'CONVENIENT REVERENCE' [Originally written as a discursive paper for conference presentation] 'On the judicious use of university athletic scholarships to increase the number of British champions and better a nation's sporting culture' 1.1: Introduction. London 2012's biggest question mark wasn't … [Read more...]
The Chick Flick- A record breaking Women’s Disc Golf Event
Tournament directors, Celeste Scandiffio and Cindy McMahan, run this event for Women Disc Golfers of all experience levels; from those who have never played to the most experienced. They have seen large turnouts every year and their group picture each year makes women around the envious of their … [Read more...]
Social media in college recruiting
Upon browsing through the Women Talk Sports blog network, I found this post about social media and recruiting. The blogger cites a number of coaches who talk about the issue of TMI (too much information) on recruits' Facebook and Twitter accounts. This is, to me, quite a fascinating topic as social … [Read more...]
In a social media world, potential recruits need to watch what they say
The vast majority of young people have a Twitter account, a Facebook page, or both. They tend to put their random thoughts on Twitter, and more elaborate info and pictures on Facebook.But increasingly, what young athletes post on either social medium is being scrutinized by college coaches, and … [Read more...]
Women’s College World Series Softball
The WCWS has two amazing programs fighting for the ultimate prize and pride for their respective colleges. Alabama Crimson Tide has never won the college world series but has had several appearances behind coach Pat Murphy. They are going against a tough Oklahoma Sooner team in which the program has … [Read more...]
Recruiting and evaluation periods a matter of perspective
This story, on ever-changing NCAA summer recruiting/evaluation regulations, ran last weekend as the recruiting season took full flight. UConn Coach Geno Auriemma, and others, are quoted as being dismayed by what they call a shrinking window of time to be able to see prospects:Auriemma is troubled by … [Read more...]
Ubuntu: I am, because you are
Ubuntu: I am, because you are. This African proverb summarizes most simply my own life philosophy. I believe we are all extensions of the experiences, namely the people, whose paths we have crossed throughout our lives. I know that I would not be with BAWSI now, if I had not first … [Read more...]
Catching up with high school hoops star Mercedes Russell
Last May, Springfield, Ore. center Mercedes Russell showed up to the West Coast Premier Invitational in Pomona, Calif. a little-known figure outside of her home state, where she and her high school team had just won a state championship. At that event, and subsequent club ball tournaments that … [Read more...]
Baylor may face sanctions over possible illegal recruiting
Scandal:The men's and women's basketball programs at Baylor University are facing possible NCAA sanctions following an investigation that uncovered more than 1,200 impermissible phone calls and text messages during a 29-month span.Men's coach Scott Drew, women's coach Kim Mulkey and their … [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...]