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Will the AVP's end hurt an emerging sport for the NCAA?
by Sports, Media & Society
posted September 7, 2010 at 12:17am

If media coverage is any indicator, football is the only college sport under way for the 2010-2011 academic year. But the volleyball -- indoor volleyball, that is -- season has also started. College volleyball fans and aspiring players may have more oppo...more

2010 FIFA U-17 World Cup Gets Underway In Trinidad & Tobago
by All White Kit
posted September 6, 2010 at 5:16pm

Who says there isn’t enough women’s soccer in the world? Between the U-20 Women’s World Cup this summer, the climax of the UEFA 2011 Women’s World Cup playoffs this week, the finale of the 2010 WPS season this month and the kick-off of both th...more

The new ESPN Rise is out...and it's girls from cover to cover...freaking fantastic!
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 5, 2010 at 6:04pm

.....that the new issue of ESPN Rise is out. Just got the current issue at my school this past week, and it's girls from cover to cover. Freakin fantastic.In the online issue, the piece on burnout is good, as is the one on good coaching. It features, of c...more

Softball - the Differences Between Travel Ball and Rec Ball
by Softball Performance Blog
posted September 5, 2010 at 2:03pm

What is the difference between Travel Ball and Rec Ball from a new Travel Ball Manager’s perspective Guest Post by Don McKay Between tryouts and practice, we’re now over a month into our new travel ball endeavor: The San Diego Blaze (www.sdblaz...more

Coaching Tip: Sandwich Your Corrections
by Sports Girls Play
posted September 3, 2010 at 9:55am

As the old sayings go, “you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar” and “a little sugar goes a long way!” When coaching, do you keep these concepts in mind? Or do you simply yell out corrections like: Don’t bend your legs! What was ...more

NSCAA Blog: How Social Media Can Affect College Recruiting
by Soccer Science
posted August 30, 2010 at 6:27pm

I wrote this post for the NSCAA blog in an effort to help coaches better navigate the social media world with their players, from youth coaches to college coaches. Click here to view the full post. Our players are on Facebook. And whether we like it...more

Sport Stacking: Do you stack up?
by Pretty Tough
posted August 29, 2010 at 2:27pm

Discussion about sport stacking, an alternative sport emerging in America....more

Look both ways, please
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 27, 2010 at 7:58pm

Dear high school girls cross country team, Kindly look around before you take off in a pack across the park road. I realize you are teenagers and hence invincible, but I assure you, it will hurt when I run you over while going 21 mph on my bike. You won�...more

Sports Girls Play Go-Getter Award – Trailblazing middle school golf girl
by Sports Girls Play
posted August 27, 2010 at 7:22pm

While catching up on my favorite sports blogs earlier this week, I came across a few posts by Heather at Real Women Golf about her very exceptional daughter, Miss E, who decided to try out for the boys golf team in middle school and made it!!! I am aw...more

The female athlete’s edge: Training gives “aimless” 20′s purpose
by Fair Game News
posted August 25, 2010 at 2:53pm

By Sarah Odell How appropriate that I happened to be at my parent’s when Sunday’s New York Times Magazine asked on its cover “What Is It About 20-Somethings?” Oh great, I thought to myself, yet another article about why my generation hasn’t l...more

A Tipping Point in Changing the Culture of Youth Sport?
by One Sport Voice
posted August 24, 2010 at 8:22pm

In the last month I’ve been thinking and reading about the idea of equal playing time in youth sports (click here and here). Based on the evidence, I’m convinced that equal playing time should be mandatory up until the age of 12. Following, all youth ...more

NCAA Soccer Review – 08/23/10 – UNC Greensboro brings Wake Forest crashing down to earth
by All White Kit
posted August 24, 2010 at 1:32pm

Lauren Hein was on target as UNC Greensboro upset Wake Forest -Kelsey Kearney made six saves in goal and UNC Greensboro made a two goal first half lead stand up as they shocked Wake Forest in an ill-tempered North Carolina derby in Winston-Salem, 2-1. ...more

