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
HEALTH WATCH: A closer look at the most common sports-related injury
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 9, 2012 0
By JASMINE GITTENS | Sports Medicine for Young Athletes An inversion ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries in sports. About 90 percent of ankle sprains are inversion injuries. There are three ligaments that may be involved with an inversion ankle sprain; the anterior talo-fibular ligament... Read more
By Dr. Nirav K. Pandya As a former collegiate long jumper and 400 meter runner, I had my share of hip pain while competing. The usual advice I got from my coaches was, “Oh, it’s probably a muscle strain. Put some ice on it and it will get... Read more
In celebrating the release of my new book, “The Definitive Guide To Youth Athletic-Strength, Conditioning and Performance”, I want to cover Female ACL injury prevention strategies. It has it’s own chapter in the book called, “Six Strategies For Preventing ACL Injuries Among High School Aged Female Athletes”. This book... Read more
Spring is here, and it’s time for open water swimming! If you are new to triathlon, swimming in open water can be a daunting idea. However, open water swimming should be, and is, a fun aspect of triathlon training. First, know that swimming in open water is very much like swimming in a... Read more
BEHIND THE CLIPBOARD: In any high school sport, always think team first
CalHiSports Insights March 14, 2012 0
I hate the breaststroke but I’m OK at it — and my coach wants me to swim it in meets. I don’t see why I should because swimming is a lot more about individual events than it is about a team effort. Do I have to swim the breaststroke... Read more
TRAINING TIME: Three ways to become a better young athlete today
CalHiSports Insights March 14, 2012 0
Parents will often ask me what their young athletes can do to become better athletes. Here are three very simple things that young athletes can implement immediately to instantly become better athletes. 1. Get your young athlete’s butt in gear What do I mean? Simple. Get their glutes (butt)... Read more
BEHIND THE CLIPBOARD: Playing with Maximum Effort
CalHiSports Insights February 27, 2012 0
It’s probably going to be my first year on varsity this spring, and I’m a little nervous. What do varsity coaches want from their players? K.L., Windsor So here’s part three of the answer to that very good question, and the starting point is something I heard John... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: Attention to details will help prevent back injuries
CalHiSports Insights February 22, 2012 0
By Judy Pang Low back pain (LBP) is a frequent complaint among young athletes. Spinal structural differences, muscular imbalances, decreased flexibility and poor body mechanics may predispose an adolescent to LBP. Repetitive motion and loading of the spine in sports can put the back at risk for... Read more
