Harvest That Strength
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Strength training, like growing crops, takes time and dedication Powered by Trucks : Anthony Trucks I once heard a simple saying that applied to life and lifting: “You can’t expect to plant a tree today and harvest the fruit tomorrow.” When it comes to our modern... Read more
In the aftermath of a 41-19 win over American that put the final mark in the win column for a perfect 10-0 season, Kennedy-Fremont senior offensive lineman George Vehikite knew exactly how to explain what perfection meant to him and his Titan brothers. “Hard work and heart.... Read more
ATHLETE SCHOOL SPORT COLLEGE Keenan Brigman Valley Christian-San Jose Baseball Pacific Chris Brown College Park-Pleasant Hill Baseball UC Davis Kris Bubic Archbishop Mitty-San Jose Baseball Stanford Noah Burnham College Park Baseball UC Santa Barbara Brendt Citta Leland-San Jose Baseball San Jose State Myles Coston De La Salle-Concord Baseball Fresno... Read more
Bishop vs. Bishop at Nor Cal Tip Off Classic
Basketball February 13, 2012 0
Nor Cal Tip Off Classic The Tip-Off Classic, which has spent the last seven years as the NorCal Tip-Off Classic, will take place Nov. 29 at Newark Memorial High School. The seven-game showcase will feature five Northern California 2014 state finalists. Including Bishop O’Dowd (Open Division), Folsom (Division II), Drake... Read more
St. Francis Water Polo Standout Charter to Play Water Polo at Cal
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ Senior water polo player Lauren Charter grew up in a Cal Bear family and now she will continue the legacy after receiving an offer to play for the UC-Berkeley water polo program next year. “Cal has been a major part of my life,” said... Read more
Carney’s Corner: Mark Carney The sport of rugby is a relative unknown in the United States. Over the past three years just here in Northern California, the youth playing community (Under 8s through High School) has grown 24 percent to a solid number of right around 5,000 registered players... Read more
Scary Strong
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Four strength training regimen tips with a Halloween flare. Powered by Trucks : Anthony Trucks It’s the holiday season and the first one happens to be a personal favorite, Halloween. On this holiday, I get to scare everyone without getting yelled at. One thing I also like... Read more
Knee Knowledge
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Looking at some of the factors behind general knee pain in young athletes Knee Pain : Hunter Greene, M.D. As a teen who is active in sports, it is not uncommon to experience knee pain behind the kneecap. It’s not caused by an abnormality in the knee... Read more
Building From The Inside Out
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Training to becoming the best possible athlete starts with the core, pelvis and hips. Training Time : Tim Rudd for IYCA An athlete’s core, pelvis and hips are the centerpiece of his or her athletic development and the key to becoming a better athlete. The hips have... Read more
Health Watch: Return To Run
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
What steps should injured athletes follow before they begin running again? Health Watch : Jamie Faison After getting injured, it is important for athletes to use a structured and systematic program to return back to your prior level of function. Here at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Sports... Read more
Slow Down!
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Three mistakes new triathletes make during the offseason months TriSteps : Liz Elliott For most triathletes, the official season is February through September each year with some late season races in October and early November. It’s a long season. October through January is technically an offseason, but what is... Read more
By Jim McCue | Senior Contributor Look good, feel good. Feel good, play good. The debate over whether a football team’s looks can translate into wins may not have many supporters. But that has not stopped Under Armour, Nike, and adidas from forging on in their... Read more