This week, jurors in San Diego will decide if San Diego State University committed unlawful retaliation when it fired women's basketball coach Beth Burns in 2013. ??At the time, Burns was a veteran head coach with a long success record and who had just posted a record number of season wins. ??She … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Boxing, training and being filmed: Bianca Elmir
Australian champion boxer Bianca 'Bam Bam' Elmir, who spoke to me on this blog, took the brave decision to allow a film-crew follow her path towards the World Championships in Astana earlier this year.This is the latest trailer for that documentary - boxing, being a woman in boxing, being a Muslim … [Read more...]
Coaches and mothers looking after their fighters
Wordless Wednesday (some pics I've taken at boxing shows - women not just in the ring!)More Wordless Wednesday bloggers here. And here on Image-in-ing … [Read more...]
High School Must Permit Transgender Student’s Use of Boys’ Bathroom While Litigation Proceeds
A transgender student in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has won a temporary injunction against the school district that will permit him to use the boys' bathroom in accordance with his gender identity while a court decides the merits of his claim that exclusion violates his rights under Title IX and the U.S. … [Read more...]
Leanne Hardin leaves behind formidable legacy with Atlanta Steam
In the aftermath of the 2016 Atlanta Steam season, which resulted in the club competing in its respective conference championship game, it was also an opportunity for fans to appreciate the greatness of Leanne Hardin. Having considered retirement following the 2015 campaign, there was a collective … [Read more...]
What habits are you bringing into this season? Part 3 of 3
written by Erica Quam We're taking a closer look at your daily habits in the following 3 areas: PRODUCTIVITY SUPPORT?? SELF CARE Being a coach, means being a leader. Being a leader means being seen. When you are out there in front of your group, you open yourself up to criticism, … [Read more...]
GladiatHer Grads: Jacqueline McDevitt & Her Phan Cave
I really need you all to understand that there are some pretty amazing woman who have played college sports. Legitimately amazing. Jacqueline McDevitt is one of those amazing women. She???s gone from lacrosse novice to expert coach and business owner in a matter of 10, short years. In following her … [Read more...]
The Kyokushin Karate champion who just couldn’t give up …
GUEST POST+ACEAIQ Arlette Maotie Bomahou is a martial arts fan and blogger in Dublin - she spoke to Karate champion Aneta Meskauskiene about her addiction to Kyokushin Karate. Aneta is Currently 17th in the Kyokushin World Rankings table 2015 and holder of a 2nd Dan Black belt.: Meet the amazing 30 year … [Read more...]
What habits are you bringing into this season? Part 2 of 3
written by Erica Quam This article is part 2 in a 3-part series on habits. In this post we're looking at support. PRODUCTIVITY SUPPORT - This week we'll focus on support. SELF CARE People operate from a very different place when they don't have support. Life … [Read more...]
GladiatHers OF IG: Th33BestICanBe
Guess what, we???ve got a new feature for you guys+ACE We???re constantly inspired by the women and girls we see on Instagram who show??their awesome athleticism and dedication to sports. ??So we decided to start sharing some of these women with you+ACE GladiatHers?? of Instagram will highlight some women … [Read more...]