The Importance of Junior Golf
July 21, 2017
We are at that time of year where junior golf camps begin popping up throughout courses around the nation. It’s an awesome sight to see, and it’s perhaps the most
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The meaning of awareness
July 14, 2017
I recently began reading a book given to me by one of my students. The book is titled “Be a Player,” and it’s co-written by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott.
It’s a numbers game
July 14, 2017
Do you keep track of your statistics on the golf course? The statistic that I hear most golfers talk about is the number of fairways hit during a round of
Blue Heat women’s soccer remains undefeated after home win
July 7, 2017
Santa Clarita Blue Heat’s Deyna Castellanos dashed to the sideline in front of her team’s bench, jumped up and down a few times, did a quick shimmy, then dashed back
How do you warm up before a round of golf?
July 7, 2017
How do you warm up before a round of golf? Every player seems to have their own routine, and there is no absolute right or wrong way to warm up.
The negative effects of over coaching
July 7, 2017
Over coaching in youth sports is a common occurrence these days. Regardless of the sport, you can witness coaches and parents over coaching young athletes at nearly every sporting event
Valencia grad, NFL player attributes his success to academics
June 30, 2017
On the first day of the 2017 NFL Draft, Valencia grad Tedric Thompson was gathered with family, friends, former coaches and his high school academic counselor, Theresa Long. “She’s the
Learning to master the ‘bounce back’ hole
June 30, 2017
Golf is a difficult game. It seems to change day-to-day, hole-to-hole, and even swing-to-swing. At times, the game can seem relatively simple, while at others it can be the most
Has the U.S. Open Lost its Identity?
June 30, 2017
This year’s U.S. Open was a great tournament in many aspects. The golf course looked beautiful. Erin Hills will certainly become a popular getaway destination based on the coverage it
Santa Clarita Blue Heat keeps undefeated streak
June 26, 2017
The Santa Clarita Blue Heat haven’t scored as many goals as its coach might have hoped. But, frankly, they’ve scored when they’ve had to and they haven’t had to score
‘Go to’ shots: essential in improving your game
June 23, 2017
Do you have a ‘go to’ shot? I’m referring to that type of shot you can trust during a pressure packed moment on the course. That shot when you need
Do you have a golf superstition?
June 23, 2017
Do you believe in superstitions? I’m sure many of you do. Perhaps you have a lucky rabbit’s foot, or you are fearful of a black cat crossing your path. These
SCV baseball products making an impact in the pros
June 20, 2017
Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians, Hart High grad In Bauer’s most recent appearance on the mound, he threw seven innings and allowed four hits while recording eight strikeouts against the Minnesota
Former Viking signs with Japanese pro baseball team
June 17, 2017
Living in Japan hasn’t been easy for Valencia High baseball alum Josh Corrales, but it’s definitely starting to pay off. After adjusting to a new culture and language (he communicated
Practice with one club
June 16, 2017
I grew up playing golf with two wedges. I had a pitching wedge, and a sand wedge. Virtually every shot I ever had to hit near a green was done
Playing with number 1
June 16, 2017
I have been incredibly fortunate in golf. Having grown up in New Mexico, I was a childhood friend and rival of Notah Begay. Begay would go on to attend Stanford
MLB Draft picks keep coming for SCV
June 14, 2017
On Wednesday afternoon, Valencia High and College of the Canyons baseball product Cole Kleszcz sat with his dad and his uncle at his temporary home in Alaska, where he is
SCV boasts two of MLB Draft’s top prospects and host of others
June 10, 2017
By all accounts, the Santa Clarita Valley has a rich history in the MLB First-Year Player draft both in quantity and quality. Sixty SCV products have been selected just since
Local pro-am Blue Heat soccer team off to strong start
June 9, 2017
If there’s any pressure on United Women’s Soccer’s Santa Clarita Blue Heat after winning a national title last season, the results so far this year aren’t letting on. The pro-am
You don’t need to be perfect
June 9, 2017
Do you ever wonder what the most important keys to your golf game might be? I’m sure that most of you have aspects of your game that you consider strengths,