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
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