POWERED BY TRUCKS
Health & Fitness August 4, 2015 0
There are so many ways to train, and one of the most underused forms is failure sets. Failure sets are just what they sound like, sets where you move to failure “” when the muscle can no longer continue. The benefits can be huge when used in... Read more
Chris Wondolowski to sign contract with Street Soccer USA at UNIQLO SF on August 12
HS / CLUB SoccerSoccer August 4, 2015 0
Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) ““ the leading sport for social change organization in the U.S. ““ has reached a deal for San Jose Earthquakes’ Chris Wondolowski to join the organization. The U.S. National Team striker, 2012 MLS MVP and two-time goal-scoring champion will officially sign on to the SSUSA... Read more
Cal Stars National Champs!
Basketball August 4, 2015 0
There was no better elite AAU girls basketball team in the nation this summer than the Orinda-based Cal Stars. And it wasn’t even close. Literally. The CalStars closed out a 54-1 season by steamrolling the competition at the Nike Nationals in North Augusta, South Carolina, from July 27-30. The... Read more
The first annual Calaveras Junior Open is set to make its debut at Greenhorn Creek Resort, with the first round to be competed on Monday, August 10, 2015. The tournament, part of the Junior Golf Association of Northern California’s (JGANC) schedule, will conclude at nearby Saddle Creek Resort the... Read more
Poor Condition
Health & Fitness August 3, 2015 0
Football season is right around the corner and that means summer football camp is going strong. So here are three of the most common conditioning mistakes coaches make. Mistake #1: Not conditioning the correct energy systems Football is an alactic-aerobic capacity sport by definition, meaning that each play is... Read more
The Spartans are facing Texas powerhouse Trinity High of Euless, Texas, on August 29 in a nationally televised matchup. It’s the biggest California vs. Texas game ever, but is it the most-anticipated showdown coming into a season that De La Salle has ever been in? After winning... Read more
Winning At A Risk
Health & Fitness August 3, 2015 0
We know the many positives of encouraging our children to participate in physical activities, including the: Promotion of health and fitness ҼӼ Reducing the risk of developing obesity and risk factors for diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease ҼӼ Reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression... Read more
FUELING FOR SUCCESS
Health & Fitness August 3, 2015 0
Fueling For Success NUTRITION: JILL DANIELS Nutrition habits before practice just as vital as before a game Eating well before practice is just as important as eating well before competition. If you are well fueled, you’ll be better able to train hard, which means that you’ll have... Read more
Slide On Over
CalHiSports Sitewide StatsCalHiSports.com August 3, 2015 0
While compiling the all-time football scores archive earlier this month for Justin-Siena High of Napa, it was fascinating to see what happened after the school jumped from the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section to the CIF North Coast Section. According to football head coach Rich Cotruvo, who has been at the... Read more
Dear Alexis. Pioneer-Woodland goalkeeper Alexis Mata set the bar high when she wrote her future self a letter. Read more
Singlets of Summer: Mark Halvorson Leads CYC Nationals
High School Wrestling Pinned by TCWMartial ArtsMartial Arts July 30, 2015 0
June and July brought no rest for the wrestlers of Concord’s Community Youth Center When it comes to wins and losses, Mark Halvorson has done enough this year to justify taking an entire summer off. When he piloted his De La Salle High wrestling team to both a North... Read more
Pedal Power by Liz Elliot
Health & Fitness July 24, 2015 0
I often say to my aspiring triathletes, “Your form begins in the swim.” Just like there are parts of a swimming stroke, there are parts of a pedal stroke: start, power, finish, lift and recovery. The better you master each part, the more efficient your pedal stroke will... Read more
