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ROCKLIN - SOFTBALL - SENIOR The right-hander pitched a no-hitter to lead the Thunder to a 3-0 victory over rival Woodcreek that gave Rocklin (15-1, 7-0) sole possession of first place in the Sierra Foothill League. Cutler walked one batter and struck out nine to earn the win and notch her second no-hitter of the season. She followed up that huge win with a 5-1victory over Folsom in which she allowed just one hit and an unearned run while striking out 11. In the Folsom win, Cutler also went 3-for-4 at the plate with a pair of doubles and 2 RBI. For the season, she is 13-1 with a 0.54 ERA and has 135 strikeouts in 91 innings pitched. Cutler is also batting .444 with 24 hits, 11 runs scored and 13 RBI.
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Make ATV riding an all-inclusive activity for your family ATV riding can be a fun, healthy, family activity. While many parents start their children on very small dirt bikes (yes, they can be equipped with training wheels), others opt to start their kids on four wheels. ATVs come in all different sizes and offer families the ability to enjoy the great outdoors, together — in a very exciting way. ATV riding is a healthy activity. Did you know that when using proper technique, you will work all your major core muscles, hips, thighs, arms, gripping muscles and even your heart? Riding an ATV is quite a workout! Unlike driving a car, you use major muscle groups to maneuver the machine and safely navigate the terrain. This is called “active riding”. Even more importantly, active riding is crucial to safety. Yes, ATV riding is very fun and many children enjoy this form of recreation, but ATVs are not toys. They are heavy machines with often powerful motors. So how can you safely enjoy this sport with your child? It begins with proper training and ends with proper supervision. In the state of California, there is no age minimum to be able to ride an ATV. Rather, the law states that anyone using an off-highway vehicle must be able to reach and operate all controls. Putting a child on an ATV that is too big OR too small is a dangerous mistake (see the graphics for proper fit). Children MUST be able to comfortably reach the gas and breaks (both hand and foot) with no stretching or tip-toeing. Conversely, a child who is too big for a particular ATV will not have the proper range of motion for turning and maneuvering. Even though he or she can reach everything, they cannot do so properly and are in violation of the Reach and Operate law.
Some other things to consider: ATVs can be modified in a number of ways for young children just starting out. A kill switch can be installed so a parent walking behind the child on a track can shut the machine down as needed. Also, an ATV can be modified to only reach a minimum speed. Of course, fitting your child properly with safety gear is also very important. All riders should always wear a helmet, eye protection, over-the-ankle footwear, and long pants/sleeves and gloves. There is also additional riding gear available such as knee and elbow protection, chest protectors, and neck and spine protection. The most important way to ensure your child’s safety is to enroll him or her into an ATV Safety course taught by ATV professionals. Children are taught how to identify parts of the machine and how to safely operate it — from starting and stopping, to traversing hills and turns. They are also instructed in trail etiquette and environmental responsibility. This course provides its students with an ATV safety certificate, which is required by law. Adults must supervise their children when riding ATVs and be in possession of this certificate. Children aged 14-18 may ride unsupervised, but must have their own safety certificate. The California State Parks Off-Highway Vehicle Division offers these classes for children 17 years of age and younger, free of charge (and often reduced rates for adults), at many of our State Vehicular Recreation Areas. Visit www.ohv.parks. ca.gov for details. You can also sign up the entire family for free through most ATV sales locations if you buy a new machine. Finally, you can call the ATV Safety Foundation at (800) 887-2887. ✪
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ractice can’t necessarily make perfect, particularly in golf. But, practice can make permanent — and that kind of consistency on the course is what makes players great. Jesuit senior David Laskin has been practicing and playing since he was 6-years old, and that dedication is paying dividends as his final high school season begins to wind down. Laskin is among the Sac-Joaquin Section’s top golfers and his steady game gives him a chance to do great things at the Section Masters tournament and beyond. “The strength of my game is consistency,” he said. “A lot of junior golfers can shoot 64, 65, 66, but then they might shoot in the 80s. I generally don’t shoot in the 80s and stay around par all of the time, but I can go low.” Earlier this week, Laskin shot a season-best 66 at Wildhawk Golf Club in Sacramento to earn individual medalist for the second time in as many Delta League Tournaments, helping the Marauders take top team honors after Davis won the first league tourney at El Macero. He shot a 70 in the first Delta League tournament and currently leads the points race for Delta League MVP. But, despite the individual honors that he earns in high school and junior amateur competitions, Laskin’s primary focus right now is the Jesuit team. Under the direction of first-year coaches Pete Baichtal and Father Aaron Engebretson, the Marauders rely on Laskin for more than just his low scores. “He is obviously a very good golfer, but what we have been most impressed with is his leadership,” Baichtal said. “He has embraced his role as a leader, and he is a team-first guy.” While some junior golfers cruise through their final high school season after accepting a college scholarship, Laskin has been more focused on his team than ever, according to his coaches. “He embodies what we want in a leader at Jesuit,” Engebretson said. “He is humble; he gives himself to his team; and he is a solid student. He finds a way to fit this in and makes it a priority to help the younger guys.” When the Jesuit golfers were asked to list their goals for the 2016 season, Laskin’s top three goals were team goals, and he has never wavered on those priorities despite signing to play golf at the University of Arizona next year. The process of earning a Division I golf scholarship goes through junior amateur tournaments rather than high school matches, but Laskin wants to enjoy his final season as a Marauder with his teammates. “As a team, I want us to make it as far as we can,” he said. “We have had some good
