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Three Questions with Rutgers Coach C. Vivian Stringer
by Swish Appeal
posted October 22, 2011 at 8:25am

New York City - BB King Blues Club and Grill was the site of the Big East Women's Media Day gathering on Thursday. We had a chance to chat and discuss the upcoming season with Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer. New York City - BB King Blues Club and G...more

Softball Coaching Tips - Cold Winter Nights and Softball Rules
by Softball Performance Blog
posted October 19, 2011 at 3:22pm

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog The Rulebook Makes Good Reading on a Cold Winter's Night Maybe I'm just too much of a fanatic, but every year I look forward to receiving the new ASA rulebook. When I get it, the first thing I ...more

7 Qualities of Winning Athletes
by Loren Fogelman
posted October 19, 2011 at 8:38am

With all things being equal, what is different about winning athletes? When elite athletes are competing, the gap in abilities between the first and last place athlete is relatively small....more

Five Ways To Earn Loyalty From Your Team
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 17, 2011 at 11:57am

source In the third of a three-part series, I’ll discuss how to build loyalty among teammates, loyalty to the coach, and loyalty to the program. If you’d like to see the original blog post, check out Leadership Freak’s 15 Techniques That Build Lo...more

UNC extends contract of basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell through 2018
by Swish Appeal
posted October 16, 2011 at 9:48am

UNC extends contract of basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell through 2018 "Hatchell is in her 26th season at Carolina. A three-time national coach of the year, she has led the Tar Heels to the 1994 national championship, three Final Fours and eight ACC titl...more

Former Coach Settles Claim for Retaliation Over Scheduling Complaint
by Title IX Blog
posted October 15, 2011 at 11:58am

By personal correspondence from a source close to the case, I've learned that former girls' basketball coach Amber Parker has settled her lawsuit against the Franklin County (Indiana) Community School District, in which she claimed she was retaliated agai...more

5 Reasons Loyalty Is Important On Teams
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 12, 2011 at 6:58pm

source In the second of a three-part series, I’ll discuss how to build loyalty among teammates, loyalty to the coach, and loyalty to the program. If you’d like to see the original blog post, check out Leadership Freak’s 15 Techniques That Build L...more

Nebraska coach Connie Yori recovering from infection, determined to coach Huskers
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 12, 2011 at 11:01am

Nebraska Coach Connie Yori has been going through tough times since having knee surgery almost two months ago: she developed an infection and a clot, and spent about a month in the hospital. She is determined to come back and coach, however.Californiagold...more

From the NACWAA National Convention: Day 2
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted October 11, 2011 at 2:32am

Author: Jen Fried, National Convention Correspondent The day began with COFFEE. “It has to start with the presidents.” I have heard this statement regarding commitments to diversity and inclusion in more presentations than I can count. If ...more

How To Become A Leader That People Follow
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 10, 2011 at 10:02pm

source In the first of a three-part series, I’ll discuss how to build loyalty among teammates, loyalty to the coach, and loyalty to the program. If you’d like to see the original blog post, check out Leadership Freak’s 15 Techniques That Build Lo...more

Pat Summitt has become a harbinger for Alzheimer's fundraising
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 5, 2011 at 12:25am

It started out as a T-shirt idea to call attention to Alzheimer's Disease, after Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt announced in August that she had early-onset dementia. But it's become revolutionary:“This is really changing the face of Alzheimer’s,” Dr. ...more

My challenge to all coaches to support Kara supporting Coach Summitt
by Hoop Thoughts
posted October 4, 2011 at 12:51am

As someone who has been involved in coaching for over 30 years, I have had the opportunity to see first hand some of the very people who not only had a major impact on their own program but have changed the game nationally. There are two that stand out ...more

Why Weakness Unlocks The Strength Within Teams
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 29, 2011 at 12:56am

source If you’ve got fifteen minutes, I’d highly suggest you listen to Caroline Casey’s TEDtalk, Looking Past Limits. Not only is that an intriguing topic for those of us in the coaching field, Casey is also a fabulous storyteller. A quick rundo...more

How To Equip Our Female Athletes To Be Leaders
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 26, 2011 at 2:19pm

source Do you believe that your job is to equip your players with life skills as well as sport skills? Well, this post will be right up your alley! In a TEDtalk called, New Data On The Rise Of Women, Hanna Rosin give tons of facts about how women are...more

I heart one rep max day
by DanaMcMahan
posted September 23, 2011 at 10:27pm

For the love of the heavy squat...more

Athletes: Are We Fooling Ourselves?
by Becca Rorabaugh
posted September 23, 2011 at 10:34am

This spring I was listening to a podcast about lying, and there was a brief mention about the best athletes practicing self-deception in order to perform better.  For example, a successful track and field athlete claims to repeat ‘I am the best...more

Coach's Corner: Why Being Wrong Feels So Right
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 20, 2011 at 1:16am

source The battle between right and wrong is constantly being waged between friends, spouses, coworkers, and teammates. But what happens when both sides believe wholeheartedly that they are right? And what happens when those folks are on the same tea...more

The Evolution Of Happy Teams
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 16, 2011 at 3:32pm

source So, it seems that I’ve embarked on a happiness series without really intending to! I’ve written about the secret lives of happy teams and how limiting choices actually makes us happier…and today’s post is about the evolution from shallow...more

NACWAA Member News & Nods September 2011
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted September 16, 2011 at 12:22pm

Kennesaw State appointed Katie Egloff as assistant athletics director for championships and events. Egloff most recently spent two years at the University of Connecticut as an event management assistant. UTSA Athletics Director Lynn Hickey received ...more

Stanford Women’s Sports News
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted September 15, 2011 at 2:06am

Stanford Women’s Basketball Coach Tara VanDerveer, who was recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, received the Phyllis Bailey Career Achievement Award from Ohio State's Varsity "O" Women's Alumnae Society, as reported by Stanford’s Offici...more

Why Having Less Options Will Make Your Team Happier
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 15, 2011 at 1:48am

source Do you ever go to a restaurant and after a few bites of your meal, wonder whether you should have gotten the steak instead of the fish? This, according to Barry Schwartz’ TEDtalk, is called The Paradox of Choice. The definition of paradox is...more

Your Path To Success Begins Here
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 13, 2011 at 12:48am

source It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, I’ve written about it quite a bit. So when I saw this TEDtalk by Richard St. John, 8 Secrets Of Success, I was intrigued and wondered if it would correspond with the ...more

Tony DiCicco reportedly steps down as Boston Breakers Head Coach
by All White Kit
posted September 13, 2011 at 12:04am

Tony DiCicco has vacated his position as Boston Breakers Head Coach, this according to an email sent to players early Monday morning. No explicit reason was given. The club could not confirm DiCicco’s exit. The email states that Lisa Cole – w...more

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