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in this issue

3 THE POINT THAT GOT AWAY Tri City Christian Girls Volleyball

16 FROM LA TO BROADWAY Our Interview with Jets QB

Mark Sanchez

20 GOLF SENSATIONSRachel Morris & Danielle Frasier Light Up North

County’s Golf Courses

Training Tips7 Core Training Discover the Secrets of Core Strength

8 Maximum PerformanceEat, Drink, and Sleep Your Way to Improved Performance

27 Overcoming Injury The Uplifting Journey of Soccer Star Taylor Sims

30 Get to the Next Level Performance Training Goes Beyond the Gym

A+14 College Admission Tips to Improve Your Odds

23 Saving for College? Prepare for the Future Today

Up Close & Personal32 Q&A with Kenny Stills La Costa Canyon Football Player

School Highlights 5 Rancho Buena Vista

9 Tri City Christian

11 San Marcos

12 Mission Hills

15 El Camino

18 Vista

22 Oceanside

25 Army Navy Academy

26 Carlsbad

29 La Costa Canyon

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RBV CROSS COUNTRY PAGE 5

SPOTLIGHT SPORTS MAGAZINE OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2009ISSUE ONE

Features

2 SPOTLIGHT SPORTS | OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2009

WoW! Here We go. There is no better feeling than when a dream is realized. It never gets old. Whether it is getting a scholarship to play sports in college, or being drafted into professional sports and then being “called up” to the big leagues. Now a new dream is coming to fruition and those feelings are all coming back. The excitement, worries and determination are out in full force.

Spotlight Sports is my dream. Since the day my part-ner brought me the concept it seemed so perfect. I have lived here for 20+ years. During that time many things have changed, mainly the size of our cities. However, one thing has remained constant and that is the interest in our local athletics and the advancement through youth sports to the high school ranks. Just last month in fact, my mom gave me the scrapbook she had compiled during my prep days so that I could share it with my family. I hope to one day compile my own book of memories regarding my children.

This magazine is designed to feature those high school athletes who, in the eyes of their athletic directors and coaches, have represented their school positively not only as an athlete, but as a person. What I noticed most, while putting this first issue together, was the pride that these coaches had in these kids as people. Yes, they were excited about their athletic accomplishments, but just as impor-tant were the kind words they conveyed about the per-sonal side of each kid.

Jim and I are extremely excited to bring you this first issue and many to follow. We wanted to fill it with high-lights, inspiration, and articles designed to help student athletes achieve even more. If one athlete can take one piece of information from our magazine and become bet-ter in any way then we have accomplished our goal.

We truly hope you find this magazine informative, and a positive reflection of our high school student athletes. So that we may continue to provide you with rich content articles and a magazine worthy of your time we ask only one thing, that you support our advertisers. Their belief in our vision has brought about this finished product. Enjoy and thank you.

Scott Karl Co-founder

GUEST SPOT DEBBIE WALTON Ministry Through Sport Director, North Coast Calvary Chapel

Scott Karl is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1995 – 2000. Scott played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies, and Anaheim Angels. He now resides in Carlsbad with his wife and children.

Jim Schwab has been a North County resident since 1991. He has coached Carlsbad Youth Baseball (CYB) for 10 seasons. His business background is diverse with an entrepreneurial spirit. His last business was sold to a large international manufacturing company. Jim was a state ranked junior tennis player and captain of his high school tennis team. He currently resides in Carls-bad with his wife, Kelly, and two children.

LABOR OF LOVE. This is the catch phrase that Scott and I bandied about quite often as we were in the very early stages of this magazine. We understood the formidable challenge that lay in front of us. But we pressed on knowing that a magazine of this nature had to be published; that deep down we were creating something special.

While the process of compiling athlete information, and articles for this inaugural issue took us past midnight on many occasions, we were never daunted or deterred. The entrepreneurial juices were flowing. This magazine reflects our energies and passions.

In preparing for our feature article, it was inspiring to walk with Danielle Frasier (La Costa Canyon) and Rachel Morris (Carlsbad) for seven holes as they competed at a match. Their composure was remarkable; well beyond their years. Cole Saunders, our young sixth grade photographer, was taking photos that day and after a massive fairway wood shot by Danielle, Cole was impressed, and commented that he couldn’t even make a shot like that in a video game.

It’s true that stars aren’t born as much as they are built. These kids work hard and put in countless hours to reach the level in which they compete. From the practices, the games and matches, to the additional training, not to men-tion the load of schoolwork they keep up with, it is not easy. I know firsthand. I have a high school student ath-lete in my home, and those that do, understand the stress, and the time constraints put on the student as well as the family. These athletes are extraordinary individuals and this magazine serves to “spotlight” their accomplishments, and reward them for their achievements.

We will work diligently to discover and reveal the tal-ented student athletes in our community and bring you the most informative and entertaining content possible. We have many exciting ideas and con-cepts for the future issues. The ten schools featured here are only the begin-ning. Our goal for 2010 is to expand this concept to all of San Diego County.

I am forever grateful to the many people who have supported this first edition, and believe in what we are trying to accomplish. The overwhelming support we are receiving is a true in-dicator that this commu-nity loves its sports, and believes that these kids are heroes worthy of attention. If you like what you see, the best thing you can do is to support our advertisers. They are vital to the future of this magazine.

I am confident that you will enjoy reading this debut issue. If you have any comments or suggestions, don’t hesi-tate to send us a note. Your feedback is encouraged.

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Welcome to the Spotlight!

Life’s Lessonsgame, matcH, point! You could hear the roar coming from the stands as parent’s cheered and high fived each other. The problem was, it was not on my side of the stands. My heart dropped as I watched my youngest child, James, lose another close match of volleyball. It was not easy watching him play to the best of his ability, and yet have the scoreboard lighting up a loss. As painful as that was, I have come to appreciate the losses sometimes even more than the victories.

Raising four high school volleyball players, I have been able to see what time on the court has revealed in them. What they have taken away continues to mold them into the adults they are becoming. Much of this has come through the tough times and disappointments more than the successes or the wins.

Jon, my eldest son, learned to choose team over self. He was a very good player, but played the same position as a teammate with superior skills. He wanted very much to be on the court, but chose to maintain a positive attitude and be a supportive teammate. He learned integrity by sacrificing his desire for the good of the team.

Perseverance was the trait of my eldest daughter, Kori. She was not selected to play as a freshman. She purposefully stayed out her sophomore and junior year, choosing to try again her senior year. Despite being a consider-able underdog, she made the team. Knowing she would probably never see game time, she played her heart out every practice. Finally, senior night, she made her first, and last ap-pearance. She gave it her all; she’ll remember it forever.

Whether a field, gym, pool, course or pitch, how a child handles adversity or success, in these settings, will provide great insight into who they are and will become. I pray that each hardship or achievement brings about positive personal growth. This is the power of sports.

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One of tHe best-kept secrets in high school sports lurks just off Highway 78, near a few gas

stations and behind a Popeye’s Chicken joint.

Tri-City Christian School boasts one of the best girls’ volleyball programs in the county, if not the state, and has the hardware to prove it. Yet, as La Costa Canyon, Torrey Pines and Cathedral Catho-lic grab the majority of the headlines, the Eagles continue doing their work with many outside the volleyball world hardly taking notice.

“We have been very successful and we just want to keep building,” said Eagles coach Kristen Wright. “We have the goal to win three championships this year: league, CIF and state. It is going to take a significant amount of focus.”

Small, Yet Effective Playing in Division 5, San Diego County’s smallest enrollment group, Tri-City Christian has just 295 students. The Vista campus houses an elementary, a middle school and a high school. The Eagles, who for years had outdated facilities, have up-graded their gymnasium to match their success on the court.

Tri-City Christian has won three consecutive CIF championships, and been to the finals eight consecutive years. For the past three seasons, the Eagles have advanced one step further in the state tournament. In 2008, they lost a heartbreaking state title match to Castilleja of Palo Alto in five games, in which the Eagles had two-match points.

So for the 2009 season, there is unfinished business.

“We have to perform at a high level and then do it again two-and-a-half weeks later to win state, said Wright, who has coached at Tri-City for four seasons. We never take winning for granted, and anyone can beat anyone on a given day. State is something we haven’t done yet. Once you do, you

gain confidence and it becomes part of your pro-gram. To get there you have to be healthy, hungry, and emotionally stable.”

The sting of a gut-wrenching loss probably stayed with the players a little longer than Wright. That’s because Wright was eight months pregnant with her son Bradyn, who was born three weeks to the day after the state finals. Wright believes she had to be strong for her team who was playing in the state finals for the first time in school history.

“I had to shift gears and be stable when the girls were hurting,” Wright said. “Knowing what I was feeling, I was in it with the girls, but in a differ-ent way. I was heartbroken for them, but the seeds have been planted for the future and despite the loss, we are highly motivated.”

Wright, who teaches physical education at the school, planted those seeds early. With a full mid-dle school program, coached by Mike and Chris Bird, she incorporates basic volleyball fundamen-tals in a low-pressure environment at the middle school level, so her program is fully stocked when the players reach the high school level.

Working hard on and off the courtFor any high school program to be successful, it takes more than a year or two of physical edu-cation classes. On this year’s team, nine of the 11 members play club volleyball in year-round programs, so they are razor sharp when they hit the court in August for pre-season workouts. While the Eagles are competitive on the court, they must fundraise constantly to keep themselves on par with other top programs.

”We face many challenges as a small, private school,” Wright said. “To feel like a top program, you have to have the practice gear and sweats

The Point

That Got Away

Eagles Look to Retrace Their

Steps and Claim a Title

BY BRAD HOLLINGSWORTHSee Eagles Volleyball continued on next page

STANDING (L-R): Manager Kristen Beckley, Coach Lisa Chappell, #9 Emily Stoehr, #4 Jessica Chappell,#1 Marissa Smith,#2 Miranda Ramirez, #3 Natalie Mondle, #6 Shelby Willis, #10 Tori Rodriguez, Coach Kristen Wright, Coach Doug Wright

SEATED: #7 Kaley Milligan, #11 Hayley Mohr, #14 Joy Reinke, #5 Sarah Krippner

mental aspects of the game as well. This will wipe out the memories from a year ago and keep them focused on the task at hand.

