How To Quickly Let Go and Move on From Mistakes
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 10, 2019 0
There’s Value in Your Mistakes. Making mistakes are a valuable mode of learning in sport. Athletes spend a lot of time fearing mistakes and coaches spend a lot of time reprimanding players for making them. How do you move on from mistakes? Ironically, trying to avoid mistakes is a... Read more
How to Avoid Foot or Ankle Injuries While Running on the Beach
LEVELUP INSIDERSTrack & Field, Anchored by Youth RunnerXC-Track-Running September 1, 2019 0
Six tips for your next jaunt by the sea to keep your feet and ankles injury free. We live in California so why not capitalize on the beauty of the beach while enjoying the strength-enhancing workout of running on the beach. Running on the beach can strengthen your ankle... Read more
How to Alleviate Foot and Heel Pain
LEVELUP INSIDERSTrack & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner August 21, 2019 2
As athletes, we deal with foot issues throughout our careers. It’s just part of the drill. Our feet are the workhorses of our workouts! But does that mean we have to suffer foot discomfort when were off the field of play? Muir Orthopedic doctors have answers. Here’s how to... Read more
Linsdey Berg: Playing From The Heart
Club SportsLEVELUP INSIDERSVOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA August 20, 2019 0
My name is Lindsey Berg. I was born and raised in the incredible volleyball state of Hawaii. My volleyball skills then took me to Minnesota for college, the Olympics three times, and all over the world playing professionally. After retiring five years ago from the sport, it is finally... Read more
Nutritional Keys to Optimal Athletic Performance
LEVELUP INSIDERS August 14, 2019 0
These Twins Can Help You Win! Here’s my take on the nutritional key to optimal athletic performance: The One Thing that changes everything is Nutrition. Precise nutrition is the single optimizer of health and performance. We are what we eat! The tough thing is that there are a zillion... Read more
3 Things to Try if You’re Suffering From Back Pain
BlogEnduranceLEVELUP INSIDERSTrack & Field, Anchored by Youth RunnerXC-Track-Running August 6, 2019 0
Getting ready for long-distance runs? Like any sport, running can bring on various injuries or pain. Back pain is pretty common with runners. Its solution may be a simple stretch or when the issue is more complex, what’s required is a structural shift. Elijah Rogge of Castro Valley High... Read more
Good Stress: How Athletes Can Use Stress In A Good Way
Health & FitnessLEVELUP INSIDERS July 19, 2019 0
Level Up Insider Erika Westhoff Details How Athletes Can Actually Use A Little Stress In Their Lives • Stress gets a lot of bad press these days. There’s no doubt that chronic stress can wreak havoc on our health and performance. And so many of my clients come to... Read more
Are You Fit? Here’s a quick and easy (well) way to find out. Get outdoors and take this 5-minute quick fitness test. An area that players can take ownership of, is their fitness. So, how can you tell if you are fit? Take this quick fitness test! SportStars INSIDER,... Read more
Back Pain Ends with this Defensive End Back pain is the most common reason for doctor visits and athletes are even more susceptible. Bishop O’Dowd’s 2020 tight end/defensive end, Colton Vardell, who has had recent offers by the New Mexico Lobos and USD, knows the short term benefits and... Read more
5 Innovative Ideas for Peak Performance and Superior Athletic Function
Cheer/GymnasticsLEVELUP INSIDERSMartial Arts July 3, 2019 0
Go Paleo, do Crossfit or hit the weights. Eat organic veggies and clean meat, don’t miss practice, get rest, then run it back again. This is a popular formula for today’s athletes. But staying healthy and rising to the top demands more depth than that. Here are 5 Innovative... Read more
Don’t let ACL injuries sideline soccer aspirations The Women’s World Cup is in the limelight. In addition to it being a great example of physical activity for aspiring soccer players of all ages, it’s an important reminder of the prevention of and recovery from ACL tears. A sports medicine... Read more
Graduation, good grades, sports and athletic accomplishments make up our society’s “coming of age rituals” and “rites of passage.” We prize academic and athletic performance as a measure of our physical and intellectual abilities, personal value, and even our self-worth. Winning is important, and here is a different perspective... Read more
