Power Training 101
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
When you think of power training, think explosiveness over merely strength Training Time : Tim Rudd for IYCA Whether it’s the ability of the athlete to juke a defender and break off a big touchdown run, kicking the ball explosively past the soccer goalkeeper or slam dunking... Read more
By CHACE BRYSON | Editor Brian Hamilton’s demeanor did not match the situation. His Concord High football team was playing its biggest game of the season to date “” against its most hated rival, Clayton Valley Charter “” and it trailed 21-0 after barely more than... Read more
Lovin’ It At Levi’s
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Reviewing the first high school football event at Levi’s Stadium, and five suggested future matchups. State of Play: Mark Tennis It wasn’t the Friday night lights of the Corral at Oakdale High, but for senior fullback Frankie Trent the Saturday afternoon sunshine he felt on Oct. 11 at... Read more
Gollnick Commits to Play Volleyball at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ St. Francis senior Marissa Gollnick has committed to play volleyball and attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology next fall. Gollnick will sign with the Fightin’ Engineers on Nov. 12. “I have been looking at engineering schools,” said Gollnick, who is from Elk Grove. “It is... Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ Junior Kate Swanson shot a team-best four-over par 76 to lead the team to a second-place finish at the Delta League Center match at The Reserve golf course in Stockton. Swanson finished second overall in the field of 40 golfers in the Delta League.... Read more
Controlling the Butterflies
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Follow these tips to help better manage your nerves prior and during competitions Get Mental : Erika Carlson Everyone gets nervous, it’s a pretty normal part of the competitive experience “” the jitters, “butterflies,” racing thoughts and increased muscle tension and heart rate. However, some athletes get... Read more
Surviving Summer
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Teaching and practicing basic safety habits is a must for families “” especially active ones. Summer Safety : Hunter Greene, M.D. Accidental injury is the number one cause of death for American children, taking more lives than disease and violence combined. By taking some simple precautions, 90... Read more
More Myth Busting
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Three more mental training myths you shouldn’t buy into GET MENTAL : Erika Carlson Times have changed. Coaches, parents and athletes better understand the need for mental training more than ever before. The field of sport psychology has worked diligently to overcome many of the myths and... Read more
Build A Base
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
There are steps to good strength training, don’t skip any POWERED BY TRUCKS : Anthony Trucks Most athletes, at least the ones I train, primarily are looking to develop as much power as possible. Whether its lower body power for sprinting or upper body power for... Read more
Getting to “˜Go Time’
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Customized training via Heart Rate Variability gives athletes a great chance at peaking on game day. TRAINING TIME : Tim Rudd In my last column I discussed the history of Heart Rate Variability and how it can be used to customize the training process, helping athletes reach... Read more
San Francisco Bay Area October 1, 2014 SportStars Media and the Northern California Youth Rugby Association (NCYRA)announced today that the two youth sports organizations have entered into anagreement which names SportStars Magazines’ print... Read more