“In a 15-14 situation for match point, we want the girls to feel in games like they do in practice,” Wright said. “We want to have fun, have will-

and that takes money. When you watch us play, everything we wear, the balls, the net and practice t-shirts have been provided by fundraising. We just want to make the high school experience special.”

Ready to Make A Statement And someone who makes it special on the court is Mira Ramirez. The senior outside hitter was the CIF Division 5 Player of the Year, and made the all-state tournament team. Ramirez, who battled leg and knee injuries before her last year of high school, believes the Eagles can bring home a state championship.

“(Last year) still lingers in my mind because it was something so big,” said Ramirez, who carries a 4.70 grade-point average, and wants to major in biomed-ical engineering in college. “We have something to shoot for, and we want to go out with a bang.

“Last year we had the underdog mentality, but we want to do better, ten times better. In volleyball there has to be a community and be there together at the same time with our focus. One person can-not do it all.”

While spending time on the fundamentals of vol-leyball, Wright has made an effort to work on the

Eagles Volleyball Continued from previous pageMira Ramirez rises up for the kill.

ingness and be eager. If we are tense and not focused, it creates errors and we cannot execute.

“We have all different kinds of plays and growth areas to work on in practice and it has been fun. It gives us a bright outlook, but there is a lot of work to do.”


SPOTLIGHT ON JACOB KUCHINSKYSPORT FOOTBALL HEIGHT 5'8½" WEIGHT 185 POUNDS AGE 16 GRADE JUNIOR POSITION RB/QB

n What aspirations do you have for yourself after high school? I want to become a lawyer.

n What is your greatest sports memory? When we played San Pasqual last year. One of the biggest games I’ve ever had. It was our first win of the season and I rushed for 262 yards and 2 TD’s. One was a 92 yard run.

n What is your favorite song to listen to before a game? Embrace the Martian by Kid CuDi.

n How many hours per week do you train in the off sea-son? Four days a week with private performance training and three days at the gym. About 14 hours per week.

n What goals do you have for this year? Making the playoffs, especially after missing it last year.

n What hobbies do you have? Playing Madden and NCAA Football on Xbox 360.

n What is your favorite movie? Friday After Next with Ice Cube.

n Who is your role model? Tim Tebow from the University of Florida.

CROSS COUNTRYCOACH Tom LuxRANK 18th in State2008 FINISH 13th at Division 1 State MeetBy Tom Lux

Boys Team Loaded with TalentOur boys Cross Country won the San Diego Section Title 2 in 2006 and 2007 with a third place finish in 2008.

I feel that this team is as good as or better than any prior team. We are loaded with young talent. We should go deep into the champion-ship season. Chris Brewer is our leader. Kyle Lynch (4:20.33 in the1600m as a soph), Scott Gisel (9:46 in the 3200m as a frosh), Billy West, Osvaldo Albarran and Curt Bollar (all under 10:00 for the 3200m) and Brian Baker make up our strong and balanced team.

These boys are ranked 36th in the nation by Dyestat. This team has only lost one dual meet in three years.

Veteran Girls Bring StrengthOur girls team is very impressive as well. In 2008, we were the 7th best team in the state. We return six of seven runners and will be even stronger. In 2008 the girls were 2nd in the CIF Section Meet. Shanna St Laurent-4th in CIF 2008, Harper Cleves-7th in CIF-2008, Sarah Heisner –9th in CIF, Harper Cooksley-18th in CIF 2008, Jamie West-23rd in CIF 2008, Anna Lei-36th in CIF and Alexis Araw-43rd in CIF. The outlook for this team is even better for 2009.

SPOTLIGHT ON CHLOE BUCKENDAHLSPORT VOLLEYBALL POSITION OUTSIDE HITTER HEIGHT 6’0 AGE 16 GRADE JUNIOR LOOKING AHEAD Committed to scholarship at University of Oregon

n What aspirations do you have for yourself after high school? I want to be Pac 10 Freshman of the Year. After that I would like to play on the AVP (Assoc. of Volleyball Professionals). After I am done playing I’d like to be a Physical Therapist.

n What is your greatest sports memory? Last year my club team was in a tournament in Arizona and we were down by 13 points. We rallied all the way back and I got to hit the winning shot to take first place.

n Who is your role model? My Grandfather (Nick Krenwinkel)

n What additional training do you do outside of the normal team practices? Every Sunday I get together with my setter for private practice. I also train two hours a day three times a week on weights and agilities.

n What do you like most about playing volleyball? I like the intensity and how very fast paced it is.

n What goals do you have for this season? I’d like to win league and finish with at least a top five finish in CIF rankings.

n What made you decide to commit to the University of Oregon? Oregon, Texas, Duke, Florida and Santa Clara were all interested, but I have a bunch of family in Oregon and I loved the school, the pro-gram and its coaches.

n What’s your favorite movie? Zoolander

n What kind of food is your favorite? Mexican

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CORE TRAINING What exactly is your “Core” and how do you train it?

By Dorrit Karl, NASM CPT

Kettlebell Twist

Bird-Dog

Plank

Just a feW Weeks ago, my husband and I were headed out for our first paddle boarding ex-perience with our friends in Mission Bay. The pressure was on. Which one of us was going

to fall in? Who was going to get the hang of this first? We are both in great shape; it should be no problem, right? Buzz! Wrong! My husband went first and within one minute, he was soaking wet. After my dry first attempt, we chatted about why this looks so simple, but is actually challenging for some of us. The answer: core and balance training. This experience confirmed to me how critical core training is to all function and activity.

What Is My “Body Core”?Every building is constructed from the inside out; without a solid frame, the structure wouldn’t last very long. It is the same with your body; your core is the steel support of your body. A strong core is more than six-pack abs; it is your body’s power zone – the beginning of all movement. The core includes the pelvis (hips), abdominals, upper to lower back, and chest muscles. In general, the muscles of the core run the length of the trunk and torso. When contracted, the core musculature stabilizes the spine, pelvis and shoulders. It is the core that provides stability, balance and flexibility. Every movement you make originates in the core. Whether you are reaching for your toothbrush or running a marathon.

What Are the Benefits of Core Training to the Athlete?• Greater efficiency of movement

• Improved body control, balance, and stability

• Increased power output from both the core muscles and peripheral muscles such as the shoulders, arms and legs

• Reduced risk of injury (the core muscles act as shock absorbers for jumps and rebounds etc.)

How Do I Train My Core?Not solely with crunches, that is for certain! Core strengthening exercises are most effective when the torso works as a solid unit and both front and back muscles contract at the same time. Here are some examples of core stabilization exercises:

PLANK Start at the top of a pushup position, lower

yourself down until you can shift your weight from

your hands to your forearms. Your body should form a

straight line. Draw in your abs (like you’re about to be

punched) and hold for 60 seconds. Keep breathing! If

you can’t make the 60 seconds, hold for 10 seconds,

rest for 5, then back up, continuing for 1 minute. Re-

peat 3 times.

KETTLEBELL TWIST Sit up straight with legs out

in front, knees slightly bent, heels on ground. Slowly

lean back holding kettlebell in front of you, contracting

abdominal muscles and keeping back straight. Slowly

twist to the right, then back to center; twist to the left,

then back to center. That’s 1 rep. Do 12 reps and rest.

Repeat 2 more times. (You can use any kind of 5-10 lb

weight.)

BIRD-DOG Start on your hands and knees (hands

directly under shoulders and knees under hips.) Draw

in abdominals. Simultaneously, raise your right arm

straight in front of you and your left leg straight behind

you. Hold for 5 seconds and lower to starting point.

Repeat with left arm and right leg. Do 10 reps on each

side, rest for 2 minutes and repeat set 2 more times.

You can perform core exercises with your daily ex-ercise regimen. It will lead to strength from within, and I promise, will help with paddle boarding or whatever sport you play!

Dorrit Karl is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Transformation Training. Contact Dorrit at [email protected].

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S I M P L E W A Y S T O M A X I M I Z EPERFORMANCE &PREVENT INJURYBy Tina Recalde, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS Tri-City Medical Center, Sports Medicine Program

T He Human body is one of nature’s best designed macHines. Just like a car, the human body requires proper fuel and maintenance to perform at optimal

levels and prevent breakdowns. The following guidelines will provide athletes with some ways to increase their overall performance and prevent injuries.

Proper Nutrition The foods we eat, and the beverages we drink, are the fuel that supplies the engine of our body. Proper nutrition can positively contribute to strength, flex-ibility, and cardio respiratory endurance. All of which will improve sports per-formance. Research studies have indicated that a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet increases power and speed in athletes due to increased muscle glycogen which allows increased anaerobic performance. This type of diet is also beneficial as it decreases the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

The food and beverages we consume can be broken down into the following nutrients: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. All of the nutrients are important for growth and repair of body tissues (such as bones and muscles), the regulation of body processes, and the production of energy for cells. To support training and competition, athletes should consume a balanced diet that provides all the essential nutrients. The following table indicates the amount of each nutrient that should be used to design a well-balanced nutri-tional program.

RECOMMENDED DAILY NUTRIENT INTAKE

Carbohydrates 55-65% 350-400 grams

Protein 12-20% 50-70 grams

Fat 20-30% 30-65 grams

Vitamins Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) Varies for each vitamin

Miner als RDA Varies for each mineral

Water 2-3 quarts Exercise Guidelines

listed below

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the body’s most efficient energy source. Carbohydates should make 55 to 65 percent of an athlete’s daily caloric intake. Complex carbohy-drates provide the best source of long lasting energy for the body. Examples of these are things such as whole wheat bread, brown rice, buckwheat, oat-meal, popcorn, whole wheat cereal flakes, whole grain cornmeal, whole wheat crackers, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, and wild rice. Items made from whole grains tend to provide more nutrients than products that are refined such as white bread, white rice, and white pasta. Therefore at least half of all grains eaten should be whole grains.

ProteinProtein builds and repairs body tissue and is a major component of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies (part of the immune system). Protein should make up 12 to 20 percent of an athlete’s caloric intake. For athletes, it can be as high as 1.5-2.0 g/kg of body weight. Examples of protein include meat, poultry, fish, beans or peas, eggs, nuts, seeds, milk, yogurt, and cheese.

FatFat is used by the body to store energy, insulate and protect vital organs, and provide transportation of fat soluble vitamins. Fat intake should not exceed 20-30 percent of a person’s daily food intake. Fat is clearly visible in things

such as butter, margarine, mayonnaise, salad dressings and oils. There are also hidden fat in items such as cheese, ice cream, whole milk, granola, french fries, avocados, chips, nuts, and many processed foods. Limiting the consumption of dietary fat is the first step toward losing excess body fat.

