The ultimate dream for most student-athletes is playing at the collegiate level. However, the college recruiting process is extensive and often difficult. As a result, many athletes get recruiting help to ease the difficulty. "I'd say the process is pretty hard because there is no one set way to...
Belmont's open space trail systems always have been designated for mixed trail use; however, this may be subject to change in the foreseeable future. There have been numerous concerns about pedestrians and bicyclists sharing trails, but the validity and significance of these concerns are uncertain. "We...
Carlmont’s baseball team is working with COVID-19 safety guidelines and beginning preseason workouts in preparation for their possible playing season in March. The pandemic has affected the entire world, and especially the realm of sports. In sports, social distancing has made it difficult for players...
Throughout human history, people have been getting injured. However, it is only now that we have a new understanding of what injuries are, how to fix them, and how to avoid them. In the past, even the simplest of injuries had serious consequences. Nowadays, people like Arman Agarwal and Alec Arnow,...
Though health and safety regulations continue to dictate the operation of Carlmont athletics, varsity softball has been able to keep up their fall training. Softball is a spring sport at Carlmont, but the team usually begins strength training and conditioning in September, months before the season...
Water polo is a team sport. Not only that, but it is an intrinsically physical sport. Players face off, compete for zones, attack, and defend small sections of the pool. All of this requires coordination with teammates, refined technique, and peak physical fitness. However, these principles come...
When Jasyn Chidester became Carlmont's certified athletic trainer in 2019, he set out to provide the best possible program and ensure athletes remain healthy. A San Mateo native, Chidester grew up near Carlmont, going to high school at Hillsdale before moving onto the College of San Mateo (CSM). One...
In most action sports, upgrading gear is a prominent aspect of each sport. In mountain biking at least, aftermarket parts and brand new upgrades can mean the difference between a comfortable outing or a potential disaster. In many ways, upgrading your mountain bike is a rebirth, and in some cases,...
Although most student-athletes at the high school level play club and school sports, some have a preference. A percentage of student-athletes play one or the other because they feel one team has more benefits, such as stronger bonds between players or a reduced chance of injury. "[In school] it's...
Like most teams at Carlmont, the girls basketball program is dealing with the challenges of preparing for their season with COVID-19 protocols. Currently, the school and coaches take players’ temperatures before every practice. They check for fevers, and players fill out cautionary forms. The girls...