It seems nowadays parents and coaches are more confused than ever on how to improve their athlete’s conditioning. More and more, we are seeing a prescription of shorter, higher intensity conditioning and a complete misuse of aerobic conditioning — if it’s done at all. The rationale has been that... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: Sprinters should pay extra care to hip flexor, hamstrings
CalHiSports Insights October 3, 2012 0
From my experience working with speed athletes and sprinters on the Berkeley High track and field team, certain injuries occur time and again, and they are preventable if spotted and addressed early. Two injuries that have a distinct relationship with each other are hip flexor strains and hamstring strains.... Read more
Have you ever tried to reach for your water bottle, and not been able to put it back? Drinking from your water bottle and returning it to the holder is actually a very complicated, multi-piece skill, with progressions. Even seasoned riders have trouble with this skill when in adverse conditions such... Read more
In this issue’s column I want to share a recent article I received from Mike Boyle, owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning. He is one of the top Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the world and someone who has had a big impact over my career on how... Read more
Our hands have more than 30 bones and major joints. So it’s no wonder our fingers are vulnerable to sprains and strains this time of year, during the heights of the baseball and softball seasons. The force of a fall or a flying ball can easily bend and injure... Read more
POWERED BY TRUCKS: You don’t know squat; lift only works with right technique
CalHiSports Insights October 3, 2012 0
Athletes use their legs in almost all sports. Also, every sport takes explosive power to create dominating speed and agility traits. The most important aspect to true power is overall strength. So if you are an athlete who uses your legs and needs to build lower body strength,... Read more
There are many different exercises and strategies for improving your athletes’ strength and power. Some of the ones I’m going to share might be something they have already been exposed to. The actual exercises and strategies listed below can be very effective, but in the end they are just... Read more
By Anthony Trucks Welcome to my new column where I hope to cover all areas of weight training. Before I get started I would like to introduce myself because content is only as good as its source. I grew up in Antioch where I attended Antioch High. I... Read more
BEHIND THE CLIPBOARD: Mom is right, football can be dangerous
CalHiSports InsightsFootballHigh School Football May 24, 2012 0
My mom doesn’t want me to play football because I might get hurt — she’s all worried about concussions in the NFL, but high school football isn’t the NFL. Still, I’m a little worried too. How dangerous is football? L.M., Carmichael As I’m fond of telling my girls... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: Plica Syndrome: A painful form of knee irritation
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 23, 2012 0
By Nirav K. Pandya Pain around the knee cap is a common problem that many young athletes face today, and is commonly seen by physicians who take care of sports medicine injuries. The majority of the time these injuries get better with rest, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen,... Read more
By Tim Rudd | For IYCA CrossFit is the latest trend in fitness. Millions tune in to watch CrossFit athletes display Herculean strength, endurance, and physical adaptability on ESPN. The CrossFit “program” is based on combining a variety of movement- and strength-based disciplines including power lifting, gymnastics, martial... Read more
GET MENTAL: Three things athletes shouldn’t say to themselves
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 16, 2012 0
By ERIKA CARLSON In my 13 years working in the field of sport psychology, the number one thing my athletes have taught me (and research absolutely supports this) is that what you think matters. Managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to consistent performance. For most... Read more
