There’s more to the medicine ball than you might think     If you are familiar with weight training in any way over the last 30-plus years, then you ought to be aware of a commonly used tool called the Medicine Ball. The funny thing is, that as prevalent as... Read more

Cross Country participation can often correlate with personality of the coach.    Cross country is such a great sport. You’re not really competing against someone else most of the time, but against the course, and against yourself. But I see a lot of schools that barely have enough runners... Read more

   I ended my most recent column describing the importance of improving both the anaerobic (without oxygen) and aerobic (conditioning) systems for most team field and court sports.     The reason I’m discussing team sports is simple, they tend to fall in the middle of the black hole of... Read more

   California is generally known as being “cutting edge” for new technology and environmental awareness.  However we are far behind the east coast in regards to the evaluation and management of suspected concussion in the adolescent athlete.  Luckily Governor Brown recently signed legislation aimed at filling in some gaps.... Read more

   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 different factors: parents, coaches, teammates, and even potential scholarship offers.     When is it... Read more

   Leadership is huge factor in sport success. It’s a common myth that leaders are born, not made. The fact is, effective leaders have a specific set of skills. And, contrary to popular beliefs, there are a variety of personalities that can lead effectively.     Through education, self-awareness, and... Read more

   Have you ever noticed that when you go to the gym the same people are there before you get there, and are still there when you’re leaving over an hour later? If you said yes then you have sighted the gym rats. This breed is a unique bunch... Read more

   Hip arthroscopy is fast becoming one of the most popular procedures in sports medicine. New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay both had the surgery to fix a torn labrum and impingement. Both quickly returned to their respective sports. HIP PROBLEMS IN YOUNG ATHLETES... Read more

   Winning should never be sole justification for any coaching style, or the lone measure of coaching success. Editor’s Note: This column is the continuation of a two-part look at particular coaching styles. Coach Kallam will return to the Q/A format in our next issue.     In the book... Read more

   We here at SportStars are big fans of Halloween. For evidence, check out my sweet Jim Harbaugh look to the right. (Special thanks to Freedom High football coach Kevin Hartwig for use of the headset.)    I didn’t have to throw my red challenge flag once during the... Read more

   Sports concussions have received significant attention over the last decade due to advances in research and education. Improved understanding of this neurologic phenomenon has led to more accurate identification of previously missed cases. An astounding 2 to 3.5 million sports concussions are estimated to occur every year. The... Read more