finishes of late, and I think that maybe we can make a deep run in the postseason. I want to make it to state, but I would love to make it there as a team.” Laskin has his own team at home that has played a huge role in his success on the course. His parents, Alan and Julie, have guided both David and his older sister Emily — a 2014 St. Francis-Sacramento grad who is playing at the University of San Francisco — through the trials and tribulations of junior golf with impressive success. “My My wife is amazing with the organization and coordination to get them everywhere they need to be,” Alan Laskin said. “I’m more concerned with how he handles himself as a gentleman on the golf course than I am if he shoots 62 or 82.” That support has helped David thrive as a student-athlete, and allowed him to spend the needed time practicing and refining his game. Laskin practices or plays four days during the week with Jesuit, and then practices with either private coach Phil Dawson or on his own for about six-to-eight hours a day on weekends. Well, weekends when he is not competing in junior amateur tournaments. “He is a determined player,” said Dawson, who coaches numerous high school, college and amateur golfers. “He puts in the time to be great, and that’s what separates him from the pack.” Laskin has always strived to separate himself from the rest of the field, admitting to first dreaming of playing on the PGA Tour — and especially at The Masters — before he even turned 10. But, it was not until he started high school that he realized his dreams could come true with plenty of hard work and sacrifice. The senior still finds time to succeed in the classroom and give back to the community. Laskin has fulfilled community service hours required by Jesuit by volunteering at a South Sacramento after-school program, serving meals to the homeless and less fortunate, and to helping rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans this past Summer. He believes that his friends and family understand his need to give lots of time and energy to golf. “To be the best, you have to work hard and make (golf) your focus,” Laskin said. “I think that my friends understand that and know that’s what I need to do to achieve my goals.” If he does not achieve his goals of individual and team recognition as a senior at Jesuit along with success at the collegiate and professional level, it will certainly not be for a lack of work. Because Laskin is determined to practice to make permanent and to realize his golf dreams. “David is redundantly good from tee to green all of the time,” Dawson said. “This game is all about organization and discipline. He takes a holistic approach to the game that makes him a highly proficient player.” ✪
Story by JIM McCUE | Photos by JAMES K. LEASH
ALL ABOUT LASKIN A few you things you may not have known about Jesuit’s top golfer. FAVORITE CLUB: Driver ... who doesn‘t love hitting it big off the tee FAVORITE COURSE PLAYED: Cabo del Sol, Mexico; Spyglass Hill, Monterey DREAM COURSE: Augusta National (Home of The Masters) BEST GOLF MEMORY: Sinking a 5 footer on the second playoff hole to make it to match play at the 2014 US Junior Amateur DREAM FOURSOME (THREE + DAVID): Tiger Woods (in his prime), Bobby Jones and (swing coach) Phil Dawson BEST 18-HOLE SCORE: Shot 65 at Valley Hi Country Club (Elk Grove) during Junior Club Championship
ROCKWOOD Returns Even though the final buzzer may have sounded on the high school basketball season, the games aren’t over quite yet, thanks to the outstanding efforts from Woodcreek, Rocklin and Whitney High Schools who are bringing back their Rockwood Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament this June 1012. Host coaches Paul Hayes from Woodcreek, Casey Cutts from Rocklin and Nick French from Whitney will be joining forces for the third consecutive year to bring this exciting event to Placer Valley at their
respective schools, all of which have excellent facilities and truly value great sportsmanship. “We are very excited about this year’s tournament and look forward to the same level of sportsmanship and competition as last year,” Hayes said. “Our goal is to have at least 24 teams like we did last year and potentially build on that number.” The format Rockwood uses is to divide teams into four six-team brackets for pool play on the first two days. Based on pool play records, teams get reseeded into three brackets: Gold, Silver and Bronze for the fi-
William Jessup University men’s hoops added some NAIA madness to its March William Jessup University, located in Rocklin, recently made headlines with its history-making basketball season. The Warriors men’s team showed a true Warrior spirit with its strong postseason run in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. In just its second year since moving up to the competitive Division I, WJU was selected as one of 32 teams to compete in this prestigious tournament in Kansas City. Finishing their season 18-10 in the competitive Golden State Athletic Conference earned the Warriors an at-large bid for the tournament. They drew the No. 2 seed, and nationally-ranked, University of Pikeville (Kent.) in the first round. Despite a rocky start the Warriors outscored the Bears 54-33 in the second half to pull off an 82-69 upset. Desmond Floyd had 20 points and 10 rebounds in the victory and Darius Clement finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds. The following night, WJU’s inspiring run came to an end when MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.) defeated the Warriors 90-76. They didn’t go down without a fight and head coach Lance Von Vogt couldn’t have been more proud of his team. “The hard work they put in all season paid off,” Von Vogt said. “We’ve set a standard for athletics here at Jessup and we’ve worked on creating a culture that focuses on who we are as people before who we are as players. That culture is getting rooted and great things will come from it.” These Warriors can proudly say they had the greatest season in the history of William Jessup basketball. To learn more about this fantastic program go to www.jessupathletics.com. ✪
nals, which are Sunday, June 12. All teams are guaranteed five to seven games with 20-minute running halves and five minute halftimes. Cost is only $375 per team and they are happy to accommodate teams with scheduling preferences. Email Coach Hayes at phayes@rjuhsd.us with requests or questions. ✪ — All copy and photos provided by Placer Valley Tourism
Records through April 19 1. (3) ▲ De La Salle-Concord 11-3 2. (1) ▼ Davis 14-2 3. (5) ▲ Serra-San Mateo 15-4-1 4. (4) — Heritage-Brentwood 11-3 5. (2) ▼ Jesuit-Carmichael 13-3 6. (6) — St. Francis-Mountain View 13-7 7. (11) ▲ Elk Grove 10-6 8. (7) ▼ Bellarmine-San Jose 14-6 9. (12) ▲ Casa Grande-Petaluma 11-3 10. (9) ▼ Vintage-Napa 12-5-1 11. (10) ▼ Sacred Heart Cathedral-S.F. 14-5 12. (13) ▲ Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills 11-3 13. (17) ▲ Maria Carrillo-Santa Rosa 9-6 14. (19) ▲ Palo Alto 14-3-1 15. (8) ▼ Tracy 15-4 16. (18) ▲ Archbishop Mitty-San Jose 12-7 17. (14) ▼ Acalanes-Lafayette 14-2 18. (20) ▲ Alameda 12-4 19. (15) ▼ Leland-San Jose 13-4 20. (16) ▼ Los Gatos 13-8 DROPPED OUT: None BIGGEST MOVERS: All kinds of movement as there were only four teams from last week’s Top 20 which avoided losses. And with so many teams taking on losses — many to teams which were ranked above them or very near them — nobody actually dropped out. Sometimes, that’s just baseball. The most notable climber is Elk Grove which is back inside the top 10 at No. 7. The Herd have won seven of nine after a slow start to the season.
