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Archives for April 2011
Words of wisdom from Coach Theresa Grentz
A few thoughts from Hall of Famer Theresa Grentz who tipped off the Assistant Coaching Symposium last night in Chicago. … [Read more...]
Post-Competition Letdown
I trained, I fought, and I performed incredibly well. But I drove the seven and a half hours home and suddenly found myself miserable. Periodic moments of joy interspersed with hours of listlessness, frustration, and anger. I haven't been able focus. It already seems weird that I'm a competitive … [Read more...]
Loree Smith: Weightlifting for the Hammer Throw
Name:+ACY-nbsp+ADs Loree B. Smith+ACY-nbsp+ADsAJg-nbsp+ADs Age: 28Sport:+ACY-nbsp+ADs Track and Field, Hammer Do you use the Olympic Lifts as part of your training? Of course, I use the snatch, clean, and jerk.+ACY-nbsp+ADs I use variations such as from the ground, not letting go between reps,+ACY-nbsp+ADs and from various heights such as … [Read more...]
Source: Katie Smith to Seattle for Jasmine Thomas, 2012 pick
UPDATE: The deal was announced as I posted. It's a three-team swap with veteran Washington PG Katie Smith and C Jacinta Monroe landing in Seattle, along with Indiana's second-round pick in the 2012 draft. Australian PG Erin Phillips, who was signed to Seattle's training camp roster, goes to Indiana … [Read more...]
Beckham, Thorpe & other sports stars receive the royal treatment
It's not often that we see celebrities, dignitaries and sports icons hobnobbing with one another. Today's much anticipated Royal Wedding brought together guests from a broad spectrum of society. Among those lucky enough to attend were David Beckham and Australian Olympic swimmer, Ian Thorpe. So how … [Read more...]
Mediation in UD track complaint
News out of Delaware: the University has agreed to mediation in an attempt to obtain an Early Complaint Resolution. If mediation is unsuccessful (supporters of the men's track team have said the only satisfactory resolution is reinstatement) OCR will go forward with its investigation.I have to say, … [Read more...]
Brutal Attacks on Black Lesbians in South Africa Continue, Three Years After Simelane’s Murder
I am re-posting a message I received this morning from the Forum for the Empowerment of Women in Johannesburg. Noxolo Nogwaza was raped and murdered this week, three years after the outcry over Eudy Simelane's murder should have brought these assaults to an end. Every few weeks, it seems, another … [Read more...]
Follow this trick to become a strong and well-liked female leader
source I think we ladies get a bum rap. … [Read more...]
What am I doing at the Tour of the Gila?
Good question. Pronounce it as you will. … [Read more...]