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
More Myth Busting
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Three more mental training myths you shouldn’t buy into GET MENTAL : Erika Carlson Times have changed. Coaches, parents and athletes better understand the need for mental training more than ever before. The field of sport psychology has worked diligently to overcome many of the myths and... Read more
Build A Base
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
There are steps to good strength training, don’t skip any POWERED BY TRUCKS : Anthony Trucks Most athletes, at least the ones I train, primarily are looking to develop as much power as possible. Whether its lower body power for sprinting or upper body power for... Read more
Getting to “˜Go Time’
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Customized training via Heart Rate Variability gives athletes a great chance at peaking on game day. TRAINING TIME : Tim Rudd In my last column I discussed the history of Heart Rate Variability and how it can be used to customize the training process, helping athletes reach... Read more
San Francisco Bay Area October 1, 2014 SportStars Media and the Northern California Youth Rugby Association (NCYRA)announced today that the two youth sports organizations have entered into anagreement which names SportStars Magazines’ print... Read more
Santa Clara Aquamaids Win for USA at 2014 Mediterranean Cup!
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
Alexandroupolis, Greece (September 7, 2014) “” Ten Santa Clara Aquamaids swimmers ages 13″“15 competed at the 2014 Mediterranean Cup in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from September 4 ““ 7. This is the highest level international competition for this age group, and more than 200 athletes from twenty-six countries including many top... Read more
Swing Science
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Golf therapy is a real thing, and it won’t just lower your score. Golf Fitness : Dean Javier In all sports or physical activities that require the body to be able to reliably and efficiently reproduce the desired movement repeatedly, there is a basic principle in the... Read more
Race Ready
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Is this the summer you try to take on a triathlon? TriSTEPS : Liz Elliott Your first triathlon is all about having a good experience. You’ve put in all the training, you are ready physically, now enjoy your special day. You should not expect to do everything... Read more