Vitamins & MineralsVitamins help promote and regulate various chemical reactions and processes within the body. They interact with foods and beverages that are consumed to perform their function and participate in the release of energy. Minerals enable enzymes to function, are a component of hormones, compose the bones, and help nerve signals travel through the body. There are different recommended daily allowances (RDA) for each vitamin and mineral. The ones that people often do not intake enough of include folate, vitamin B6, antioxidants, calcium, and zinc. If not taking other supplements, a one-a-day multivitamin along with a well-balanced diet can help people receive an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals each day.

Caloric IntakeAll of the nutrients above can be combined into a daily menu and that should meet an athlete’s daily calorie needs. The estimated amount of calories needed is indicated in the table below.

ESTIMATED DAILY CALORIE NEEDS

Ages 14-18 years 19-30 years 31-50 years

Females 1,800-2,400 2,000-2,400 1,800-2,200

Males 2,200-3,200 2,400-3,000 2,200-3,000

For some endurance athletes, such as distance runners, cyclists, and triathletes, they may actually require many more calories per day. For example, endurance athletes who train more than 90 minutes a day should consume between 8-10 g/kg of body weight (600-750 grams for a 165 lb athlete) of carbohydrates each day. The best way to determine if you are consuming an adequate and balanced amount of nutrients is to visit: www.mypyramid.gov. Once on the website, select MyPyramid Plan from the list on the far left. This will allow you to enter infor-mation about yourself, and provide you with the specific nutrient requirements for you and your activity level. For more specific nutrition information, contact a sports nutritionist.

Hydration The water that we consume has dual roles in the body, it is like the oil in an engine that allows it to run smoothly, and the coolant in the radiator that keeps the engine cool. Water makes up 60 percent of an individual’s body weight. It is the most abundant nutrient in the body and is essential for all chemical pro-cesses within the body. Individuals should consume 2-3 quarts per day.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association makes the following fluid intake recommendations during exercise: Drink 17-20 oz of fluid two hours before exercising, 7-10 oz of fluid every 10-20 minutes during exercise, and 16-24 oz for every pound of body weight lost following exercise. These guidelines are espe-cially important when the weather is hot or there is high humidity.

Without proper hydration the body will begin to experience muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. If not managed properly, muscle cramps can lead to muscle and tendon tears which can end an athlete’s season. Heat exhaus-tion, and heat stroke, can be life threatening conditions, so be sure to drink water when engaging in physical activity.

Adequate SleepThe average person requires 6-8 hours of sleep each night. For someone who is exercising regularly, or participating in sports, they actually require more sleep. During exercise, cells throughout the body are damaged and need time to recover. It is during sleep that the body is completely at rest and the body can devote the majority of its energy to healing all of the minor damage within the tissues. Allowing sufficient time for sleep each night will allow the body to recover more effectively. This will improve sports performance and decrease the risk of injury.

By having a proper balance of nutrition, hydration, and sleep, an athlete can assist his or her body to function optimally and prevent breakdown. These basic guidelines will allow the body sufficient tools with which to repair damaged tis-sues and have peak performance.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HANNAH BRENZELSPORT SINGLES/DOUBLES TENNIS HEIGHT 5'5" AGE 16 GRADE JUNIOR

n What aspirations do you have after high school? I love tennis but I think I will try to play softball at col-lege. Also I want to get into film and attend college in New York.

n What is your Favorite School Subject? Math, and maybe History

Favorite thing to do when not in school? I love to camp, and rock climb.

n What is your greatest sports memory When I played rec softball as a young kid I was the first to hit it over the fence in 4 or 5 years. I totally remember that hit.

n Who is your role model Cindy Warner (my journal-ism teacher)

n Favorite song to listen to before the match? Any popular song with a good beat

n What is your favorite sport besides tennis? Softball

n What do you like most about playing tennis? I like that I am in control. My hand/eye coordination helps me slams the ball as hard as I want. I also like that it’s an individual sport yet we are a whole team working together.

n Do you have your eye on any aprticular college? Since I really want to go to college in New York, I am leaning towards NYU or Columbia.

n What goals do you have for this year? Improve my forehand strength and accuracy. Also, getting seeded in CIF and possibly winning it too.

n What hobbies do you have? Rock Climbing

n What is your favorite movie? Forrest Gump

n Favorite Food? Fettuccini Alfredo

n Favorite TV Show? The Soup

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SPOTLIGHT ON BRANDON REEDSPORT FOOTBALL HEIGHT 5'11" POSITION WR AND SS/CB AGE 18 GRADE SENIOR

n What aspirations do you have for yourself after high school? I’d like to play FB at college if possible. Af-ter football I’d like to get into sports medicine and possibly be an athletic trainer.

n What is your greatest sports memory? When I was a freshman I got called up to Varsity. I was playing corner back and picked a pass and ran it back for a 60 yard TD.

n What do you like most about Tri City Christian? Great environment. Well organized. The quality of school-ing is excellent.

n How is Coach Brown? One of the best people I have ever met. A strong faith and real dedication to the players. He has been doing this for so long he can recognize talent and get the most out of

that player.

n What do you like most about playing foot-ball? I like doing something I am good

at. I get that feeling that no one can beat me.

n What goals do you have for this season? I’d like to be ranked the #1 receiver in our league. As for the team, we have never made it

passed the first round of playoffs so I’d like to play longer this year.

n If you could pick your college which would it be? USD would be my prime choice even though they are extremely hard to get into.

n Favorite activity away from school? I love to write music and play guitar

n What kind of food is your favorite? Chinese. Orange Peel Chicken or Chow Mein for sure

SPOTLIGHT ON JOY REINKE SPORT VOLLEYBALL HEIGHT 5'10" POSITION OUTSIDE HITTER GRADE SOPHOMORE

n You are only a sophomore but do you want to play beyond high school? I am shooting to play in college. I’ve been thinking about it since I was 13. I’d like to stay in CA if possible but who knows.

n What is your greatest sports memory? Playing in the state championships as a freshmen last year with Tri City. Also, going to the Junior Olympics with my club volleyball team the last two years.

n Who is your role model? My parents.

n What do you like most about Tri City Christian as a school? The atmosphere. The staff and teachers really care about the students. I really like how the school is God centered.

n Your dad was an athlete too so do you feel pressure to perform? No. Not at all. He has been so supportive no matter what. If there is any pressure it comes from me.

n What do you like most about playing volleyball? I love competing. The team aspect is awesome. The group I play with, either Tri City or club is such a family feeling which helps us work so well together.

n What goals do you have for this season? My number one goal for me and my team is to get back to state and win it this time.

n Most interesting travel experience? I went on a mis-sion trip with my Church to Swaziland in Africa for two weeks. What an experience.

n Favorite activity away from school? I play volleyball so much that I really enjoy some down time with my friends.

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SPOTLIGHT ON ROYCE BARBERSPORT FOOTBALL HEIGHT 5'5" WEIGHT 145 POUNDS AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR POSITION SLOTBACK/CB

n Do you have a role model? Yes. My brother Dashon Johnson. He is a professional boxer.

n What do you like most about playing football? The hit-ting. I surprise people cause they look at my size and don’t think much. I try to prove them wrong every time.

n Any memory stand out where you proved someone wrong? Yeah. Last year. I went heads up on a 210-pound guy in an open field and I put him down hard. It felt awesome.

n Do you want to play after SMHS? For sure. I am looking at a few schools and just want to go where I can play. After that I’d like to be a sports agent.

n Do you train in the off season? I train with my broth-er to increase my quickness. I also play Lacrosse which keeps me in good shape too.

n Do you have a favorite song before a game? I like any R&B. It calms me down and gets me focused.

n How about a favorite food? My mom’s enchiladas for sure.

SPOTLIGHT ON SHANNON TAYLORSPORT VOLLEYBALL POSITION CAPTAIN HEIGHT 6' AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR

n What aspirations do you have after high school? I would love to play at college and then possibly child phycologist when my playing days are over.

n What is your Favorite School Subject? Psychology

n What is your greatest sports memory? In 8th grade I was kind of new to volleyball and not a great server. Coach put me in and I searved the game winning point.

n Who is your role model? Both my parents, they played volleyball, too.

n Favorite song to listen to before the game? Anything fast paced. I want to get pumped up.

n What additional training do you do outside the normal team practices? I was doing performance training twice per week and also playing club volleyball.

n What do you like most about playing field hockey? I like how when I get on the court whatever went wrong during the day doesn’t matter. I have the power to make it better through my play.

n Do you have a college that you’d like to attend? I have been talking to University of North Dakota and Rhode Island. There are a few others but I am just trying to gather as much information as possible.

n What goals do you have for this year? I was out last year with knee surgery so I want to make a big impact this year, especially as captain.

n What hobbies do you have? Piano

n What is your favorite movie? Forrest Gump

n Favorite Food? Any Thai food

SPOTLIGHT ON LACEY SMYTHSPORT VOLLEYBALL POSITION OUTSIDE HITTER HEIGHT 5'1" AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR LOOKING AHEAD Committed to scholarship at University of Arizona

n What aspirations do you have after high school? Excel at college tennis and possibly get into coaching when I am done.

n Favorite thing to do when not in school? Hangin out with friends or watching movies

n What is your greatest sports memory? 2006 when I won girls under 14 junior sectionals championships, one of the largest tournaments in southern CA

n Who is your role model? Kim Clijsters

n Favorite song to listen to before the game? Daylight by Matt and Kim

n What additional training do you do outside the normal team practices? Running and weights conditioning two times per week one hour each day. I also prac-tice tennis six days a week.

n What is your favorite sport besides football? If I couldn’t play tennis I’d like to play volleyball

n What do you like most about playing tennis? I like that it’s all up to me to succeed. I like to get out the ag-gressions and the overall competitiveness of it.

n What made you decide to commit to Arizona? I really liked the coach and when I visited I enjoyed the campus. Also, they gave me a good career oppor-tunity in that I can come back and get experience in coaching.

n What goals do you have for this year? Win CIF and break into the top 20 national rankings

n What is your favorite movie? A Walk to Remember

n Favorite Food? Frozen yogurt

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Lacey hopes to excel at playing tennis for University of Arizona next year

Team Captain Shannon Taylor is out to make an impact this year on the court after being out last year due to knee surgery.

