EDITOR’S NOTE: Erika Carlson is a practicing sports psychologist who has been a friend and contributor to SportStars for quite some time. She’s written columns for us which have run both in the magazine and online. When she told us she would be attending the London Olympics, we asked if... Read more
After leaving behind team sports, Angelo Trevino and Joseph Morales are rising the MMA amateur ranks Read more
Diablo Valley Volleyball Club’s 17U Tool Shed boys squad left for Jr. Nationals with an ace up its sleeve In 15 years of coaching volleyball at the high school and clubs levels, Steve Siegmann isn’t sure he’s ever had a team like his current one. And when Diablo Valley... Read more
Bay Area’s SpringStars
BaseballHigh School Baseball/Softball July 23, 2012 0
James Marvel and Sasha Wallace separated themselves from the rest this spring. Read more
Sac-Joaquin SpringStars
Sac-Joaquin SectionSportStars of the WeekTrack & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner July 23, 2012 0
Keepin’ up with Fairfield’s Daje Pugh (above) and Del Oro’s Austin Smotherman was no easy task this spring. Read more
Capital Gains
GolfHigh School Golf July 19, 2012 0
Sacramento region has produced many strong golfers, but its recent wave of amateurs may be its best. Read more
Letting Loose
BaseballHigh School Baseball/Softball June 29, 2012 0
Sheldon softball had the talent and heart of a champion. Its coach helped them find it just in time. Read more
Triple The Talent
Uncategorized June 28, 2012 0
Holy Names’ fun-loving junior Sasha Wallace emerged as a national talent in two events in 2012. Read more
Says Who?!?
BaseballHigh School Baseball/Softball June 28, 2012 0
After a mediocre 2011 and a change in coaching staffs, few expected much of Woodcreek. So they won an SJS title. Read more
One-Hit Wonder
BaseballHigh School Baseball/Softball June 15, 2012 0
Andrew Merken and Acalanes grabbed the NCS Div. III title outright — in fascinating fashion. Read more
By Anthony Trucks Welcome to my new column where I hope to cover all areas of weight training. Before I get started I would like to introduce myself because content is only as good as its source. I grew up in Antioch where I attended Antioch High. I... Read more
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