Giles Jackson: Slot Machine
High School FootballHigh School Sports FeaturesNorth Coast Section August 2, 2018 0
Freedom-Oakley’s Dynamic Running Back Turned Coaches Comments Into A Quick Decision — Now Giles Jackson Is NorCal’s Most Coveted Slot Receiver Recruit • It wasn’t a questionable gamble when Giles Jackson chose to run routes as a slot receiver during various spring and early summer football showcase events. The... Read more
Transfer Of Power: SoCal High School Football Superteams
High School FootballHigh School Sports FeaturesUncategorized August 2, 2018 0
Athletically Motivated Transfers Have Birthed SoCal Football Superteams While NorCal Has Remained Largely Unaffected If there is one massive difference between Northern California high school football and Southern California in the last few years, you can say it in one word: transfers. As a reaction to the CIF changing... Read more
You often hear “speed kills…” …and if you caught any of the World Cup 7s in San Francisco, you know this is especially true. Watch these videos featuring the best tries in rugby, these from the RWC7s. Rugby is a game of stops and starts, and therefore, not only is... Read more
Being Great Starts When You Believe That YOU CAN
Uncategorized August 1, 2018 0
An advantage my daughters had when they played sports was that my wife and I competed in college sports. So we always worked on their athletic mindset to prepare them for competition. We always told them that being great starts when you believe that YOU CAN! This week I asked... Read more
Granite Bay Triathlon Turning 21 In August
BlogEnduranceHigh School CyclingXC-Track-Running July 31, 2018 0
Tri, Tri Again! If you know about triathlon, that headline will resonate! It takes a lot of training, skill and mental toughness to race in a Tri, none the least this one. The Granite Bay Triathlon! On Saturday, Aug. 25, Total Body Fitness Racing will host one of their biggest... Read more
A 3-minute video, no matter how good, won’t cut it. So, if you’ve watched the previous 2 videos, by now you know that typical sports psych tips are pretty much useless…and you know why. I know these videos are long, but, I have to tell you, I choose my words and what I... Read more
10 Questions To Test Your NorCal High School Softball Players knowledge
High School Baseball/SoftballHigh School Sports Features July 26, 2018 0
We know high school softball doesn’t return until 2019. But, here’s a fun 10 questions to test your NorCal High School softball players knowledge. Can you score a perfect 10 out of 10? Catch More NorCal High School Softball We wrapped up the 2018 season with our All-NorCal... Read more
Power: A golfers Holy Grail. You want more distance? Increase your power output. Bottom line, that’s how to build a powerful golf swing. The last few articles have talked about stability and strength. It was stated that real power couldn’t be achieved without building a solid base of these... Read more
Webster’s defines “synchronize” this way: harmonize, mesh, integrate… they come closer to our way of thinking with “pool”. Perhaps ol’ Mr. Webster just never saw the Walnut Creek Aquanuts synchronize to their swimming routines like we have! We call it EXCELLENCE! And 2018 marks 50 years of excellence for... Read more
Teamwork. It’s what sets us apart! If you have a penchant for rugby beyond that of all your friends. If you dream about shepherding the USA team to the RWC Sevens championships, then we want you on our team. Rugby NorCal is looking to hire its next new exec! Ok,... Read more
JPS Battle Of The Unsung Heroes: SportStars High School Challenge
High School Football July 22, 2018 0
SportStars & Visit Concord partnered with Jr. Prep Sports Cali at the first of June for an all-football Ultimate Linemen’s Challenge. Teams from up and down the coast and from Hawaii competed against each other – and in our first SportStars High School Challenge! Who won $500 for their football program? Check... Read more
How to Overcome Fear of Rejection
LEVELUP INSIDERS July 20, 2018 0
Fear of Rejection Holds Kids And Adults Back Big Time. It’s as plain as that! So, what’s the answer, how to overcome fear of rejection? Tension, worry, self-doubt, nervousness, lack of confidence. All these interfere with your ability to perform in sports and live your life the way you want. The... Read more