A student who was disciplined for sexual assault may continue to litigate his claim that Columbia University discriminated against him on the basis of sex, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday. The appellate court overturned a lower court decision that had granted Columbia's motion … [Read more...]
7 ideas for your next team retreat
written by Erica Quam I love team-building. I'm absolutely fascinated by human behavior and group dynamics. (To be honest...I kind of geek out on it.) One of my favorite things to do as a coach is to plan team retreats. I love everything about them. I think it's why … [Read more...]
Florida accuser tries new tactic
The student conduct hearing process for Title IX cases at colleges and universities can be, among other things: fraught, painful, confusing, offensive, ineffective, and biased. At the University of Florida, one student accuser is attempting to address the latter: bias. She refused to take part … [Read more...]
Can doping in sport ever be stopped?
Russian whistle-blower and 800m runner Yulia Stepanova My first reaction to WADA finding such widespread state-sponsored doping in Russia was relief, Relief because the doping habits athletes themselves talk about are now being recognised at a high level. Then sadness hit; because any … [Read more...]
VS: For Elite Athletes, Periods are Still a Question Mark
Pepperdine Withdraws Title IX Exemption
Huffington Post was the first to report this week on Pepperdine University's written withdrawal of an earlier, 1976 request for a religious exemption under Title IX. Specifically, the exemption allowed Pepperdine to discriminate against female students by excluding them from opportunities to preach … [Read more...]
How well do you coach accountability?
written by Erica Quam Take a Self Assessment Rate yourself on each statement based on the scale: 4 = Always, 3 = Often, 2 = Rarely, 1 = Never Add up your points as you go then compare to the descriptions below. I let my team know what my expectations are, what I want them … [Read more...]
Saudi women’s sports events must follow Shariah laws
Female athletes risk developing osteoporosis and other problems
"No pity party": Pat Summitt celebration of life a beautiful thing
In Thompson-Boling Arena, that holds the floor which bears her name, about 7,000 turned out today for the Pat Summitt Celebration of Life. It was no pity party. She was remembered for her achievements on and off the court. Tennessee coach Holly Warlick discusses the event. UT students … [Read more...]