Royce Barber hopes to play at the college level, and would like to become a sports agent.

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LEFT: All-League field hockey player Courtney Wood is a scoring machine on the field, hopes to attend college and play either field hockey or soccer.

RIGHT: Senior Dallas Butler was First Team All-Avocado League and First Team All North Couty in 2008, and plans to play college football.

CAMERON BARELASPORT CROSS COUNTRY AGE 15 GRADE SOPHOMORE COACH RYAN SHARP 2008 FINISH 11TH AT DIVISION 1 STATE MEET

By Ryan SharpCameron sets lofty goals for himself. Qualifying for state as a sophomore, he needed to be top 12 in the county. However, he was 12th in league, the week before CIF. No one re-ally thought he could do it. Cameron knew he could. I thought maybe, if he’s lucky. He was in 55th place at the one mile mark, 30th at the 1.5 mile mark, 20th at the 2 mile mark, moving all the way to an 11th place finish and a trip to the state meet…I was having a heart attack. That’s why Cameron is so successful, lack of intimidation. Having belief in yourself is crucial during the middle of a fast race when every muscle in your body feels like battery acid is pumping through it. You need to believe that you can push through the pain. Cameron believes, so Cameron does just that.

SPOTLIGHT ON DALLAS BUTLERSPORT FOOTBALL HEIGHT 6'1" WEIGHT 210 POUNDS AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR POSITION TIGHT END/FULL BACK 2008 STATS 38 RECEPTIONS FOR 549 YARDS AND 5 TD’S. 1ST TEAM ALL-AVOCADO LEAGUE AND 1ST TEAM ALL NORTH COUNTY.

n What aspirations do you have after high school? I want to play football in college for sure. When football is over then maybe be some sort of engineer.

n What do you like most about playing football? I love the physicality of it. I love hit-ting the other players even though I am on offense. The team aspect is really cool too.

n Are any colleges in particular looking at you for football? I am getting some looks from SDSU and Berkeley but I am keeping my options open for the moment.

n What goals do you have for this year? I want the team to at least reach the CIF finals. Personally, I’d like to get to 50 receptions and 10 TD’s.

n Who is your role model: Jason Whitten, Dallas Cowboys TE.

n What is your greatest sports memory? When I was in 5th grade my Pop Warner team got to travel to Arizona for the Championships.

n Do you have a favorite song to listen to before a game? Any heavy metal. It pumps me up.

n What’s your favorite movie? Boondock Saints

n How about a favorite food? Anything I can eat, especially Italian.

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SPOTLIGHT ON COURTNEY WOODSPORT FIELD HOCKEY HEIGHT 5'5" AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR POSITION CENTER/MIDDLE FIELDER

n What is your favorite thing to do outside of school? I love to play the piano and hang out with my family and friends.

n Who is your role model? My mom, Dawn Wood

n Do you have any plans for after MHHS? I’d love to attend college and play either field hockey or soccer. After that I’d like to do something in the medical profession.

n Do you have a college in mind? I would really like to attend Chapman, UCLA or Point Loma if possible.

n What is your greatest sports memory? Winning my first tournament when I was 12 years old playing competitive soccer.

n What do you like most about playing field hockey? I like the relationship with my teammates and how close we are. Team dinners are cool too.

n Any favorite songs that pump you up? Sure. Super Massive Black Hole by Muse is one.

n What goals do you have for this season? I want to be first team All-League again and be the team high scorer if possible.

n Do you have a favorite movie? Collateral with Tom Cruise

n Favorite food? Anything with shrimp


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n What aspirations do you have after high school? I really enjoy working with kids so probably some kind of teaching position. I do still want to play volleyball at the collegiate level though.

n What is your Favorite School Subject? English. I enjoy learning about literature from the past.

n Favorite thing to do when not in school? Hanging out with my family

n What is your greatest sports memory? Playing LCC in CIF playoffs last year. Even though we lost it gave me a true appetite for playing volleyball at a higher level.

n Who is your role model? My mom. She competed in the Arizona Iron Man twice in one year last year which is incredible.

n Favorite song to listen to before the game? Any kind of dance music

n What is your workout regimen in the offseason? I play club volleyball, so not much of an off season. I try to mix in some long distance swimming and the gym every other day.

n What is your favorite sport besides VB? Swimming and Soccer. It’s a tie.

n What do you like most about playing VB? I like how crowded the court is which makes it so everyone has to be working together in sync.

n Do you have a college that you’d like to attend? Possibly Long Beach State or Santa Barbara

n What goals do you have for this year? I want to get to 4.0 GPA and go further in CIF than last year.

n Favorite Food? My grandma’s Russian potato dumplings

n Favorite TV Show? Gossip Girl

SPOTLIGHT ON JACOB THOMASSPORT FOOTBALL POSITION OT AND DE HEIGHT 6'3" GRADE SENIOR

n What do you like most about playing football? I’m a pretty competitive person so getting to hit others hard without getting in trouble is awesome. I also like how football is such a team sport and it takes everyone to contribute to win.

n You moved to Offense and Defense this year. How do you like it? I love it. It’s great to be in on every play.

n Do you want to play football after ECHS? Absolutely. A couple of colleges have asked for some of my game film but nothing official has happened yet.

n Do you have you eyes on any schools in particular? I would like to play for SDSU or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

n Any thoughts about what to do with life after football? I like math so possibly a high school teacher. If not that then maybe an FBI agent.

n What sticks in your mind as a favorite sports memory? 12 year old baseball all-stars. I hit a home run which helped my team advance in the playoffs and sent the cross town rivals home. It was a great feeling.

n How about a favorite food? Pepperoni Pizza

n What do you like to do when you are not in school? I like to either work out or play some basketball with my friends.

n Do you have any goals for this season? I’d like my team to win league and be CIF champs. For myself, I’d like to be recognized with All-League honors.

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Alyssa Waite is a very talented athlete. She not only is El Camino’s most valuable golfer, but also plays on the girls basketball team, and has the ability to play on the softball team as well. Golf, however, is where Alyssa excels the most. She is a highly decorated golfer at El Camino. Alyssa holds multiple records includ-ing lowest 9 hole (37) and 18 hole (76) score. She has been the only girl to make it to the 2nd round of CIF, and lead the team to a record breaking team score of 225. Off the course Alyssa is a sweet, warm hearted young lady, yet watch out when she gets on the course; she is as competitive as they come.

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year’s NFL Draft, Sanchez traveled the fast lane to get where he is now. From his star-studded career at Mission Viejo to a Rose Bowl victory in his last col-lege game to a Twitter account that allows up-to-the-minute updates with fans, Sanchez has been

thrust into the spotlight, thanks to a rocket right arm, quick

smile and enthusiastic personality. The spot-

light hasn’t burned Sanchez who is off

to one of the best starts in NFL his-tory. Not since the NFL-AFL merger has a rookie quarter-back had such

an impressive beginning.

However, it wasn’t always like

this for the 22-year-old Sanchez. At times, he strug-gled like any other student at Mission Viejo, lugging a backpack and rubbing sleep from his eyes on his way to first period.

“I did pretty much everything and I kept really busy,” said Sanchez in a phone interview from the Jets practice facility. “I made so many friends play-ing ball, but I met so many people from all different kinds of life. I just didn’t have one set of friends.”

A WELL ROUNDED ATHLETESanchez took advantage of every opportunity in high school. He did well in the classroom, carrying a 3.7 GPA and was Associated Student Body presi-dent during his days on the Mission Viejo campus. In athletics, Sanchez played three sports (football, basketball and baseball) for the Diablos. Such a well-rounded prep career is something that seems so for-eign today with athletes devoting all their time to just one sport. Sanchez believes such a sole focus is missing the point of high school.

“It’s too bad. (Basketball) coach Roelen and (base-ball) coach Ash were so understanding about guys playing more than one sport,” Sanchez said. “Those sports help so much with football. Basketball gets you in shape, and baseball helps you with your hand-eye coordination; I just wanted to do it all.”

Sanchez was probably drawn to multiple sports by tagging along with his older brothers, Nick, Jr. and Brandon. Both his siblings played college football; Nick, Jr., played quarterback at Yale (1992-94) and Brandon attended DePauw University as an offensive lineman. Success among the Sanchez boys was some-thing their father, Nick, Sr., always wanted.

Nick Sanchez, a fire captain for the Orange County Fire Authority and a member of the national urban search and rescue, wanted his boys to be disci-plined and leaders in their community.

To better foster Mark’s development, Nick San-chez developed some offbeat conditioning drills that would make his son faster in the classroom and on the playing field. Sanchez’ father would have him combine athletic and mental training as a way to give him an edge. Mark would dribble a basketball and recite multiplication tables, and swing a baseball bat while answering questions about the periodic table of elements.

So as Sanchez developed as a youth football player, he wasn’t a quarterback prodigy. In fact, he only practiced throwing the football before and after practice.

“I didn’t play quarterback until the seventh or eighth grade,” Sanchez remembered. “I was always

Mark Sanchez amassed a 27-1 record at Mission Viejo High School, won a Rose Bowl Championship at USC, and is now leading the charge as a New York Jets QB.

MARK SANCHEZ MAY BE ON BROADWAY BUT HIS MIND OFTEN WANDERS BACK TO HIS DAYS IN THE O.C.

THe neW york Jets starting quarter-back often recalls his days at Mission Viejo High School when studying

the intricacies of the toughest position in sports. While the Big Apple sits more than 3,000 miles away from his high school stadium that stands prominently next to Interstate 5, Sanchez remembers those hot afternoons in the summer work-ing out with his prep teammates as vividly as he sees blitz packages in the film room today.

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“Mark really has a nice touch on the ball and when he has to he can really bring it in there big time. He’s an athlete. He played basketball as well in high school, Johnson said.

USC: STAYING HOME TO PLAY Just who and where he was going to throw it to in college was a difficult decision. Sanchez eventually narrowed his choices to USC, University of Texas, Notre Dame and Ohio State. When he declared he was going to accept a scholarship from the Trojans a few factors stood out for Sanchez.

“I was torn because there was a time I wanted to get away from home,” Sanchez said. “In the end, I wanted to be close to family and get an education. Also, after I graduated, I wanted to settle in Southern California, so USC was it for me.”

