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
Balancing Act
Health & Fitness July 24, 2015 0
Driven by her desire for gold, U.S. National Team gymnast Christy Henrich practiced diligently for hours each day while maintaining a disciplined diet in hopes of becoming the best. But by the age of 22-years old, she weighed less than 50 pounds, and her tragic death illuminated the importance of... Read more
Paving the Way
Health & Fitness July 24, 2015 0
Parents of young athletes have it tough. As youth sports become increasingly more complex and competitive, parents are tasked with nurturing, teaching, motivating and training their athletes. I believe parents have the best intentions for their children’s pursuit of reaching their highest level of performance. But far too often... Read more
Water on the Knee
Health & Fitness July 24, 2015 0
Thinking of taking up swimming because you heard the activity would be easier on your joints? Although most aquatic sports are considered non-weight bearing, knee injuries are the most common (after shoulder injuries) with swim- mers, water polo players and synchronized swimmers. The injury rates increase based on... Read more
DO THE DIP
Health & Fitness July 24, 2015 0
In my many years of strength training, there have been three predominant lifts that tower above all in the weight room as the pillars. The squat, deadlift, and the bench press. Then if you were to narrow it down to the most per- formed exercise you would be left with... Read more
Softball’s Super 7
CalHiSports Sitewide StatsCalHiSports.com July 23, 2015 0
By MARK TENNIS | Cal-Hi Sports In last issue’s column for SportStars, we reflected back on the top teams in CIF North Coast Section history in baseball due to this year’s team at College Park of Pleasant Hill ending at No. 1 overall in the state. ... Read more
Fastpitch Frenzy at the 12U ASA/USA National Championship July 27 – August 2
High School Baseball/Softball July 22, 2015 0
Fastpitch Frenzy at the 12U ASA/USA National Championship July 27 – August 2 The Greater Sacramento Softball Association (GSSA) has landed the coveted 2015 12U ASA/USA National Championship. This prestigious tournament will take place over the entire week, from July 27-August 2 in Roseville. Placer Valley Tourism and GSSA are thrilled to... Read more
Sherman Divers at Zones Championships (one of 6 in country) add big time competition to their resumes. The JO Team competed at the USA Diving National Preliminary Championships in Beaverton, Oregon on June 9-15th. Read more
Where college prep starts, the San Ramon Slammers Softball is holding 10U, 12U and 14U travel ball evaluations for their Fall 2015 teams. Evaluations are at San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Bl, San Ramon on Saturday, August 1st. Times: 10U 10 am – 11 am 12U 11 am... Read more