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PLAN There’s no panic button in the Acalanes dugout, and it makes the Dons very dangerous Story and Photo by Chace Bryson
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hen the 2016 season ends for the Acalanes High baseball team, its come-from-behind win over visiting Dublin on April 19 will likely be looked back on as just another victory. However, in the moment, as junior Will Rembac beat out a game-winning infield hit in extra innings, it appeared like more than that. After a 13-1 start to the season, the Dons had suffered a sloppy defeat to Clayton Valley Charter-Concord just four days earlier. Acalanes had committed five errors and allowed six unearned runs in an 8-4 Eagles win. Now back in Diablo Foothill Athletic League action, the Dons had fallen behind Dublin 3-0 in the first inning and were playing as though they were peddling uphill the entire game. Then, when the team had to dig deep and find a way — it did. Dramatically. Trailing 4-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh, Acalanes tied the game with a two-out, two-run double from senior Tom Henderson. The Dons then nearly won the game on the very next at bat when Daniel Kim singled to center. However, Dublin centerfielder Connor Gibbons threw a strike to home plate to get pinchrunner Harley McKee and force extra innings. With two outs and nobody on in the bottom of the eighth, the Dons strung together two singles, a walk and then Rembac ended things by beating out a slow grounder to shortstop. “We have that X-factor that you want your teams to have,” Acalanes coach Justin Santich-Hughes said. “We have the ability to come back late and win games and not panic.” A lot of that comes from senior leadership. “I never felt like we were out of the game at all,” said Henderson, the senior left fielder who finished 1-for-2 with with a walk, sacrifice fly and three RBI. “Even though they put up three (runs) in the beginning, I knew we had a shot. Even if we only had three outs left. I just told our guys, ‘Get people on and good things happen.’” Henderson was one of the first people out of the dugout to mob Rembac near first base after the winning run had scored. So was pitcher Kevin McConnell, who earned the win in relief by pitching three innings of one-hit ball with four strikeouts. The celebration was pure and signified a victory that has all the potential to be a build-
Records through April 19
ing block toward another championship season. In his first six year at the helm, Santich-Hughes has led the Dons to three North Coast Section titles from 2011-2013. In 2015, Acalanes won its first DFAL title under Santich-Hughes and carried the No. 1 seed into the NCS Div. III playoffs, only to suffer a 3-0 quarterfinal upset loss to Albany. “We knew coming into this year we were going to have a lot of potential,” senior shortstop Jake Berry said. “There were seven or eight position players coming back from last season and we had more talent coming in. As long as our pitchers stayed healthy, I knew we’d be pretty good.” Josh Candau and Grant Young, both lefties, have stayed healthy and performed extremely well as the primary starters for the Dons. Ben Salquist earned the spot start against Dublin and allowed just three baserunners in the four innings after giving up the three runs (two earned) in the first. If there’s one area of the game that’s let the Dons down to this point, it’s been defense. In addition to the poor effort against Clayton Valley, Santich-Hughes claimed his team committed a season-high 11 errors in a 6-1 loss to San Marin on March 23. In the win against Dublin they overcame four errors. “Our defense hasn’t been where I want it to be, especially on the infield,” the coach said. “I don’t care who knows it. I want our team to be challenged. I want everyone to know that we can’t play defense. Hit the ball on the ground so it can make these guys get better.” Until then, the team will rely on its pitching and an offense that gets contributions up and down the lineup. An unsung player against Dublin was second baseman Nick Taylor, who went 3-for-4 and scored two runs from the No. 9 hole in the order. “We’re just grinding every inning,” Berry said. “Making sure everyone contributes and never giving up.” It’s that X-factor. “We just stay the course,” Santich-Hughes said. “Stay the course, make our adjustments and stick to our plan then see where we end up. Just do what we do and not panic.” It’s a plan that seems to be working. ✪
1. (1)
— Amador Valley-Pleasanton 12-2
2. (3)
▲ East Union-Manteca
16-0
3. (4)
▲ Pioneer-San Jose
15-2
4. (6)
▲ Sheldon-Sacramento
15-2
5. (2)
▼ Alhambra-Martinez
11-2
6. (7)
▲ Heritage-Brentwood
9-2
7. (9)
▲ Rocklin
15-1
8. (10)
▲ Archbishop Mitty-San Jose 13-2
9. (8)
▼ Woodcreek-Roseville
11-2
10. (11) ▲ Foothill-Pleasanton
11-1
11. (12) ▲ Vanden-Fairfield
11-0
12. (5)
17-2
▼ Carlmont-Belmont
13. (14) ▲ Castro Valley
11-3
14. (13) ▼ Oakdale
12-1
15. (17) ▲ Newark Memorial
11-4
16. (18) ▲ San Benito-Hollister
13-1
17. (NR) ▲ Freedom-Oakley
7-2
18. (NR) ▲ Half Moon Bay
13-1
19. (16) ▼ Benicia
11-4
20. (NR) ▲ Mt. Pleasant-San Jose
11-3
DROPPED OUT: No. 15 Del Campo-Fair Oaks, No. 19 Leigh-San Jose and No. 20 Whitney-Rocklin. BIGGEST MOVERS: Freedom-Oakley, which began the season ranked No. 17 before quickly falling out, returns to the its original spot as it continues to build on momentum gained at the Queen of the Mountain Tournament. Sheldon also enters the Top 5 after knocking off previous-No. 2 Alhambra 11-1.
