BEHIND THE CLIPBOARD: If you make plays, coaches will get you on the field
CalHiSports InsightsFootballHigh School Football October 3, 2012 0
I play linebacker and I came off the bench last year, but there’s an open spot. Right now, though, the coaches love this other guy who’s a great weightlifter. I’m a better football player, though, but I’m afraid I won’t get a chance because the other guy has better... Read more
FIRST PITCH: Cal-Hi sports still kicking it after 30 years
Uncategorized October 3, 2012 0
It seems nowadays parents and coaches are more confused than ever on how to improve their athlete’s conditioning. More and more, we are seeing a prescription of shorter, higher intensity conditioning and a complete misuse of aerobic conditioning — if it’s done at all. The rationale has been that... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: Sprinters should pay extra care to hip flexor, hamstrings
CalHiSports Insights October 3, 2012 0
From my experience working with speed athletes and sprinters on the Berkeley High track and field team, certain injuries occur time and again, and they are preventable if spotted and addressed early. Two injuries that have a distinct relationship with each other are hip flexor strains and hamstring strains.... Read more
Have you ever tried to reach for your water bottle, and not been able to put it back? Drinking from your water bottle and returning it to the holder is actually a very complicated, multi-piece skill, with progressions. Even seasoned riders have trouble with this skill when in adverse conditions such... Read more
In this issue’s column I want to share a recent article I received from Mike Boyle, owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning. He is one of the top Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the world and someone who has had a big impact over my career on how... Read more
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