All-NorCal Boys 2nd/3rd Teams
Basketball February 13, 2012 0
SECOND TEAM PARIS AUSTIN BASICS: Bishop O’Dowd-Oakland, Jr., Guard WHY HE’S HERE: Ivan Rabb took most of the spotlight on the talented Dragons roster, but it was Austin who made everything go. A fierce competitor with a high basketball I.Q., Austin was a master facilitator who could also... Read more
Santa Clara Aquamaids at 2014 National Championship
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
April 12, 2014 ““ Imagine performing a rigorous gymnastics or dance routine”¦ in a diving pool”¦ without touching the bottom”¦ while upside down”¦ in a beautiful yet demanding display of grace, flexibility, choreography, teamwork, endurance and strength. That is the sport of synchronized swimming, an event at the... Read more
3 Ways To Manage Pregame Jitters
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
GET MENTAL : ERIKA CARLSON Curious what the most common reason is that athletes seek mental training services? Pre-game nerves. That’s right, the same thing you have felt so many times. The jittery feeling in your body (part excitement, part fear), tense muscles, excessive thinking... Read more
Diamond Dandy
CalHiSports Sitewide StatsCalHiSports.com February 13, 2012 0
State of Play By Mark Tennis It’s always a contested argument about which league is the toughest in the state each season in the major sports. In recent seasons, for example, the Trinity League in Southern California has been at or near the top of the state... Read more
Find Your Drop Zone
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Employing drop sets into your lift routine can really benefit muscle growth Powered by Trucks : Anthony Trucks There are three main ways to train when it comes to weightlifting. You can lift for muscular strength, muscular power, or muscular size. Within those, a person could work... Read more
Hey kids, want to have some fun? Go see a wacky, zany Harlem Globetrotters performance. Want to be part of the fun? Join Encore Gymnastics! For years, gymnasts from Concord-based Encore have wowed courtside crowds at the O.co during Warrior’s home stands. Now they’ve added... Read more
Concussions 101
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
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
Contact Sport
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Football Safety : Dr. Selina Shah 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... Read more
By MARK CARNEY | Contributor On Jan. 24, high school rugby programs from throughout the North State will get their competitive scrum on for the first time in 2015. That will be the opening day to the two-day Sacramento Kick-Off Tournament “” an event with a modest... Read more
RECORDS ARE FINAL RANK LAST TEAM RECORD 1 1 De La Salle-Concord 14-0 2 2 Folsom 16-0 3 3 Grant-Sacramento 14-1 4 6 Campolindo-Morga 16-0 5 5 Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton 13-0 6 4 Clayton Valley Charter-Concord 15-1 7 7 St. Mary’s-Stockton 12-2... Read more
CARNEY’S CORNER: Rugby season is here! Schedules are finalized, tournament dates set, and lots of rugby to be had for everyone. I wanted to take some time in this month’s issue to discuss the upcoming season and the various tournaments the NCYRA will be supporting throughout the year.... Read more
Fast Four
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
TRAINING TIME : Tim Rudd for IYCA When you see athletes who are both agile and quick, you never forget it. They look as though they are effortlessly floating across the field or court of play. They can cut and change directions faster than anyone else in the... Read more