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How to Improve the Desire to Win
by Loren Fogelman
posted January 15, 2012 at 1:23am

Let’s face it, beginning something new is one of the toughest things to do. The routine is not established yet and you have to deal with the learning curve, figuring out what works and what does not work....more

Do Rituals Really Help Athletes
by Loren Fogelman
posted January 6, 2012 at 3:41pm

Athletes and rituals go hand in hand. They offer familiarity and comfort....more

Are Athletes Protected Enough?
by Loren Fogelman
posted January 6, 2012 at 1:17am

What’s the downside to being an athlete? Should athletes be educated about the possible long term impact their sport could have on their body as well as quality of life down the road? And whose responsibility is it anyway?...more

Swin Cash hopes charities movement continues
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 3, 2012 at 4:22pm

Like in 2008 when the Sonics packed up and relocated to Oklahoma City, I'm left wondering about the children after Swin Cash was traded to the Chicago Sky. Even though Cash was only in Seattle for four seasons, her imprint was bigger than the storied 20...more

ABC's of Coaching - Building The Intangibles: Team Chemistry, Great Books, And More!
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted January 2, 2012 at 7:13pm

source While I’m sure you hang on my every word and can’t wait for the next Coach Dawn post to come out, I know that some of you may have been busy coaching during the A to Z series and could have missed a few posts.  So, I’m going...more

Lauren Fleshman: A New Year’s Break Up ...with Depression
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted January 2, 2012 at 1:06pm

December 31st, 2011 Dear Depression, I know we’ve been spending a lot of time together over the past month, but with the New Year upon us and all, I’ve decided we should go our separate ways. It’s natural to have a low following a big...more

Mao Asada wins Japanese skating title after mother’s death
by Pretty Tough
posted December 31, 2011 at 2:56pm

Image: Shinichi Iizuka Twenty year-old Mao Asada is the champion of Japan for the fifth time. Still reeling from the death of her mother a few short weeks ago, Mao has reclaimed the Japanese National skating title and demonstrated why she is one of skat...more

Tiffany Weimer: “Mom, if you ever have to make me go to practice, that’s how I know I’m done playing.”
by Tiffany Weimer
posted December 31, 2011 at 10:39am

“…it’s a choice you make.” This is the end of a conversation I had with a young soccer player recently. She told me she wanted to play professional soccer when she was older. And I told her what it takes. Well, I told her one th...more

Don't Miss the Powerful Women Athletes Telesummit in January!
by anngaff
posted December 30, 2011 at 11:03pm

The Powerful Women Athletes Telesummit is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in free LIVE interviews with the top women throwers in USA Track & Field as they prepare for the 2012 London Olympics. Maybe you have been wondering… &m...;more

Z Is For Zenith: 8 Top Posts Of 2011
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 30, 2011 at 2:41pm

source Please join me for a fun series.  My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet.  The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

A Skater Girl with Cerebral Palsy has Wish Granted At X Games
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 30, 2011 at 10:54am

In May 2011, Sony, 3net and Facebook teamed up for the "Your Life in Sony 3D" contest. The concept behind the contest was to capture a moment of a lifetime for one lucky winner and have their story told on-air. Hundreds entered to have their special mo...more

For Angela Ruggiero, hockey is not just a vocation but a means of communication
by The First Line
posted December 30, 2011 at 10:46am

Photo: Getty Images For many athletes, the news that their playing days are over is sad or even tragic.  It means that the most important and productive part of their lives, too, is over. Athletes, especially male athletes, are often trained to do...more

A story of dedication
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted December 28, 2011 at 8:40pm

This is the time of year when you get all kinds of year-end retrospectives, such as RunnerSpace’s News of the Year compilation and the top ten Olympics stories of the year from SI’s Brian Cazeneuve. My top story of the year is quite personal....more

Military Heroes vs. Softball All-Stars
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted December 28, 2011 at 1:36pm

A Hero is not a word that is easily tossed around. They are people of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave actions. Our Heroes in the military are not always talked about on the news or in daily conversations. These men and women pu...more

Benefits Of Being Active
by CPS8910
posted December 26, 2011 at 8:45pm

Benefits of Being Active In this blog, Dr. Mary Gavin give some practical advise when it comes understanding where your children are on the activity spectrum.  Getting up and getting moving would be a perfect New Years Resolution for your family!...more

Diggin' Skylar Diggins
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 24, 2011 at 1:29pm

It's quite possible you didn't know just how smart Skylar Diggins is, until you read this great story about her.ESPN calls it a balancing act.Suzie McConnell-Serio is the pride of Pittsburgh, says ESPN.This week, Dishin & Swishin talks to Maryland Co...more

Do Athletes Continue Competing Through Illness?
by Loren Fogelman
posted December 22, 2011 at 2:06pm

Getting sick is never convenient. Athletes pride themselves on being healthy and fit. Aside from injury, dealing with the flu or a cold can be frustrating prior to an important competition....more

Running to fight mesothelioma
by Run Girl Run
posted December 20, 2011 at 1:32pm

Hey guys! Today I have an awesome guest post from Jackie about running a race with a charity organization. I've never actually run a race for charity, but I have tons of friends who have and I thought Jackie's story was touching and wanted to share! Ja...more

Lindsey Van donates bone marrow again for man with cancer
by anngaff
posted December 19, 2011 at 8:20pm

World Champion ski jumper Lindsey Van got the call again this fall. Eight months after she donated bone marrow to help a cancer-stricken man, the doctors said they needed twice the number of stem cells they took from her last spring — which was 500...more

The Gap Caused by All Star Players Leaving the Team Behind
by Loren Fogelman
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:52pm

Athletes come and go. They retire, get traded, and become injured. The athletes left behind need to rebuild once its all-star is off the roster....more

The Women Talk Sports Holiday Gift Guide
by anngaff
posted December 15, 2011 at 10:13am

It's not too late to get someone the best gift ever. To help you out, we put together a list of the most sought-after gifts for the women's sports fan in your life. 'Tis the season! In no particular order... WPS Tickets Got soccer? Yes we do, thankfu...more

'Chicks Play Sports' Program Provides Unique Educational Opportunities Through Sport & Physical Activity
by CPS8910
posted December 14, 2011 at 2:12am

CPSINC, Chicks Play Sports newest adventure Recently, CPSINC began it’s inaugural group.  Manitou Middle School, along with Partner’s for Healthy Choices, has been gracious enough to allow CPSINC into their school.  CPSINC began w...more

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