It was May 1st, 2011. I was standing on the starting line of the Eugene Half Marathon beside a small, athletic-looking pre-teen with a neat blonde braid. When the gun went off, so did she. A man running beside me uttered between strides, “You’ll never see that one … [Read more...]
10 Qualities We Want Our Female Athletes To Have
source In his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey talks about beginning with the end in mind. As coaches of female athletes, what qualities do we want them to have when their time with us is finished? 10 pieces of advice for our female athletes Be confident. In the … [Read more...]
How To Coach Millennials
source Millennials, also known as Generation Y or Generation Next, are folks who are about twenty to thirty years old. So when I saw this article called, Introverted Leaders: The Right Mentors for Millennials, I figured there would be a lot of people who’d be interested in how we can … [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...]
Fearless Fourth Grader Conquers Ski Jump
A 10 year old girl wearing a helmet cam talks herself through her fear at the top of a ski jump, then sails down a 40-meter ramp for the first time. Here goes…something. Watch out Lindsey Van. Related Posts: Ready To Fly … [Read more...]
Top 4 Rules for Selecting a Girls Hockey Team for Your Child
When it comes to deciding where you should play next season, the most critical factor is coaching. Sure, many girls hockey players want to play with their friends, they want to have fun, and the logistics of getting to and from practices and games are all critical factors in your ultimate … [Read more...]
Planting Seeds of Change through Service
"They won't remember all that you said. They won't remember all that you did. But they will never forget how you made them feel." It's official, all three BAWSI Girls sites in San Jose are underway. After months and weeks of preparation and visioning, it feels amazing to truly be connected to … [Read more...]
Hey Sports Parents! Give New Coaches A Chance
Yesterday was the first day of spring field hockey practice for my 10 year old and she was so excited, she could hardly stand it! She had her new cleats on, new field hockey bag with sticks, ball and mouth guard ready to go. As we pull in to the parking lot it begins to rain – yet the sky is … [Read more...]
Athletes Giving Back!
As the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) Rollers Program Manager I have been launching the eight week spring season at all of our sites over the past month. BAWSI Rollers is an adaptive sports and confidence building program for children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Last … [Read more...]
A little playground help: Why can’t girls and boys play together?
By Katie Culver Have you been to recess lately? It just so happens that I have. Recently, I volunteered for recess duty at my son’s school. (He’s in first grade.) There is plenty to say about recess – including that at many schools there is simply not enough of it. Some … [Read more...]