Raising The Bar
Uncategorized June 7, 2012 0
Cal-San Ramon high jumper Noel Frazier just missed a state title a year ago. Seven feet could give it to him in 2012. Read more
For two swimmers, the NCS championships provided both redemption and a return to prominence. Read more
Mustang Man
BaseballHigh School Baseball/Softball May 25, 2012 0
Randy Willis is closing out his 16 years of guiding the San Marin softball program in style. Read more
Three Sac-area high schools combine to build a rugby program they hope can compete with the big boys. Read more
Hoop Dreams
BasketballHigh School Basketball May 25, 2012 0
Hayward’s Dream Courts facility is already massive in size. And now Nike Basketball has come calling. Read more
BEHIND THE CLIPBOARD: Mom is right, football can be dangerous
CalHiSports InsightsFootballHigh School Football May 24, 2012 0
My mom doesn’t want me to play football because I might get hurt — she’s all worried about concussions in the NFL, but high school football isn’t the NFL. Still, I’m a little worried too. How dangerous is football? L.M., Carmichael As I’m fond of telling my girls... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: Plica Syndrome: A painful form of knee irritation
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 23, 2012 0
By Nirav K. Pandya Pain around the knee cap is a common problem that many young athletes face today, and is commonly seen by physicians who take care of sports medicine injuries. The majority of the time these injuries get better with rest, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen,... Read more
By Tim Rudd | For IYCA CrossFit is the latest trend in fitness. Millions tune in to watch CrossFit athletes display Herculean strength, endurance, and physical adaptability on ESPN. The CrossFit “program” is based on combining a variety of movement- and strength-based disciplines including power lifting, gymnastics, martial... Read more
GET MENTAL: Three things athletes shouldn’t say to themselves
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 16, 2012 0
By ERIKA CARLSON In my 13 years working in the field of sport psychology, the number one thing my athletes have taught me (and research absolutely supports this) is that what you think matters. Managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to consistent performance. For most... Read more
D’Erryl Wiiliams and Courtney Range shined brightest in a banner year for Sac-Joaquin Section basketball. Read more
