More than just an Appearance I have been blessed with so many passionate, strong and highly committed student-athletes this Spring at all of my San Jose sites. This past week I was able to cross paths with a unique and amazing opportunity to work with a team who has never … [Read more...]
What Makes An Exceptional Team Leader?
source Lately, I’ve been assessing the usefulness of team captains. Logistically, it’s nice to have them so that there’s someone to lead off-season workouts and things like that…but I’m not sure if they need to have a “captain” title in order to rally … [Read more...]
Standing on the Shoulders of Those Before Us
“It is our moral obligation to help the ones in need, and we must leave no one behind.” -Rebiya Kadeer Rebiya Kadeer, a noted women’s rights activist and businesswoman was arrested in 1999, while on her way to meet with U.S. Congressional staff, for distributing … [Read more...]
Oklahoma State Cowgirl basketball is one of three finalists for a new award presented by the WBCA…
Oklahoma State Cowgirl basketball is one of three finalists for a new award presented by the WBCA this season - the "Together We R" Team Award. In its first year, the “Together We R” Team Award honors programs that have strived to succeed in the face of adversity, overcoming … [Read more...]
Linsanity is Here… To Stay!
Linsanity is here… I suppose it would be appropriate to address the Linsanity that is running through the basketball world, especially with the New York Knicks. Jeremy Lin, in case you hadn’t heard has put the game of basketball in the spotlight for a variety of reasons. … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season…
...for top ten, five, eleven lists. Best ofs. Worst ofs. Shining moments. Glorious defeats. Trends and tribulations. Given that I too have, in the past, tried to comment on the happenings of an arbitrary (well there's the science of it all, I guess) set of days, I shall not disparage it too much. I … [Read more...]
6 Things I Love About Coaching
source Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is even more fired up! Keep checking back as I … [Read more...]
Laila Ali signs multi-year sponsorship deal with Marika
Laila Ali has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Marika activewear, a California-based company that offers gear in the yoga, fitness and lifestyle apparel categories. Ali, a former professional boxer, a mother and the daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, has always been a model of great … [Read more...]
Reasons for bad sportsmanship in adult recreational leagues?
I have been a competitive athlete my entire life. I have seen my fair share of bad sportsmanship in all the sports I've played and coached. I am hoping that you, the readers, can help explain why adult women playing in recreational leagues demonstrate some of the worst sportsmanship I have … [Read more...]
Kobe Apologizes: Part 2
In response to reactions to his use of an anti-gay slur during a game last Tuesday,which was caught on national TV, Kobe Bryant sat for an extended interview on ESPN to talk more about the incident. Because I have been one of Kobe's critics on this incident, I want to say that, for the first time, … [Read more...]