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Interview with author Dave Salter
by Sport Management Education
posted October 19, 2009 at 1:50pm

If you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer you should watch this interview. Dave has authored books on girls/womens athletics in the past. This book will not only help fill the leadership void it also gives money back to help find a ...more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
by Sport Management Education
posted October 12, 2009 at 8:37am

Final Four Leadership One of the unique aspects of sports is the degree of publicity athletes generate in the mass media. Unfortunately, many star athletes have gained notoriety based upon negative attention in the news. I am happy to report that many ...more

Could running change the world?
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted September 20, 2009 at 1:16pm

I am reading Bart Yasso’s “My Life on the Run” and love his insight into the sport. Here is one passage in particular that I couldn’t agree with more: “Running is about acceptance — of yourself and others....more

Why She Plays: A Book Review
by Pretty Tough
posted September 18, 2009 at 12:22pm

Did you ever wonder what combination of traits creates the perfect player? Is it raw talent? Is it drive? Or is it simply the will to win combined with passion and pure ability? Christine A. Baker answers all this and more in Why She Plays: The World of W...more

Book Review: Shooting an Albatross
by Ladies on the Tee
posted September 17, 2009 at 3:56pm

Story of Intrigue, Romance, Jealousy and Murder Author, Steven R. Lundin, has crafted a delicious story that is set against the historical events of 1943 involving the war effort and the only year the PGA’s entire season was canceled. Wrapped aroun...more

Serena's Book: On The Line
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted September 4, 2009 at 9:47am

One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has captured every major title. Her 2009 Australia Open championship earned her the #1 world ranking for the third time in her illustrious career - and marked only the latest excla...more

New book examines challenges facing women coaches
by Title IX Blog
posted September 3, 2009 at 3:11pm

In her new (2009) book, Gender Games: Why Women Coaches Are Losing the Field, author Christina Cruz examines gendered dynamic of college athletic departments and the tensions that it creates for female coaches. These tensions, which Cruz labels "micro-co...more

Win a copy of Serena Williams' new book
by Jane
posted August 24, 2009 at 5:56pm

Are you a Serena fan? If so, you don't want to miss the chance to read her new memoir, "On The Line" out in stores on Sept. 1st. And for five lucky Women Talk Sports winners - the book is free! One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has succ...more

Leader of the Pack: Intelligent Ignorance
by Hoop Thoughts
posted August 18, 2009 at 2:57pm

I had a wonderful surprise in my office yesterday when I open the mail on my desk to find a copy of "Leader of the Pack: The Legacy of Legendary Coach Kay Yow." Accompanying it was a note from Stephanie Zonars, the author of the book. I took the book home...more

The WSB Book Review: Young Woman And The Sea
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 13, 2009 at 12:29pm

Veteran sports journalist Glenn Stout knows how to construct a compelling narrative. He also sets out on an important mission in his new book, Young Woman and The Sea: to introduce contemporary readers to a forgotten pioneer of women's sports. German-...more

Upcoming Book Review - Young Woman and the Sea
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 11, 2009 at 4:00pm

In a few days the WSB Book Review will feature Young Woman And The Sea, which was graciously sent to me by Houghton Mifflin. I believe the book is already available, so if you have read it please chime in and let WSB know what you thought via email. ...more

Serena William’s book 'On The Line' coming out on September 1st
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 10, 2009 at 2:47pm

Serena William’s Book On The Line coming out on September 1st In just a few days, On the Line the new book by Serena Williams will be on sale and here we have some comments and more information about what this Serena William’s book is all about… ...more

Mischa Merz on Bruising: a Boxer’s Story
by Jane
posted July 9, 2009 at 8:49am

(Editor's Note: Angela Mayer's blog. Literary Minded, charts her literary loves, life and adventures on Crikey, an Aussie showcase for independent journalism. When I came across this post, I asked whether she'd be willing to share it with WTS readers and ...more

At least he never walked
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 26, 2009 at 4:57pm

When it's summertime I tend to have better time and more energy to read books. Because of my running, I travel more in the summer too, and I have more time to myself. I just finished this book by Haruki Murakami. First I thought it was a bit slow and jus...more

Confidence Games: Thoughts on Player Bios, Afterthoughts on "Looking for Eric"
by From A Left Wing
posted June 26, 2009 at 1:28pm

Much of Robbie Fowler’s autobiography is boring. The story of this talented mischief-maker (most famous for “snorting” the touchline) doesn’t grab me. I normally love reading anything football-related - tell-alls, player biographies, histories, t...more

Coaches Corner; Understanding your strengths and weaknesses
by Hoop Thoughts
posted June 15, 2009 at 2:57pm

Michael Sokolove wrote a book “Hustle” about the life of Pete Rose. It obviously dealt with the character flaws that drove Rose from the game he loved. But is also gave great insight into why the non-athlete was able to compete at a high lever over a ...more

Review of Tuey’s Course by James Ross
by Ladies on the Tee
posted June 8, 2009 at 12:19pm

Tuey’s Course is the 3rd novel in James Ross’ series of 3 that showcase the human spirit, flaws, resilience and frailties using a golf course as a backdrop and plot enhancer. I have already registered my opinion on Ross’ first 2 novels; Lifetime L...more

Coaches Corner: Visualization
by Hoop Thoughts
posted June 3, 2009 at 1:08pm

Dr. Jack Llewellyn is a renowned sports psychologist that gained national acclaim for the work he did with John Smoltz of the Atlanta Braves and Paul O'Neill of the New York Yankess. We are big believers in visualization at LSU and are currently look at w...more

Book Review: Stolen Bases
by Women's Sports Nation
posted June 1, 2009 at 8:30am

The truths about the nation’s pastime comes to light in Jennifer Ring’s book Stolen Bases: Why American Girls don’t Play Baseball (University of Illinois Press, 2009). Author Jennifer Ring discusses the social, political, and economic policies that ...more

WTS Blogderby: Book Edition
by Pretty Tough
posted May 9, 2009 at 8:17am

(Ed. Note: Every few weeks, we “pass the torch” to a different blogger in our community who is responsible for rounding up the best blog posts about women’sports. If you’re interested in accepting the torch, contact us and we’ll put you on the s...more

Pops and Sunshine – a heartwarming story about life and the Duramed FUTURES Tour
by Ladies on the Tee
posted May 4, 2009 at 5:35pm

Pops and Sunshine is a novel that takes us through the emotional journey of Lisa Nelson, Rookie on the Duramed FUTURES Tour, as she faces her last chance to make it to the LPGA and the family pressures she has back home in Tennessee. By chance, Lisa find...more

Read On: Pretty Tough Book Club
by Pretty Tough
posted April 19, 2009 at 9:33am

Last month I received a note from a teacher at Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida who is a huge fan of ”Pretty Tough” by Liz Tigelaar, the first book in our young adult sporty fiction series. JoJo says, “I loved it as a teacher who sees s...more

Finish Line – Review by Sherry Tabb at Ladies on the Tee
by Ladies on the Tee
posted April 11, 2009 at 9:23am

Finish Line is the second of a series of three novels by author, James Ross. It is set against the backdrop of Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. Don’t let that fool you into thinking this is a novel about golf. It is much mo...more

Bigotry Is Irrational
by Women's Sports Blog
posted April 10, 2009 at 9:50am

In a review of "Training Rules," the new documentary about Rene Portland's reign of terror at Penn State, David Hiltbrand of the Philadelphia Inquirer takes the film to task for not delving further into the 'causes' of Portland's homophobia. Because it ...more
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