Twelve years ago Ogonna Nnamani joined the Gatorade National family. This volleyball star explains her connection to the Gatorade National Athlete of the Year program. She offers advice to the newest members and explains how being recognized by Gatorade has impacted her life off the … [Read more...]
Kerri Walsh Announces Pampers Partnership Prior to London 2012 Olympic Games
Consumer goods manufacturer Procter & Gamble recently announced its sponsorship of 28 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These world class athletes, part of the company’s global campaign that includes sponsorship of more than 150 athletes … [Read more...]
Kerri Walsh Talks Motherhood, Olympics Prep and Beach Volleyball Wardrobe
Kerri Walsh is one half of beach volleyball’s most dominant duo. She and her playing partner, Misty May-Treanor, have reunited to chase a third consecutive Olympic gold medal at the upcoming London Games. Since her last Olympics appearance, Kerri now has two children to compliment … [Read more...]
Black History Month - Female Athletes Who Changed the World
Could you imagine sports without the Williams sisters or Jackie Joyner Kersee? It’s pretty difficult to picture, but there once was a time when women weren’t allowed to compete. And there was also a time that black athletes weren’t allowed to be on the same playing field as … [Read more...]
Go to Coach Dawn’s Session on Motivating Female Athletes at the AVCA Convention Saturday!
source I wanted to hit pause on the A to Z series so that I can let you know that I’ll be speaking at the AVCA convention this Saturday. If you’re here in San Antonio, I’d love for you to stop by and hear my talk and most importantly…introduce yourself! It will be a … [Read more...]
UCLA snaps Penn State’s 26-game volleyball tournament winning streak
Penn State women’s volleyball team will not win a record fifth consecutive national title. The ninth-seeded Bruins swept Penn State on Friday in the regional semifinals to end the four-time, defending champions’ 26-match winning streak. Set scores were 25-20, 25-22, 25-21. The Bruins … [Read more...]
Newly Crowned as Miss Oregon, Alaina Bergsma Leads Oregon Ducks Volleyball into NCAA Tournament
For decades, women have fought an uphill battle to be taken seriously as athletes. Alaina Bergsma gets that. The 6-foot-3 outside hitter for the Oregon volleyball team is considered one of the top offensive threats in the Pac-12, if not the entire country. Yet, she’s also comfortable immersing … [Read more...]
Super Stanford Sports Day Recapped!
C and R just had the most enjoyable Friday night at Stanford that didn't involve women's basketball. What we did see was the Stanford Women's Volleyball team beat four-time defending champs Penn State and the Stanford Women's Soccer Team beat defending champs Notre Dame. Glorious weather on campus, … [Read more...]
Super Stanford Women’s Sports Day!
Well, Stanford Women's Basketball has not started yet but there are other women's sports we can watch, and this Friday, September 9th there is a perfect storm of Stanford Sports on the Farm. The Stanford Women's Volleyball team is taking on defending champs Penn State and the Stanford Women's Soccer … [Read more...]
Turkish volleyball player verbally and physically attacked in Istanbul bus? for wearing shorts
Nineteen-year-old … [Read more...]