Concord 5000 Set For Nov. 11
BlogXC-Track-Running November 7, 2018 0
Popular, Affordable 5K Benefitting The Armed Forces And Its Veterans Takes Place At Newhall Park • On Nov. 11, Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union will present the Concord 5000 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Contra Costa Blue Star Moms. The Blue Star Moms are a non-profit organization devoted to... Read more
Oak Ridge Volleyball: Gracie Rowland
SportStars of the WeekVOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 2, 2018 0
Oak Ridge Senior Gracie Rowland Is Leading An Inspired Postseason Run By The Trojans • In her fourth year of varsity high school volleyball, outside hitter Gracie Rowland is helping to lead the Trojans on an inspired postseason run. Oak Ridge likely assured itself an automatic berth to the... Read more
City State Of Mind: Galileo Back For More After 2017 State Title Shocker
High School FootballHigh School Sports Features September 9, 2018 0
The notion of an Academic Athletic Association football team winning a state championship seemed remote at best until Galileo, the alma mater of O.J. Simpson, pulled it off last December in stunning fashion. The Lions, led by sophomore Yarvell Smith, the league’s Player of the Year, and Jimmy Edwards,... Read more
NCVA’s Nine High Performance Teams Show Well At National Event
High School Sports FeaturesVOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA August 29, 2018 2
Another sparkling summer for the NCVA and its member clubs wrapped up at the end of July as the organization’s NorCal High Performance program sent nine different teams to compete in the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With five boys teams and four girls teams, NCVA... Read more
Mack Keeps Truckin’: McClymonds Looks To Remain King Of Oakland Football
High School FootballHigh School Sports Features August 29, 2018 0
You lose 18 of 30 players to graduation or transfer and there’s reason for concern. But McClymonds- Oakland football coach Michael Peters just rolls with the punches. That’s how it works in West Oakland. The Warriors have suffered their unfair share of pain and tragedy, including the death last month... Read more
Placer Valley Helps Bring Premier Women’s West Coast TOC Wrestling Event Back To NorCal — Bigger Than Ever • On Dec. 14-15, Rocklin’s Hardwood Palace will transform into a wrestling mecca. Placer Valley Tourism, Sacramento Area Wrestling Association and Cliff Keen Wrestling are joining forces again to host the... Read more
Antioch Little League’s Royal Run
High School Baseball/Softball July 15, 2018 2
Antioch Little League Had Just Enough Sign-Ups For One Senior League Softball Team In 2018 — And Those 13 Girls Have Yet To Lose • Summer is in full swing, which guarantees two things: Days are long and Little League all-star tournaments are underway. This holds true for the... Read more
A Blueprint For Goal-Setting Success
LEVELUP INSIDERS June 14, 2018 0
GoalPostPro Is A Social Media-Based Goal-Setting Platform That Sets The Stage For Achieving What You Want • All great coaches know that goal-setting is a cornerstone in life that we can teach our students. The difficulty lies in getting a proper goal-setting program in place. Too often, those who... Read more
Renovated, Upgraded Placer County Fair Facilities Has Region Excited To Renew Its Love Of Fair • A little less than one year ago, Placer Valley Tourism entered a 35-year management agreement to take over the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville. The aging 80-year old facility and home to the... Read more
BMX To The MAX
High School Cycling May 17, 2018 0
Roseville’s Oak Creek BMX Facility Prepares To Host Summer Nationals Event In Late June • On June 22-24 the USA BMX Summer Nationals are racing into Roseville. Here at Placer Valley Tourism we couldn’t be more excited! This three- day event will bring thousands of riders and spectators from... Read more
TOP IMAGE CREDIT: TrainerAcademy.Org Smart Lifting: In recent years, Olympic lifting has become more identifiable and accessible to the general public, and strength training safety has become more integrated in sports and rehabilitation programs. The question that remains on many parents’ minds is, is strength training safe for young athletes?... Read more
Many athletes and their families find that eating well during a busy week can be a challenging task. However, with a few ideas and a little prep time, you can easily fuel your body so that you are energized and motivated for all of your training, competitions and... Read more
