The head coaches from the East and West have been decided. On Monday, the WNBA announced that Atlanta Dream head coach Michael Cooper and Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. Based on WNBA rules, the head coach of the conference champion gets to be the All-Star team's head coach the following … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
3 simple strategies to have more powerful phone calls with recruits this season by Erica Quam @coachquam
+ACY-nbsp+ADs-Most coaches I know are not head over heels excited about the college recruiting process - especially when July 1st rolls around. +ACY-nbsp+ADs-In fact, most college coaches I know really dread it+ACE +ACY-nbsp+ADsAJg-nbsp+ADs Here are 3 simple strategies to have more powerful phone conversations with recruits this … [Read more...]
Joanna Jedrzejczyk Signs to UFC; Faces Lima in Debut
Jedrzejczyk Lima Coming off a huge win over Rosi Sexton, Joanna Jedrzejczyk has signed to the UFC. The Polish prospect will take on Brazilian Juliana Lima in what will be the second strawweight fight in the promotion at UFC on Fox 12 card in San Jose, CA July 26. MMA Rocks Poland broke the news … [Read more...]
Liberty vs. Sun Game Notes: New York’s Superstars rise to challenge
Just the Facts, Ma'am: It got tight right at the end, but the New York Liberty came away with the 67-65 win over Connecticut. Tina Charles and Cappie Pondexter each had 14 points to lead the Liberty. For the Sun, Chiney Ogwumike had game-highs of 22 points and 17 rebounds. For odd comparisons, a … [Read more...]
Coaches Corner: Evaluating Drills For Effective Practices
source I+ACY-rsquo+ADs-m a big fan of evaluating my program after each season. Everything from hotels and restaurants we used to game schedule and practice plans. I certainly don+ACY-rsquo+ADs-t think that evaluation must necessarily lead to changes, though it should lead to comfort that you+ACY-rsquo+ADs-re doing things … [Read more...]
Festive Red, White and Blue “Stuffed” Burgers Recipe
Fire Up the Grill With the Fourth of July right around the corner you can show your patriotic pride with a full flavored burger dressed in red, white and blue+ACE These burgers actually have a healthy twist with marinated grilled vegetables incorporated right in.+ACY-nbsp+ADs I partnered up with Mazola Corn … [Read more...]
Washington AmWoSo Week June 25-29
Sam Lofton and Ashley Herndon of the Spirit Reserves battle Braddock Road+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s Allie Wisner for the ball while Marisa Park looks on. (Photo by Larry J. Clark) It was a good week for local women+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s soccer fans. The professional Spirit got back on a winning track. The flagship Washington … [Read more...]
Thai Boxing Association Tournament Crowns 2014 Champions
Lee The annual amateur Thai Boxing Association tournament took place this past weekend in Des Moines, Iowa with some of North America+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s best kickboxing vying for championships in over a couple of dozen divisions. Over a hundred female competitors this year, with some familiar faces from the … [Read more...]
Lynx vs. Storm final score: Minnesota survives Seattle’s comeback to win 74-69
With both starting shooting guards out, the Lynx and Storm both struggled to create shots at times. But costly mistakes down the stretch undermined the Seattle Storm's comeback attempt in a 74-69 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Minnesota Lynx really only played to the dominant standard we've come to … [Read more...]
Tulsa Shock: the overtime team
Tonight's result:The Sparks rallied past the Shock in overtime, 92-89. It was Tulsa's third consecutive overtime game.It was also the first game back for Kristi Toliver, who missed six games with Los Angeles helping Slovakia qualify for a European National Championship.Game notes:Tulsa Shock- Skylar … [Read more...]