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Thank Goddess for words…and our voice.
by Stephanie Perleberg: Believe and Run On!
posted May 23, 2011 at 1:38pm

It has taken me quite a while, but I have finally finished Jane Fonda’s autobiography, “My Life So Far”. It was a roller coaster for me as a reader. At first I was in awe of this woman’s life. She was doing everything that I had hoped to do;...more

Challenge Extended - Bring on 7 meters!
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted May 23, 2011 at 1:31pm

I train at the Olympic Training Center. It's home to some of the best athletes in the U.S. and the World, all of whom are working day in and day out to reach their goals and realize a dream. It is a great environment that lends itself to encouragement a...more

Three keys to unlock the confidence that will lead to your success
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 21, 2011 at 1:26pm

source “You must have confidence. You must believe in yourself if you expect others to believe in you.” —John Wooden Confidence is the result of preparation. Don’t believe me? Go into a meeting with your boss without knowing what the topic...more

BAWSI's Sportsapalooza raises $84,000, features Julie Foudy and Glee's Jane Lynch
by anngaff
posted May 21, 2011 at 12:11am

Jane Lynch, aka "Coach Sylvester" from Glee, talks about "BAWSI," the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative: Hello, losers and snot faucets! ...I found out they go around creating all these bossy people...so I figured I'd better do a little research and ge...more

Focusing on my strengths: Early mornings and oatmeal
by Byline to Finish Line
posted May 20, 2011 at 6:26pm

Last weekend I had the glorious opportunity to wake up after 7 a.m. Both days. Today is a recovery day and what happened? I woke up at 7 a.m. Glorious! Of course, part of me feels like the day is half over already. See, most days, my alarm goes of at 4:45...more

Let’s be real...actions speak louder than words
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted May 20, 2011 at 2:33pm

Whoa. Back-to-back posts on soda. I promise I’ll talk about cupcakes and flowers tomorrow . We all have our vices. Take me for example: I really enjoy a cupcake, or dark chocolate or a slice of warm cherry pie with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on t...more

Why being yourself leads to success: Five thoughts on poise in athletics
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 20, 2011 at 1:37am

source “My definition of poise is very simple: being yourself. You’re not acting. You’re not pretending or trying to be something you’re not. You are being who you are and are totally comfortable with that.” —John Wooden Poise is near ...more

Parenting is not Comparing
by CPS8910
posted May 20, 2011 at 1:24am

How do we as parents make sure that we treat our kids as individuals? I think that we all must know on some level that comparing your children’s abilities and accomplishments is not a good parenting tactic. Comparing can lead to resentment of the ch...more

The power of persistence: Little successes mean a lot
by Byline to Finish Line
posted May 18, 2011 at 3:26pm

It’s only three miles, I told myself. Last week, I ran four miles at tempo pace, this week it’s just three. Completely doable. The damp, cool, gray morning was not inviting, yet I decided to make the most of it. After a two mile warmup, my workout cal...more

Sometimes dreams are shattered
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted May 18, 2011 at 2:36pm

Life is not always the way we planned it, imagined it or dreamed it. And when our dreams become like shattered glass, we want to rush in, pick up the broken pieces (even if we get cut and scrapped in the process) and put them back together again in a bl...more

My athletic nirvana smells like team spirit
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 16, 2011 at 4:20pm

source “Team spirit means losing oneself in the group for the good of the group. It means being not just willing but eager to sacrifice personal interest or glory for the welfare of all.”—John Wooden Team spirit. It’s a tough one to define, ...more

Are you ready for Derek Jeter's Blueprint to Improve Your Results
by Loren Fogelman
posted May 16, 2011 at 12:31pm

Most people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we focus all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives. Anthony Robbins...more

Introduce your family to the wide world of youth sports
by CPS8910
posted May 12, 2011 at 12:37am

Being a parent of an athlete can be a perfectly wonderful thing. It can bring joy, busy days, and friends to you and your family. On the other hand, you need to be willing to give up any free time you do have. For myself, I couldn’t think of a bet...more

Do these three things to remove the barrier between you and your success
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 12, 2011 at 12:17am

source “It is impossible to attain and maintain desirable physical condition without first achieving mental and moral condition.”—John Wooden As we sit down and review past seasons, I wonder how many of us take conditioning into consideration. B...more

Intention and gifts: Apply athletics to every day life
by Byline to Finish Line
posted May 11, 2011 at 1:05pm

There are times when I forget that I’ve done an Ironman. Every once in a while, when my brain gets caught in a swirl of activity and pulled by forces of negativity and doubt, someone close to me will say, “Um, Amy. You can handle this. You’ve done a...more

Stephanie Zonars and what you need to reach your goals
by Hoop Thoughts
posted May 10, 2011 at 11:29pm

I first learned of Stephanie Zonars through her wonderful book "Leader of the Pack" which is a well-written story covering the journey and inspiration of Coach Kay Yow. I have continued to be her fan following her blog and tweets. She has a wonderful ...more

Tiffany Weimer on how soccer brought her and her mom closer
by Tiffany Weimer
posted May 9, 2011 at 10:07am

So, it seems as though I’ve started a trend over the last few years with my blog. Every Mother’s Day I dedicate my page for soccer, humor and emotions to the woman who has influenced my life the most. This year would be no different. I recently fo...more

Carolyn Peck on Qualities of a Good Assistant Coach
by Hoop Thoughts
posted May 9, 2011 at 10:02am

I've known Carolyn Peck for many years starting when Coach Sue Gunter had her speak to our team many years ago. She has always been gracious to all of us in the game. I recall when she was done talking to our team that Coach Gunter asked her to give u...more

I almost died and now running is my validation
by margiepritchard
posted May 6, 2011 at 1:39pm

It is a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Vermont. I ran my long run today. Brilliant sunshine, cool breeze, and rolling hills. Truly idyllic. Past the cows that I actually talk to as I go by, as they walk along the fence as though escorting me down...more

When gifted athletes fall from grace
by Loren Fogelman
posted May 5, 2011 at 12:55pm

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all” Dale Carnegie...more

Back in the Ring to Take Another Swing
by The Glowing Edge
posted May 5, 2011 at 11:23am

In an attempt to lever myself out of my post-fight funk I’ve been listening to lots of hair metal, so that’s the post title and you can laugh all you want. But while hair metal might address the out-of-the-ring blues, it can’t cure it. There’s ...more

Athletes Giving Back: Britney Henry and Kara Patterson's Children's Hospital Visit
by Britney Henry - Olympian in Progress
posted May 5, 2011 at 11:04am

Last Wednesday my best buddy, Kara Patterson and I headed over to Rady’s Children Hospital to hang out with some kiddos in the oncology unit. Walking into the hospital Kara and I both thought we were going to be emotional wrecks, since we were not qui...more

The Seneca 7 manifesto: Bringing the lessons home
by Byline to Finish Line
posted May 3, 2011 at 10:56pm

By the fourth interval, I was ready to get out of the pool. The only problem was the workout called for 12 repeats of 100-meter sprint swims. The long course pool and I were not having a great start to the spring and this workout, while better than my las...more

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