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NCAA softball has started
by Women's Sports Blog
posted February 15, 2010 at 9:17pm

I kid you not. College hockey and softball are playing simultaneously. Makes a mockery of the notion of seasonal sports, doesn't it? Here's the preseason ESPN/USA Softball Poll: TEAM PTS PVS ---- --- --- 1. WASHINGTON (17) 479 ...more

Hoops: On too much winning
by Women's Sports Blog
posted February 15, 2010 at 8:57pm

Awhile back the estimable Helen of WHB wrote a post in which she sarcastically jibed critics who argued that UConn's undefeated run of dominance was bad for the women's game. After all, no one was saying that the "Yankees ruined baseball with all that w...more

Two triggers of background anger in youth sports
by One Sport Voice
posted February 15, 2010 at 8:54pm

Over the weekend a Minnesota sport parent assaulted a youth basketball commissioner following an in-house game played by sixth graders. The the father was disgruntled over the officiating during his son’s game. From some of the research I’ve conduct...more

Are you a pushy softball parent?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 12, 2010 at 11:32am

I just read an article that talks about "those" kinds of youth softball parents. You know the ones. They are pushy, they always think their child is the best, and they get overly competitive and outspoken when it comes to their child. Now I unders...more

Cal State Bakersfield cutting four sports
by Title IX Blog
posted February 12, 2010 at 11:20am

California State University Bakersfield announced yesterday that due to budget shortfalls it will cut four varsity sports: men's and women's golf, women's tennis, and men's wrestling. The decision was based on CSUB's desire to remain a DI institution (whi...more

Vans searches for best young art & design talent with Custom Culture high school art program
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted February 11, 2010 at 1:05pm

Vans, the original Southern California surf & skate footwear maker, is sending out a nationwide call to join Vans' Custom Culture and to take part in our sneaker customization contest open to high school art classes across the United States. The Van...more

Weplay – An online community for sports families
by Sports Girls Play
posted February 11, 2010 at 12:29pm

Recently I was introduced to a pretty cool website called Weplay.com. It is an online community for sports families that gives kids, parents, and coaches the ultimate youth sports experience. One of the primary goals of Weplay is to responsibly engage o...more

Rooting for you Home Team...Away from home (in NYC)
by A Glam Slam
posted February 10, 2010 at 5:05pm

Whether it's a bowl game or a great rivalry, it can be difficult to find fellow NCAA fans in your area or your game of choice on TV. But thanks to alumni associations and devoted fans, lots of college teams now have a "home" bar right here in NYC. T...more

2010 college softball season begins
by Alan's College Softball Blog
posted February 10, 2010 at 11:47am

The 2010 college softball season begins this weekend (with weekend being defined loosely, i.e., starting this Thursday). A huge number of preseason tournaments will be held, with the NTC/Dot Richardson and Kajikawa tourneys appearing to have the deepest ...more

Softball Cheers - Positive or Distracting?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 10, 2010 at 11:29am

I know there are people out there that think Softball Cheers are more of a distraction in a game than a help. Most of the time it's male coaches and parents that I hear this from. These people feel that there are other more important things players co...more

Approach to Coaching Boys vs. Girls
by PrincessPunish
posted February 10, 2010 at 12:54am

Approach to Coaching Boys vs. Girls I recently received a text message from a former student-athlete that I coached. Although he didn’t continue onto play collegiate men’s volleyball, I always knew his primary sport was hockey...more

Girls, Inc. Orange County: They sure are strong, smart and bold
by anngaff
posted February 9, 2010 at 1:57pm

Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting with 30 or 40 girls ages 5 to 11 at Girls, Inc. of Orange County. What I had planned was to show them the video of the 2004 US Olympic Trials steeplechase, talk about believing in yourself and dealing with advers...more

Parents, some advice: Three DIII athletes talk about youth sports (and, yeah, playing with boys)
by Fair Game News
posted February 9, 2010 at 10:51am

By Megan Wood Documentary filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie’s film Kick Like a Girl conveys the empowering and enlightening experience when a soccer team of 8 and 9-year-old girls plays in the boys division — quite successfully. After Mackenzie’s visit to ...more

