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What’s Harder Than Winning?
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted May 8, 2012 at 7:05pm

There is only one thing harder than winning a championship: Defending it. The past few months, while I’ve been climbing out of the IT Band Mosh Pit, Jesse (the huz) has been preparing to defend his Wildflower Triathlon Title. Gettin after it, ba...more

Joanna Hayes: Happiness and Gratitude on her Road to an Olympic Comeback
by JHayes
posted May 4, 2012 at 12:18pm

So, I wrote this blog on Sunday evening after my race but I have decided to rewrite it because it was full me complaining and being frustrated...more

A Coach's Take on the Inefficiency Of Multitasking
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 3, 2012 at 7:13pm

source This post from the Harvard Business Review’s blog is spot on, you should read it.  In The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time, the author talks about multitasking and why it really doesn’t work. Consequences of multitasking I&rsqu...;more

Why Triathletes Start Too Fast
by Loren Fogelman
posted May 2, 2012 at 1:54pm

Do you go out too fast at the start of the race? You end up burning energy causing you to tire more quickly later in the race. Discover what causes you to disregard your race plan strategy....more

Coaching: My perspective with a little research thrown in
by alangelier
posted April 29, 2012 at 9:47am

What makes a good coach? Well-lots of things....more

Athletes Prepare to Release Pre-performance Anxiety
by Loren Fogelman
posted April 26, 2012 at 4:07pm

http://expertsportsperformance.com Follow Loren Fogelman during the sports mindset moment giving you tips for winning results through improved focus and confidence. How much anxiety do you have prior to the start of your event? Too much anxiety interferes...more

Joanna Hayes on Race #2 of her Comeback Season: Giving it 100 %
by JHayes
posted April 21, 2012 at 12:47pm

Well, I had my first race of the season after my “retirement” and 3 1/2 years of inactivity and I am okay with the result.  However, I am not happy nor am I satisfied because I know I could have done better!  What I am doing is not e...more

Why Elite Athletes Seek Strategic Feedback
by Loren Fogelman
posted April 20, 2012 at 12:44pm

Coaching occurs in a variety of ways. Elite athletes already know how to optimize feedback. Learn what you can do now to become a high performing athlete....more

Meghan Maiwald and the San Jose State University Women's Soccer Team
by BAWSI Drea
posted April 19, 2012 at 11:50am

Support Meghan Maiwald and the USA Women’s Deaf National Soccer Team on their journey to the Deaf World Cup and Deaflympics....more

Change has been good for Natasha Hastings
by carabyrd
posted April 19, 2012 at 11:39am

Life has changed a bit for Natasha Hastings, the "400-meter diva," in the last year including a new city, training group and winning her first individual senior medal at the world track and field championships this year.  Hastings has moved to Austi...more

Searching For Meaning Behind Our Work
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted April 18, 2012 at 3:35pm

source Don’t worry about the level of individual prominence you have achieved; worry about the individuals you have helped become better people.– Why Great Leaders Inspire Others I believe in coaches and I believe in coaching.  I believ...more

How To Max Out an Athlete’s Potential
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted April 16, 2012 at 6:40pm

source One of the things I loved about my collegiate athletics experience is that I don’t think I could’ve gotten any better.  I squeezed all the juice out of the lemon.  There was no meat left on the bone.  I licked the plate ...more

13-year-old Winter Vinecki: Competing for a Cause
by Laura Landgreen
posted April 16, 2012 at 10:48am

Her name is Winter Vinecki, and on April 29th, 2012, she will embark upon her quest to be the youngest person to ever complete a full marathon on every continent. But Winter isn’t doing this just to hold a world record, which she will upon successful com...more

Jessica Mendoza finds hope in Rwanda
by Jessica Mendoza's Blog
posted April 15, 2012 at 6:09pm

Jessica Mendoza finds hope in Rwanda Apr 13 5:36 PM ET | By Jess Mendoza   ESPN softball analyst Jessica Mendoza recently traveled to Rwanda as part of the Girl Effect, a project created by the Nike Foundation, NoVo Foundation, United Nations Foun...more

Joanna Hayes on stepping on to the track for her first 100m hurdles since September 2008
by JHayes
posted April 14, 2012 at 1:45am

My season officially begins tomorrow April 14th at UCLA where I will compete at the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational! I am so nervous because this will be my first 100 hurdles competition since September 13th 2008!...more

3 Communication Tips To Help Women Get What They Want
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted April 11, 2012 at 8:44pm

source I often say that athletics gives its participants a chance to learn all sorts of life skills.  I’m going to quote the President of Beloit College (where I work!) as he talks about the benefits of sport, because he’s much more eloq...more

Athletes Conquer Concentration Obstacles
by Loren Fogelman
posted April 11, 2012 at 6:58pm

When competing distractions happen. Elite athletes manage them. Laser focus and having a positive mindset is critical for high performing athletes. Improving your concentration also improves performance....more

Athletes as Lifelong Leaders
by BAWSI Miyoko
posted April 11, 2012 at 6:58pm

  Athletes as Lifelong Leaders Once we’re athletes, we are always athletes. It’s something that lives in us; it’s a way of life. It’s what we learn on the field that gives us such great potential off the field. You never st...more

How To Become An Even Better Leader Than You Already Are
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted April 10, 2012 at 10:10am

source I’m sure you’re pretty awesome, Coach.  I’ll bet you’ve got the pulse of your team, your players enjoy and respect you, and I’ll even bet you model great behavior by working out regularly and eating healthily.&nb...;more

Elite Athletes Successfully Conquer Distractions
by Loren Fogelman
posted April 8, 2012 at 3:49pm

What throw you off when competing? Elite athletes prepare for distractions and learn how to manage them so it doesn’t throw off their game. Losing focus, and then trying to get it back, costs valuable energy. Take charge, stay focused, and see results....more

Meggan Franks on the 8 Mile Tempo Grind - never lose sight of the big picture
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted April 7, 2012 at 11:04am

On Tuesday I had planned on running an 8 mile tempo at goal half-marathon pace (5:55-6:00) with one of the MSU distance girls. To not embarrass this young lady, I am going to call her Rachel. Rachel is a red-shirt sophomore.  Her freshman year ...more

The Image We Present As A Leader Really Does Matter
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted April 6, 2012 at 8:23pm

source Is perception reality?  Maybe.  Interestingly enough, I got the idea for this post from an excerpt (the original article requires a hefty time commitment) about the leadership qualities presidents should show…not have, but show.&n...;more

10 Qualities We Want Our Female Athletes To Have
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted April 3, 2012 at 11:17am

source In his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey talks about beginning with the end in mind.  As coaches of female athletes, what qualities do we want them to have when their time with us is finished? 10 pieces of advice for o...more

If You See Her, You Can Be Her
by BAWSI Miyoko
posted April 3, 2012 at 11:07am

  At BAWSI, we often talk about the concept “If you see her, you can be her.” And one of the major reasons we ask high school and collegiate female athletes to come out and serve as volunteer coaches at BAWSI Girls is to provide the &ldq...;more

Stanford's Nneka Ogwumike: "I would have rather gone down with my team than up with any other team."
by Swish Appeal
posted April 2, 2012 at 3:57pm

DENVER, Colo. - When you walk into the Brown Palace Hotel in Downtown Denver you're met with a violinist serenading guests enjoying high tea. But when you continue up to the ballroom immediately before the 2012 Women's Final Four is set to begin, you're...more

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