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Heel health watch: david a. arakawa
We experience it frequently here in the Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes: A young athlete comes in complaining of heel pain, and Mom/Dad ask about the diagnosis given by the referring physician as Calcaneal Apophysitis, also referred to as “Sever’s Disease” The condition itself is defined as heel pain due to overuse and repetitive microtrauma to the growth plates of the calcaneus or heel bone. Activities and sports that involve running are often the culprit of heel pain in these young athletes. It is caused by traction of the achilles tendon on the calcaneus and subsequent increased shearing forces on the growth plate. Calcaneal Apophysitis usually occurs in young athletes ages 7-15 with the majority of cases involving athletes ages 10-12. Although males seem to be affected more, it can also occur in females. Calcaneal Apophysitis is a self-limiting condition, which can wax and wane over the course of some time, until the young athlete is skeletally mature. However, there are rehabilitation strategies that can assist in minimizing symptoms and disability while maximizing participation in the young athlete’s sport. Below are the general highlights of our phases of treatment as they relate to Calcaneal Apophysitis: ›› PHASE I — This phase includes manual therapies to restore normal softtissue integrity of the calf/outer lower leg muscles and to attain neutral position of the foot. We use a heel lift in the shoe to decrease pull from the achilles tendon on the calcaneus. There’s a modification of sports activity as needed and a use of ice massage to the heel after exercise and/or activity ›› PHASE II — At this point, calf and ankle mobility exercises in neutral position of the foot. There are lower body stretches as needed, hip and core stability strengthening exercises and continued heel lift and ice massage use if needed. Sport activity modification also continues as indicated ›› PHASE III — Here we employ calf strengthening with a focus on eccentric loading and control. We also analyze the athlete’s running gait and integrate appropriate corrections as necessary. Sport-specific exercises are also practiced. ›› PHASE IV (Return to Sport) — Functional tests include: mini-squats on toes, dynamic balance test, hop tests and agility tests with increasing speeds David Arakawa is a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. He treats athletes there and at the Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes in Walnut Creek. Laura Allender photo courtesy of the DeCicco Photography Group
BADMINTON › East Bay Badminton If you are interested in the competitive sport of badminton, you have to come to one or more of our nine, week-long summer camps. We have 19-and-under to adult classes. Eastbay Badminton Association is a full service facility dedicated entirely to the sport of badminton. Your satisfaction is our main goal! Info: 510-655-8989; info@eastbaybadminton.com BASEBALL › All American Sports Academy Recognized among the top year-round indoor training facilities for baseball & softball, AASA offers camps in hitting, fielding, defense, baserunning, speed/agility, pitching and catching. Three locations. Info: www.allamericansportsacademy. net (209) 833-BALL(2255) › All Star Academy of Baseball Utilizing our own 17,000 square-foot facility in Santa Clara, as well as the Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale, ASA offers six of week-long All-Skills Camps for ages 7-12, and two Advanced Boot Camps — one for middle school and one for high school players. Info: 650-961-2255; www. asabaseball.com › Blankenship Bulls Summer Baseball Camps Former MLB player Lance Blankenship will hold his camps & programs from May through August, followed by a fall program and winter training. Camps open to 13U to college level. Camps include All Skills (June 13-15, July 11-13) and Big Bat Hit Camps (June 13-15, July 11-13). All Skills camps run 9am-noon and Big Bat camps go 12:302:30pm. Info: Blankenshipbaseball.com; 925-7083173; Blankenshipbulls@gmail.com › Total Player Center At TCP we keep our student to instructor ratios low to ensure the best possible instruction experience. Each camp is designed for specific skill development. We feature camps for ages 5-7 to the most elite high school players. Camps include games, competitions. Located in Livermore. Info: thepitchingcenter.com; 925-416-1600; info@thepitchingcenter.com › De La Salle Baseball Camp This camp gives young players a chance to further develop their skills. Emphasizes proper techniques for each player’s position and each segment of the game (running, stealing, throwing, receiving, hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, outfield and infield play). We use drills and practice as well as games/scrimmages. Two sessions available. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@ dlshs.org; 925/288-8100
› Dynamite Sports Speed Baseball/Softball Speed Clinic Contact us to inquire about our in-season and offseason clinicsw. To get started we will give you a FREE assessment/evaluation and two FREE small group training sessions. Info: info@DynamiteSportsSpeed.com › Headfirst Baseball Academy & Summer Camps Our basic mission is to train young players who are willing to work hard to make the next level. We are proven in the area of recruiting talented players and development. Headfirst has proven relationships with colleges that result in players being connected with desired school. Info: MJi0209@ aol.com; Mario74iglesias@aol.com › Mike Murphy Baseball Academy Mike Murphy Baseball is a nationally recognized baseball and softball academy. We’ve been training players in the Bay Area since 1998. MMB trains all levels. Our private instruction, group classes, camps and clinics are the most comprehensive and detailed of any academy in the country. Lets get swinging! Info: mikemurphybaseball.com; 925798-4487; mikemurphybaseball@att.net
› San Ramon Slammers We’re a member of the East Bay Club Baseball League, organized for the benefit of HS baseball players who wish to play competitive baseball but are unable to play for their own school. One practice per week held at a local high school or city park, with a second practice at an indoor baseball facility. Info: www.slammersbc.org/; eastbayclubbaseball@gmail.com › South Bay Sports Training Based in Saratoga, we offer camps across both spring break and summer for ages 6-14. Info: www.southbaytraining.com; (408) 283-0643; southbaytraining@aol.com BASKETBALL › Advantage Basketball Camps For kids 7-18, we offer the ultimate sports training experience. Main focus is ball handling and moves off the dribble. Also cover shooting, defense. Agoura Hills, Anaheim, Apple Valley, Calabasas, Carson, Claremont, La Cañada, Lake Forest, Lincoln, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Beach, Rocklin & San Diego. Info: www.advantagebasketball. com; 425-670-8877; info@advantagebasketball.com
