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Finding my inspiration. Two falls from the training wagon
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted December 4, 2011 at 3:29pm

When I was in high school I used to hang pictures of pro athletes all over my bedroom walls. My Dad hated it because I would use tape that would peal the paint away.  I don’t even think I knew who all the athletes were, but the pictures looked ...more

ABC's of Coaching - M Is For Mistakes: The Value Of Taking Risks
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 30, 2011 at 3:56pm

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 even more f...more

Detroit right tackle Monique Howard: Girls can do what boys can do
by Fair Game News
posted November 24, 2011 at 12:51pm

Monique Howard, right tackle for Pershing High   By Laura Pappano Thanksgiving football, of course, involves Detroit. And while the NFL will get plenty of attention today, there has been another Detroit football story out there this season. ...;more

Girls & Football South Africa: Creating Change and Making a Difference
by Sonia @ Girls & Football SA
posted November 22, 2011 at 11:21pm

Soccer as a tool for development and the importance of a 'girls only space'...more

Life After the WNBA: Madinah Slaise's Path From 2nd Round Draft Pick to Ground Zero
by Swish Appeal
posted November 16, 2011 at 11:00pm

Back in 2009, James wrote a post wondering aloud "Whatever happened to Madinah Slaise?" Shortly after we all observed Veteran's Day last Friday, Slaise got in touch with Swish Appeal and offered to share her story of what happened and what impact her st...more

Loree Smith on Learning from Our Mistakes
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted November 16, 2011 at 10:51am

My birthday came and went on the 6th… I’m 29 now… Sunday afternoons are some of my favorite times to train. During the week, I’m constantly racing the clock to get to work, to get to training, to hurry and wait; my time is precious but it’s n...more

How Perfectionism Undermines an Athletes Performance
by Loren Fogelman
posted November 16, 2011 at 12:35am

Sometimes we get in our own way. Do you know what I mean? Recently I have been working with one of the contestants for Dancing with the Rogue Valley Stars....more

Fast and Furious: Kaline Medeiros vs Katie Merrill at Victory Promotions
by WMMA
posted November 14, 2011 at 12:48am

The 2nd professional female MMA fight in Massachusetts took place tonight November 12th at Victory Promotions: “Clementi vs Rogers” at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.The featured bout was between Katie Merrill from Wai Kru and Kaline Me...more

Brianna Glenn: Imagine if the ultimate symbol of your dream was everywhere you looked
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted November 11, 2011 at 12:42am

Imagine. Imagine if every day you had a constant reminder of your biggest goal plastered on the wall in front of you. Imagine if you pulled up to work and saw image upon image of people who have aspired to accomplish what you do and have achieved it. I...more

Loree Smith: Secrets of Success… not so Secret
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted November 9, 2011 at 3:31pm

A little birthday trinket from friends to remind me of what I'm training for! Everyone wants to know the secret to success, to being great. We’d like to think there is a secret (and highly complex) formula that will amount to what we’ve always wa...more

Challenges in a Football Crazed Country
by Sonia @ Girls & Football SA
posted November 8, 2011 at 12:43am

A look at the challenges faced by Banyana Banyana the South African Women's Soccer team....more

ABC's of Coaching: C Is For Chemistry, Team Chemistry
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 7, 2011 at 11:21pm

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 even more fired up!�...more

B Is For Books: 5 Books That Made Me A Better Coach
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 4, 2011 at 3:27pm

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 even more fired up!�...more

The Highly Focused Athlete
by Loren Fogelman
posted November 4, 2011 at 3:17pm

Where is your focus, past, present or future?...more

Coach's Corner: The 3 A’s Of Successful Teams
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 3, 2011 at 1:53am

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 even more fired up!�...more

49-year-old Phyllis Reffo walks on to Pepperdine swim team and into history books
by Pretty Tough
posted November 1, 2011 at 11:51am

Phyllis Reffo is a former model and securities investment consultant who started swimming eight years ago to rehab various injuries including a torn ACL. She was spotted by the Santa Monica Junior College swim coach, Steve Contarsy, who invited her to wor...more

Fast and Female Fairbanks: Empowerment Through Sport
by Becca Rorabaugh
posted November 1, 2011 at 10:32am

Yesterday was the first (hopefully annual) Fast and Female event in Fairbanks Alaska. Fast and Female, a Canadian non-profit organization, puts on camps for girls ages 9-19 throughout North America. Participants get a T-shirt, assorted goodies, and ...more

Tiffany Weimer: I Still Believe
by Tiffany Weimer
posted October 28, 2011 at 10:34am

Life is interesting being a female. All your life you’re told that you can do anything. But is it true? It’s funny because I think I went through phases. When I was little I believed I could truly do anything. I could go to the moon, play professio...more

Confident Athletes Win Competitions
by Loren Fogelman
posted October 25, 2011 at 8:15pm

Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are - Forbes Performance is the best measure of an athlete’s mental game. Let’s face it as athletes move up in rankings some unexpected circumstances will appear. At that mo...more

What We Can All Learn from Connecticut Sun Coach Mike Thibault
by SLAM Online -W
posted October 24, 2011 at 5:32pm

by Ben York / @bjyork Initially, I was hesitant to ask Connecticut Sun coach Mike Thibault about his tragic family history with Cystic Fibrosis. Not because I didn’t care, but simply out of respect and sensitivity. “I’m not sure how to frame the ...more

Muslim high school player's dedication to religion translates to discipline on the soccer field
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted October 24, 2011 at 8:22am

By Mike AndersonA Cottonwood High School student is taking dedication for her religion to the soccer field.Serene Kergaye is a devout Muslim, and she loves soccer. When she's on the field, she often stands out because she follows a dress code of modesty."...more

Lauren Fleshman: Light Bulb #3: The Moment You Know...I can run a marathon
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted October 20, 2011 at 10:50am

When you’ve never done a marathon, it is scary as s%#! But there is a beautiful moment, after slogging away for weeks, when what once seemed impossible is suddenly within your reach. I’m sure this moment can happen anytime: after completing a grueli...more

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