There are signs that there is light at the end of the tunnel for high school student-athletes and coaches. CIF State Executive Director Ron Nocetti announced last week during a CIF State Federation Council meeting that the office is ready to establish “Return to Participation” guidelines for schools that... Read more
At an early age, Dillon Danner assumed leadership positions in the sports arena. Quarterback. Point guard. Catcher. The Santa Cruz High star not only retained those roles as he got older, he continued to blossom and shined brightest this season as a senior. He led the Cardinals football team... Read more
More Mascots Fun (Closed Schools)
Blog June 9, 2020
Everyone loves unique mascot names with some of the most popular in California being the Lincoln Zebras of Lincoln, Mayfair Monsoons of Lakewood, Vintage Crushers of Napa, Poly Parrots of Los Angeles, Chester Volcanoes of Chester and Venice Gondoliers of Venice. Here’s some more with the added twist that... Read more
Back in 1962, I was a 9th-grade quarterback for the Wilbur Warriors in Palo Alto. Clearly, it’s a game I have loved for decades. The question of whether or not to play high school, college or pro football this fall troubles me greatly. The coronavirus doesn’t play favorites when... Read more
Baseball fans around the world know that California is a hotbed for talent. What is it about the “Golden State” that creates these incredible athletes? If you look into the details of this region, you can draw a clear picture of why California will continue to produce top tier... Read more
Is Sports Betting Legal in California?
BlogMulti-Sport March 18, 2020 0
Not yet, but you can bet it’s coming. Paid College Athletes and Sports Betting Present Big Changes for California Sports. Two significant changes are on the horizon for California sports in 2020. The recent move to allow payments to NCAA college athletes and a fall approval of sports betting... Read more
Miami Teen, the Next Big Star in US Soccer?
BlogHS / CLUB Soccer February 19, 2020 0
Another Freddy Edu, or the next big star in US Soccer? Training out of La Masia, FC Barcelona’s youth development facility and a breeding ground of greats, a Miami teen with Haitian roots is turning heads in the soccer world. Few U.S. soccer players have made it on the... Read more
Grads Focus on Technique, Mobility at “The Foundation”
BlogFootballHigh School Baseball/SoftballHigh School FootballHigh School GolfHS / CLUB SoccerLEVELUP INSIDERSNorth Coast Section February 4, 2020 0
Building On Movement Technique, Proper Mobility Are Focal Points Of College Park Football Grads Who Co-Own Concord’s The Foundation training facility Daniel Adler’s training facility is known as The Foundation: House of Movement for a good reason. His goal is to get young athletes to move the right way.... Read more
St. Francis Soccer Pinnacle of Success
BlogHS / CLUB SoccerSac-Joaquin SectionSac/Joaquin Edition January 21, 2020 0
Soccer Program Named Winner of the Inaugural Team Pinnacle Award by United Soccer Coaches The St. Francis soccer program was named one of 36 high school schools (26 girl’s programs) in the nation to receive the inaugural Team Pinnacle Award by the United Soccer Coaches. The Troubadours were the... Read more
The Athletes Paragon There’s a new term for it every few years. Currently it’s “high-functioning athlete.” But “elite athlete”, “superstar”, “baller”… all fit the bill. Cal QB standout, Coach Mike Pawlawski says, regardless of the vernacular, it’s the paragon all athletes strive for. To be so good that you... Read more
Bryson’s First Pitch: Best of the Decade
BlogLEVELUP INSIDERSRankings October 17, 2019 0
What do Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist water polo player Maggie Steffens and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon all have in common? They all played high school sports in Northern California during the SportStars Magazine Era. That era will reach 10 full years in... Read more
What Can You Do For Healthier Happier Feet?
BlogLEVELUP INSIDERS September 16, 2019 0
Discover the Arches of Your Feet You’re healthy, you feel good, you’re strong. So what can you do to optimize your health and performance? Check the arches of your feet. Feet are the most forgotten part of our bodies, but if our feet aren’t happy, our body isn’t happy.... Read more
