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Bananagrams, skiing and balance
by RunLikeAGirl
posted February 16, 2011 at 6:08pm

What a word game, snow sport and Buddha's Middle Way have in common......more

Three keys coaching, leading, and living successfully
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted February 16, 2011 at 2:40pm

source < p> I’ve talked before about how faith has a major role in sports. The day our seasons are over, we’re already thinking ahead to the next one…and what we need in order to win it all. When we meet up with our teams in preseason, we ...more

The importance of setting goals in achieving success
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted February 16, 2011 at 1:47pm

Many of us want more out of life, out of training, out of throwing, competitions, whatever. We desire to better, whatever better means to us. But not all of us reach our potential or know how to progress. I get questions from typically younger athlet...more

Conflict Resolution: Internal vs External
by alilee05
posted February 12, 2011 at 6:51pm

My wisdom on dealing with conflict......more

365 Marathons, Let’s Move! and Bona Pride
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 11, 2011 at 11:38pm

Listening to NPR makes me feel smart, educated and well-informed. Often, I am none of those three things. But what matters is that I feel that way. At least enough to get by at a dinner party. Then again, I don’t go to dinner parties. But if I did, I co...more

Fun Five-Word Sports Memoirs
by RunLikeAGirl
posted February 10, 2011 at 6:54pm

Using our creative energy to create some 5-word ditties about sports in our lives...more

Sara Ensrud Vaughn: The Student-Athlete Wonder Woman
by JozDalt
posted February 9, 2011 at 10:31am

Sara Vaughn opens up about what it was like to stand tall in her running shoes as a pregnant student-athlete despite expectations to have an abortion....more

Saved! Mark Herzlich restores my faith in sports!
by GoGameFace: Watch Sports Like a Girl
posted February 5, 2011 at 5:05pm

I'm at a bit of a crossroads. Normally, I am the first to wear my sports-loving heart on my sleeve: I can always talk about last night's game around the water-cooler. I am in several fantasy leagues. I wrote a book about my love of sports a couple years...more

Think warm thoughts
by Run Girl Run
posted February 4, 2011 at 12:32pm

There comes a time every winter where I just can't take it anymore. I can't take the cold or the snow or the biting wind. I can't take the short days and complete lack of sunshine. And right now, it's about that time. I crave summer and sunshine and I'...more

Brianna Glenn's Blog: Using your platform
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted February 3, 2011 at 8:00pm

This last Sunday we had Pro Day at my church. Basically, it consisted of a few prominent professional athletes (Adrian Gonzalez, Chris Byrd, etc.) sharing their testimony and how God has worked in their lives and the role he plays in their career and suc...more

TCNJ Basketball. Don't stop believing
by Eat. Play. Love.
posted February 3, 2011 at 7:09pm

Last night I stayed up with my computer in bed; my eyes locked on the TCNJ Women’s Basketball ‘live stat’ screen, as my alma mater defeated the second-ranked team in the nation. Watching live stats is really difficult. I would have much rather bee...more

Natasha Hastings visits Dreher HS for National Signing Day and National Girls & Women in Sports Day #Rally4Girls
by Natasha Hastings
posted February 3, 2011 at 9:11am

“National Girls and Women in Sports” Well…late as usual, but at least tonight I have a few great things to share with you guys. Let’s start off with my performance last week at the 104th Millrose Games held at Madison Square Garden. Again, an e...more

Poseiden Foundation teaches kids in Ecuador how to skate
by SkaterGirl
posted February 3, 2011 at 9:01am

Last week the Poseiden Foundation, set up by Micaela Ramirez, organised a week long tour in Quito, Ecuador – the aim was to visit underprivileged schools and talk to the kids about following their dreams and teaching them how to skate. Brazilian pro...more

The top ten traits shared by losers…and feared by coaches
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted February 2, 2011 at 4:36pm

source This was a popular post when I first put it up a few months ago and it has since found a new life over at Coach and Athletic Director magazine. Here it is, if you’d like to read it! Now here’s a teaser so that you know what’s in store for...more

Since her days as a player, CU volleyball coach Liz Kritza has put Girls First
by anngaff
posted February 1, 2011 at 10:51pm

This article is part of our National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) celebration. For NGWSD, Girls First will be taking the girls in the program to a Tulane women's basketball game, pairing the event with a meal and a mini-clinic, as is customary fo...more

Jess Mendoza's Blog: Off-season motivation
by Jessica Mendoza's Blog
posted February 1, 2011 at 7:29pm

January for me is one of the toughest times of year. Why? Because January is right in the heart of my off-season (exactly 6 months from my last game and 6 months until my next). Off-seasons are tough because you are never really “off”, yet there...more

Allyson Felix surprises Aisling Cuffe with announcement of Gatorade honor
by anngaff
posted February 1, 2011 at 5:27pm

This article is part of our National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) celebration. Today, high school cross-country and track & field star Aisling Cuffe got the surprise of her lifetime. Olympic and World Championships gold medalist Allyson Feli...more

The Maya Moore bandwagon is crowded, and rightfully so
by Same Size Balls
posted February 1, 2011 at 1:44am

Why does a person decide to become a fan of a specific player? Is it the highest scorer on your favorite team? Is it the flashiest player in the league? Is it the player who always carries a smile and has something fun and interesting to say? Or is it th...more

What makes a champion: A debate
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted January 25, 2011 at 8:53pm

Recently I was able to give a small presentation at the CSU winter throws camp for coaches and athletes. When Coach Bedard was asking me about what I wanted to speak about, I had several ideas of things and Lord knows I have opinions on many others. H...more

Moving toward discomfort
by RunLikeAGirl
posted January 19, 2011 at 4:26pm

Embracing instead of avoiding...more

What makes you feel accomplished?
by Run Girl Run
posted January 19, 2011 at 2:08pm

Do you ever have those days where mentally you are challenged all day long -- you tackle big projects at work, come home and work on other mentally challenging projects -- but still go to bed feeling like your day wasn't complete? That was me yesterday. ...more

Haiku for a Winter Day
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 19, 2011 at 1:33pm

Some days, minimalism just feels like the right way to go. Strip down the chaos, the unnecessary clutter and focus only on the essentials: Laundry pile slowly shrinks Organization Healing happens with patience My focus today is creating the space for ...more

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