Last week I shared with you another of my 4-part R.A.C.E. Formula video training series and I just wanted to make sure you got the link to watch the first video to help you master youth sports training: http://sportsmentaltoughness.com/relentless If you have any doubts about the necessity of being relentless in... Read more
Saturday June 23rd, began the 2018 U.S. Junior Olympics for USA Synchronized Swimming Miami of Ohio’s Natatorium. Athletes from all over the United States competed in figure, solo, duet, team and combo events. Walnut Creek came out on top! Seven times as a matter of fact! The Walnut Creek... Read more
Vision’s Quest
VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA June 26, 2018 0
Los Gatos-Based Vision Volleyball Club Sends Its 17 Gold Team To The USA Volleyball Girls Junior Nationals With High Hopes • In some quarters, club volleyball doesn’t always get the same attention as high school volleyball, but the competition is at the highest levels. And the Bay Area’s Vision... Read more
Core Training for Performance Today we cover core training for performance with the intention of giving an understanding of what it is, why it’s important, and how it not only improves performance, but can go a long way in reducing injuries. When I go off site for team training,... Read more
Talk, Teach, Play. How To Train Young Athletes
LEVELUP INSIDERS June 25, 2018 0
Talk, Teach, Play. Sounds simple enough! And it’s the backbone behind the National Academy of Athletics tremendous youth sports camp success. When Aaron Locks set out to build the sports camp behemoth, he asked himself and his staff “visionary” questions – among them, “how to train young athletes”? As... Read more
You’ve read this a couple times before, “Who wants to hit the golf ball shorter? None of us, right? This 5 part series will explain what golf conditioning is and how warm-up and cool down, stability, mobility, strength, and power can enable you to be happier and more successful... Read more
If your kid is a mature teenager or young adult already in college, this will be really relevant to you. Have you ever wanted to know the secret formula to get a confident kid (person)? Are you ready to go way deep into the mind of an up-and-coming competitor? I’ve blogged about several... Read more
U.S. Girls Junior Golf Championship – Preview
High School Golf June 21, 2018 0
Poppy Hills Golf Course Hosts Preview Day For 2018 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship LPGA great and former champion Pat Hurst got reacquainted with the U.S. Girls Junior Golf Championship trophy during Preview Day festivities held June 19 at Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) headquarters in Pebble Beach. Hurst, winner... Read more
Shout outs to the 2018 NorCal League Award Recipients! Every year, the NorCal Cycling League asks registered student-athletes, volunteers, and coaches to nominate their colleagues for a few NorCal League Awards. These awards are not based on athletic performance, but rather on a multitude of other attributes that makes... Read more
Poppy Hills Golf Course Hosts Preview Day For 2018 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship LPGA great and former champion Pat Hurst got reacquainted with the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship trophy during Preview Day festivities held June 19 at Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) headquarters in Pebble Beach. Hurst, winner of... Read more
With three decades of experience, National Academy of Athletics founder Aaron Locks offers parents nine steps for choosing the right camp for their kid • Summer camps should be an awesome experience for all children. The focus should be on fun, education and being active. This is my 32nd... Read more
Southern Storm: 45th Lions All-Star Football Classic Wrap
High School FootballSac-Joaquin Section June 18, 2018 0
Dominant Defensive Effort, Impressive Chemistry Lead The South To Convincing Victory In 45th Lions All-Star Football Classic With time running out in the 45th Lions All-Star Football Classic, Patterson quarterback Gabe Sanchez showed he knew the importance of closure. Just in case any North players were clinging to impractical... Read more