Sanchez knows recruits face the same challenges he did before his senior year in high school and offers some sound advice.

“Everybody says go with your gut, but you tend to second guess yourself at times,” Sanchez said. “You have to have an instinct about what you want to do, so you need to get as much information as you can, then go with your gut.” Sanchez’ trust must have been tested as he waited for his turn to lead the Trojans. After redshirting his first year at USC, San-

chez patiently waited on the sidelines as a backup to

John David Booty, who led the Trojans to two Pacific 10 championships and a pair of Rose Bowl titles.

When Booty broke a finger in 2007, forcing him to miss three games, Sanchez showed glimpses of what he could do if given control of the offense. He led USC to victories over Notre Dame and Arizona before a loss at Oregon. He finished the year pass-ing for 695 yards, with seven touchdowns and five interceptions.

Sanchez won the starting job for USC the follow-ing year after an intense spring battle with Arkansas transfer Mitch Mustain and Aaron Corp. There was a scare among the Trojan coaching staff after Sanchez dislocated his left kneecap warming up during sum-mer camp. Three weeks later, Sanchez stood under-neath center at Virginia and never looked back.

Sanchez, a first-team All-Pac 10 performer, led the Trojans to 12-1 record, finishing No. 2 in the Coaches Poll and No. 3 in the AP Poll. He ended his redshirt junior season by throwing for 3,207 yards, 34 TDs and 10 INTs. By the time Sanchez left the Rose Bowl with the Offensive MVP trophy tucked under his

Sanchez is off to one of the best starts in NFL history. Not since the NFL-AFL merger has a rookie quarterback had such an impressive beginning.

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a big kid, so I played fullback and line-backer. I just played catch with my broth-ers and my dad, so he took me to get evalu-ated. I was just having fun at that time. I was always able to make friends easily and able to motivate guys and lead cheers, so being a quarterback became a natural transition.”

That transition would have suited Sanchez just fine. As a middle-school student, Sanchez was a ball boy for Santa Margarita Catholic High School, where he admired future University of Southern California Heisman Trophy win-ner and Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Carson Palmer, and future Florida State quarterback Chris Rix. Yet, when it was time for Sanchez to fol-low his idols’ footsteps he took a different road and transferred to Mission Viejo.

AN EARLY MOVE THAT PAYS OFF “It was a difficult decision no question,” Sanchez said. “It worked out well for me because I wouldn’t be at USC without Mission Viejo. It seemed like the program at Santa Margarita went down when Coach Hartigan left and there weren’t many people in the stands. There, football on a Friday night was not the thing to do.

“I had a lot of friends at Santa Margarita, but it wasn’t that different for me to transfer to a public school. I had gone to public school before, so I was really looking forward to it,” Sanchez said.

That’s because Bob Johnson was patrolling the sidelines at Mission Viejo. Johnson, along with his sons Rob and Bret, is a quarterback guru who has developed numerous college and professional QBs, including Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints), Vince Young (Tennessee Titans), and Palmer.

Johnson hasn’t done too badly with the Diablos either. Entering his tenth year at Mission Viejo, he has won seven league championships and three CIF titles. Before that he coached his son Bret at El Toro (1970-1990), where the Chargers claimed six league and three CIF championships.

Sanchez knew that Johnson was the key ingredi-ent if he was to mature as a player with college schol-arship aspirations and an eye on the NFL.

“It really was Coach Johnson,” Sanchez said. “My dad got me evaluated by him and I just wanted to give it a shot.”

It wasn’t so much a shot as an explosion for San-chez, who left Santa Margarita after his sophomore year. Despite throwing a 55-yard touchdown pass in his first attempt in high school for the Eagles, San-chez hit the Mission Viejo campus with a bang, and left the record book in shambles.

As a junior, Sanchez completed 75 percent of his passes and threw for 2,600 yards and 29 touchdowns, with just four interceptions. That set the stage for a memorable senior year that saw Sanchez nab the 2004 national “Gatorade Player of the Year” award while leading the Diablos to the CIF championship. He completed 114 of 186 passes for 1,764 yards, 16 touchdowns and two interceptions. Overall, Sanchez led Mission Viejo to a 27-1 record during his two years on campus.

Despite the accolades that have followed him at USC and with the Jets, Sanchez has a spe-cial place in his heart for Friday night lights. “It was pure fun on Friday nights,” Sanchez said. “You were nervous and excited and people were always screaming. SC was great, don’t get me wrong, but at Mission they put on the lights and you were expected to play well. There was so much pressure as a teenager to put on a show and play carefree.

“There are more politics in college; and the level I am at now (NFL), it’s a business. People tell you that Friday nights are great and after that there is a huge drop off and that is true in some aspects. To this day, I still have good friends from those times spent at Mission,” Sanchez said.

Johnson saw Sanchez’ maturation first hand and he wasn’t surprised about his rise from unknown at Santa Margarita to All-American at Mission Viejo. With nearly 35 years evaluating quarter-backs, Johnson believed Sanchez possessed certain qualities that made him stand out from others. “It was a lot fun. He is a great quarterback,” Johnson told Blitz Magazine last spring. “He is an extremely good leader; he still has that quality. He is very accu-rate and I think that is one of the best qualities that you can ask for in a quarterback.

“He is very athletic, very strong, he can escape the rush real well and keeps his eyes down the field all the time. He had a lot of those qualities in high school and we just worked on them and other little things subtly.

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Michelle Cruz FRESHMAN XC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. 800 METER LEAGUE CHAMPION, CIF 800 METER CHAMPION , STATE TRACK QUALIFIER, MEMBER OF 4X4 SCHOOL RECORD HOLDER TEAM (3:57.95)

SOPHOMORE ALL LEAGUE IN XC ON A LEAGUE CHAMPION TEAM, 800 METER LEAGUE CHAMPION IN TRACK, ANCHOR ON 4X4 LEAGUE RUNNER UP TEAM

JUNIOR XC ALL LEAGUE AND ALL CIF, STATE FINALIST, TRACK: 800 METER LEAGUE CHAMPION, ANCHOR LEG ON 4X4 LEAGUE CHAMPION, SCHOOL RECORD HOLDER, AND STATE QUALIFIER TEAM (3:56.61)

SENIOR ONCE AGAIN VISTA’S #1 MIDDLE AND LONG DISTANCE RUNNER. SHE PLACED SECOND IN THE JAMES CAMPBELL INVITATIONAL IN OAHU ON SEPTEMBER 5TH AND FOLLOWED THAT UP WITH ANOTHER 2ND PLACE FIN-ISH AT THE LAGUNA HILLS INVITATIONAL. SHE HOPES TO IMPROVE HER CIF AND STATE PLACINGS FROM LAST YEAR IN XC AND QUALIFY FOR THE STATE MEET IN THE 800 METERS FOR TRACK.

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THE COACH’S VIEWVista HigH scHool couldn’t ask for more from Michelle Cruz. She has been a scholar ath-lete every season and has been Captain of our team for two years. Michelle leads our squad by example as one of its hardest workers. She has tremendous leadership skills as she leads by example, and is one of the most compassionate teammates one can have. Michelle is the oldest of three siblings. She has been running since middle school and is definitely planning on run-ning at the college level and thereafter.

She is looking to stay local as she transitions on next year and hopes to major in Bio Tech. Besides her athletic abilities, Michelle is also very musically inclined as she plays various musical instruments, including the piano. She also sings in her church choir group.

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n What do you like most about playing tennis? Even though tennis can be an individual sport I like our team and getting pumped up together.

n What goals do you have in sight for this year? I want to qualify for team CIF as well as individual CIF

n What do you want to do after VHS? I want to go to USC because they have a great school of Ortho-dontics and that’s the career I want.

n So then I guess your favorite school subject is some form of science? That’s right. All of them.

n What hobbies do you have? I enjoy playing the flute. In fact I play on the VHS marching band.

n Do you have a favorite food? Sushi. Probably the Dragon Roll.

n Who is your role model? My mom, Victoria Men-salves. She pushes me, but in a good way, to get the most out of myself and my abilities in school and athletics.

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What is your favorite thing about playing Football at VHS? The school has a great tradition of teams with great Defense. I like being a part of that and keeping it going. Also, the coaches are always on campus and very visible. It really feels like a team.

Do you have a favorite sports memory? Probably my first home game on varsity. Nothing like Friday night lights in Vista.

Any colleges checking you out? U. of Washington, USC, U. of Colorado and Nebraska have been sending me the most stuff. No formal offers yet but any of those would be great to play for.

How about when football is over? Then what? I want to be a firefighter. Helping other people out who need it is a great feeling.

Any pre-game rituals? I like to listen to mellow music on game day until close to kick off and then I pump the R&B to get me fired up.

What is your favorite food? Sushi. The Caterpillar Roll.

Do you have any team or personal goals in mind this year? Definitely for the team to win CIF. Personal awards would be cool too but the team goal is more important.

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arm, he believed he was ready for football on Sundays in the National Football League.

“I did all the research and it was a good deci-sion. Playing in the NFL was always a dream,” Sanchez said. “In college, you are going to class with hopes of trying to get a job. It’s a lot like business school. It was the right time for me and not an end point.”

When Heisman Trophy winners Tim Tebow of Florida and Sam Bradford of Oklahoma, as well as Texas QB Colt McCoy decided to remain in school, it was clear that Sanchez had only Georgia’s Matthew Stafford to worry about as the top quarterback entering the 2009 NFL draft.

Sanchez, who earned his degree in March, believed playing in a major media market like Los Angeles, which has no professional football team, prepared him for all the trappings that occur off the field.

“It’s as big a stage as the NFL. The players in the league are bigger, better and stronger, but the media blitz and the TV timeouts during games are no big deal,” Sanchez said. “It’s a business and that’s how we treated it at USC. We did the film study and Coach Carroll held us accountable for our actions and treated us like pros, so I am thankful for that.”

With just 16 starts under his belt, many wondered if leaving college early was the right decision. One who didn’t doubt was Johnson, who looks back on situa-tions that prepared his former quarterback for the NFL.

“I didn’t see that at all,” said Johnson about Sanchez’ lack of experience. “He had 16 starts and he is practicing everyday against arguably one of the best defenses in the country at USC. No one ever seems to mention that.”

