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The 3 U’s Of Leadership
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 19, 2011 at 8:09pm

I think coaching is the greatest profession in the world! When people ask me what I’d do if I won millions of dollars and could do anything at all…I always say coach volleyball. I love it! Now, I may do it at a part-time assista...more

Catching up with former Washington assistant Greg Nared
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 19, 2011 at 3:44pm

Former Washington assistant coach Greg Nared was back in Seattle on Saturday, watching his daughter help St, Mary's collect a 71-70 win against Seattle University at Connolly Center. After UW coach Tia Jackson and the staff were fired in March, he relocat...more

The ABCs of Coaching: T Is For Title IX
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 16, 2011 at 11:31pm

source Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

Go to Coach Dawn's Session on Motivating Female Athletes at the AVCA Convention Saturday!
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 16, 2011 at 9:41am

source I wanted to hit pause on the A to Z series so that I can let you know that I’ll be speaking at the AVCA convention this Saturday. If you’re here in San Antonio, I’d love for you to stop by and hear my talk and most importan...more

The Gap Caused by All Star Players Leaving the Team Behind
by Loren Fogelman
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:52pm

Athletes come and go. They retire, get traded, and become injured. The athletes left behind need to rebuild once its all-star is off the roster....more

NACWAA Year in Review
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:21pm

December 15, 2011 As the year comes to a close, we are thrilled to share and celebrate with you the success and progress made throughout all facets of the association in 2011. These new opportunities and enhancements will continue to add greater value to...more

Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen
by SLAM Online -W
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:10pm

It makes sense that great basketball coaches become icons; after all, Dr. James A. Naismith, the inventor of the game, was a coach, first and foremost. Through distinct contributions, but most importantly through the accumulation of wins, a handful of t...more

The ABCs of Coaching: S Is For Success
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:13am

source Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

The ABCs of Coaching: The 3 R’s Of Coaching Female Athletes
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 13, 2011 at 2:10am

source Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

Maggie Dixon Classic goodness
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 12, 2011 at 9:26am

A great day at Madison Square Garden today, for the Maggie Dixon Classic.St. John's made #1 Baylor work in the first game. The Bears struggled in the first half, and trailed by two at the break. They began to pull away about midway through the second half...more

10 Guidelines to Maintain a Safe Coach/Athlete Relationship
by Sports Girls Play
posted December 11, 2011 at 12:10am

Note: The following is a guest post by Mark Folger – coach and gymnastics school owner. I have wanted to write about this very topic for some time but just never could get the words just right – Mark, however, shares many of my same thoughts a...more

The ABCs of Coaching: Q Is For Quality
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 10, 2011 at 3:13am

source Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

Advocacy Update: Emmert Meeting Recap & Working Group Recommendations
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted December 9, 2011 at 4:06pm

Author: NACWAA December 9, 2011 Following ongoing efforts in October and November, the NACWAA working group sent a on December 1 to Presidents Michael Adams (University of Georgia) and Ann Millner (Weber State), Chair and Vice...more

Video: Olympic medalist Shalane Flanagan helped Ryan Sutter prepare for ING NYC Marathon
by anngaff
posted December 8, 2011 at 4:43pm

Olympic bronze medalist (10,000m) Shalane Flanagan gave firefighter Ryan Sutter (of Bachelorette fame) insights into how small tweaks to his preparation could impact his performance on race day, leading up to the 2011 ING NYC Marathon. Shalane revealed ho...more

Coaching From A to Z: P Is For Passion
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 7, 2011 at 11:13pm

source Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

Fastpitch TV: Improve Softball Performance Through Mental Skills
by Softball Performance Blog
posted December 7, 2011 at 10:38pm

In this Fastpitch TV show, Arron Weintraub talks about attitude, it's affect on performance, and the two most important mental skills for success. Also watch this episode to find out how you can win a Rip It Force Fastpitch Bat by Rip It Sporting Goods...more

Pat Summitt receives the SI award in New York
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 7, 2011 at 6:54am

Legendary Coach Pat Summitt received the Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year Award tonight in New York. She was introduced by former Vol Michelle Marciniak, whose remarks brought a standing ovation from the audience. Summitt's son Tyler also spoke....more

Legendary Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt Named Sports Illustrated 2011 Sportswoman of the Year
by Swish Appeal
posted December 6, 2011 at 2:24pm

Two basketball coaches will be honored as the 2011 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year - Mike Krzyzewski and Pat Summitt - Sports Illustrated announced today. This puts the pair in rare company with John Woooden and Dean Smith as the only other basket...more

Pat Summitt is Sports Illustrated's sportswoman of the year
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 6, 2011 at 1:52am

She of 1,075 wins - the most of any college coach ever - wins Sports Illustrated's sportswoman of the year award in 2011.'Bout time. ...more

5 O’s of The Pyramid Of Success
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 5, 2011 at 1:47pm

source Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

A Minute for Time Management
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 2, 2011 at 5:46pm

Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is even more...more

Penn State Controversy: Recap
by Sports, Media & Society
posted December 1, 2011 at 3:03pm

Penn State students, community members, and journalists met last night in a public forum to debrief and discuss the story around Penn State in recent weeks. The discussion took place as “A Conversation About Covering Controversy," hosted by the John...more

NACWAA Happenings and Honors
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted November 30, 2011 at 12:11pm

Author: NACWAA Saint Michael's College has promoted Meggan Roberge Dulude to assistant director of athletics and senior woman administrator. Dulude, whose primary efforts will focus on compliance, finance and sport supervis...more

Improve Your Game With Tips From Softball Star Jennie Ritter
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 29, 2011 at 8:10pm

In this episode of Fastpitch TV, Jennie Ritter talks about the Q Sport, what the basic idea of the Q Sport is, what it tells you about player ability, how it helps softball players improve their game, and more. Your thoughts? ...more

Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog: Team Hazing, Respect and Sports
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted November 29, 2011 at 7:43pm

The Andover High School boys’ basketball team began their season this week under a cloud of public scrutiny resulting from allegations about team hazing that occurred this summer while the team was attending a privately operated sleep-away basketbal...more