› Bentley School Summer Camp All camps coed and offer instruction, coaching Monday-Friday. Open to rising 6th through 9th graders. Three sessions: Shooting Camp (June 1416) and two All Skills Camps (June 20-23, June 27-30). Info: Rob Rafeh, Director, rrafeh@bentleyschool.net, (925) 283-2101 ext. 3241 › Cal Basketball for Girls Provides instruction for players of all skill levels, as we emphasize individual improvement, fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and enjoyment. We aim to develop and improve both basic and advanced skills such as shooting, passing, ball handling, and footwork. All interest levels and abilities welcome. Info: 1-800-NIKE CAMPS or info@ ussportscamps.com › Bear For A Day Camp A unique girls skills camp with focus on preparing for the next level. Geared for the skilled and motivated athlete. Cal head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, along with her assistant coaches and players, will help improve your game by providing elite on-court training as well as film sessions and clinics. This camp provides an inside view of the Cal Women’s Basketball experience. Info: 1-800-NIKE CAMPS or info@ussportscamps.com › De La Salle Basketball Camp Play Hard, Play Together, Play Smart and have fun! All campers will have a great camp experience and, most importantly, have fun. We educate each camper so they have a solid base at becoming the best they can be. Six sessions available. Info: www. dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs. org; 925/288-8100 › East Bay Bulldogs Our club program is open to boys and girls, 2nd grade to high school varsity. Last year, we had 21 teams for spring including four girls teams and three high school boys teams. The beauty of the Bulldogs is we have room the elite player and the beginner. Offerings in the fall, summer, as well as skills clinics. Info: www.leaguelineup.com/ebbulldogs; 925-570-1334 › Excel in Basketball Series of instructional camps geared to provide instruction in basketball fundamentals to boys and girls in grades 1-12. We pledge to continue our emphasis on fundamentals and developing young athletes to be fine players and fine people. Info: www. excelinbasketball.com; excelcamp@gmail.com › Fastbreak Basketball Camps Former Carondelet coach Margaret Gartner leads three week-long sessions for boys and girls in grades 2-8. If your child wants to learn and improve basketball fundamentals and skills while
having fun, then FastBreak Basketball camp is the answer. Camps are held from 10am-2pm each day at NorCal Courts in Martinez Info: fastbreak_club@ yahoo.com or (925) 933-9115. › Elevate Basketball Camps & Clinics Elevate is a new 5,700 square foot facility in Concord. We will be hosting summer clinics for both boys and girls. Camps are focused on overall skill development and are fast paced and fun. Camp will include station work, group skills & drills, contests and more. Athletes will be placed in groups based on age and ability. Info: elevatebasketballtraining.com; 925.323.4527 › Modesto Magic Basketball Association If you are a girl ages 4-17 and you love basketball, we are here to help you take your game to the next level. We offer leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, private lessons and AAU traveling teams. Info: Stan Silva, 209-765-5107; ssilva1920@aol. com › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Camp Our girls camp is open to grades 5-9 with two sessions (morning, afternoon) from June 13-17. We teach fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, rebounding, and shooting. Campers work under varsity coach Vic Pitton, his coaching staff, and current St. Francis varsity players. Info: 916-7375040; summer@stfrancishs.org CHEER/DANCE › Make Me A Pro Cheer Camp Fun camp for ages 5-13 where our experienced staff will challenge campers to be the best that they can be. Techniques taught through fun drills, games and we end week with a performance for parents. Age appropriate stunts may also be taught. One session: June 13-17 from 9am-noon at Gellert Park’s turf field in Daly City. Info: mmapsports. com; 510-677-702 › VELOCITY All-Star Cheer We’re a competitive All Star Cheerleading and Tumbling gym in Antioch. All classes geared toward achieving your child’s goals while having fun, and offer ordinary kids the opportunity to become extraordinary through hard work, determination! Competitive All-Star cheerleading for ages 3-18; Recreational tumbling for ages 3-18 + MORE. Info: velocityallstarscheer.com › Xtreme Cheer Camps Xtreme is a competitive all-star cheerleading, dance and recreational tumbling gym in Antioch. Staff includes enthusiastic, trained professionals. Classes fast-paced, fun and geared toward achieving your child’s goals. Info: 925-565-5464; xtremetumbleandcheergym@yahoo.com
COMMUNITY CENTER › Community Youth Center The CYC is a state-of-the-art sports, academic center in Concord where youth ages 3-18 thrive in a dynamic, positive environment. CYC is proud to manage 10 sports programs and an academic excellence center offering a variety of camps for youth featuring excellent coaches and fun activities. Info: communityyouthcenter.org; (925) 6717070 or email: Lmatheny@cycmail.org ENRICHMENT › Eye Level Walnut Creek Eye Level is a systematic, individualized program that caters to students of all abilities utilizing a unique and proven method. This allows each child to have a customized starting point, regardless of his/her age or school grade. Eye Level Walnut Creek has summer and year-round camps in English, Math, Critical Thinking and more. Info: 925-943-6674 FITNESS/TRAINING › 2G Strength & Conditioning Camps 2G Sports and Fitness camp designed to help core and overall strength while improving speed and endurance. All exercises will be body weight or manual resistant (no free weights, machines). Working shoulders, back, chest, arms, abs and legs. Conditioning will be through running and circuit training. Brentwood camp days are Tue. and Thurs. from 5-6pm. at Balfour Guthrie Park. Camp runs six weeks from April-May. The Pleasant Hill camp runs Mon-Thurs. from 5:30-7pm at Christ the King School. Six weeks available from June to early Aug. Info: www.2gsf.com/ › Children’s Hospital Individual Sports Training Train 1-on-1 or in a semi-private session and experience an exercise program specifically designed to meet your personal fitness goals. Program includes in-clinic and on-field sessions involving both initial evaluations and training. Available to young athletes of all types, age 8+ years and either the Oakland or Walnut Creek locations. Prices vary. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Summer Circuit Series Fun group class that focuses on upper and lower body strength, core stability and balance. An upbeat and active class focusing on strength, flexibility, coordination and balance through fun games. Open to all athletes aged 12-18. Classes are 5-6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 20Aug. 12. $20 for drop-in or $144 for 12 classes. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital F.A.S.T for Athletes Teaches progressive approach to speed, agility techniques and introduces proper techniques of
