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After 3 years of near misses, Whitney-Rocklin golfer Kelsey Ulep prepped for one last title run. Read more

Dire Skates

Uncategorized October 25, 2013 0

EPIC Skatepark of Rocklin, a treasured indoor skate facility since 2009 and one-time cover subject for SportStars, is in danger of having to cease business. Read more

Goal Oriented

Uncategorized October 22, 2013 0

With a focus on strong goaltending, Rio Americano water polo may be poised for two more SJS titles. Read more
Shaped through triumph and tragedy, Maddie Dilfer is the positive force driving state-ranked Valley Christian. Read more
   Americans love football.     It’s no surprise that athletes from the high school level on up are drawn to the game. In 2012, a whopping 4.2 million played football, including more than 1 million high school students.    But popularity comes with a price, and in the case... Read more
   Sports concussions have received significant attention over the last decade due to advances in research and education. Improved understanding of this neurologic phenomenon has led to more accurate identification of previously missed cases. An astounding 2 to 3.5 million sports concussions are estimated to occur every year. The... Read more
The warm-up is one of the most important components of a successful race and is also one of the most overlooked aspects of pre-race preparation. The warm-up helps prepare you for the physical demands of the race and also improves your muscles’ dynamics so that you are less prone... Read more
   I think there is a misconception on what conditioning really is and how to improve it for young athletes. People tend to use words like “conditioning” and “cardio” without having a full understanding or definition of what they actually mean.    So what is conditioning?    Conditioning is... Read more
   Choosing a bike can be overwhelming and time consuming, but can also be really fun if you know what you are looking for.     Choosing the best bike for you is exactly that: choosing the right bike for YOU. It’s a lot like choosing a great pair of jeans you will wear for years. There are lots of fancy brands... Read more
   If you are a fan of this column then you know that I usually write about weight lifting, power training, and all that is involved with training the body for strength.     I am not going to stray from that topic too much with this article, but I... Read more
   A Lisfranc injury is the result of bone or ligament injury or combination of both in the middle of the foot, usually due to a twisting injury, fall, or high-energy trauma. The severity of the injury can vary from a pure ligament injury to disastrous fracture dislocations. Many... Read more