The 21st century has catalyzed arguably one of the most impactful movements in modern sports: emphasis on recovery. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], our athletic trainers facilitate athlete recovery, guiding our players toward long-term health so they can be at their best on and off the field. Brody Bailey, junior, has a background…
While most high school sports play four quarters under stadium lights, cheerleaders and dancers train for months to perfect a routine lasting 2 minutes. Despite the intense training and high-risk stunts both sports require, peers often disrespect their athleticism. This dismissal reflects a wider issue: a cultural stigma treating female-dominated sports as entertainment rather…
Students arriving on campus at the start of the 2026 school year were introduced to newly constructed science classrooms in the D and E buildings. The construction of these classrooms is part of the Measure I bond which granted $197,000,000 to the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] in 2014, to upgrade and maintain…
Over 5 million athletes sustain injuries in high school each year, according to Colorado Advanced Orthopedics. Whether it be an ACL tear or wrist fracture, student-athletes often take time away from their sports to recover. Physical therapy plays a vital role in rebuilding these athletes by restoring their mobility and strength through treatment plans,…
Holding a high school flag football clearance slip in one hand and a club soccer contract in the other, I realized I was being forced into an impossible gamble. On one hand, I held a proven path to college scholarship offers and recruiter attention. In the other, I held an opportunity in a brand…