functional strength training and power exercises. Available to young athletes of all types, ages 14-18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (5-6 pm) in Walnut Creek and Thursdays (7-8pm) in Oakland. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Sport-Specific Training Six-week sport-specific training with pre- and post-testing. Football, baseball/softball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, track, volleyball and cheer. Boys, girls athletes of all levels, ages 8 to 18. Call for details and availability. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Summer Sports Speed Camps Put into practice five pillars of SPEED training. Emphasizing flexibility, stability, strength, power and speed. Two-week program best suited for athletes who play soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse or track & field. Ages 12-19, limited to 15 athletes per session. Two sessions offered, morning at Athenian High in Danville or afternoon at Berkeley High. Info: Call Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Team Sport Testing & Training Whether you are looking to help prepare during the offseason or complement your in-season schedule, we will maximize the development of speed, quickness, strength, movement skills, energy system conditioning, mobility and stability with team training. Options include fitness and performance assessments, to nutritional advice and meal planning. Fully customizable. Open to ages 8-18. Call for details. Info: Call Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › De La Salle Strength & Conditioning (HS) Our high school strength clinics are in place to train incoming 9th-10th graders. Development movements/exercises emphasized to develop the young athlete’s core, neurological system, kinetic chain, range of motion, flexibility and speed & agility. We teach proper lifting techniques and resistance training. Three sessions available. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@ dlshs.org; 925/288-8100 › Speed 4 Your Sport Training Focus on run and sprint mechanics, agility, change of direction and cardio conditioning and gain strides. Train two days per week in one hour sessions with S4S in Pleasanton. The better your athleticism is, the better you compete. Info: (510) 565-6120; thespeedpro@hotmail.com › Sports Speed Academy Our focus is getting you to run your fastest. Whether its football, basketball, baseball, soccer or track
and field, our system will improve your mechanics and increase speed. NCAA 100-meter champion and Olympic gold medalist Eddie Hart has created the “Sports Speed Curriculum” to improve speed in all sports. Info: 925.516.8522; admin@ sportsspeedacademy.com FOOTBALL › 2G Sports & Fitness Linemen Skills Camp This is a non-contact camp for players 10-14. Tailored to developing a solid foundation, effective techniques in defensive and offensive lines. Camp in Brentwood from June 27-30 (9-10:30am). Info: www.2gsf.com/ › Artie Gigantino Football 1-on-1 Clinics Artie Gigantino is a former coach and executive with the Raiders, Rams, Cal and USC. Gigantino provides honest, candid, realistic and professional evaluations, specific position technique training and football related guidance. Get game, practice evaluations, specific position training, safe tackling and blocking techniques, recruiting consultation, in-season and offseason advice on summer camps and a training budget. All ages, grades and levels of abilities welcome. Info: artiesports@yahoo.com › Berean Christian High FCA Camp Berean Christian FCA Football Camp takes the best attributes of an athletic-focused camp and a spiritual-focused camp and combines them. June 27-30, 9am-2pm at BCHS in Walnut Creek. Grades 3-9. Instructors include current & former NFL players such as Sean Dawkins (1993 first-round pick) and Matt Overton (current Colts longsnapper). Info: 925-945-6464 › California Football Academy Our coed flag football league is great for boys and girls ages 4-14 who want to enjoy a fun, fast game of football. Beginners to advanced players will practice fundamentals, while learning good sportsmanship and participation. Our tackle camp is offered in the spring. New is our summer multisport camps. Oakley, Concord and San Ramon. Info: www.californiafootballacademy.com/; 925625-2222 › Campolindo Full-Gear Youth Camp Learn from a state championship program. We develop fundamentals, techniques associated with tackle football (contact based on level of readiness). Campolindo head coach Kevin Macy has been conducting camps in Moraga for more than a decade. Camp staffed with full complement of experienced coaches and certified trainer. Grades 4-8. Info: campofootball.net; (925) 280-3950 x5163; kmacy@acalanes.k12.ca.us
› Bob Ladouceur’s Championship Football Camp (De La Salle) Established in 1988 to help teach sound, fundamental offensive and defensive football techniques to the pre-high schoolers. Coaching staff uses demonstration, individual drills to teach basic skills to both beginning and experienced players. Proper warm-up, physical conditioning, drills and review. Full contact is not a priority. June 13-16. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@ dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › Clayton Valley Future Champions Non-Contact Camp Practice safer blocking, tackling, shed blocking and ball control technique at our youth camp. Our main goal is to see that your child has a safe football season. Taught by varsity coach Tim Murphy and the CHCHS staff, held at Clayton Valley Charter HS in Concord. June 13-16, 5-8 p.m. $100/ player. Info: claytonvalleyfootball.com or Mike Dominguez at coach.dmngz@gmail.com › De La Salle QB/Wide Receiver Camp We create environment of greater understanding of and proficiency with the fundamentals, techniques, skills, motivation and sportsmanship necessary for success at individual offensive skill positions. QBs — Stance, exchange, drops, set-up, sprint out, play action, screens, ball handling, option, reading defenses and field leadership. WRs — Stance, start, release, route running, cuts, receiving, blocking and reading defense. Two sessions. Info: www. dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs. org; 925-288-8100 › De La Salle Lineman Camp Non-contact, technique-oriented lineman camp that focuses on footwork and hand placement. One session June 20-23. Info: www.dlshs.org/ athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925288-8100 › Future Warriors Football Camp Camp is for any students entering 5th-8th grade. It is a FREE camp to help educate and enhance our community with basic knowledge to be successful. Ygnacio Valley HS June 6-9, run by the Ygnacio Valley football program. Info: email Coach Phillip Puentes at coachpuentes@gmail.com › Moreau Catholic Coach Cotter Camp Coach Cotter Non-Contact Football Camp designed for everyone to have fun while learning essential skills in non-contact environment. Learn skills for all offensive and defensive positions. Each day concludes with “Mariner Ball,” a fun touch football game. Info: moreaucatholic.org/Athletics; Coach Cotter, (510)-881-4333; acotter@moreaucatholic.org
