus on form and basic skills, in their training and practice. 

Ashley Miller

Dom Cirilli

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Contact: Jordan Bledsoe
NortStar Sports
(845) 462-2434
jordan.NorthStarSports@gmail.com