“I’m sure people can give you stats on everything. I just throw it out the win-dow. He’s a 22-year-old, he’s had plenty of football and he’s going to go through the same growing pains as everyone else, but he’s ready to go,” Johnson said.

MOVING TO THE BIG STAGEThe Jets seemed to agree with Johnson. Gang Green made the biggest draft day trade in its history to secure Sanchez with the fifth pick. In June, the 6-foot-2, 227-pound quarterback signed a five-year contract worth $50 million, of which $28 million is guaranteed. It is the largest contract every offered and signed by a Jets player. Then, after a spirited battle with Kellen Clemens, Sanchez was named the starter for the 2009 season.

“We felt really good about Mark, what he did on the field and off the field,” said Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. “At the end of the day, Rex (Ryan), Woody (Johnson) and I felt if there was an opportunity, we wanted to take advan-tage of it. And when Mark was available at five, we did what was in the best inter-est of the New York Jets.”

Sanchez hasn’t let the money fly out of his bank account. While he acknowl-edges his family is “good” when it comes to finances, Sanchez wants to save his money, so he can enjoy one of his passions: food.

“When I was at SC, I would save my stipend checks, so I could go and have a good meal with friends,” said Sanchez, who worked as a sous chef at Phil Trani’s in Long Beach.

“I took the equipment staff out for a steak dinner because they keep my uni-form clean and have my cleats ready to go,” Sanchez explained. “No one takes them out, so I thought that it would be great to see their faces enjoying a big meal.”

One thing Sanchez has trouble seeing are people wearing his No. 6 Jets jersey. He finds it odd but accepts the responsibility.

“It’s a trip. At SC, people had my jersey, but I didn’t think much about it until I saw people wearing my (Jets) jersey in Times Square,” Sanchez said. “That must mean football is important to the city and its people. I have to represent my fam-ily and the organization the best I can and be ‘on’ all the time.

We here at Spotlight Sports would like to thank Mark for graciously taking the time to speak with us. We have enjoyed watching Mark perform and wish him nothing but success throughout his entire NFL career.

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L ike good carpenters, Rachel Morris and Danielle Frasier always know where their tools are.

The two high school golfers are well on their way to building great futures after a successful summer travel-ing the country on the junior golf circuit.

Morris, a senior at Carlsbad High School, spent more time in airports and hotel rooms than she did at the beach during the summer with trips to Missouri, Penn-sylvania, Arizona and Boston. Throw in a couple of day trips to Rancho Santa Fe and Poway and the 17-year-old could write a travel guide for prep golfers.

Meanwhile, Frasier added a little international fla-vor to her travels. The La Costa Canyon senior whipped out her passport for a trip to Australia last February and will again during Thanksgiving on a trip to China. In between, the 17-year-old squeezed in trips to Ohio and St. Louis twice.

Both golfers aren’t so concerned about the course dif-ficulties, time zone changes or bad airplane food. Mor-ris and Frasier only worry about one thing on these road trips: their golf clubs. Such precious cargo is absolutely necessary for these teenagers, who often press their faces against the glass at airports to make sure their “tools” reach their proper destination.

“Three years ago, we arrived late to the airport on our way to Texas, and my clubs went to Philadelphia,” Frasier remembered. “When I see my clubs on the plane I always feel a lot better. You can always buy clothes later, but you can’t do real well without your clubs.”

Morris shares a similar fear, but always tries to book direct flights or trips with long layovers to ensure the clubs are dutifully following her. She claims to have never lost her clubs on a trip, but is wary of Texas and especially Houston, which has become a Bermuda Triangle of sorts for golf clubs.

Lofty National Rankings However, nothing is lost when this local duo hit the course. According to the Golf Week’s girls rankings, Mor-ris is ranked 12th in the country, while Frasier holds down the 25th position. The Junior Golf rankings are better for both. Morris is eighth nationally (third in California) and Frasier is 14th (seventh in the state).

In addition to these lofty rankings, college coaches have been tracking Morris and Frasier since they entered high school. The cross-city rivalry will continue on courses throughout the Pac-10 Conference. Morris has accepted a scholarship to the University of Southern California and Frasier will travel north to Stanford, also on scholarship.

“When I went there and drove onto campus I just loved it,” said Frasier, who carries a 4.5 grade-point aver-age and scored an 1890 on her SAT. “They have a new facility that’s 30 acres and may be the best the nation. I just love the girls, the team, and the academics.”

Morris, who has a 4.25 GPA and scored an 1820 on the SAT, is just as proud to join the Trojans.

“I just loved the campus and everything about USC,” she said. “I just thought that it was the best place for me and my game.”

Both Morris and Frasier began playing golf at age seven, and after spending a few years “hitting the ball around,” they both became addicted to the sport and now spend nearly 20 hours per week refining their games.

“I like how it is so competitive and you can always get better and find ways to improve,” said Morris, who believes her short game (putting and chipping) is her strong suit and strives to add more distance (10 to 15 yards) off the tee. “

Like Morris, Frasier said her putting is the best part of her game, but believes she is a solid ball striker in all facets.

More Than Just Physical AbilityPerhaps the strongest characteristic in both Morris’ and Frasier’s games is above the shoulders. Each is extremely competitive and uses that to their advantage during the fall high school season.

“Rachel has the ability to focus on her own game and her own situation,” said Carlsbad golf coach Don Hartley. “She has put in a lot of work and is really strong men-tally. Rachel knows she has ability, but she is really level-headed and is aware of it, but she doesn’t let it affect her at all.”

LCC coach Steve Armstrong believes Frasier is solid in all parts of her game, but her work ethic sets her apart.

“She just works at it. She has played for several years at a highly competitive level,” Armstrong said. “I don’t see any weaknesses. The only thing that will improve is the final score. Experience and more mental toughness will come as she matures and plays at higher levels of competition.”

High school golf is drastically different from the ultra-competitive world of junior golf where players from all over the world convene at various courses across the country. Both Morris and Frasier appreciate the relaxed atmosphere of prep golf and use it to improve their games.

“I don’t prepare for every match like in the summer,” Morris said. “In the summer, I focus on each tournament for one to two weeks. In high school, I prepare the best I can and just go out and play.”

Said Frasier: “I take the summer tournaments more seriously. It is more casual during high school, but I am working on golf all the time.”

GOLF SENSATIONSRACHEL MORRIS AND DANIELLE FRASIER ARE AIMING HIGH FOR LOWER SCORES BY BRAD

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“She has a purpose,” said Ted Norby, Morris’ coach. “On the range she has a definite plan of what she wants to accomplish. When she’s on the course, she can put the mechanics aside and just worry about the task at hand.”

Fellow professional Kip Puterbaugh, who has taught golf for nearly 20 years, can’t put a finger on Frasier’s game, but his trained eye sees something special.

“You can’t describe it, but she’s got it,” said Puter-baugh.

With such tough spring and summer schedules and a full slate of golf in the fall, Morris and Frasier don’t feel like child prodigies who have been forced to swing their clubs late into the night. Each believes they haven’t missed out on being a regular high school student.

“I have definitely missed out on a few things, but I wouldn’t take it all back because the work in golf is worth it,” Morris said. “I go to football games and hang out with friends, so I still feel like a regular student.”

Frasier has also strived to find some time to be a regu-lar kid.

“I have kept it pretty balanced because golf is not my whole life,” I hang out with friends and keep a balance so I don’t get burned out on golf.”

But that’s hard to do when you have sharp tools.

“I like how it is so competitive and you can always

get better and find ways to improve,”

said Morris.

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Rachel Morris

SPOTLIGHT SPORTS ASKS: RACHEL MORRIS DANIELLE FRASIER

How many hours per week do you play golf? 20 15

Who is your role model? Tiger Woods My dad, Brad

Who is your favorite athlete? LaDanian Tomlinson Tiger Woods

Who is your favorite singer or group? Mariah Carey Taylor Swift

What is your favorite movie? The Notebook The Notebook

What is your favorite food? California Burrito California Burrito

What is your favorite thing to do besides golf? Going to the beach Going to the beach

What are your superstitions? NoneHave to use a special penny to mark my ball; wear red on the last day of a tournament

What is your pre-match meal? Chicken or steak Bacon and eggs

What is your favorite club? putter putter

What is your favorite course? TPC Stadium Course Palm Springs Torrey Pines South Course

According to the Golf Week’s girls rankings, Morris is ranked 12th in the country, while Frasier holds down the 25th position. The Junior Golf rankings are better for both. Morris is eighth nationally (third in California) and Frasier is 14th (seventh in the state).

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CROSS COUNTRY LOOKS TO YOUTH in recent History the Pirates have lacked a con-sistent frosh and soph base to develop. Typical teams have consisted of seniors coming out for the first time. The competitive bunch is lead by freshmen Janet Ramirez and Andres Vilchis who both medaled in their first Invitational of the year. Although small by comparison, this youth move-ment could be just what the Pirates need for the future success of the program.

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THE COACH’S VIEW Hannah Durette is a great team leader. She always makes the younger new girls, who are just learning to play golf, feel more comfort-able and a part of the team. This marks her 4th year on varsity and captain for the last two. As a sophomore and junior she was first team All League. She led our team to its first League “tournament” Championship last year with her 2nd place finish sporting a 3.5 index. In 2009, our varsity team is currently 6 and 2 with Han-nah being Medalist (low score for the match) six times so far. Not surprisingly, she led the Valley League in that stat last year. She is currently undecided on what college she wants to attend, but she would definitely like to play golf at the next level.

Hannah is a well rounded student as well hold-ing a 3.83 GPA and serving on the ASB council.