UC Davis case reinstated on appeal
by Title IX Blog
posted February 9, 2010 at 10:47am

Erin wished in May 2008 that the three plaintiffs in the UC Davis wrestling case would appeal the decision of the lower court to dismiss the lawsuit in which the student-athletes allege Title IX violations after the school eliminated their opportunity to...more

Softball Training - Beware of Specialization
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 8, 2010 at 12:21pm

Another sports specialization article? I know what you're thinking. Everyone is talking about the issue of specializing at a young age nowadays. However, most of the discussion is focused on specializing in one sport too early. Many experts agre...more

Raising a Star Female Athlete
by MarieS
posted February 8, 2010 at 12:17pm

What does it take to raise a female athlete into a fine young woman who is confident, excels in school and athletics? Ramon Turnbow, mother of Taylor Turnbow, shines every time you mention her daughter. Taylor is a 6'2" sophomore forward on LSU's women'...more

The politics of girls’ hockey (this must be said)
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted February 6, 2010 at 12:12pm

We’ve started the playoffs here in Ontario, which means that tryouts for next year’s teams are just around the corner. And that means that the “politics” of girls’ hockey are about to wreak havoc on all of us. The mixture of playoffs and imp...more

7 great reasons for girls to play softball
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 2, 2010 at 12:37pm

In the spirit of the upcoming National Girls and Women in Sports Day (that's tomorrow!), I'm just dropping in to share my Top 7 Great Reasons for Girls to Play Softball! I'm sure you can think of even more (and feel free to share your thoughts by leav...more

Kick Like a Girl filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie talks about how a film sprang from real life and why coed competition is good for kids
by Fair Game News
posted February 2, 2010 at 12:35pm

By Megan Wood Sadly, the LA Sol have been dissolved, leaving one less professional women’s soccer team to inspire young players. But there is a team out there to root for: Utah’s Mighty Cheetahs. This film is not new, but if you haven’t seen it o...more

A look at goalkeeping philosophies
by Lucus with the Lidoff
posted January 31, 2010 at 9:22pm

I think both were accomplished and in particular I would like to further discuss a seminar and field session by Maarten Arts on a different philosophy of playing the position of goalkeeper. Arts is a highly decorated goalkeeper and coach. I was train...more

And We Wonder Why Some Girls Aren’t Physically Active?
by One Sport Voice
posted January 29, 2010 at 12:09pm

This morning a colleague sent me this article from ESPN.com about another ban on head scarves for Muslim female athletes. When I see this and other stories, it makes me recommit to the work I do at The Tucker Center. It is well documented that female...more

Student Nondiscrimination Act Introduced in Congress
by Title IX Blog
posted January 28, 2010 at 12:48pm

Yesterday, Representative Jared Polis (D-Co.) introduced in the House of Representative a bill that would provide Title IX-like protection to LGBT students. If passed, the Student Nondiscrimination Act would offer remedies for discrimination that targets...more

Women’s Professional Soccer + The NSCAA Convention = An Amazing Week in Philly
by Soccer Science
posted January 27, 2010 at 4:18pm

I originally posted this on my WPS blog at the Fan Corner. Alyse LaHue of the Chicago Red Stars front office (center) and Aaron Burch of the League Office (right) take in a little R&R; with a friend at a Greek Restaurant in Philly. I honestly can’t...more

Cuts at Duquesne
by Title IX Blog
posted January 27, 2010 at 12:05pm

Duquesne University in Pittsburgh announced the other day that it will cut men's swimming and diving, men's wrestling, men's golf, and baseball. The combined cuts will result in a $1 million savings. One report claims that the athletic director has said t...more

Confidence – The Secret Ingredient
by Sports Girls Play
posted January 26, 2010 at 3:37pm

Young athletes develop confidence one step at a time and it is often overlooked as a key ingredient for a child’s success and enjoyment of sports. Confidence is often the difference between an athlete looking forward to a competition and dreading it. C...more

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