Vacation in Redding! Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to get stuck inside for the season. Escape to Redding, an outdoor paradise located in the heart of upstate California. The opportunities for exploration are as vast as the mountains that surround the city. Discover the winter landscape... Read more
NCVA Power League Regional Championships
VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 15, 2017 0
Boys Power League Regional Championships to decide tight points races. Four months of top tier boys club volleyball comes down to the NCVA Power League Regional Championships the weekend of Dec. 16-17. And no club is looking better the Mountain View Volleyball Club. Heading into championship weekend, MVVC has... Read more
Nutrition’s Clean 15
LEVELUP INSIDERSUncategorized December 14, 2017 0
Have you heard of nutrition’s “Clean 15”? Most athletes know that fruits and vegetables contain key nutrients to help them grow, recover and stay healthy. Produce has a high water content that helps keep athletes hydrated Also many are rich in carbohydrates which are great choices for pre-workout meals,... Read more
Level Up- When The Meniscus Shock Absorber Hurts
LEVELUP INSIDERS December 14, 2017 0
The dreaded swollen knee. As fall sports are in full swing we unfortunately see a large number of athletes who tumble to the ground; grabbing a knee in severe pain. Swelling in the knee indicates a joint which is aggravated and may have multiple forms of internal damage including... Read more
Training Time: Top Reasons In-Season Training is Vital
LEVELUP INSIDERS December 14, 2017 0
In-Season Training is vital. And that is why high school athletes who are in-season must budget their time extremely well. For most competitive athletes, the time and energy commitment needed to succeed in their chosen sport is very intense and time consuming. Many athletes quickly assume they will not... Read more
Behind the Clipboard: Priority Varsity?
LEVELUP INSIDERS December 14, 2017 0
I wrestle, and when we practice, we have to get out the mats, lay them down and then pick them up again so the cheerleaders can practice. Sometimes we don’t even get in the gym at all because the girls basketball JV is using it. That doesn’t seem fair... Read more
Traversing TRYOUTS
VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 14, 2017 0
Here’s an approach to make the process more rewarding. Club tryouts can be stressful; however, all the club directors in the area work together to make sure that the tryout process is as smooth as possible. Below are some tips, and tricks — for both players AND parents —... Read more
4 Simple Postseason Pitfalls You’ll Want To Avoid
LEVELUP INSIDERSVOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 13, 2017 0
It’s that time of year when fall sport athletes are focusing on end-of-the-season results as we discuss the 4 postseason pitfalls to avoid. For some, it’s a welcomed surprise; for others, it’s the sole purpose of hard work throughout the season. Postseason performance matters, and it’s easy to get... Read more
#SonomaStrong: NCVA Supports HomeTown Relief Rally
VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 13, 2017 0
Volleyball Association’s Warehouse Transforms Into Project Skylane For Displaced Kids And Families. We all know what happened on Oct 8, 2017: flames rapidly destroyed the Sonoma and Napa areas displacing thousands of people from their homes and claiming lives. Then on Oct 11, the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) had an... Read more
Redding Complex Takes A Swing To Ballpark Replicas
High School Baseball/Softball December 13, 2017 0
Ever wonder what it was like to stare down the Green Monster in left field like Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams? Or call your home run shot like burly Babe Ruth in the 1932 World Series? In Redding, kids and adults get the chance to feel like they’re... Read more
Livermore Cowboys’ Tradition is also a Family Tradition
High School Wrestling Pinned by TCWLEVELUP INSIDERS December 13, 2017 0
Celebrating Over 50 Years of History, Family Style It has been thirty-seven years since I first set foot on a Livermore Cowboys’ wrestling mat. I recall it being a very cold and rainy November day outside; the winter months were upon us. My freshman season of football had just... Read more
Register Now for Battle California Flag Football Tournament, Dec. 16-17
FootballHigh School FootballSac/Joaquin Edition December 12, 2017 0
For the first time ever the Flag Football World Championship Tour (FFWCT) is making a stop in California and will be at the Cherry Island Soccer Complex in Elverta (Sacramento area) on Dec. 16-17. This exciting event will showcase top teams from across the nation with divisions for all... Read more