› Rising Stars QB Challenge One-day event aimed at providing a unique, unmatched experience to the region’s top QB talents. Will challenge physical, mental and on-the-field skills. Partnered with National Scouting Report, a service that helps improve athletes’ chances of getting recruited. May 28 at Analy High in Sebastopol. Info/registration: www.d1quarterback.com › Trench Camp For high school offensive and defensive linemen, this is the premier camp for linemen. Using former NFL Super Bowl champs and All-Pro linemen to teach footwork, technique and attitude. July 22-24 at Sequoia High in Redwood City. Info: trenchcamp.com GOLF › San Ramon Golf Club Jr. Golf Our summer junior programs designed to introduce golf to the junior as “the Game of a Lifetime.” Camps include Beginner Camp (ages 5-11) where each camper will learn grip, posture and aiming, and Day Camp (intermediate level) for players who want to learn how to shoot lower scores. Players spend quality time on the course with a coach in each group. Info: golfsanramon.com/tri-valleyjunior-golf/ LACROSSE › Booth Lacrosse We offer two-day instructional clinics for 4th-12th graders, as well as specialty/positional clinics. Camps held in the East Bay, Marin, El Dorado Hills and South Bay. Info: 415-450-5359; info@boothlacrosse.com › Colin Knightly Lacrosse Clinics Training Center classes and lessons are for experienced players looking to take their skills to the next level, or beginners who interested in a new sport. Private lessons for boys ages U9-U19. Sessions mostly consist of speed and agility, stick skills, game concepts and 1v1s. Walnut Creek. Info: info@ColinKnightlyLacrosse.com; 925-338-1260 › De La Salle Lacrosse Camp Youth players learn what we teach our JV and varsity players. Learn proper shooting form, sliding techniques, how to move off-ball and gain valuable knowledge and insight into the game. Emphasis on understanding why we do something on the field. Youth players walk away with a much better understanding of the game. Info: www.dlshs. org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925/288-8100 › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Summer Lacrosse Camps For girls grades 5-9, June 13-17. Learn basic stick skills, practice shooting and scoring, and work on
defensive technique. No prior experience needed. We work on fundamental skills. Info: 916-7375040; summer@stfrancishs.org MARTIAL ARTS › Cal Camps: Martial Arts Run by UC Martial Arts staff, goals are quality instruction, techniques and knowledge of martial arts; encourage youth to enrich lives through fitness of mind and body; and promote development of positive personal character. Judo, Taekwondo, and Yongmudo. Info: camps.berkeley.edu › USKS (United States Karate Systems) Adult and children’s programs, kick box fitness, mixed martial arts. Providing excellence in martial arts instruction and services for the entire family. 925-682-9517; www.usksmartialarts.com. MULTI-SPORT › City of Walnut Creek Sports Camp For ages 8-13, program consists of eight week sessions with choice of two different sports for each session and a ninth week offering bowling. Designed to teach training skills, basic individual skills, sportsmanship, team strategies as well as building confidence and self discipline. Golf, tennis, baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and bowling. Info: www.walnutcreekrec. org; (925) 943-5858 › City of Walnut Creek Skyhawk Camps Skyhawk Sports, in cooperation with Walnut Creek Recreation Division, is offering a partial day sports program for ages 3-8. Tiny-Hawk camp (ages 3-4) includes introductory skills, orientation to team play and unique games. Mini-Hawk camp (4-6) introduces sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball. Individual sport camps (5-8) are golf, basketball, soccer, baseball, flag rugby, cheerleading, volleyball and flag football. Info: www.walnutcreekrec.org; 925-943-5858 › Dynamic Sports for Kids Promotes, fun, fitness and friends. Run by physical education teachers, camp is at Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale where children of all skill levels learn the basics of sports and games of their choosing. Each day will offer many options of sports and games to be played after a short fitness based round of activities. Camps will be held Mon.-Fri. from 9am-noon and 1-4pm. Sign up for both sessions and receive a healthy lunch option from our in-house kitchen. Info: dynamicssc.com; aubrie@dynamicssc.com › Make Me A Pro Clinic For ages 5-12 and offers a variety of sports, taught through fun games and drills. Whether your child’s interest is soccer or flag football, or just to have fun, meet friends and get in shape, then this camp
is for you. Wednesdays April 13-May 18 from 3:30-4:15pm at Gellert Park’s turf field in Daly City. Info: mmapsports.com; 510-677-7024 › Renaissance ClubSport We offer spring and summer sports and speciality camps for kids ages 5-12. Participants have funfilled, active breaks as they receive instruction in a variety of sports, activities and projects. Families with multiple children, we offer a 10% sibling discount. Info: Kids World at 925.942.6344. OUTDOORS/ADVENTURE › Cal Adventures Cal Adventures is the Outdoor Experiential Education Program at UC Berkeley. Through sailing, windsurfing and sea kayaking classes and various custom designed trips and day programs, we provide you with new skills, adventure and memories. Affiliation with the University of California is not required. Info: 510-642-4000; rsweb@berkeley.edu › Camp Concord Youth Camps Week-long youth camps. Enjoy all the fun-filled traditions of camp — canoeing, crawdad fishing, archery, hiking, volleyball, swimming, Lake Tahoe beach fun, dances, skits, campfires, and horseback riding — combined with a one-day escape to Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park where we will zip line, tree climb, and challenge ourselves. Ages 9-13. Space limited. Two sessions available. Info: www.ConcordReg.org; (925) 671-3404 SOCCER › Bentley School Summer Camp All camps are coed and offer instruction and coaching Monday-Friday. Soccer for rising 9th-12th graders: Aug. 8-13. Bentley’s Lafayette Campus athletics facilities include a large synthetic turf field and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Info: Rob Rafeh, Director, rrafeh@bentleyschool.net, (925) 283-2101 ext. 3241 › De La Salle Soccer Camp Terrific opportunity for boys and girls who look to excel in all aspects. Expect to participate in competitive drills, skill development exercises and daily competitions between campers. One session, June 27-30. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › De La Salle Soccer Academy Advanced-level for elite players from 8th-12th grade who are looking to excel. Focus on technique, increasing tactical awareness and position specific functional training. Aug. 1-3. Info: www. dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs. org; 925-288-8100 › Gino’s Soccer Academy/Walnut Creek SC Official camp of Walnut Creek Soccer Club. Run
