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Gatorade Athlete of the Year, Breanna Stewart Talks About Expectations and UConn
by stephaniemp
posted July 14, 2012 at 11:03am

Breanna Stewart was the 2011-2012 Gatorade Athlete of the Year recipient. She plans to head off to UConn in the fall. She sat down to talk with WTS about how she feels about receiving the Gatorade award and what she's expecting to accomplish in her upcomi...more

Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year, Molly Seidel Talks About Her Run With Shalane Flanagan
by stephaniemp
posted July 13, 2012 at 1:17am

Molly Seidel, winner of the Gatorade National Cross Country Runner of the Year award, talks to WTS about meeting and learning from her running hero, Shalane Flanagan. She also gives us a sneak peak into her very impressive collegiate athletic and educatio...more

Brandi Chastain Talks About The Shirt Incident
by stephaniemp
posted July 12, 2012 at 2:16pm

We met up with soccer star Brandi Chastain at the 2012 Gatorade National High School Athlete of the Year event. She talks about the random places people recognize her for ripping off her shirt after scoring the goal in '99 and explains some of the cont...more

Joanna Hayes Talks Retirement...and Baby Bottles
by stephaniemp
posted July 12, 2012 at 2:13pm

At the Gatorade National Athlete of the Year event, Olympic gold medalist Joanna Hayes gives Women Talk Sports a sneak peak into what's ahead for her after retiring from track and field. She also talks about her daughter, Zoe, and the athlete she will ...more

Ogonna Nnamani Talks About the Gatorade Athlete of the Year Program
by stephaniemp
posted July 12, 2012 at 12:59pm

Twelve years ago Ogonna Nnamani joined the Gatorade National family. This volleyball star explains her connection to the Gatorade National Athlete of the Year program. She offers advice to the newest members and explains how being recognized by Gatorad...more

Stephanie Brown-Trafton: No Stranger to Adversity
by therunningeconomist
posted July 3, 2012 at 11:31am

The wet weather, slippery ring and subsequent fouls in the preliminary round of the Olympic Trials must have felt like deja vu for Stephanie Brown-Trafton. On the same ring a few weeks before at the Prefontaine Classic, SBT “did not respond well&r...;more

Joanna Hayes, the Day Before the Olympic Trials: I Win Because...
by JHayes
posted June 21, 2012 at 9:54pm

As I sit here in my hotel bed of the newly renovated Valley River Inn in Eugene Oregon I cannot help but to think, "I can't believe the Olympic Trials are about to begin!"...more

A Boxing ‘Ohana
by The Glowing Edge
posted June 19, 2012 at 3:43pm

Sasha Parulis didn’t go looking to create a documentary; instead the project seemed to find her. While on vacation in Hawaii, Sasha recognized Sonny Westbrook (pictured with Sasha, above) as a boxing coach and cast member of the television realit...more

Briann Glenn on Visualization: Is It Worth It?
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 18, 2012 at 7:16pm

This year I have done a lot of visualization and I have learned to embrace it as an important part of my mental training. When I first began, I had the hardest time and I felt like I could never keep my mind locked in on one thing or experience image...more

Tiger Woods Poised to Win Another Major
by Loren Fogelman
posted June 16, 2012 at 4:19am

Tiger Woods is hot. Another Open title under his belt will tie him with Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones and Willie Anderson for the most Open wins ever. Knowing Woods, he does not settle for being among the top. Breaking records is his style, setting new...more

Reasons Athletes Don’t Reach Their Goals
by Loren Fogelman
posted June 6, 2012 at 7:57am

Do you have a strong vision of yourself going the full distance in your sport? Then failure is not an option. Here’s how to remove the obstacles to reaching your full potential....more

Nonprofit PAID Internship at BAWSI, Working with Athletes and Children
by anngaff
posted June 3, 2012 at 9:31am

Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI) is searching for graduating or graduated female student-athletes to inspire and lead through service. This ten month service-immersion paid internship provides a meaningful path for a female graduat...more

The Anatomy of a Champion
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted May 30, 2012 at 1:03pm

I've explained this to people time and time again, but I'm not sure they really "get" it. I am a competitor to my core. It's part of everything I do and how I face every situation. There are times I try and hide it a little bit because I'm not sure ever...more

The Art Of Slowing Down For Greater Understanding
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 30, 2012 at 1:01pm

source I love high energy drills.  I love the way the gym sounds when my team’s engaged in those types of drills.  I love the way I can sneak in some conditioning in those drills.  I love the controlled chaos high energy drills creat...more

Why Do You Do It?
by Lisa's Water Pit
posted May 29, 2012 at 5:44pm

I do it because I love the process. I love being outside. I love competing and seeing how far I can push myself. It’s the challenge. There’s something satisfying about a hard days work. Those nights you lay in bed and can’t sleep be...more

Joanna Hayes: I choose to believe!
by JHayes
posted May 27, 2012 at 8:27pm

The final of the 100 hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials is in 4 weeks!! OMG! This is the time when most athletes ask themselves if they have done enough? Are they prepared for the trials? I ask myself those questions along with "Did I start training earl...more

Athletes Create a New Response to Pressure
by Loren Fogelman
posted May 25, 2012 at 5:59pm

During crunch time; do you psych yourself up or psych yourself out? Discover how to transform from choker to clutch player....more

Endorphins Are the Best!
by Run Girl Run
posted May 24, 2012 at 9:22pm

Guys, I am in an awesomely, freakin' fantastic mood this morning. Even though it was hot and disgustingly humid on my run, I was so excited to be up and running in the morning again. I love early morning workouts more than anything, but I really struggl...more

Does Criticism Lead to An Athlete’s Highest Potential?
by Loren Fogelman
posted May 19, 2012 at 5:47pm

Figuring out performance challenges on your own slows down your progress. To reach your highest potential requires stretching yourself. Discover the ideal process to gain insights....more

Brianna Glenn On The Art of Being Positive
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted May 19, 2012 at 5:46pm

I was talking with my friend yesterday and she asked how my ankle was doing. Girl, that is so last week, I responded. My bizarrely sprained ankle has healed and is functioning fine, I told her, but I did tweak my hamstring last night in my meet. Honestly...more

Chicks Dig Scars
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted May 17, 2012 at 1:52pm

Cycling creates scars.  It is inevitable, but life creates scars too.  Each scar carries its own story and its own message. When looking at some of my acquired scars over the last couple of years, some bring feelings of triumph, and some still ...more

How Triathletes Can Avoid a Fast Start
by Loren Fogelman
posted May 13, 2012 at 8:12pm

Too frequently triathletes are told by their coaches to ignore what is going on around them. The coaches who tell you to just not do it are unaware of the power of habit. Following the crowd, going out too fast because of the other athletes around you, ...more

11 Ways To Stay Up When Things Bring You Down
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 11, 2012 at 8:48pm

source It could be a losing season.  Or an injury to your star player.  Or the death/sickness of a player or someone close to the team.  Or a player with an eating disorder.  Whatever the adversity your team is facing, we’ve got...more

Cancer Survivor Gabriele Anderson is Taking Chances
by carabyrd
posted May 10, 2012 at 7:37pm

Gabriele Anderson has only raced once so far this Olympic year. She had planned to race twice at the Drake relays but a case of food poisoning derailed that plan. A deep bone bruise prevented her from having much of an indoor season and she just had her l...more

See How Easily You Can Increase Your Team’s Attention To Detail
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 9, 2012 at 2:32pm

source I’m sure we’ve all heard those crazy stories about what stars demand for appearances.  Here’s a few of them: Apparently singer Barbara Streisand asks for peach colored toilet paper because it matches her skin; Mariah Carey...more

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