Our hands have more than 30 bones and major joints. So it’s no wonder our fingers are vulnerable to sprains and strains this time of year, during the heights of the baseball and softball seasons. The force of a fall or a flying ball can easily bend and injure... Read more
POWERED BY TRUCKS: You don’t know squat; lift only works with right technique
CalHiSports Insights October 3, 2012 0
Athletes use their legs in almost all sports. Also, every sport takes explosive power to create dominating speed and agility traits. The most important aspect to true power is overall strength. So if you are an athlete who uses your legs and needs to build lower body strength,... Read more
There are many different exercises and strategies for improving your athletes’ strength and power. Some of the ones I’m going to share might be something they have already been exposed to. The actual exercises and strategies listed below can be very effective, but in the end they are just... Read more
FIRST PITCH: New end of school year tradition — The SSMies
Uncategorized October 1, 2012 0
Young Athletes at Risk of Overtraining
LEVELUP INSIDERS October 1, 2012 0
Training Time In the last issue I discussed how CrossFit and similarly styled programs work. Each day the goal is complete physical exhaustion; either through maximal reps, maximal weight, maximal speed, or some combination of all three. This is detrimental to your athletes’ performance, athletic career and health. Lets... Read more
Marcus Green Franklin-Elk Grove- Football
FootballHigh School FootballSportStars of the Week October 1, 2012 0
Marcus Green, the defensive back had three interceptions, including a pair that set up touchdowns, during the Franklin-Elk Grove Wildcats’ 23-3 victory over crosstown rival Cosumnes Oaks on Sept. 14. The two teams, who share the same home field on the Cosumnes Oaks campus, battled to a stalemate until... Read more
Olito Thompson Concord – Football
FootballHigh School Football October 1, 2012 0
The Olito Thompson Express keeps on chugging. The senior running back racked up 131 rushing yards and three touchdowns (one receiving) in a 50-13 rout of Bethel-Vallejo on Sept. 14. He also had 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns when the Minutemen shut out Heritage 34-0 on Sept. 21.... Read more
Everybody Loves Eddie
FootballHigh School Football September 27, 2012 0
Eddie Vanderdoes makes a big impression on just about everybody, including major college scouts. Read more
Snap Fit
FootballHigh School Football September 27, 2012 0
Keller Chryst and Spencer Drazovich make an odd friendship pairing, but a perfect quarterback-center combo. Read more
Rise of Oderah
BasketballHigh School Basketball September 27, 2012 0
In 3 years, Oderah Chidom has gone from gangly frosh to owning a spot on the U17 National team roster. Read more
