POWERED BY TRUCKS: ANTHONY TRUCKS     When it comes to the weight room, many people don’t realize there is usually more strength being displayed by people training than just the weights they’re moving.    My girlfriend is about to partake in her second fitness competition and it’s amazing to see... Read more

GET METAL: ERIKA CARLSON     I am often asked by parents, “How hard should I push my kids to succeed in sports?” You want them to enjoy their experience, work hard and of course, play their best. But where is the line? How much is too much? As it turns... Read more

EVERY DAY HEALTH: KENT MERCER     Jayne Appel, center for the San Antonio Silver Stars and graduate of Carondelet-Concord and Stanford, is the best passing post in the WNBA, and she dishes out great advice to high school athletes who would follow in her All-Star footsteps. For instance, staying in... Read more

  By CLAY KALLAM | Contributor   If there were any doubts about Asha Thomas’s ability to shoot threes, they were laid to rest at the Elite Prospect Games at Contra Costa College Aug. 25.   Thomas, who will be a junior at Bishop O’Dowd this fall, hit six three-pointers... Read more

  You may not come across a more likable and soft-spoken 6-foot-5, 290-pound senior than Capital Christian defensive lineman Nifae Lealao. He lives out the values taught to him at the private Christian school, perhaps none more than the Golden Rule.   “I believe in building relationships and treating others... Read more

EIGHTH ANNUAL JIM MORA CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC     WHAT: The Eighth Annual Jim Mora Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting the Jim Mora Count on Me Family Foundation    WHERE: The Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, CA — Monday, May 19, 2014    WHY: The Jim Mora Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting the... Read more

POWERED BY TRUCKS: ANTHONY TRUCKS     It’s officially football season, and if you’re anything like me the world finally seems livable again. I was blessed enough to play football in college and the NFL, and then given the ability to give back to current athletes.     What I know distinctly... Read more

POWERED BY TRUCKS: ANTHONY TRUCKS     It’s officially football season, and if you’re anything like me the world finally seems livable again. I was blessed enough to play football in college and the NFL, and then given the ability to give back to current athletes.     What I know distinctly... Read more

TRISTEPS: LIZ ELLIOTT     The Off Season is important for any triathlete. A time to rest your body, and mind, to rejuvenate your love of movement and sport.      During the triathlon season that is February through September, you need to focus on all aspects of triathlon “” the... Read more

Powered By Trucks : Anthony Trucks    If you are a fan of this column then you know that I usually write about weight lifting, power training, and all that is involved with training the body for strength.     I am not going to stray from that topic too much... Read more

RUNNING : Hunter Greene, M.D.    We’ve all watched kids chasing squirrels in the backyard or sprinting to the playground. We know most kids are natural runners. If you’re thinking about getting your child into a more structured running program, here are some guidelines from the Road Runners Club of... Read more

Hey, Coach Matt Lisle here.   I wanted to reach out to you to let you know that I will be giving everyone the chance to get access to my new product : The Hitting Vault.    To celebrate the launch, I am offering an Limited Time Only discount to... Read more