By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| When it comes to athletes at CSUSB, the off-season is a time where teams come together to work on strength and agility. It allows their muscles to be in the best possible condition for when the season comes around. Most college sports seasons are intense because of the large amount of games played over such a short period of time. Athletes have to do their workouts around their scheduled classes. Before the quarter starts, coaches send out times where they are not allowed to schedule any of their classes. Athletes work in a separate gym at the school, where it gives them the opportunity to work out with two highly knowledgeable coaches. "The … [Read more...] about Athletes offseason conditioning
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Pack the house everyday
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| Supporting athletes on their game days is something that can be a decisive factor when it comes to victory or defeat. Student support so far has been very timid when it comes to game days, which perhaps affects in some of the athletes' games. Men’s and women’s soccer both advanced to the playoffs this past season after both performing better than expected. Women’s volleyball had another outstanding season, winning the conference and making the regional semifinals. As a whole, our athletes are trying to get the backing of the students to come down to watch the games and support the ‘Yotes. “Fans showing up to the game is always a bonus, … [Read more...] about Pack the house everyday
How to: Athletes appetites
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| "Without an adequate amount of carbohydrates and fats in your diet, your muscles will not get the energy they need to perform at optimal levels," according to livestrong.com. Athletes need more calories a day than a regular student to keep energy levels high throughout the educational part of the day and while performing on the field. Eating every couple of hours a day or an equivalent to four or five meals a day is recommended for most athletes when competing in season. This allows the body to meet its requirements that allow it to perform at its highest potential. By doing this, it also allows you to consume the proper amount of nutrients … [Read more...] about How to: Athletes appetites
Men’s soccer weekend at StubHub Center
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| An important weekend saw the 'Yotes come up just short after playing two powerhouses in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA.) The Oct. 21 game saw the men play at the StubHub Center, home of the LA Galaxy, with an opportunity to climb a couple of places in the standings. The ‘Yotes conceded three in the first half, after what seemed to be against the run of possession. Midfielder Diego Casillas scored from just outside the 18-yard box, bending a ball into the upper right corner. The 'Yotes came out pressing after halftime, which gave them chances to score, although they were unable to convert. “It just wasn’t our day, both … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer weekend at StubHub Center
History of the women’s soccer team
By Gregory Gammill |Staff Writer| Women's soccer team is filled with memories of good and bad times during the past 28 seasons. Since the introduction of the team in 1988, they have been increasing their dominance with wins and tournament appearances showcasing their progress throughout the years. The team's first two seasons in '88 were lead by Ralph Perez. Perez made one of the best contributions to the Coyotes by leading them to an impressive 16-12-3 overall record. The Coyotes would move on from Perez and hire Dave Widor in 1990 who led the women's team for the next four seasons. During Widor's second season in 1991, the team would change from Division III to Division … [Read more...] about History of the women’s soccer team
Coyotes play at StubHub Center
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| Seeing an LA Galaxy game at the StubHub Center is a big deal, but the 'Yotes playing there is an even bigger deal. The men's soccer program has had a very promising season so far, to play on such a field was an exquisite experience for the men. Many of the boys are from overseas as well as many from around California, it was an experience of a lifetime for all involved. “It was a dream come true, I’ve been waiting for this day all my life," stated midfielder Diego Casillas. The StubHub Center opened in 2003 and hosted the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game, the MLS Cup game and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) … [Read more...] about Coyotes play at StubHub Center
Sports injury rehabilitation
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| When a student athlete gets injured they rely on the knowledge of the athletic trainers to get back on their feet. Laura Tropila is the main trainer of the well-being and rehabilitation of our student-athletes. Tropila earned her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and later earned her master's from the University of Arizona. With such a short season in college athletics, the training room is somewhere many would rather avoid spending their time. However, our athletes are grateful for the amount of time and effort the staff puts in to ensure the success of the teams. The athletes have protocols, provided by Tropila … [Read more...] about Sports injury rehabilitation
Men’s soccer weekly routine
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| When in season, the lifestyle of soccer can be very time-consuming. The men's soccer team spends close to 20 hours a week practicing. With such an intense season, which takes place this quarter, the team has to carefully choose what they eat. They work on mobility with the trainers on campus two days a week, which helps recover or avoid pulling any muscles. “We use this time to our advantage, we do a lot of stretching and light weights in the tent, which helps us recover quicker," said goalkeeper Mike Warn. In gym sessions, they do a lot of stretching with elastic bands and lacrosse balls, which helps take the knots out of muscles. “We have … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer weekly routine
International soccer players
By Gregory Gammill |Staff Writer| A diverse group of players from the men and women soccer teams all have different backgrounds, share similarities, differences and advice for future students. The difference in lifestyle has changed for some, coming from other countries. Players Luca Falcone and Megan Todd are both relatively new to the states. Falcone is a forward on the men's team and comes from Sydney, Australia. He came to the states in 2015 at the age of 21 to play soccer for the Coyotes. Falcone is graduating this December with a degree in psychology. He hopes to pursue a master's degree in sports psychology to do research in that particular field. He is hoping to coach as … [Read more...] about International soccer players
Women’s soccer takes down Warriors
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| The women's soccer team battled hot weather conditions and played a difficult game against the Stanislaus State University Warriors. It was evident that the 'Yotes were trying to carry the momentum of their three-game winning streak into the weekend. "We lost to them last year 1-0, so we really wanted to get them back," said midfielder Gabby Evaristo. Not too much ground was being gained because of a hard fought battle throughout most of the first half. It wasn't until the second half that the 'Yotes scored a goal against the opposing team. 51 minutes into the second half, midfielders Paige Kang and Rachael Figg ended up being the team's saviors … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer takes down Warriors