Finally - a get women into sport campaign that really should work. The 'This Girl Can' video, posters and all-round inspiration are from Sport England. Their mission statement? "This Girl Can celebrates the active women everywhere who are doing their thing no matter how they do it, how they look … [Read more...]
Do you fight with your emotions? by Erica Quam @coachquam
Do You Fight Your Emotions? written by Erica Quam Do your emotions get the best of you? Your emotions will move you closer to or further away from the things that you want in life. Believe it or not, you are in charge of your feelings and emotions. * Here's are two lists of … [Read more...]
The Inspired Coach Program begins January 1st @coachquam
You inspire your athletes every single day. Who does that for you? THE INSPIRED COACH Program BEGINS JANUARY 1ST, 2015. TAKE 7 DAYS FOR A SYSTEM RESET. GET READY FOR A SHIFT IN HOW YOU OPERATE AS A COACH! Spend 15 minutes or less each day to get refilled, refreshed, & ready … [Read more...]
Is it okay to be content? by Erica Quam @coachquam
Is It Okay To Be Content? written by Erica Quam In yoga philosophy, there's a concept of contentment called santosa. I didn't take to that concept right away. To me contentment seemed to indicate that I should be satisfied with where I was...and I didn't come with that … [Read more...]
What You Focus On Expands by Erica Quam @coachquam
What You Focus On Expands written by Erica Quam Every day when you wake up and take in a new breath of air, you have two choices. You can focus on the negative or the positive. Sure, it's tempting to think about how tired you feel, how little sleep you got, or something that you are NOT looking … [Read more...]
Are you in relationship with gratitude? @coachquam
Are You In Relationship With Gratitude? written by Erica Quam Research shows that grateful people are happier and healthier. How grateful are you? Four Benefits of Gratitude: 1. Makes us happier (and even reduces anxiety & depression) Gratitude has been scientifically proven to be one of the … [Read more...]
I never change. I simply become more myself. via @LashindaDemus
“I never change. I simply become more myself.” – Joyce Carol Oates Young ladies, you should be looking forward to your 30’s. I truly feel more free each day to truly be myself and truly be proud of who that is. Don’t learn this lesson the hard way – you are the … [Read more...]
3 Ways Women Can Be Effective Leaders
source In my post, 3 Ways To Keep Females In Coaching And Athletics Administration, I talk about the lack of ladies in athletics…and the numbers were pretty dramatic. If you’re interested in seeing all of the numbers and a link to the study, just click on the article and … [Read more...]
Kara Goucher Takes the Gamble #NYCMarathon
Goucher_KaraBlanket-NYCM14.JPG Kara Goucher, staying warm, 2 November 2014, photo by PhotoRun.net Even with her special blanket from her son, Colt, Kara Goucher was not really warm. The winds at the start of the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon were strong and gusts of up to thirty-six miles per … [Read more...]
Lauren Hill scores 4 points in first game with Mount St. Joseph’s
Mount St. Joseph College freshman Lauren Hill, who is dying of brain cancer, scored 4 points in her one and only game today, including a memorable layup:Hill, the Mount St. Joseph College forward with an inoperable brain tumor, first had to live long enough to play in Sunday's game against Hiram … [Read more...]