4 Simple Postseason Pitfalls You’ll Want To Avoid
LEVELUP INSIDERSVOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 13, 2017 0
It’s that time of year when fall sport athletes are focusing on end-of-the-season results as we discuss the 4 postseason pitfalls to avoid. For some, it’s a welcomed surprise; for others, it’s the sole purpose of hard work throughout the season. Postseason performance matters, and it’s easy to get... Read more
Clemmens on the MLB Hot Stove
High School Baseball/SoftballLEVELUP INSIDERS November 27, 2017 1
RECOGNIZING THE MLB All-BAWS TEAM By Blaine Clemmens; email me at BayAreaWS@yahoo.com or Tweet me @BayAreaWS With National Letter-of-Intent week gone by, the MLB Hot Stove season (though even Luke-Warm-Stove seems like a stretch as of this writing), and Thanksgiving providing us a time for reflection, I started to think... Read more
National Letter of Intent Week For High School Student-Athletes
High School Baseball/SoftballLEVELUP INSIDERS November 10, 2017 0
It’s National Letter of Intent (NLI) week for high school student-athletes. I have a twitter account. So, I have seen lots of posts, celebrating the accomplishments of many hard working and deserving student-athletes. Age Of Social Media However, in the age of social media and in the age of... Read more
Pahulu’s POV: An Undefeated Milpitas Season
Central Coast SectionFootballLEVELUP INSIDERS November 7, 2017 0
Photos by : John V. Photographic Homestead @ Milpitas 11/3/17 Tonight is the last game of the regular season for high school football in the Bay Area. It wouldn’t be complete without watching the #2 ranked team in the Bay Area, the Milpitas Trojans. Also I’m given an opportunity... Read more
It’s time for Club Tryouts. Here’s What You Can Expect.
LEVELUP INSIDERSVOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 24, 2017 0
Club Tryouts can be stressful however all Club Directors work together to make sure that the tryout process is smooth as possible. Below are some insights to mitigate stress and make the tryout process fun and exciting. For those new to club volleyball these will introduce you to the... Read more
Pahulu’s POV: St. Francis-Mountain View at DLS
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 22, 2017 0
On Sept. 8, I went to Concord to see the Lancers from St. Francis play against the prestigious Spartans from De La Salle. I was looking forward to watching two Tongan football student-athletes from St. Francis #7 Joshua Pakola and #52 Tyler Manoa. Last year’s running back from St. Francis,... Read more
Positive Communication- Let PC be Your Guide
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 20, 2017 0
New Season: Guidance Principals for Parents. Let Positive Communication be Your Guide As we enter the new sports season, the pressure and stress on athletes become enormous, and parents hold the key to their child’s stress levels and more importantly overall performance levels. Positive communication is key. Will my child... Read more
Health Advantages and Disadvantages of Milk
LEVELUP INSIDERS August 7, 2017 0
When it comes to milk beverages, the choices are more plentiful than ever. Whether you have allergies, intolerances or simply a desire for variety, there’s bound to be a milk product that meets your needs. Each type of milk has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on your health, eating habits... Read more
Knee Knowledge
LEVELUP INSIDERS August 6, 2017 0
Exploring The Possibilities When Injury Occurs With the summer in full swing, fall sports are right around the corner. With the initiation of the fall sports season, clinicians see a tremendous increase in the number of joint injuries; particularly around the knee. The knee is a tremendously powerful joint... Read more
Get Mental with Erika Westoff, SportStars INSIDER• Interested in doing something today that can enhance your training or competition tomorrow? Keep reading. You’ll learn how planning with purpose produces positives. I’m a big fan of simple strategies that make a BIG difference in development, and that’s exactly what you’ll... Read more
How To Stay Hydrated-Help for Dehydration
LEVELUP INSIDERS July 19, 2017 0
How do you Stay Hydrated? Rehydration is even more essential when summer temps soar. Summer break means summer practices under that hot summer sun. Dehydration is a big risk due to these warm weather conditions combined with weekend tournaments or double day workouts. Being dehydrated can result in up... Read more
Motherly Advice for Team Snacks
LEVELUP INSIDERS March 1, 2017 0
Team Moms: Make Sure You’re Shopping From The Approved Snack List for Tournaments to Keep Athletes Well Fueled. Let’s say you’re a team mom who needs some ideas for feeding the team during tournaments. What are some quick, healthy, energizing foods you can provide for these athletes? Keeping the... Read more
