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Cardio Workouts For Hot Weather To Build Endurance
As summer temperatures rise, high school athletes face the challenge of maintaining their fitness levels while staying safe in the heat. Endurance training is crucial for any athlete, as it boosts cardiovascular health, enhances performance, and builds mental toughness. However, high-intensity workouts in the hot, summer weather increase to... Read more
Hi-Top Hoops Las Vegas Legacy Basketball Tournament Set For July
Basketball players looking to showcase their skills can register their team for the 2024 Hi-Top Hoops Las Vegas Legacy tournament series this summer. Set during the Division 1 “live” evaluation period for college coaches, players have the opportunity to hit the court and compete during this upcoming tournament series... Read more
These Are The Best Sports To Help Runners With Endurance
Track and field season is coming to a close but runners know that the dedication to the sport continues post-track season. Not going for a run for many runners is just not an option. While all runners need to do is lace up and hit the pavement, track, or... Read more
Best Basketball Dribbling Drills For Better Control 

The following practice guide will help you improve your dribbling skills and techniques.

Here are the best basketball drills for better control.

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WNBA Legend Candace Parker Named President of Adidas Women’s Basketball
WNBA legend Candace Parker was named the present of Adidas women’s basketball. The news came just one week after the pro baller announced her retirement, handing up her jersey with the Los Angeles Sparks late last month.  “Stepping into this new leadership role is a deeply personal next step in my... Read more
PERPETUAL PANTHER | Antioch High’s Fifita Grewe Never Stops
With An Intense Work Ethic And Passion For Improving The Lives Of Others, Multi-Sport Athlete & Student Leader Fifita Grewe Isn’t Slowing Down Anytime Soon Fifita Grewe has a schedule that would be daunting to most adults, but the Antioch High School junior wouldn’t have it any other way.... Read more
High School Athletes Video “Day In The Life” Voting Contest Presented by Fantag
SportStars has made a goal this school year to include more High School Athletes Video with its storytelling. Hopefully our more regular readers have noticed. As we begin to close out fall and transition to winter sports, we’re planning a pair of “Day In The Life” video feature projects... Read more
Nine Steps For Choosing The Right Camp For Your Kid
With three decades of experience, National Academy of Athletics founder Aaron Locks offers parents nine steps for choosing the right camp for their kid • Summer camps should be an awesome experience for all children. The focus should be on fun, education and being active. This is my 32nd... Read more
Freitas Releases Nor Cal Tip Off Classic Schedule
Hoop Review Update: Boys basketball showcase coming to Chabot College, Hayward features elite ballers, top-tier coaching: 2018 NOR CAL CLASH ANNOUNCEMENT The ninth annual Nor Cal Clash will be held Sunday August 26th at Chabot College in Hayward at 3:00 pm. This one-game event will have elite players from Northern... Read more
Coach Brian Dietschy’s Journey To State Finals Started In Elementary School
Thirty Years After After Losing A NorCal Basketball Final As A Las Lomas Player, Brian Dietschy Coached A Serendipitous Knights Team Into The State Finals • Brian Dietschy story by CLAY KALLAM | Photos by JAMES K. LEASH The story starts on San Juan Avenue, a quiet Walnut Creek... Read more
Pinewood High Won The NorCal Open Division Title
With A Triple-OT Triumph Over Archbishop Mitty, Pinewood Won The NorCal Open Division Title After Topping The Nation’s No. 5 And No. 1 Teams In The Same Week • A 16-point second-half deficit against the undefeated No. 1 high school girls team in the country — especially against a... Read more
Exclusive: Want Your Kids to Learn Self-Motivation?
Follow through and commitment? How about achieving their goals? In our ongoing dialogue about self-motivation, how do you motivate your kid to want to do what it takes to achieve their goals? It’s a big question, isn’t it? You can only remind them so many times before it sounds... Read more