NorCal Wrestling Tournament of Champions, To the Mats!
High School Wrestling Pinned by TCW March 1, 2018 0
As the NorCal Wrestling Tournament of Champions turns 50 this year, Hundreds of Top Middle School Wrestlers Will Take it to the Mats at Del Oro High School. The NorCal TOC celebrates its 50th anniversary as Placer Valley Tourism partners with Georgetown Wrestling Club to host on March 10th. The NorCal TOC showcases... Read more
Helpful Expert Advice To Preventing Major Rugby Injuries
HS / CLUB RUGBYLEVELUP INSIDERS March 1, 2018 0
When it comes to rugby injuries, education and preparation are the keys to prevention. Dr. Jason Ahuero, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, breaks down the sport’s potential injuries and ways to preventing major rugby injuries. “Rugby is the fastest growing youth sport in the United States. So... Read more
Heritage SC Tops Division at State Soccer Cup Finals
HS / CLUB Soccer February 28, 2018 0
State Soccer Cup Finals Concludes Over Weekend in Modesto. With more than 1,500 teams participating in over 10,000 matches throughout all of NorCal from September 2017 to February 2018, the championship matches for the younger State Soccer Cup were ready. While the sun set on some teams’ chances for... Read more
A Mental Toughness Trainers’ Biggest Mistake By An Athlete
High School BasketballLEVELUP INSIDERS February 23, 2018 0
Before becoming the mental toughness trainer, I played a lot of sports, especially golf. (I still do) In addition, as I look back at what held me back (not just in sports, but in life), most it was this: The need to control! (The opposite of trusting yourself and your skills.) Remember the formula... Read more
Hoop Review Announces 2018 Showcase Schedule
High School Basketball February 19, 2018 0
It’s pretty simple really. Gerry Freitas is renown for bringing in the most elite basketball players for scouts, recruiters — and us to see! Put these HOOP REVIEW 2018 Scouting events on your “must-see” schedule! SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: March 25: So Cal Spring Senior Showcase at Cerritos College, Norwalk April 7-8:... Read more
Seniors Signing NCAA Soccer Programs
HS / CLUB SoccerSac-Joaquin SectionSac/Joaquin Edition February 17, 2018 0
Two Seniors are the pride of St. Francis Seniors Marlee Nicolos (Santa Clara) and Taylor Simpkins (Point Loma Nazarene) each signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer next fall in college at a ceremony at the school Wednesday morning, Feb. 7th. Nicolos, who currently is the leading scorer... Read more
Mitty too strong in the 4th to win over Lady Fighting Irish
High School BasketballLEVELUP INSIDERS February 12, 2018 0
Sacred Heart Cathedral kept it close, but Mitty too strong in the 4th to win 82-63 Story by George Pahulu, SportStars INSIDER. Photos: Matthew Aguirre Archbishop Mitty Lady Monarchs of San Jose are led by All-American #30 Haley Jones, a junior, and are the current #1 team in the... Read more
Perfectionism. Another Reason for Underperformance
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 9, 2018 0
In continuing our series on bringing player’s best practice/training game over to pressured competition … I often find many athletes wear a badge of being a “perfectionist” proudly. Unfortunately, many don’t realize perfectionism ends up only hurting their performance. How does trying to be perfect cause you to underperform? Seems counterintuitive, right? Well,... Read more
Matt Kavanaugh Returns As Pacifics Manager
High School Baseball/Softball February 7, 2018 0
East Bay, De La Salle Baseball Alum Is Longest Tenured Manager In Pacifics History The San Rafael Pacifics, who open their 2018 season at Albert Park on June 2nd vs. the newest expansion team, the Napa Silverados, offer a high level of professional, minor league baseball as well as... Read more
Mental Toughness- Confident Shooting- Hot Hand
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 5, 2018 0
Today I begin my series on the mental toughness side of sports training. All athletes and performers know they have more ability, skills, and talents than they have been showing in competition or on the stage. You are here because you want to see your talent show up a... Read more
Driven by Design – The Joe Iacono Story
High School Wrestling Pinned by TCWNorth Coast Section January 29, 2018 0
It has been close to twenty-six years since I first met Joe Iacono, but the memory is crystal clear and etched in my psyche forever. One Livermore High School Cowboy wrestling family member in particular, I have had the honor and privilege to coach, as well as mentor beyond... Read more
Win Rugby’s Ultimate Fantasy Camp
HS / CLUB RUGBY January 24, 2018 0
SportStars To Help a Player and Coach Attend New Zealand Development Camps The New Zealand All Blacks are arguably the most recognized rugby team in the world. The All Blacks 7’s, the New Zealand Women’s 7’s and the Bay of Plenty Steamers Rugby team our all headquartered in Mount Maunganui, New... Read more