by WCSC Director of Coaching Tom Ginocchio and staffed with WCSC club coaches & players. Five one-week programs for kids age 4-17. For advanced as well as the beginning player. Camp drills and games will be run to accommodate and skill level. Info: www.ginossocceracademy.com, 925-937-4466 › Make Me A Pro Soccer Camp For ages 5-12. Students work to improve basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, trapping and heading and new soccer techniques. All skills taught through fun and engaging methods. June 13-17 and Aug. 13-17, all 9am-noon at Gellert Park turf field in Daly City. Info: mmapsports.com; 510-677-702 › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Soccer Camps Grades 5-9, June 13-17. Provides chance for your student athlete to familiarize herself with the St. Francis program. All elements of the game emphasized, including warm-up, trapping, dribbling, passing, shooting, small-sided games and stretching. Both individual fundamentals and team strategies will be accentuated. Info: 916-737-5040; summer@stfrancishs.org SOFTBALL › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Softball Camps Grades 5-9, June 13-17. Fielding, both infield and outfield, hitting, throwing and various types of bunting techniques will be illustrated. Also pitching and catching techniques and proper base running. Info: 916-737-5040; summer@stfrancishs.org SWIMMING/DIVING › Cal Diving Springboard diving is a safe and fun sport offering both physical and mental skill-building elements. Todd Mulzet (UC Berkeley’s head diving coach) guides overall training program. We offer training for all: first-time divers, to elite, senior, Junior Olympic and Masters level. Classes, private lessons and is building competitive teams at every level. Info: www.CALdiving.org; 510-859-3149; SSO@ CALdiving.org. › Cal Swimming Camp Directed by UC Berkeley and Olympic Coach Teri McKeever we offer two weeks of outstanding stroke technique camps on the Cal campus. For competitive swimmers age 9-16 with three daily water sessions and one dry-land session. Camperto-staff ratio is 10:1. Info: www.ussportscamps. com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP › Sherman Swim & Diving School Located in Lafayette, our year-round schedule
allows children and adults to learn, retain and improve skills. Lessons are offered on M-W-F and T-Th over 3-4 weeks. We teach 9 months to adults and non-swimmers to competitive levels. Our private or semi-private lessons allow you to progress at your pace. Also offer beginning and competitive diving. Info: 925-283-2100, www.ShermanSwim. com. › Santa Clara Aquamaids Jump in and learn the basics of synchronized swimming! The Santa Clara Aquamaids are looking for swimmers, ages 7-12 who are eager to learn, attentive, able to follow directions and work cooperatively in a group setting. The Santa Clara Aquamaids have been producing world-class synchronized swimmers and Olympic athletes since 1964. Info: 877 722-4630; 408 988-9936; info@ aquamaids.org TENNIS › Tompkins Tennis We run the top year-round Junior program in NoCal. We produce more nationally ranked juniors than any other program. Richard Tompkins and his highly trained staff of pros and former Div. I college players specialize in juniors, ages of 6-18. Camp Locations: Fremont, Livermore, Monterrey, San Ramon, Pebble Beach. Info: tompkinssport. com; (510)-573-4025 TRACK & FIELD › De La Salle Track & Field Camp Work with outstanding coaches and athletes, featuring personalized instruction in high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, sprints, hurdles, relays and distance events. Learn warm-up and strengthening routines necessary for maximizing performance and reaching goals. Attention given to the mental component. One session. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@ dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 VOLLEYBALL › Bay Area Volleyball Summer Skills Clinics We have a variety of summer options that include a Sand Program (ages 12-18), Skills/Drills (14-18), Youth Camp (9-14) and more. In Concord. Info: www.bayareavolleyballclub.com/; (925) 969-9236 › City Beach Volleyball Club Developing players is our focus. We teach players to earn successes and learn from losses. We offer a wide variety of camps and clinics to serve junior girl players of all experience levels. Info: citybeachvb.com/camps-clinics/; (408) 654-9330 › De La Salle Volleyball Camp This camp gives boys and girls entering grades 4-9 opportunity to learn from the DLS coaching staff
and former standout athletes. Emphasize proper techniques for each position and segment of the game. One session. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/ summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › Diablo Valley Volleyball Club Nine one-week skills sessions offered from JuneAugust. Camps differ in age groups, some coed and some boys or girls only. Space is limited. Two sessions in Brentwood, six in Walnut Creek. Info: www.diablovolleyball.org; DiabloVBC@yahoo. com › Moreau Catholic Volleyball Camp Our girls camp is for incoming grades 6-9 and taught by varsity coach Ami Schelin. One sessions. Come learn how the Mariners do things. Info: moreaucatholic.org/Athletics; aschelin@moreaucatholic.org; › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Volleyball Camp Camp is three sessions; one for grades 5-9 (June 6-10), one for grades 5-6 (July 11-15) and one for grades 7-9 (July 11-15). This is a beginning level camp. Be taught the basic skills, learn how to pass, set, hit, serve, and do basic defensive moves. Campers split up according to skill level. Info: 916737-5040; summer@stfrancishs.org WATER POLO › De La Salle Water Polo Camp Great opportunity for boys and girls to learn the game or enhance the skills. Youth players will learn all aspects of the sport from our experienced staff. Two sessions in August. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-2888100 WRESTLING › Community Youth Center Wrestling The CYC in Concord offers three types of weeklong (July & August) wrestling camps. The Elementary Camp for ages 5-10, The All Corners Camp for ages 11-18, and the Advanced Camp serves the same age group and runs in August. Each camp runs from 9am-3pm at the CYC. Camp fees vary. Info: communityyouthcenter.org; (925) 671-7070 › De La Salle Wrestling Camp Designed as an introductory and intermediate level camp. We emphasize fundamentals needed to learn more advanced skills and tactics. Five different learning components: Proper warm-up (stretching and lead-up exercises), kinesthetic awareness exercises (tumbling), review of basic skills and/or new skills, live wrestling and games. One session available. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 ✪