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SPOTLIGHT ON JERRY WHITTAKERSPORT FOOTBALL POSITION CB, SLOT RECEIVER HEIGHT 5'10" AGE 18 GRADE SENIOR

n What aspirations do you have after high school? Not sure. I am just focusing on football

n What is your Favorite School Subject? Math

n Favorite thing to do when not in school? Tape college games so I can watch them later

n What is your greatest sports memory? Scoring my first TD in Pop Warner when I was 8. It was about a 30 yard run. I didn’t even stop at the goal line. I didn’t stop til I reached the fence.

n Who is your role model? My dad, Jerry Whittaker Sr.

n Favorite song to listen to before the game? Snoop Dogg

n What additional training do you do outside the normal team practices? A few of my friends and I go for beach runs at 6 am during the off season. We do this three times a week.

n What is your workout regimen in the offseason? Agility work in the sand and running stairs for strength

n What is your favorite sport besides football? Basket-ball

n What do you like most about playing football? Being out in the open field and getting a chance to make someone miss me.

n What inspires and motivates you on the field? Having my family in the stands pulling for me

n What goals do you have for this year? Win CIF again. Also, get over 1000 all purpose yards again. Last year I scored 12 touchdowns and I am half way there after three games so I really want to beat that too.

n What made you choose Arizona? When I took an un-official visit it really felt like the campus I belonged at. Also, I think they are pretty consistant in the PAC 10.

n What is your favorite movie? Training Day

n Were other schools offering full ride scholarships? Yes. Texas AM, Washington, WSU, SDSU, NMSU plus a few others

n Favorite TV Show? Martin


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THE COACH’S VIEWGarrett Kennedy, captain of the Army and Navy Academy Water Polo team, is in his fourth year of playing. Though ANA has a small stu-dent body, the team competes against the larger schools in San Diego. Cadet Kennedy, also the Battalion Commander (the lead position in the cadet military command structure), is a “jack of all trades” in the pool. Last season, he sat out only one minute the entire season. He often plays “hole set” (similar to the center position in basketball) on both offense and defense, plays “point” at the top, and does half of the sprints at the start of each quarter, winning over eighty percent of them. He was one of the team’s top goal scorers last year. Cadet Kennedy, a senior, is in the top ten percent of his class academically. Among the places he is applying for college are the Naval Academy at Annapo-lis and the Army Academy at West Point. One of the main principles he lives by is “to get respect, you must give respect”. This serves him well in his duties with the corps of cadets.

SPOTLIGHT ON VARDEN BERNSTEINSPORT FOOTBALL HEIGHT 5’11” WEIGHT 174 POUNDS AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR POSITION QB

n What brought you to the Army and Navy Academy? I am originally from the Bay Area. My parents thought it would be a great place for me to play football as well as get a quality education.

n What do you aspire to do after high school? I would like to play football in college if possible and then maybe get into coaching.

n Are you looking into any college in particular? I have talked to Chapman, LaVerne and Willamette in Oregon but I haven’t committed to anything yet.

n What is your greatest sports memory? Throwing my first TD pass at ANA. It was a 30 yard strike.

n What goals do you have for this year? I want to win our league as a team like we did last year. Person-ally, I’d like to throw for 20 or more TD’s.

n How many hours per week do you train in the off-season? 15-20 hours of weights and running

n What’s your favorite song to listen to before a game? Anything by Husalah

n What’s your favorite movie? Friday Night Lights

n What is your favorite food? Sushi

n What do you like most about football? I love being in a team setting and people watching me do what I love to do.

SPOTLIGHT ON ALEXANDER MONSAVAIZSPORT CROSS COUNTRY POSITION OUTSIDE HITTER HEIGHT 6’2” GRADE SOPHOMORE MILE TIME 4:27 3.1 MILE TIME 19:57

n Where are you originally from? Denver, Colorado

n What made you decide to go to ANA? My mother. She heard the school had good discipline and incredible teachers.

n What do you like most about running cross country? The scenery of where we run.

n Is there any sports memory that stands out for you? When I won 3rd place at CIF Track and Field finals last year in the mile with a 4:45 time.

n What is the best and worst thing about being a Cadet? The best thing about being a cadet is the board-ing experience and being away from home with all your friends.

n The worst? Uniforms.

n Have you thought about what you want to do after ANA? I want to try and run for a college. I’d even like to shoot for the Olympics.

n What o you like to do most when not in school? Play basketball and video games with my friends.

n Any favorite food? Pizza

n Brand of shoe? Nike or Asics. Nike I use for meets to try and get a better time because they seem lighter. Asics I use for practice because they feel heavier and make me train harder.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MICHAEL TAELESPORT FOOTBALL HEIGHT 5’8” WEIGHT 180 AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR POSITION RB & OLB

n Do you have a role model? My dad. Mike Taele. I try to copy his every move. He has taught me so much.

What do you like most about playing football? I love hit-ting other kids and not getting in trouble for it.

Do you want to play football after CHS? Definitely. It doesn’t even matter where it is. I am trying to get a scholarship anywhere because that would be a huge help financially for our family.

Do you have any career ideas after football is over? I like math so I was thinking something like architecture or construction maybe.

SPOTLIGHT ON MIKE GOODGERSPORT CROSS COUNTRY HEIGHT 5’10” AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR

n Which shoe do you run in? Asics. Period. I can always rely on them. Other brands didn’t fit as well and they wore out faster.

n What is your most favorite thing about running Cross Country? The payoff you get when you finish a race. You really feel like you accomplished something. Also, the bus rides back from meets are great.

n Do you want to run after CHS? For sure. I have an eye on Stanford, U. of Oregon and UCLA. I’d like to study science or business at one of these schools and see where it takes me.

n Do you have a favorite sports memory? Yep. CIF final for track last year. I broke the school record for the mile with a 4:15. This gave me a 3rd overall fin-ish so I qualified for the last spot at the State Meet.

n What food is a must? Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza.

n Do you have a goal for this XC season? I want to break the home course record at Poinsettia Park. It’s a 3 mile course and the time to beat is 15:48.

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CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WATER POLOtHe carlsbad HigH scHool Boys Water Polo team, under the guidance and leadership of head coach JB Feaster and associate coach Greg Horman, has won the San Diego Section CIF championship a record six consecutive years sporting an overall record of 160-27.

Graduated players have gone on to play at schools such as UCSB, UCI, UC Davis, CAL, UCSD, Pepperdine, USC and the Naval Acad-emy. In fact, 2 graduates from 2005 have gone on to win NCAA Championships at USC and CAL.

“We put a high priority on defense, defense wins championships!” coach Horman exclaims. “Statistically, over the six championship seasons, we’ve averaged only 5 goals per game allowed, forced 14.7 steals per game and held opponents to a 31percent scoring average dur-ing 5 on 6 defenses”.

“We are very proud of the accomplishments of these student athletes”, says JB Feaster. “They dedicate themselves year round to weights, swimming and water polo to achieve their goals.

The support of the school district and city of Carlsbad has had a tremendously positive impact on this program and we are seeing that returned into the community as past players return to contribute”.

Do you have a favorite sports memory? Last year as a JR. In the playoffs against Torrey Pines I scored a TD on a 35 yard run. It was awesome, especially in the playoffs. It inspired me to get even better.

How about a favorite food? Any hamburger from Claim Jumper. They are huge.

What do you like to do when you are not in school? I like to go body boarding with my friends wherever the waves are.

Do you have any goals for this season? I’d like to win league and get a CIF ring. Also, I want to get 1600 rushing yards and try to reach 20 TD’s.

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Getting to the Next Level: A Journey of Overcoming InjuryFeaturing Taylor Sims, Senior, Torrey Pines High School Soccer Player

At 15 years old, Taylor Sims was enjoying a great deal of soccer success. She was captain of her San

Diego Surf club team, and a member of the Torrey Pines Varsity team that won CIF the previous year. Sims had every reason to believe that she would play college soc-cer. In one evening the future that had once seemed cer-tain came to a grinding halt.

Taylor’s Story December 3, 2007 changed my life. I was going full speed during a varsity soccer game for Torrey Pines and cut too hard. No one ran into me, and nothing about the play was unusual; except the pain that shot through my knee. Two days later, I found out the full extent of my injury; a torn ACL and menis-cus. According to Dr. Valetta, the orthopedic surgeon for the women’s national soccer team, surgery and a long recovery lay ahead of me. My goal was to return to soccer in four months. That was the fastest recovery

I’d heard of for an ACL injury. According to my physical therapist, I had to improve my balance before returning to the field, because instability and poor balance are part of what made me suscep-tible to the injury in the first place.

I decided that I had to be better than I was before; not only to pre-vent future injury, but also to make sure I was one of the best athletes

on the field. I began performance training two or three times per week.

Before my injury, I had some early interest from col-leges. However, after my surgery most schools lost inter-est. I knew I had a big opportunity to be seen during the Thanksgiving Surf Cup tournament, so I spent the sum-mer and fall making sure my speed, agility and strength were at the level college coaches expect. It paid off. After the Surf Cup, I had countless emails asking me where I’d come from. Apparently, I appeared to be a whole new player. Heading into the spring, I was getting more and more attention due to my improved play and athleti-cism. After all this, I decided to accept a scholarship to the University of Denver.

Now that I’m committed to Denver, I have the mind-set to stay healthy and continue to play at the level I’ve reached. I’ll continue my performance training regimen all year because I plan to arrive in Denver as one of the fittest players on the team.

A Physical Therapist’s Warning We see a lot of female athletes like Taylor who are talented at their sport, but who suffer catastrophic injury because of poor muscle recruitment patterns, a poor lower chain reac-tion, and poor proprioceptive control. When you know

what to look for, there are a lot of warning signs. A physical therapists job is not just to get an athlete back on the field, but to help ensure that the athlete is safer than she was before and with a reduced likelihood of re-injury. This is why we work closely with orthopedic surgeons and performance training professionals to make sure athletes like Taylor have the same informa-tion and treatment that collegiate and professional ath-letes receive.

A Trainer’s Perspective When I first met Taylor she was fresh out of surgery. I knew she was a talented soccer player but she was not a well balanced athlete. As

is the case with most female soccer players who suffer an ACL injury, Taylor’s quadriceps were stronger than her posterior chain muscles (gluts and hamstrings). This can lead to problems when an athlete decelerates as Taylor was doing when she tore her ACL. Taylor also needed to improve her overall agility and balance. Taylor commit-ted to train hard, and I committed to help her correct the weaknesses that led to her injury. In the process, she is becoming a better all around athlete, which is some-thing all college coaches value. Here are a few exercises I did with Taylor:

Single Leg Box Squat on Unstable Surface: Athlete should stand atop a box or step with one leg on a balance pad and leave the other leg hanging. The ath-lete should then sink their hips back, and push back up through the heels while dropping into a squat. The athlete should focus on keeping their hip, knee and ankle in alignment and not allow the heel on the weight bearing leg to come off the ground. This helps strengthen the muscles and tendons surrounding the knee, hip and ankle joints, which will help minimize the likelihood of injury.

