The Power of Pilates
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
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
Mt. Rushmores Of NorCal Hoops
CalHiSports Sitewide StatsCalHiSports.com February 13, 2012 0
State of Play By Mark Tennis At this year’s CIF state basketball finals, we were asked at Cal-Hi Sports by Time Warner Cable to provide a series of Mt. Rushmore type selections for California’s best-ever boys players, girls players and coaches. If you don’t know, Mt. Rushmore... Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ Eight St. Francis High School seniors have signed a National Letter-of Intent or made commitments to play collegiate sports next fall for the NCAA signing period that began today. Overall, thirty-two Troubadour student-athletes have now made commitments to play collegiately next year. The Troubadour... Read more
All-NorCal Girls 2nd/3rd Teams
Basketball February 13, 2012 0
SECOND TEAM DESIRE FINNIE BASICS: Berkeley, Sr., Guard WHY SHE’S HERE: Finnie was pretty much all the experience the young Yellowjackets could bring to the table, but she led Berkeley by example into the NorCal finals. She averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds a game and will play for Pacific next... Read more
Santa Clara Aquamaids at 2014 West Zone Synchronizing Swimming Championship
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
Almost 40 athletes (two junior teams and two 13-15 teams from Santa Clara Aquamaids attended the 2014 West Zone Synchronizing Swimming Championship at Mesa, Arizona from March 6th to March 9th. Aquamaids entered the meet with two junior teams (8 swimmers), two 13-15 teams, one junior combo (10 swimmers),... Read more
We Got Gold and We Are Heading for Age Group Nationals
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
May 18, 2014, at the 2014 Synchro Regional Championship held in Walnut Creek, CA, the Santa Clara Aquamaids 13-15 athletes continued their winning streak and dominated the podium in solo, duet, trio and team events again after achieving 2014 US Junior/Senior National Championship Club High Point in Oro... Read more
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