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Powered By Trucks : Anthony Trucks    If you are a fan of this column then you know that I usually write about weight lifting, power training, and all that is involved with training the body for strength.     I am not going to stray from that topic too... Read more
TriSteps : Liz Elliott     Choosing a bike can be overwhelming and time consuming, but can also be really fun if you know what you are looking for.     Choosing the best bike for you is exactly that: choosing the right bike for YOU. It’s a lot like choosing a great pair of jeans you will wear for years. There are... Read more
Training Time : Tim Rudd for IYCA     I think there is a misconception on what conditioning really is and how to improve it for young athletes. People tend to use words like “conditioning” and “cardio” without having a full understanding or definition of what they actually mean.  ... Read more

Champions Head Overseas

Blog February 13, 2012 0

  Provided by Sportsinteraction.com   Victory was in the hands of the San Antonio Spurs this weekend as they defeated Miami Heat in game 5 of the NBA Finals.    In a 104-87 victory, the game was particularly significant for the Spurs, who had bounced back from their heartbreaking... Read more
   On Sunday, March 23, 2014, The 3rd annual “QUICK 6 PREMIER 7-on-7 PASSING CHALLENGE” took center stage at Sheldon High School in Sacramento, California. 7-on-7 Football events are very prevalent in the Midwest and Southeastern United States for many high school football athletes, but the West Coast has... Read more

Heavy Pedal

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   Keep the various pains from excessive bike riding at a minimum  CYCLING INJURIES : Hunter Greene    Mountain biking is surging in popularity among high school students in Northern California, as evidenced by the growing number of high school mountain biking teams. It’s an inclusive, fun and challenging... Read more

Squeeze!

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

   A look at first two steps in the Leaning Tower Series, building toward strong deceleration  Training Time | Tim Rudd for IYCA    Why is it important for your athletes to get stiffer early in the process of deceleration? I discussed why it’s an indicator of athletic success... Read more

KTM Rider Jacob Jones

Club Sports February 13, 2012 0

   8 year old KTM rider Jacob Jones just won 3rd place in Northwest Regional Finals (only top four continue to the National Championship) and Jacob will be competing at Loretta Lynn’s in Tennessee for the National Championship.  He also competed for a National AMA title for Arenacross in Las Vegas.... Read more
   Regardless of the demands of your sport, pilates can probably help you  Health Watch : Suzanne Becker    Developing an athlete’s core, which consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine, makes an athlete more agile, helps prevent injury by stabilizing the... Read more

Battling Burnout

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

   Don’t let the grind smother your love of playing your sport.  Get Mental : Erika Carlson    In a recent article in the Walnut Street Journal, it was reported that from 2008-2012 for ages 6-14 years, football participation decreased by 4.9 percent, youth basketball participation decreased by 6.3... Read more

World Events

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