Shakey Rodriguez would have been proud. Mater Academy Charter High School’s boys basketball coach was a South Florida sports icon who led high school teams to five state championships. But he died from a brain aneurysm during the preseason, the biggest setback among challenges his Mater team faced. The school’s gym at its Hialeah Gardens campus was being rebuilt and the team often had to practice and play elsewhere, while...

It’s been a Fraser family tradition since 1970: On the last Thursday in February, they flee the winter weather in western Pennsylvania for Florida sunshine and a few days playing golf. And The Senator Course at Don Shula’s Golf Club has hosted the Pap Fraser Memorial Tournament, named for the family patriarch, for all 51 years. “It’s really like a second home for us,” said William “Bill” Fraser...

The Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana This pose opens up your shoulders and chest and strengthens your back, glutes and hamstring muscles. It also stretches your hip flexors and thighs while increasing flexibility in your spine. 1. Lie down on your back. Bend both knees and place the soles of your feet flat on the floor, as shown in the photo above. Allow your arms to rest alongside your torso. Align your knees directly above...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s flag football team is enjoying their season so far after defeating district rival Miami Beach 34-0 on March 2 to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Gators took a big bite out of Downtown Doral Charter Upper School, beating the Dolphins 67-7 to win their first game of the season. The Gators’ only loss was to Miami Senior High School, 19-12. The Goleman girls played their games away...

Scaption, or scapular plane elevation     This exercise is deceptively simple. But it will correct your posture and strengthen the muscle group around your shoulders as you lift your arms above your head.   Stand tall with good posture and alignment and contract your abdominal muscles and core. Look straight ahead, stretch your neck and keep it and your head aligned with your spine. Place your arms at your...