...practice sessions."Sports physicals usually peak the day after the first day of practice," Carlson said. "But the smart athletes are thinking about having their physicals now."When the athletes enter the exam room they can expect to be asked...

...the Game," presented by the Pillager varsity coaching staff. ? "The Six Inches Between Your Ears: Becoming a Smarter Athlete," presented by Jane Peterson, Central Lakes College volleyball coach. ? "Weightroom and Conditioning," presented...

...Eastman said. "He's a good receiver and runner. Dave may not be the fastest but he's a hard runner and he's a smart athlete. He gets mad when he gets taken out, even though it's only to give him a break. He's loves the game of football...

...don't think we're overconfident, I think we're focused on the right things. We understand that Itasca has good, smart athletes and they'll be coming here wanting to win." TROY GUNDERSON can be reached at troy.gunderson@brainerddispatch...

...tailback where he was named the starter." Michaelson is a member of the Patriots' basketball and golf teams. A smart athlete, Michaelson doesn't care for numbers, however, at least not his own. The numbers he does care about are the number...