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Why a Summer Sports Clinic Could Be the Game-Changer You Need
Summer provides the perfect opportunity for athletes to take their performance to the next level. It may be off-season, but the summer allows for more time to focus on skill-building, conditioning, and recovery. While it’s tempting to rely on backyard drills or pickup games, or go for a casual... Read more
Standing Core Exercises That Help with Every Sport
The Power of Standing Core Movements When most people think of core workouts, the first thing that comes to mind is the traditional sit-up or crunch. While these are good exercises, they are not necessarily the best or most functional way to train your core—especially if you’re an athlete.... Read more
Redondo Union good to the last shot against Bay League rival Mira Costa, winning first CIF-Southern Section Division 1 beach volleyball championship
LONG BEACH – From improbable to undeniable, Redondo Union made history Saturday with a 3-2 victory against Bay League rival and two-time CIF-Southern Section Division 1 beach volleyball champion Mira Costa in a thrilling finals showdown at Long Beach City College. Bella Jones, the only senior competing Saturday for... Read more
Long Beach Wilson holds off Moore League rival Long Beach Millikan to earn 3-2 victory in CIF-Southern Section Division 2 beach volleyball final
LONG BEACH – Iyla Alvarado and Jane Morrison went from competing under the radar to being thrust into the spotlight Saturday for Long Beach Wilson, but it only made the moment that much more meaningful for the Bruins competing against Moore League rival Long Beach Millikan in the CIF-Southern... Read more
Long Beach Poly outlasts Anaheim Canyon to capture inaugural CIF-Southern Section Division 3 beach volleyball championship
LONG BEACH – Simone Millsap can still recall the days when the members of the Long Beach Poly beach volleyball team were writing jersey numbers on their own shirts ahead of matches. Not only did the Jackrabbits arrive Saturday at Long Beach City College all outfitted with custom uniforms,... Read more
HOKA Launches Cielo X1 2.0 To Add To Its Lineup of Best Running Shoes
Spring track season is here, the time to elevate performance to the next level. While training and practice are key to being faster and stronger each track meet, a pair of quality running sneakers is important for supporting each step to the finish line. HOKA just unveiled its latest... Read more
USATF And Sound Running Team Up For Track Fest This May
In a major development for the track and field community, USA Track & Field (USATF) has announced a collaboration with Sound Running to host the inaugural Track Fest on May 24, 2025, at Occidental College in Los Angeles. This event merges two prominent competitions—the USATF Distance Classic and Sound Running Track Fest—into... Read more
8 Tip To Beat Pre-Race Nerves This Track Season
The weekend brings an extra wave of excitement for track and field athletes who are competing this spring. Track meets are a way for athletes to showcase their speed and skills, celebrating all the hard work put in at practice in hopes of making the podium. While the anticipation... Read more
How to Build an Off-Field Workout Routine For Baseball Performance
Spring training tips to boost your on-field gameplay Baseball training often means hitting in the cage, taking ground balls, or working on your pitching mechanics. But what happens off the field is just as important—maybe even more. An off-field workout routine can improve your strength, speed, mobility, and recovery.... Read more
Corona, Huntington Beach suffer semifinal losses at National High School Invitational; Livermore Granada secures another shutout in North Carolina
Corona and Huntington Beach, the past two champions of the National High School Invitational, both suffered semifinal setbacks Friday at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Venice High of Florida scored four runs in the fifth inning against top-ranked Corona, which had its 24-game winning streak... Read more
Corona, Huntington Beach advance to National High School Invitational semifinals; La Mirada, Livermore Granada rebound with wins in North Carolina
Following dramatic late-inning victories to open the National High School Invitational, both Corona and Huntington Beach made sure to produce early offense in Thursday’s quarterfinals, resulting in the past two champions of the event advancing to Friday’s semifinals at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Seth... Read more
What to Pack in Your Sports Bag This Spring
Spring sports season has arrived, and that means making sure to grab all the gear to enhance performance and motivate you to stay committed to training. Whether you’re sprinting on the track, swinging a bat, spiking a volleyball, or lining up for lacrosse drills, one thing all athletes have... Read more