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Convenient Reverence: Forward with Scholarships (Pt. 1)
by Felicity (Fawkes) Hawksley
posted October 12, 2012 at 3:05pm

'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: Introduc...more

The Chick Flick- A record breaking Women's Disc Golf Event
by DiscGolf4Women
posted September 2, 2012 at 12:51pm

The 5th annual, Chick Flick, has yet again set a record in the number of women players by continuing to grow larger each year....more

Social media in college recruiting
by Sports, Media & Society
posted August 20, 2012 at 3:31pm

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 i...more

In a social media world, potential recruits need to watch what they say
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 19, 2012 at 8:53pm

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 b...more

Women's College World Series Softball
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted June 5, 2012 at 4:13pm

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 ...more

Recruiting and evaluation periods a matter of perspective
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 26, 2012 at 9:53am

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 ...more

Ubuntu: I am, because you are
by BAWSI Angela
posted April 25, 2012 at 12:29pm

Full Circle Service by the Student-Athletes from Evergreen Valley College is Powerful Beyond Words...more

Catching up with high school hoops star Mercedes Russell
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 22, 2012 at 10:49pm

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, an...more

Baylor may face sanctions over possible illegal recruiting
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 10, 2012 at 10:07am

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, ...more

Standing on the Shoulders of Those Before Us
by BAWSI Angela
posted March 27, 2012 at 11:28am

Female Athletes Value for Relationships Enables a Unique Opportunity to Support and Make Sure No One Gets Left Behind...more

Leading by Example- Santa Clara University Women’s Basketball Coaches
by BAWSI Drea
posted March 23, 2012 at 9:25am

  Here at BAWSI we rely heavily on female athletes to understand the importance of using their unique platform for good. But, rarely do we see the coaches of these athletes making the same commitment themselves. The Santa Clara University women&rsqu...more

Planting Seeds of Change through Service
by BAWSI Angela
posted March 17, 2012 at 4:46pm

Student-Athletes Being Transformed through Service, Empowered and Inspired for Life Beyond Athletics...more

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, a family affair: Lopez and Smith, the future faces of women’s MMA
by HowRoode
posted December 12, 2011 at 10:11pm

  Chief instructor and owner, Derek Stewart leads the jiu-jitsu session as the students attentively listen … just like we did before, but in a much tighter ball, half-guard here, control the distance… Sitting on the mat, the class o...more

Nirra Fields, Jeanier Olukemi Ruled Ineligible to Play College Hoops
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 29, 2011 at 6:38pm

Photo: OUHoops.com   Mater Dei guard Nirra Fields, who is UCLA-bound, and former Brea Olinda star Jeanier Olukemi have both been denied transfers from the California Interscholastic Federation. Unless both win hardship appeals, neither will be ab...more

Imani Stafford chooses Texas
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 14, 2011 at 10:47pm

10 Imani Stafford is headed to Texas to be a Longhorn. Texas is looking good now.#17 Kahleah Cooper has picked Rutgers. ESPN's Rutgers analysis. ...more

Cali High School Girl's Basketball Showcase 2011
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 14, 2011 at 12:50am

Yesterday's Cali High School Showcase 2011, at Cal State Dominguez Hills, brought out some of Southern California's top teams. And it's true: the basketball world order in this part of the universe has changed.Mater Dei 58, Serra 44The score is deceptive,...more

Cat Osterman and Lindsay Gardner Unite To Coach Hilltoppers
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted October 27, 2011 at 10:48pm

                                                                                                (Photo courtesy of Logan Lawrence St. Edwards Athletics) This pas...more

U.S.A. Softball: Wins Their 8th Gold Medal at Pan American Games!
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted October 23, 2011 at 9:00pm

              (Picture credit: Fastpitchwest) Sunday Oct. 23, 2011: The U.S.A Olympic National Team has done it again! They beat Canada in the gold medal game with a score of 11-1 in just four innings....more

Jordan Adams: "I didn't have the best high school experience"
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 19, 2011 at 8:17am

Top-ranked Mater Dei High School point guard Jordan Adams is about to make her decision from five schools: UCLA, USC, Washington, Maryland and Tennessee. But what does this quote mean?......."I didn't have the best high school experience," Adams said of h...more

Talkin' college basketball, coaching, recruiting and updates
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 7, 2011 at 1:53am

Colegio:President Obama had national champions Texas A&M;to the White House today to congratulate them on their win. Notre Dame superstar guard Skylar Diggins shares pre-game tips. Ohhhh, this girl is silly :)The CSUN Matadors will host a free youth clini...more

Washington gets verbal commitment from Heather Corral
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 5, 2011 at 10:37am

According to news first reported by The Columbian, Prairie High School senior Heather Corral plans to commit to Washington once the signing period opens in November. Corral is the sister of Southern California senior G Ashley Corral. A 6-foot-1 G, Heathe...more

Talkin' basketball coverage, freshmen and recruiting visits
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 29, 2011 at 2:12pm

Clay Kallam says high school sports coverage in the Northern California area is in danger, due to the consolidation of several small publications:High school sports is the most labor-intensive activity in the sports department. (All local news coverage is...more

Mercedes Russell is at the top of ESPN's class of 2013 rankings
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 30, 2011 at 2:38am

Look who's on top of ESPN's class of 2013 list: Mercedes Russell of Springfield, Oregon. 1 Mercedes Russell 2 Kaela Davis 3 Diamond DeShields 4 Taya Reimer 5 Rebecca Greenwell 6 Linnae Harper 7 Kendall Cooper 8 Allisha Gray 9 Jannah Tucker 10 ...more

ASU refuses to release athlete from National Letter of Intent; she will sit out a year
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 21, 2011 at 3:13pm

Karina Alofaituli asked out of her National Letter of intent with Arizona State after Coach Charli Turner-Thorne said she would sit out a year. But ASU denied the Newbury Park, CA forward, so she will have to sit out a year beginning this fall, as she att...more

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