Repairing ACL tears in young athletes has to account for the athlete’s physical growth potential.    With the rapid increase in single-sport specialization among children, orthopaedic providers have seen a tremendous rise in the number of adult-type injuries in our young athletes, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Children as... Read more

There are different types of motivation; finding the right blend makes a difference.    What drives your motivation? Are you super competitive and always find a way to be the best on the field? Or are you a technique master who builds confidence through mastering your skills? Each type... Read more

   Many athletes and their families find that eating well during a busy week can be a challenging task. However, with a few ideas and a little prep time, you can easily fuel your body so that you are energized and motivated for all of your training, competitions and... Read more

   How you feel off the field effects how you perform on it.      Your emotions matter. There is a strong relationship between how you feel and how you perform in your sport.    If you arrive to your sport feeling confident, joyful, focused, and secure, you are... Read more

Knowing the right times to push through pain or to let the body heal    With sports season in full swing, many athletes begin to feel the aches and pains of competition adding up. The decision to play with nagging injuries can become confusing when attempting to balance multiple... Read more

   Lunchtime is a crucial time for athletes to eat well. It will help serve as a recovery meal if you had a morning workout, or will contribute to the fuel and fluids your body needs for a great afternoon or evening practice.     The lunches offered at school... Read more

   Strive to be a team player, but don’t let others keep you from protecting your body  I run for a good cross country team, and we do lots of mileage. My shins have started to hurt a little, and I don’t want to get shin splints — but... Read more

Editor’s Note: Every so often, our Sac-Joaquin region coordinator Jim McCue has something he wants to say. And it’s usually important. So he gets the First Pitch this month. See you in a few weeks. -CB.     Often times, sports are criticized for missing the point that they are... Read more

   Nine times out of 10 in this magazine, our features and coverage will be centered on a specific player or team. Not too often does the coach get a spotlight treatment.     That being said, it doesn’t mean they aren’t some of our favorite people to deal with... Read more