You Can Make Impression On College Coaches Without Filling Stat Sheets. In today’s ultra-competitive, youth sport landscape, I.D. camps have become a big piece of the puzzle for those who seek to play at the collegiate level. Many athletes are initially uncertain about how to perform in these camps:... Read more

Eden Med Center presents it’s annual Health & Safety Expo at the Medical Center (July 23, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) The Expo showcases interactive activities, fun, and espeicially health education for young and grown athletes alike. Super Safety Saturday is a family-friendly event where first responder agencies... Read more

Pass to Play: Fourth Annual Sports Physical Event for Youth Athletes Are you ready for the season? Get pre-participation evaluation and optional baseline concussion screenings by Muir Orthopaedic Specialists. Optional cardiac screenings are provided in collaboration with American Medical Response (AMR) and the Darius Jones Foundation. Select vendors will... Read more

   It seems nowadays more and more parents of athletes are coming to my gym in hopes of getting their athletes healthy again, playing at the level they once were capable. After years of struggling through pain and injury they get to a point where their athlete just can’t... Read more

   Do you ever wish you could predict who will stick with their sport and reach the college ranks, national level or pros? There are so many factors that go into becoming a high performing athlete: motivation, talent, good coaching, supportive environment.     And, what if these same factors... Read more

Whether you are in-season or training for the upcoming year, minor injuries can occur that can be managed by the athlete. Here are five tips from a Certified Athletic Trainer on how you might be able to care of these aches or pains when they start.   1. THE BLISTER... Read more

   Athletes’ weight can play a big role in their performance. If they’re carrying some excess weight, it can slow them down and make them feel sluggish. On the other hand, if they don’t have enough weight, their energy levels and endurance may be low, or strength may be... Read more

I always get comments about the fact that I must work out every day of the week to keep in shape. The truth is that I don’t. I’m lucky if I get in 4 good workouts a week. I have a simple but powerful process I use to maintain... Read more

In today’s busy world, we often eat quickly and mindlessly. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” and it’s a great reason to slow down our eating and really tune in to the wonderful foods we have in front of us. How,... Read more

We have our professional nutritionist, Jill Daniels, MS, RD, CSSD, blogging here at SportStars. See the current issue for her advice of the day. This report comes from our partners at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. and contains information on what to eat and drink before and after exercising. Plus... Read more

   The waiting period between your workouts of certain muscle groups may be longer, or shorter, than yout though.     Have you ever wondered how long you need to give yourself in between workouts? We all have. I always wondered when it would be ok to train a muscle... Read more