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It's not all about ME
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted January 20, 2010 at 1:04pm
I’m selfish. I hate to admit it, but the proof is in the pudding. Most of the time I live my life for me and spend my most precious resource…my time…on myself. I can usually justify it by saying that the career I’ve chosen calls for this. It i...more
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Girl rows across ocean for charity
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted January 18, 2010 at 6:33pm
Three months. Two oars. One ocean. That’s the goal of 22-year-old Katie Spotz as she aspires to become the youngest person ever to row across the Atlantic Ocean solo. In addition — and more importantly if you ask her – the 2,473 mile trek is not ju...more
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I Ride 4 Kevin.
by Westbound Boarder
posted January 15, 2010 at 3:43pm
As many already know on December 31, Kevin Pearce sustained a sever brain injury while training in the half pipe in Park City, Utah. Kevin has a long recovery ahead of him, and we continue to show our support for Kevin, his friends and his family.
Chec...more
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To do lists: #1 make a list
by Endurance Meg
posted January 11, 2010 at 6:16pm
Who keeps “to do” lists?
I try really hard to be organized. I do! I have folders that are labeled for each topic I study, and I stuff them with related journal articles and papers and course material and stuff. I will put stuff away, clear off a ni...more
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Christmas twitter wrap
by LHiggs
posted December 25, 2009 at 6:40pm
Did anyone here get the idea in their heads that Christmas equals a day off from training? If you did, you'd be wrong. Professional athletes don't always get a day off just because the stock market is closed. Below are some of the most serious, fu...more
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True Inspirational Story
by Softball Performance Blog
posted December 25, 2009 at 11:46am
One of the most inspirational stories I've ever seen. This is why we coach…to make an impact on young lives!
Let's talk more about this... can you do me a quick 30-second favor and leave a comment below?
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Coach's Corner: The last day of school
by Hoop Thoughts
posted December 24, 2009 at 1:12pm
While working for Coach Dale Brown on the LSU staff, he would send out the following to coaches and friends of our program at Christmas. It is written by Roy Exum. Obviously the mention of Christmas makes it seasonal, but the message speaks to the art of ...more
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Mental Toughness: Beyond the L's and W's
by PrincessPunish
posted December 23, 2009 at 7:27pm
“I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, his greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.” -Vince Lombardi...more
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Success in life through athletics
by PrincessPunish
posted December 20, 2009 at 5:10pm
“A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life, it can be done.” -Vince Lombardi...more
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When will I know that I'm an athlete?
by anyatukhus
posted December 14, 2009 at 3:05pm
By Robin L. Bernstein
I am thirty-eight miles from home. I enter a large concrete building through the glass double-doors and take a moment to become acquainted with my surroundings. The air is moist and thick with the smell of sweat. The high ceiling ...more
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A Tribute to a One-of-a Kind Servant-Coach
by One Sport Voice
posted December 14, 2009 at 12:13am
Last night I attended a tribute to my mentor, friend and tennis coach, Steve Wilkinson. I’ve written about Wilk in previous blogs recounting his accomplishments and 3 Crown Philosophy. I was honored to be able to say a few words about Wilk on behalf o...more
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Book Excerpt: i AM black!
by Chantelle Says
posted December 11, 2009 at 6:21pm
Another book sample as requested. I better find a publisher soon or the entire thing will be on my blog! No, I'm just kidding. It's a long book and I know I will get it out there soon in one way or another. In the mean time, here's a small section that ta...more
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New Feature: AIM HIGH book
by Horsepower & Heels
posted December 11, 2009 at 3:27pm
A few months back, I had the wonderful honor of being interviewed by book author Laura Contreras-Rowe for a book project she was working on called AIM HIGH: Extraordinary Stories of Hispanic and Latina Women. The interviewed lasted hours, where I talke...more
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Kudos to the older generation
by Title IX Blog
posted December 6, 2009 at 1:43pm
I saw this piece from WBUR, one of Boston's NPR affiliates, and thought I would post it as a kind of tribute to all the older athletic women in my life with whom I have had the privilege and pleasure of cycling, and playing softball, tennis, and golf with...more
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Dear Legs
by Chic Runner
posted December 3, 2009 at 12:34pm
Dear Legs,
We have spent 24 wonderful years together. We have been through thick and thin together. Kind of. Thankfully, you never got too thick, and all this running has surely helped you out. You are nice and long and treat me well and get me to many p...more
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Tough Love
by Draft Day Suit
posted December 1, 2009 at 11:24am
Herb Brooks is most famous for coaching the 1980 US Olympic hockey team. You have probably heard of them/believe in miracles. If not, Al Michaels’ comb-over has failed us all.
At any rate, I was watching a documentary about the whole selecting/buildi...more
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Christmas came early
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted November 30, 2009 at 1:26pm
The older I get, the more I feel like the commercialization of Christmas just seems to add more stress and anxiety to something that shouldn’t be stressful at all. At holidays like Thanksgiving, all I’m required to do is show up, eat all the wonderful...more
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Coach's Corner: Four Things Winning Teams Have In Common
by Hoop Thoughts
posted November 26, 2009 at 4:09pm
From John Maxwell's "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work:"Look at hundreds of winning teams, and you will find that their players have four things in common: 1. They play to win: The difference between playing to win and playing not to lose is often the differe...more
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Mother of judo succumbs to cancer
by After Atalanta
posted November 24, 2009 at 11:45am
Not too long ago I wrote briefly about Rusty Kanokogi who was dubbed the "mother of judo" for her lifelong dedication to promoting the sport in the United States including getting girls and women involved. It was largely due to her efforts that women's ju...more
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Love Thy Sporting Self
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted November 23, 2009 at 2:21pm
“Get the most out of your sporting experiences and appreciate the awesome body that lets you do it. Summon your senses, splurge on some gear, spread the love, take a risk, stroll down memory lane, be a rookie, reach those goals and conduct a m...more
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