I’ve created a Golf Monster
by Sports Girls Play
posted August 23, 2010 at 3:52pm

How’s that for a crazy title? This summer I signed my 8 year old daughter up for golf camp with a few different motives in mind. One, I wanted her to try a new sport – she is a very good swimmer, but I want her to expand her horizons a bit. Second, g...more

The Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's College Basketball: #1-10
by Swish Appeal
posted August 20, 2010 at 7:20pm

After riding a 78-0 win streak to consecutive championships at UConn, center Tina Charles is a no-brainer for WNBA Rookie of the Year. Photo by Craig Bennett/112575 Media. View full size photo » And now, we're in the Royal Court of women's...more

Hawaiian talent pool runs deep at NSSA Event #3
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted August 20, 2010 at 7:20pm

Josh Moniz : photo courtesy Papa John NSSA Hawaii Event #3 Presented by RVCA National Scholastic Surfing Assn. Lahaina Harbor, Maui 14 - 15 August 2010 A beautiful day with fun waves in the 2 foot range NSSA Hawaii Event # 3 went off on the Island of...more

Girls Sports: Build it and it Will Come
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted August 20, 2010 at 2:22pm

BUILD IT AND IT WILL COME – PATIENCE IS KEY After just completing our 4th incredible 8-week summer camp session at Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls, I came to notice a consistent pattern worth sharing. As we worked with our campers (ages 4 through 14) on ...more

Answer to OSU prospect camp question
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 19, 2010 at 8:46pm

The other day I posted the link announcing that Oregon State University will have a prospect camp this Saturday, and those who want to try out will have to pay $25. A reader asked if this violated NCAA regulations, so I checked it out.According to an NCAA...more

The Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's College Basketball: #11-25
by Swish Appeal
posted August 19, 2010 at 5:59pm

Chicago Sky Epipphany Prince left Rutgers University early to pursue a professional career amidst a number of significant departures since 2007. Photo by Craig Bennett/112575 Media. View full size photo » We're on the fourth day of our rund...more

Oregon State to hold prospect camp
by Left Coast Hoops
posted August 18, 2010 at 6:40pm

Oregon State is still looking to fill out its roster for this fast-arriving season and into the immediate future. And while Scott Rueck has been out looking for players, there’s a new plan to bring the players to him. The Beavers will be holding a one-d...more

Sexual Abuse by USA Swimming Coaches is Systemic, Lawyer Says [Podcast]
by anngaff
posted August 18, 2010 at 6:33pm

In the podcast below, I interview Jon Little, Attorney at Law out of Indianapolis, who represents multiple female athletes who have been victims of sexual molestation by their swimming coaches. Little explains how USA Swimming is trying to pass off the bl...more

The Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's College Basketball: #26-40
by Swish Appeal
posted August 18, 2010 at 6:02pm

Although California has yet to land a recent graduate in a WNBA rotation, players like former WNBA first-round draft pick Ashley Walker have helped bring visibility to the program. Photo via jlindstr.smugmug.com View full size photo » We co...more

Little League on TV: Baseball 62, Softball 3 (what should girls think?)
by Fair Game News
posted August 18, 2010 at 5:05pm

By Megan Wood Last night I caught the Little League Softball World Series semi-finals on ESPN2 — two exciting games that will have Warner Robins, Georgia squaring off against Burbank, California in the finals tonight. Never mind that one of the games...more

Obama to honor NCAA student athletes
by Pretty Tough
posted August 17, 2010 at 3:53pm

President Barack Obama will hold a White House reception next month to honor student athletes from dozens of colleges, including Villanova and Penn State universities. The White House said Friday the NCAA student athletes will be recognized for their acc...more

General 2010 NCAA Women’s Soccer Preview, Ep. 4
by All White Kit
posted August 17, 2010 at 3:18pm

Will Alex Morgan Go Out A Winner? Spare a thought for Alex Morgan. She’s already grabbed a U-20 World Cup winner’s medal while claiming the Bronze Shoe and Silver Ball at the same tournament. She’s a full USA international before she’s gradua...more

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