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July recruiting period: it's on like Donkey Kong tomorrow
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 5, 2010 at 3:44pm

Major club ball tournaments get underway across the country tomorrow, as athletes compete for college scholarships. Leading the way are the USA Basketball members.The schedule for the major Los Angeles July tournament on the 14-15 is here.Some of the top ...more

Ashton Purvis – 2009-10 Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year
by Sports Girls Play
posted July 2, 2010 at 12:52pm

The Gatorade Player of the Year program is celebrating its 25th year in recognizing elite high school athletes throughout the nation. The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one award-winner in the District of Columbia and each of the ...more

Ariya Crook-Williams verbals to USC
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 1, 2010 at 6:54pm

WHOA.Ariya Crook-Williams, the No. 15 prospect in the ESPN HoopGurlz Hot 100, has given a verbal commitment to play for the University of Southern California. The 5-foot-7 guard, who has a knack for hitting big shots and plays what her Cal Sparks club coa...more

Watch the women compete live in the NSSA
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted July 1, 2010 at 5:54pm

Click on the following link and check out the program: www.nssalive.com/live/ ...more

Club basketball: it's changed the game
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 1, 2010 at 12:40pm

This story outlines the rise of high school club basketball, how it's completely changed the recruiting game, pros and cons regarding this fact, and how club and high school ball differ.I felt this story really needed to be told because there are still nu...more

Feature report: The rise of club ball and its effect on recruiting and high school teams
by HoopFeed.com
posted June 30, 2010 at 4:15pm

Several nights a week all spring and most of summer, they are there at the gym practicing: layup and box-out drills, running plays, practicing transition and defense – all to the soundtrack of their own squeaking shoes on the hardwood. The...more

Indiana scheduling case on the docket
by Title IX Blog
posted June 29, 2010 at 8:22pm

The case being brought by Amber Parker on behalf of her daughter against the Indiana High School Athletic Association and Franklin High School (where Parker is also the girls' basketball coach) is headed to summary judgment.At issue in the case is the lon...more

NCAA proposes an end to early scholarship offers
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 25, 2010 at 2:36pm

No offers before July 1, proposes the NCAA.Coaches also would have to receive high school transcripts documenting at least five semesters or seven quarters worth of academic work for a young recruit before they can offer a scholarship......But Long, senio...more

10 tips for being a great softball parent
by Softball Performance Blog
posted June 24, 2010 at 2:06pm

As a softball parent, you only want the best for your daughter. So what can you do to help your daughter become the best she can be on the field? Here are 10 Tips to Help You Be a Great Softball Parent! Focus on reinforcing your daughter's correct t...more

Coming in April, 2011: The Public vs. Private High School Basketball All Star Games
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 17, 2010 at 12:27pm

Tony Rossignol has heard the arguement for years: which has better basketball programs - public or private schools?The director of basketball operations at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. is married to the school's varsity girls...more

Like it or not, You're a role model!
by PrincessPunish
posted June 16, 2010 at 3:11pm

Signing that big contract deal means also signing on as a role model!...more

The incredible evolvement of Reshanda "Too Tall" Gray
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 14, 2010 at 12:30pm

Reshanda Gray rests during halftime of a fall league game in which her Washington Generals played last Oct. 17.Los Angeles - If there is a Cinderella of LA high school basketball, Reshanda "Too Tall" Gray is unquestionably it.For the 2007-2008 season, the...more

DC football coach makes national headlines
by Draft Day Suit
posted June 12, 2010 at 4:45pm

In March, Natalie Randolph was named head varsity football coach of Coolidge High School in Washington D.C. Yes, HER name is Natalie. She brings with her an impressive resume’. Randolph ran her way onto the track team at University of Virginia and e...more

Oregonian Class 6A Girls Basketball Player of the Year Shoni Schimmel finally commits
by Women Undefined
posted June 9, 2010 at 5:11pm

"When she plays, its almost like she plays for the Indian people"- Lillian Moses The Oregonian reports that the only ESPN top-ranked girls basketball recruit left to commit, Oregon's own Shoni Schimmel, has finally committed to Louisville. This rem...more

What colleges look for in a recruit
by Sports Girls Play
posted June 6, 2010 at 3:48pm

Got your sights set on doing your sport at a college level? How do you know what a college is looking for in a student-athlete? The super gymnastics resource site, Gymnastike, has loads of interviews with college gymnastics coaches from across the nation ...more

A good coach
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 30, 2010 at 4:56pm

So what defines a good high school (and college) coach? It's more than wins and losses, though that definitely plays a part in it. Obviously a coach whose team has a losing record year after year after year isn't advancing the program or the kids in it wh...more

Summer club ball tourneys
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 30, 2010 at 4:00pm

Here's the Summer, 2010 tournament/evaluation schedule:June 8-11: USA Basketball U17 and U18 Team Trials -- Colorado Springs, Colo. June 23-27: FIBA Americas U18 Championship -- Colorado Springs, Colo. July 5-8: USA Invitational @ Penn State -- University...more

Softball College Recruiting - 7 Simple Ways to Separate Yourself
by Softball Performance Blog
posted May 28, 2010 at 10:14am

After the last post about college recruiting and the comments that were left, I do have some thoughts to share with you, but those will have to wait for a bit. Right now, I wanted to share 7 Simple Ways to Separate Yourself from the Competition. Afte...more

Busy weekend for Rebecca and her Army
by Running Rebecca
posted May 28, 2010 at 10:13am

This weekend will be a perfect illustration of Rebecca’s everyday life where she straddles the roles of professional athlete and high school coach. Rebecca’s Army will be in action at the PIAA Track & Field State Championships on Friday and Saturday. ...more

Recruits: Show a little bit of wow
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 27, 2010 at 1:52pm

Mark Lewis of ESPN has more great advice for high school players looking to impress college coaches in the next two months. And it's extra-cranial advice, too - I love it:Show them that you won't overreact. Starting the game 0-for-5 from the field doesn't...more

Softball facility improvement forthcoming in NC
by Title IX Blog
posted May 26, 2010 at 5:01pm

It does not appear that we blogged about the complaint filed with OCR in 2009 out of Richmond County in North Carolina. But the allegations of disparities in the treatment of women's athletics, specifically softball, are currently being investigated. And ...more

Is Softball College Recruiting Getting Out of Hand?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted May 25, 2010 at 5:37pm

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog Once again, I have the NFCA's Fastpitch Delivery newspaper to thank for this week's topic on softball college recruiting. I hope a new issue comes soon, as I'm now out of topics from the curren...more

Rebecca’s Army has big night at District 6 meet
by Running Rebecca
posted May 25, 2010 at 5:09pm

Chloe Schmidt (800 & 1600), Anne Balogh (3200), and the 4×800m Relay team of Schmidt, Nora Adams, Lucia Sofo, and Kathryn McNaughton used their gold medal performances to earn a trip to Shippensburg this weekend for the PIAA Track and Field State Champio...more

USA Basketball U18, U17 invitees selected
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 25, 2010 at 2:31pm

The U18 list has been revealed:Name - Class - Pos - Height - Home - Town - College - Choice Brittany Boyd 2011 PG 5-9 Berkeley, Calif. Undecided Stefanie Dolson 2010 P 6-5 Port Jervis, N.Y. Connecticut Raven Ferguson 2011 G 5-11 Columbus, Ohio Undecided K...more

Are flag football opportunities equal opportunities?
by Title IX Blog
posted May 24, 2010 at 6:31pm

Recently, the New York Times profiled the increasing popularity of flag football as a high school sport for girls, particularly in Florida. In trying to examine the controversial nature of the sport, the article managed to add controversy by sensationali...more

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