Whether it’s a quest to repeat, secure a winning season or plant seeds for future success, high school football teams in and around Mount Pleasant are looking to make 2024 a banner season. Here is a look at the five head coaches of the top-five East Cooper teams -- Wando, Lucy Beckham, Bishop England, Phillip Simmons and Oceanside. Some are new and others are veterans, but … [Read more...]
Holy City Tennis Shop: What’s All the Racquet?
Are you looking for a personalized touch when it comes to your tennis equipment and supplies? Holy City Tennis has all that you could want and more to aid in your tennis hours. Daniel DiNardo opened this retail tennis shop over six years ago. He was working at a different tennis shop in town when it closed. He saw the need in the market and decided to open his own three … [Read more...]
The Chill Factor: Emma Navarro’s ‘Even-keeled’ Approach Proves Elite at Wimbledon
It’s an enigma how Charleston’s Emma Navarro is cooler than the other side of the pillow under the brightest lights on the biggest stages. The 23-year-old phenom is harnessing her superpower and it’s an unflappable calmness that has lately given her an edge against the game’s greats. The promised princess of women’s tennis in the Lowcountry, an Ashley Hall graduate and … [Read more...]
BODY20: Revolutionize Your Routine
If you have gone through the paces of working out and haven’t found a routine that sticks, Body20 may be your answer. This unique fitness experience transcends traditional workouts. BODY20, the pioneer in the Electro-Muscle Stimulation (EMS) fitness space, utilizes an FDA-cleared suit giving you a full-body workout in just 20 minutes. On April 11, they opened an expanded … [Read more...]
Where To Get Your Pickleball Fix: Still A Big Dill’
Pickleball mania has been sweeping the nation these past few years and the areas east of the Cooper have been swept up in the burgeoning craze. An estimated 36.5 million Americans played pickleball last year according to the 2023 APP Pickleball Participation Report. One of the fastest growing sports in the country, this hybrid paddle game combines elements of tennis, badminton … [Read more...]
The Breaking Point: The Meteoric Rise of Local Tennis Star Emma Navarro
Emma Navarro has arrived. Not only is she having a breakthrough season, it seems like overnight she has emerged as one of the best women’s tennis players in the world. The 22-year-old Ashley Hall graduate is playing like a seasoned veteran and currently ranked World No. 20. Navarro is one of the top seeds in this year’s Credit One Charleston Open. She’s the 10th best player … [Read more...]
Still Not Over It: Cooper River Bridge Run Maintains Global Appeal
The first Saturday in April is an exciting time to be in Charleston, as it will mark the 47th anniversary of the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k race, which attracts fitness enthusiasts from all over the country and the world. This year’s event, slated for April 6, kicks off at 8 a.m. at the start line located on the corner of Coleman Boulevard and Simmons Street in front of … [Read more...]
New Year, New Self: Fitness Routines to Jumpstart 2024
Happy New Year, it’s officially 2024! New year — new you. Let’s focus on you and your health and overall wellness. Make 2024 the year that you look good and feel amazing. Working out is a great way to reduce stress, manage a healthy weight and build muscle. Mount Pleasant Magazine is highlighting a few workout trends and three different levels of fitness, from a ‘big box … [Read more...]
Crush Yard: Where Recreation and Relaxation Co-exist
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America, with an average growth rate over the past three years of 158.6 percent, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. The number of pickleball players in the U.S. now totals 36.5 million. Combining elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, pickleball is a paddle sport with two or four players playing … [Read more...]
Lowcountry’s Finest: Local Junior Golfers Contending On National Stage
Charleston’s chances of bringing home the coveted U.S. Junior Amateur Championship is still very much alive and well. Lowcountry players Rowan Sullivan and Matt Moloney have made the cut and advanced to the latter stages of the tournament on Daniel Island. After two days of stroke play, the field has shrunk from 264 players to 64 after a 2-over cut line eliminated more than … [Read more...]