The vast majority of those who play rugby find a passion that they cannot ignore and a brotherhood that serves them for life. I can attest to this. As a young-gun in Jr. College, I played for the Santa Rosa Ruby Club. Of the two years on the team,... Read more
Rugby NorCal Action Rumbles to Cherry Island Soccer Complex
HS / CLUB RUGBY February 13, 2012 0
Rocklin, CA – April 8, 2015 – Rugby Norcal is pleased to announce they will be hosting the 11th Annual Northern California Invitational Tournament (NCIT) and High School Playoffs at Cherry Island Soccer Complex on April 18 -19. This two-day event will also serve as the championships for some divisions... Read more
Coaches Solution: Leaderboards Are Easy Communication Tools
Uncategorized February 13, 2012 0
When it comes to lightening your coaching load, tools and solutions are essential – and with SportStars Leaderboard sign-boards, we have you covered. These handy 2-ft tall X 4-ft wide, colorful, professional-looking indoor/outdoor sign boards help direct athletes, spectators and teams and officials – inform them of team standings,... Read more
By JIM McCUE| Senior Contributor Ask Folsom junior Jake Browning about his accolades and you are likely to hear about his linemen, receivers, coaches, and the Bulldogs’ success as a team. The humble record-setting quarterback led Folsom to its second consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section championship and set... Read more
By MICHAEL COPELAND | Contributor Most SportStars readers probably aren’t aware that there are two middle and high school equestrian teams located along the I-680 corridor. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) was formed and organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available... Read more
Top Junior Golfers Descending on Angles Camp
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Angels Camp, CA (September 16, 2015) ““ Northern California’s top junior golfers will compete in the Junior Tour Fall Series VI at Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, October 3-4, 2015. More than 100 golfers, ages 10-18, have already registered to test their shot-making abilities that will be demanded by the... Read more
Endurance Training- Getting Up to Speed
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0
Proper speed work is essential to endurance training and it’s probably not what you think it is. TriSteps | Liz Elliott What is “speed work”? How do I know what speed I should be holding, on what sets, and on during which part of the season? ... Read more
Give Concussions A Rest
High School FootballLEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0
Concussions -Just like a sprained ankle, an injured brain needs cognitive rest too. Concussions | Matthew Pecci, MD A period of rest from physical activity usually aids in the recovery from a concussion. The reason why is unknown. Many believe that brain recovery requires some degree of energy... Read more
Kinesio Taping-elastic therapeutic tape
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0
Kinesio Taping- The Healing Tape: Is There Such a Thing? Kinesio taping, also known as elastic therapeutic tape, looks and feels like an ace bandage. But it is a much thinner cotton tape that is able stretch up to 140 percent of its original length. Kenesio tape works... Read more
Building Confidence: Invest In Yourself
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0
Building confidence is a lot like building revenue, and there’s more than one source of income. Get Mental : Erika Carlson Confidence is an athlete’s belief about their ability to succeed in their sport. Getting off to a confident start in preseason can make all the difference. ... Read more