Lateral Box Blasts: The athlete starts with one foot on the ground, and one foot up on a box. The athlete should push off the box leg, and bound across the box to land with the pushing leg now on the floor, and the other leg bent with their foot on the box. It is important to keep your hip, knee and ankle in align-ment and to land with knees slightly bent to absorb the landing. This drill enhances an athlete’s ability to change direction side to side quicker by gener-ating more power when pushing off to make a cut. This is perfect for soccer players who are constantly changing direction.

10 Yard Sprints with Multi-Planar Transitions: The athlete sprints at various speeds to a cone 10 yards away. The athlete must then decelerate, reverse pivot around cone and either sprint forward, shuffle lat-erally, or drop step and sprint out at an angle. The athlete should focus on keeping hip, knee and ankle in alignment when moving through the squat posi-tion. This drill develops foot work and proper motor patterns at game speed.

A Mom’s View Before Taylor’s injury, I wasn’t aware of how many competitive female soccer players have torn their ACL or injured their meniscus. On Taylor’s club team, 25 percent of the players suffered a torn ACL over the past two years. This is unacceptable now that I know preventative measures can be taken. Because of our experience, it should be mandatory for all competi-tive sports teams to inform players and parents about injury prevention. Prevention and training are small expenses compared to the cost of surgery, and the men-tal and physical pain my daughter endured.

Ella Valji is the Physical Therapist at ProActive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Todd Williams, CSCS, is the Sports Performance Director at Velocity Carlsbad. Debbie Sims is Taylor’s mom. Ar ticle provided by: Erin Stone Dimry, CEO Velocity Sports Performance Carlsbad, 6070 Avenida Encinas. Carlsbad, CA 92011. www.velocitysp.com/carlsbad

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SPOTLIGHT ON KENDALL POLANSPORT VOLLEYBALL HEIGHT 5’11” AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR POSITION SETTER GPA 3.8

n What was your decision like in choosing Yale? It was between Yale and Northwestern. Both had a lot to offer. In the end, I had a better feeling at Yale with the coaches and the girls. I felt like volleyball would have been the center of my attention at Northwestern.

n How long have you been playing volleyball? I started at 12 after watching my older brother play. I pretty much wanted to play every sport he played.

n What’s your relationship like with team mate Natalie Hagglund? Natalie and I are best friends. We’ve played on 10 teams together. We hang out a lot outside of volleyball too.

n How did you feel about being named MVP of the state tournament last year as a junior? That team was so good so it wasn’t an obvious choice. A lot of the other girls deserved it too.

n What aspirations do you have after high school? I would like to study abroad in Israel and play on the Israeli National Team and try to qualify for the Olympics. Then I want to go to Africa and help kids in poverty.

n Who is your role model? My older brother Kellen

n Favorite song to listen to before the game that gets you ready to play? I like just being with the team and feeding off everyone’s energy. I’m not the type to be by myself and listen to an Ipod.

n What is your workout regimen like in the offseason? In the summer I play beach volleyball – it’s a great workout. During club season, I’ll go to the gym and workout.

n What inspires and motivates you? I have a very com-petitive nature. Friends tell me I’m a completely different person on the court than off.

n What goals do you have for this year? To win state. We have a really young team so it’d be an amazing goal to accomplish.

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Y outH and HigH scHool atHletics are becoming increasingly competitive. With more

kids getting involved every year combined with the limited number of available college scholarships, the race to be the best is often grueling for the young athlete.

Parents are often motivated to get as much help as possible to help their young athlete-superstars. Personal tennis coaches, pitching coaches, and personal trainers are all working with younger and younger clients. What are the benefits to the extra help? Are you missing the boat if you don’t get the extra help? And most importantly, is it necessary?

The sports performance industry is a six billion dollar a year business. Nowadays it seems like every-one is doing it. The scope of a sports performance facility can go from a gigantic warehouse to a small studio in a strip mall. Size is not so important.

The key components are the training and evalu-ation your child will get while training there. Not all sports specific trainers are created equal. There

are trainers out there that claim to be experts, yet, do not regularly train athletes. Going in and talking with the trainer before you sign up for sessions is a must. Ask questions.

Here are a few things to consider: Is the train-ing age appropriate? Are my child’s weaknesses assessed? Is there a plan to prevent overuse injuries as well as the imbalances created by the sport? It’s critical that the program is structured to address these areas.

The BenefitsSports performance training has a long list of ben-efits. First, and most important, is injury preven-tion. This should always be the goal of a perfor-mance program. Developing speed and power comes in second to building a strong, stable base to work from.

Longevity is also a benefit of a good program. If the extra work isn’t going to make the athlete last longer, then it is not warranted. Lastly, good fundamental training techniques are necessary to create better performance in the future. Knowing how to lift, sprint, and change direction properly before the season begins could prevent a knee injury down the road.

Is it Necessary?With the demanding schedules some kids have, it is easy to see how injuries are so prominent in youth sports. Consider the list of benefits above. When an athlete is properly evaluated and imbalances are identified, an appropriate program can be developed

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to correct imbalances, and strengthen areas of weak-ness specific to the individual.

The training program will address specific areas of need based on the sport or sports that the athlete participates in. Performance training helps to limit the number of injuries through preventative train-ing while also increasing strength and power output for better athletic performance.

The base developed from strength and condi-tioning supplies the athlete with a good founda-

tion in power training, speed training, agility, and flexibility. In addition, the added technique work, stretching, and strengthening will make the athlete less prone to overuse and traumatic injures to the knees or shoulders.

“But...we already have a gym membership”Sports performance training is not your big com-mercial gym set-up, which is why it requires a different evaluation in terms of the cost. The most common excuse from parents in not considering professional performance training is that their child has a gym membership already and they can just go and workout there. Performance training is very directed and focused on the child’s individual needs and goals. Commercial gyms essentially are a room full of equipment, not a training plan. There is a lot more that goes into training athletes.

To recap, the amount of physical stress put on young athletes today is high. Sports performance training can help to prevent injuries while also im-proving athletic performance. There are a lot of peo-ple who claim to be sports performance experts. Be sure to ask questions and find out if it is a “canned” program that is not at all specific to your child, or if it is actually designed to test and develop your child based on their individual needs and goals.

Lastly, commitment to the program is the key to success. There are no magic pills and no overnight fixes – keep that in mind as you consider the cost and the time commitment of the program.

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Kenny Stillsof La Costa CanyonSPORT FOOTBALL POSITION WR/DB HEIGHT 6’2” WEIGHT 185 AGE 17 GRADE SENIOR

Have you committed to a college yet? No, we are vis-iting schools to make the best decision possible and the perfect fit. Top of the list right now are CAL, OU, UCLA, Florida, Tennessee, Washington, and LSU.

Is high school football challenging to you? I constantly push myself to get better. When the level of competition is low you still try to work hard and get better each day.

What position do you think you’ll play in college? Receiver more than likely. Half of the schools talk about DB or receiver. I have worked hard to get the fundamen-tals down as a receiver, so most likely I’ll stay on the offensive side of the ball.

What goals do you have for this year? To get better with each practice. Also, my goal is to break the San Diego Section receiving record. I’m closing in on it.

Do you think you’ll graduate early and enter college in the spring? Yes, everything is in place to graduate early in January (end of the first semester) in order to participate in spring ball.

What aspirations do you have after high school? My next goal is to get to next level – college – and dominate at that level and be someone who puts fear in a defender.

What is your greatest sports memory? The CIF cham-pionship last year was great, but the best memory was 4th grade (Oceanside) Pop Warner Super Bowl Champion-ship in Orlando, FL. That experience, the hotel, we were young, was unbelievable. We never got scored on until we got to Florida. Nothing more special than that. Being

young and beating up on teams. The players on that team all played together until our freshman year. Most have committed to colleges and are getting scholarships: Jerry Whittaker (Sr., WR/DB), Jake Fely (Sr., LB/RB), and Dema-rio Coleman (Jr., WR/DB) playing at Oceanside and Colin Jones (Sr., QB/DB) at El Camino. That team was loaded.

What do you like most about playing football? It’s an escape. I can get away from everything and I like to pick up and motivate my teammates. Also the contact. Just because I’m a receiver doesn’t mean I don’t like to hit. I have to tone it down in practices because I don’t want anyone to get hurt but I love to get (the opposing) teams

color on my helmet. I like that you can take some-one on and it be legal.

What inspires and motivates you on the field? I am self moti-vated. People think that since my dad played ball that it would be easy. But (my parents) didn’t push me. I always want to be the best and give 100 percent. It’s the competi-tive nature that I have and what I am programmed to be.

Do you think you’ll score every time you touch the ball? I want to

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score every time I touch the ball. I think that when the ball is in my hands that something special can happen. But it’s more wanting versus knowing.

What is your favorite thing to do when not in school? Sleep. Not getting much right now with cram-ming for classes. Also like to be around my boys and chill more than anything.

Who is your role model? Not one particular person. Vari-ous coaches that I’ve had. My dad had an impact too.

Are you close with your dad? I’m very close with my dad. We don’t live together but we have a solid relationship that’s more than just football.

What is your favorite song to listen to before the game? Lil Wayne, Techno, there’s a lot. We have a solid play-list that we listen to on the Ipod that gets me excited. I’m always the one singing and dancing and that’s how I prepare for the game.

What additional training, if any, do you do outside the normal team practices? What is your workout regi-men in the offseason? I lift weights four days a week. In the offseason I play basketball and run track which is great endurance for the legs. I play a lot of pickup basketball. We go down to Stage Coach Park to play pickup basketball, whiffle ball. I do everything I can to stay active all the time.

What is your favorite sport besides football? I play a lot of basketball and beach volleyball.

What hobbies do you have? Video games (Madden and NCAA Football) and working out. I like to stay active as much as possible. I also enjoy a good nap.

What is your favorite inspirational movie? Any of the Rocky movies. It makes me want to do pushups and sit-ups while I’m watching it. It makes me feel unstoppable.

Have you ever watched it before a game? No. But if I watched it before a game, if the coaches played it in the locker room, I’d be the biggest, baddest guy on the field that day.

What is your favorite food? Most types of Pasta

What is your favorite school subject? I love psychology.

Who are your favorite athletes? Usain Bolt, Reggie Bush, Larry Fitzgerald

What is your favorite movie? Little Giants, Forrest Gump, Finding Nemo, Lion King, there are so many. I watch a lot of movies.

Favorite TV Show? Besides Sports Center, it’s a toss-up between Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Sponge Bob.

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