FEATURED ARTICLE by Erica Quam The moment is NOW! Tomorrow. Next week. Next time. When will I ever get there? One day. Sometime. I should do that. In 5 years... That's on my bucket list. I am going to do that someday! Too often we live in the past or in the future. We are obsessed … [Read more...]
NACWAA Members on the Move & In the News - Sept. 12, 2014
“I do what I do because I enjoy helping others become successful and watching both my staff and students develop their potential.” Kiki Baker Barnes says. Read the article about Dillard University AD's story featured in New Orleans Magazine. Read more Former George Mason … [Read more...]
INTENTION: The What, The How, & The Why by Erica Quam @coachquam
FEATURED ARTICLE by Erica QuamINTENTION: The What, The How, & The Why The WHAT?What is an intention?? Intention is defined as having a plan, to direct the mind, to take aim. Without intention, we stray. Think of intention as a tool. I believe you can direct the forces … [Read more...]
New Book for Student-Athletes: Beneath the College Jersey by Marten Vandervelde
Listen to an interview between Erica Quam (founder of The Inner Circle for Women Who Coach) and Marten Vandervelde - author of the book, Beneath the College Jersey: An Athlete's Guide to Healthier Nutrition, Habits, & Recovery. In this interview, Erica talks with Marten … [Read more...]
How do you build trust on your team? by Erica Quam @coachquam
FEATURED ARTICLE by Erica Quam How do you build trust on your team? TRUSTBuilding trust is the foundation for the success of your team this year. This is where it starts. CONFLICTIf you don't have trust, you can't have healthy conflict. You'll just have people that … [Read more...]
Lisa McGuirk Named Gannon University AD; 32 Join NACWAA
Author: NACWAA August 29, 2014 #MovingTheNeedle: Former Cedar Crest College director of athletics and head softball coach Lisa Goddard McGuirk has been named director of athletics at Gannon University (DII). She will begin her duties as AD September 5. Read … [Read more...]
WNBA star Swin Cash part of historic all-female sports show
USA Basketball released its official training-camp roster on Monday and a big name was curiously not included, three-time WNBA champion Swin Cash. But Cash said she retired from the national team after the London Olympics, winning her second gold medal. And on Tuesday, Cash was part of a bigger … [Read more...]
AWK: Lori Lindsey retires 12 years after turning professional
Someday there should be a DC Women’s Soccer Hall of Fame, and Lori Lindsey should be in it. The Washington Freedom had a laudable tradition that I hope the Spirit eventually decide to emulate: they created a “Hall of Freedom”, an honor bestowed on former players and personnel … [Read more...]
Two NACWAA Members Take AD Posts; 37 Join NACWAA
August 21, 2014 Denisha Hendricks, who served for six years as athletic director at Kentucky State University (DII), has been named athletic director of Chicago State University (DI). She will be the second female athletic director in the school's 147-year history. Hendricks is a member of the 2014 … [Read more...]
What habits are you bringing this season? Part 2 of 3 by Erica Quam @coachquam
FEATURED ARTICLE by Erica Quam What habits are you bringing this season? Part 2 of 3. We're taking a closer look at your daily habits in the following 3 areas: PRODUCTIVITY SUPPORT - This week we'll focus on support. SELF CARE We'll look again at a simple 3-question yes or … [Read more...]