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The Psychologically Wise Parent

LEVELUP INSIDERS April 1, 2019 0

“Negative emotions accumulate and become an entity of their own.” ― Eckhart Tolle Psychologist Larry Steinberg did a study on adolescence looking at 10,000 American teenagers. In it he found that teens with warm, respectful, and demanding parents earned higher grades in school. He also found them to be... Read more

California Dreamin’: “TCW” California All-State Wrestling Teams

High School Wrestling Pinned by TCW LEVELUP INSIDERS March 22, 2019 0

No, you’re not dreamin’. For those who follow my writing, you know I love our sport. And I put a lot of focus on all who have contributed to make it the best sport on the planet. For you, I’ve put together a very comprehensive article that outlines the... Read more

Rugby Position Specific Exercises: Back 3 (Wings & Fullbacks)

HS / CLUB RUGBY LEVELUP INSIDERS Uncategorized March 8, 2019 0

Back 3 (Wings & Fullbacks) We are kicking off a monthly series that will highlight exercises aimed at benefiting specific positions on the field. These position specific exercises are not exclusive to just one position. Certain of them can especially help specific positions improve areas where they are most... Read more

3 Exercises Add Distance to Your Golf Swing

High School Golf LEVELUP INSIDERS February 27, 2019 0

Want to add distance to your golf swing? Here’s how: Add Stability! Every golfer who plays the game wants to hit the golf ball farther and add distance to his golf swing. This game is tough enough as it is, so adding 10-15 yards would definitely help. There are... Read more

Level Up: Love. Hate. Stress. Success.

LEVELUP INSIDERS February 26, 2019 0

Rebuild The Love With Your Favorite Sport • It’s often said that an athlete’s relationship with their sport is that of both love and hate. It’s the thing that you love the most. It gives you moments of total joy and satisfaction. Simultaneously, it’s the thing that causes the... Read more

Clipboard: Navigating Teammate Turbulence

LEVELUP INSIDERS February 26, 2019 0

What To Do When Teammates Don’t Get Along • The two best players on the team are seniors, and even though they’re captains, they don’t get along. In fact, it’s getting worse all the time, and it’s really a problem in the locker room. I don’t think the coaches... Read more

“American Fighter” Wrestling Sequel

High School Wrestling Pinned by TCW LEVELUP INSIDERS February 25, 2019 0

If anyone would have told me a year ago that I would be attending a movie premiere in LA with several A-list Hollywood actors, or be an extra in an up and coming film, American Fighter” Wrestling Sequel, I would have laughed it off. No way, not possible. Fast... Read more

How to Choose a Summer Rugby Camp

HS / CLUB RUGBY LEVELUP INSIDERS February 18, 2019 1

I know we are in the middle of winter, but before you know it, summer will be upon us! With so many amazing rugby camps now being offered (with many selling out quickly!), it is becoming more important to look ahead and plan for your child’s summer rugby camp experiences.... Read more

INSIDER ASKS: Is it legal to bet on high school sports?

LEVELUP INSIDERS February 14, 2019 0

Our Insider asks, Is it legal to bet on high school sports? The Supreme Court’s decision in 2018 to allow states to offer sports betting has sparked an inevitable rise in the regions where legal wagers can be placed. Eight states have since given the green light to the... Read more

Clipboard: Balance On The Courts

LEVELUP INSIDERS February 5, 2019 0

Gym Time Isn’t Always Easy To Come By, Nor Fair. Make The Best Of It • Our freshman boys basketball team would beat our girls varsity by 20 — at least. But the girls get better practice times and more publicity than our boys varsity even though they... Read more

5 Exercises Every Golfer Needs in Their Bag

High School Golf LEVELUP INSIDERS January 22, 2019 0

5 Exercises Every Golfer Needs in Their Bag High draw, no problem. Stinger, got it. Low fade, easy. You may have all of those shots in the bag. But do you know how you move your body to produce that power stinger? You might think the golf club is... Read more

First Pitch: CIF on High School Sports Officials

Central Coast Section Central Section LEVELUP INSIDERS Los Angeles City Section North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section January 22, 2019 1

First Pitch: Black & White Issue On Jan. 11, the California Interscholastic Federation released an op-ed about high school sports officials. It was emailed to the various media outlets throughout the state which still cover high school sports. (It’s not as big a list as it used to be).... Read more