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One Million Coaches Trained: Girls On the Run Helps MCC Mission To Transform Youth Sports
Through its bold vision and efforts to reshape the landscape of youth sports in the United States, the Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) has reached a historic milestone. The initiative has successfully trained one million coaches in evidence-based youth development practices. Launched in 2021 by the Susan Crown Exchange and... Read more
The Top 6 Best Exercises to Keep You Strong This Fall
Fall is the season of fresh starts—including buckling down on consistent workouts to push sports training to the next level.  Instead of slowing down as the days get shorter, athletes should lean into the fall season. It’s the ideal time to build strength, endurance, and confidence. All that’s needed... Read more
Run Through the Cold: Realistic Winter Goals That Fuel Spring PRs
It’s only a matter of time before the thrill of the fall cross country season comes to an end and we enter the winter months. Once the weather turns cold and/or XC meets conclude, there is a real temptation to swap running for spending time relaxing indoors. Runners might... Read more
Peloton Unveils Personalized Cross Training Series Powered by IQ Technology
Peloton is bringing the next generation of its personalized technology to at-home workouts. After teasing a big announcement on its social media channels, the fitness company announced on Wednesday the launch of its Cross Training Series with customized feedback when lifting weights and workout recommendations. The Cross Training Series... Read more
NCVA Packs October with Must-Play Volleyball Events
Spooky season is expected to be a lot more thrilling for volleyball players. This is because the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is packing October with plenty of events for local athletes to showcase their skills, tryout for clubs, and—most of all—have fun playing their favorite sport. From spooky... Read more
ZES Nutrition Greens + Electrolytes Review: Hydration, Recovery, and Daily Greens for Athletes
The market is saturated with electrolyte and recovery drinks that claim to taste great and are among the best for athletes. However, ZES Nutrition is shaking things up by providing a product that hydrates, aids in recovery, and is packed with antioxidants—and is filled with greens to fill in... Read more
Torrey Pines girls volleyball team takes down rival Cathedral Catholic in Texas to capture Gold Division title at Volleypalooza
Torrey Pines already knew it would have at least one chance to square off against rival Cathedral Catholic during the regular season. The Falcons likely anticipated another showdown with the reigning CIF Open Division state champion Dons in the CIF-San Diego Section Open Division playoffs. But Torrey Pines received... Read more
Mater Dei becomes first California girls volleyball team to reach Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast National Division Platinum Bracket final, but falls to Cornerstone Christian of Texas
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Mater Dei had already made history before it even took the court Saturday night against Cornerstone Christian of Texas by becoming the first California girls volleyball program to reach the National Division Platinum Bracket final at Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast. Unfortunately for the Monarchs, Cornerstone... Read more
NCVA Debuts New Spike Fright Event And More Fall News
The fall volleyball season is quickly approaching, and players can look forward to an exciting experience coming out of a standout summer with the NCVA. The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) announced a fun new Halloween-inspired event, along with the dates for fall tryouts and the start of the... Read more
How to Prevent Fall Sports Burnout: Stress Management Tips for Student-Athletes
Smart Strategies to Manage Stress and Stay Strong All Season The fall sports season is exciting and full of opportunities to grow. At the start, many athletes are motivated and eager to train and compete. But as the busy season progresses, managing practice, training, schoolwork, and friends can quickly... Read more
Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, held at Balboa Park in San Diego, conclude following 45 years
An Announcement from Foot Locker To our FLXC Community, After thoughtful and careful consideration, Foot Locker has made the difficult decision to conclude the annual Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLXC). As we look to the future, this strategic decision reflects our ongoing commitment to evaluating where we can... Read more
Emily Ausmus, Lucy Haaland-Ford lead U.S. women’s national team to gold medal with 16-15 win against Spain at World Aquatics Under-20 Water Polo Championships
Lucy Haaland-Ford had a team-high four goals, along with an assist and a steal, and Emily Ausmus added two goals, two assists and two steals, as eight athletes scored for the United States national team in a 16-15 victory Saturday against Spain in the final of the World Aquatics... Read more