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FIT Project New Orleans (part four)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted March 17, 2011 at 10:22pm

I left you at the start line of the Mardis Gras Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon (and full). Ready to come run with me? In case you are new and are wondering what the FIT Project is all about, here is a quick link that will explain the project. The race ...more

Mouthguards are a MUST for field sports
by Sports Girls Play
posted March 15, 2011 at 2:23pm

Last night my daughter had her first field hockey practice and I am not sure who learned more – her or me. At the very beginning of the practice her coach took a few minutes to introduce herself to the parents, let us know what to expect from practices ...more

Girls Sports – Introducing the concept of sports & fitness
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted March 14, 2011 at 2:26pm

A Short Poem Look out yonder and ye shall see, the smiles, the sweat, the muscles, the glee. The healthy, the toned, the academic progress they boast, the sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork we toast. The friendships, the memories, for kids ta...more

Which is Better – Focus on One Sport or Try Many?
by Sports Girls Play
posted March 12, 2011 at 12:06pm

When it comes to youth sports there is more and more pressure for kids to specialize at a younger age – whether to make the “travel team,” set them up for college opportunities or be the next big thing. But, is early specialization the best way to g...more

Curley Center chat evaluates coverage of youth sports
by Sports, Media & Society
posted March 9, 2011 at 9:49pm

Some basic sports rules—including three strikes and you’re out in baseball or 10 yards for a first down in football—apply whether a game is contested among professionals or pre-teens, but accepted and expected conduct of the media when covering thos...more

Helping your athlete with time management
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted March 7, 2011 at 3:28pm

Does your daughter’s typical day look something like this? SCHOOL – SPORTS – BED SCHOOL-SPORTS-BED SCHOOL-SPORTS-BED Oh yes, with meals and maybe a birthday party squeezed in at times between. If so, do you...more

How To Play Your Playoff Role
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted February 18, 2011 at 9:49am

Every girls hockey player wants to be the one the coach calls upon to win the big game in the playoffs. Every goalie wants to be in for the games that “matter”. Every forward wants to score the game-winner and every defenseman wants to be out there ...more

Girls Sports – Might She Be Trying TOO Hard?
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted February 17, 2011 at 2:01pm

I’ll venture to bet that at some point, while watching a young kids’ sporting event or lesson, your attention has been drawn to one participant. Interestingly, this time it’s not because she is dominating or incredibly talented. Nor is it a behavior...more

FIT Project (New Orleans) part one
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted February 16, 2011 at 1:14am

Welcome to the Big Easy! Where you are a sweetie to everyone. I dig it. The FIT Project took me to New Orleans, Louisiana. I was really excited to be able to visit this city and state. This state is currently ranked No. 8 on the obesity charts. While I ...more

Coaches these days
by After Atalanta
posted February 15, 2011 at 2:43pm

Or maybe the more appropriate title is "youth basketball these days."Let me first state my general lack of expertise in youth sports: I am not an expert in youth sports. I've done the requisite reading but do not have an in-depth knowledge of the workings...more

Our Tiger life: 15 minutes of recess in 7 hours of kindergarten. What’s happening to play?
by Fair Game News
posted February 8, 2011 at 6:57pm

By Katie Culver Yes, “Tiger Mom” has us roaring about the ruthless strategies she utilized to seek “success” for her daughters at endeavors she herself was pushing. So success, but at what expense? And yet, many critiquing Amy Chua’s approach ...more

Girls Sports – Top 10 sports lessons for young athletes
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted February 7, 2011 at 4:40pm

After informally surveying approximately 50 individuals, including athletic parents, collegiate athletes and coaches from all different sports and levels, these were the top 10 lessons to emphasize and pass down to our young athletes. 1) Do your best...more

What athlete’s wish their parents would do (and not do)
by Sports Girls Play
posted February 4, 2011 at 8:16pm

As parents we often get pretty wrapped up in our athlete’s performances – whether in practice or competition – and while our comments are often well meaning, that’s not always what our athletes take away from it! I just read an article on USA Swim...more

Four tips for coaching kids sports
by Draft Day Suit
posted February 3, 2011 at 5:49pm

Many of us here at Draft Day Suit are not just snarky writers, we’re also parents. We are parents with kids in sports, and some of us coach. So to all you parents/coaches/volunteers out there, here are the things you need to know about coaching younger ...more

New opportunities for female baseball players
by playbaseball
posted February 3, 2011 at 5:38pm

Wondering if you can play?...more

Has youth soccer in America left behind the inner city?
by Chris Wimmer
posted February 2, 2011 at 2:40pm

I recently had the opportunity to attend a happy hour/fundraising event hosted by local soccer non-profit group, DC SCORES. DC SCORES aims to empower students in urban communities using soccer, writing, creative expression, and service-learning. During ...more

Mom, sports and safe spaces
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 1, 2011 at 8:49pm

The question doesn’t come with as much frequency as it once did — a hopeful sign to me that women in sport aren’t nearly the aberration we once were, particularly in the media field. But every once in a while, the question returns. Did my father ge...more

Gender equity and geography bees
by Title IX Blog
posted February 1, 2011 at 3:39pm

A professor in North Dakota has filed a lawsuit alleging that the National Geographic Bee is not making their contests equitable.Professor Emeritus Eric Clausen (Minot State University) is naming the NGB as well as other entities and charging them with fa...more

FIT Project (Phoenix, AZ) Part Two
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted January 28, 2011 at 12:42pm

I left off with you drooling over the fresh fruits. Today will have you rushing to go get some fresh veggies. In case you don’t know what the FIT Project is all about, here is a recap. The FIT (Fitness Inspired Tour) Project is a national fitness to...more

New Sports Blogger Group for Girls
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted January 28, 2011 at 1:30am

GAME ON! SPORTS CAMP 4 GIRLS CREATING UNIQUE JUNIOR SPORTS BLOGGER GROUP FOR GIRLS Calling Girls Grades K – 8th Looking for the Chance to Write for Respected Blog Game On! Sports Girl Talk Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls is very familiar with break...more

2011 JFSCamp Dates & Sites
by Jennie Finch
posted January 26, 2011 at 1:17am

JFSCamp is excited to post our 2011 JFSCamp Dates & Sites for 2011 & more dates to come! Camps will open approx 3 months before the JFSCamp Date. Register here today JennieFinch.com Hope to see you at a JFSCamp!!! FEB 12-13 MONROE, MI (Open for ...more

Headscarf safety concerns force Maheen Haq to miss 1st half in US
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted January 23, 2011 at 5:30pm

The Associated Press (CP)HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A 12-year-old Muslim girl in Maryland was forced to sit out the first half of a basketball game by a referee who said her headscarf posed a safety risk.Seventh-grader Maheen Haq of Hagerstown was allowed to pla...more

Girls Sports – Is Your Program Over the Top?
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted January 20, 2011 at 3:38pm

This blog was inspired by a true story, one that I became involved in first hand. Susie, an 11-year-old avid soccer player, participates on a local travel team. As you may be aware, many soccer programs move inside in the winter months, making it a y...more

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