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
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
