Sportstars
Fueling Up: 6 Strategies to Proper Nutrition
Training Time: Six strategies to proper nutrition for the high-performing athlete.  Do you know what types of things athletes have to do to improve their health, body composition and performance? As a Precision Nutrition Master Level 2 coach I get the most up to date, scientific based researched and... Read more
POWERED BY TRUCKS: Time to Recover
   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
Barrel of Wine Top Prize at 3rd Annual Wine Barrel Open
Barrel of Wine Top Prize at 3rd Annual Wine Barrel OpenEndFragment     A barrel full of wine bottles is up for grabs at the 3rd Annual Wine Barrel Open, November 5, 2015, at Greenhorn Creek Resort, located in the heart of California’s gold country in Angels Camp.  The competition will... Read more
  9th ANNUAL PREP2PREP TIP OFF CLASSIC ““ PLAYERS TO WATCH St. Mary’s (Albany): 6’4″ Josh Allen 2016 DII/DIII 6’5″ Jonathan Rice 2016 DII 6’3″ Kevin Warren 2016 Low DI/High DII 5’10″ Kyree Brown 2018 DI   Manteca: 6’9″ Anand Hundal 2016 High DII/Low DI 6’9″ Kenneth Wooten 2016... Read more
SportStars’ Midseason Football Awards
The games on Oct. 2 will mark the mid-season point of the high school football season, which means there’s no better time to for a look at who is making the grade. Here are the SportStars Mid-Season Football Honors for both the Sac-Joaquin and Bay Area regions. SURPRISE TEAM... Read more
NFL has NorCal flavor
   Everyone talks about a graduating class from high school and key athletes moving on into college, but it’s always fun to check out those who’ve earned jobs as rookies in the NFL after playing in college.    There’s a strong group of those players this year from Northern... Read more
Recovery Meal: Eat Like A Champ!
Lunchtime is a crucial time for athletes to eat well. It will help serve as a recovery meal if you had a morning workout. It will contribute to the fuel and fluids your body needs for a great afternoon or evening practice. So, how does one eat like a champ?... Read more
Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Your Training?
There has been a rise in the “barefoot” shoe concept by a lot of shoe manufacturers. New Balance Minimus, Nike Free’s, Vibram’s… all have joined the revolution. So the question naturally is, Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Your Training? My advice: Use Minimal Walking Shoes (or socks) in Moderation... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: No Pain, No Gain?
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
TRAINING TIME: RAMP Things Up
   Warming up is a key component in preparing athletes to optimally perform in the weight room, on the practice field and most importantly competition.    One key strategy we use with our athletes is The Get Moving RAMP Warm-up. This warm-up does several important things. It addresses soft... Read more
Bill Holtz Classic, Nov 6-7 at William Jessup, Rocklin CA
Bill Holtz Classic, Nov 6-7: The William Jessup Warriors are ready to leave it all on the court, the basketball court that is! The Warrior Women’s and Men’s teams will both be competing and the colleges joining them are UC Merced, Menlo College, Pacific Union College and Oregon Institute... Read more
NorCal Top 20 – Week 3
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