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In an Unexpected Move, Teresa Edwards Adds Kathy McConnell-Miller to Tulsa Shock Staff
by Swish Appeal
posted July 21, 2011 at 1:59am

The Tulsa Shock have a new addition to the bench to help interim head coach Teresa Edwards finish the season. Kathy McConnell-Miller joins the organization and will take her place alongside Edwards after the all-star break, on July 26 against the Atlanta...more

Sherri Murrell: Pioneer and Role Model
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted July 20, 2011 at 3:44pm

Here is a great article about Sherri Murrell, the openly lesbian women's basketball coach at Portland State University. The emails that she receives from closeted coaches are particularly moving. ...more

Remembering Gil Read: The Gil Read Memorial Foundation
by Women in Sport International
posted July 20, 2011 at 1:22pm

Tweet If you are a softball player in the Ottawa area chances are you know the name Gil Read. You may have even had the privilege to hit off a batting tee in his high-tech softball training site (also known as his garage). I first got to know Gil...more

Alliance of Women Coaches Charter Memberships Offered Through July 31
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted July 20, 2011 at 3:26am

Author: NACWAA The recently launched Alliance of Women Coaches (The Alliance) provides professional development opportunities for current and aspiring women coaches, enhances their advancement and strives to increase the number of...more

If You Want To Build Your Team Chemistry, Then Hit The Road!
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted July 18, 2011 at 2:48pm

source Road trips. Ugh! Booking hotel rooms, scheduling tournaments, figuring out where to get some healthy and tasty food. Sometimes road trips can be a pain in the neck. But…they can also be amazing ways for your team to come together in amaz...more

20 (or 12) Questions With Anson Dorrance
by All White Kit
posted July 17, 2011 at 9:56am

Courtesy University of North Carolina We have time for one more of our 20 Questions (actually this is only 12, but there’s some good info in there) feature before this glorious World Cup comes to a close, and – perhaps the most legendary women’...more

10 Reasons Coaches Should Embrace Their Inner Salesperson
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted July 15, 2011 at 11:51pm

source Coaching is a complicated gig…much more complicated than it seems on the surface. We get to wear lots of different hats. We manage budgets, we motivate, we fundraise, we’re PR people, we’re admins. In my mind, though, our biggest job i...more

NCAA reprimands Mulkey, Walz for comments, actions during tournament
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 15, 2011 at 10:59am

The NCAA has reprimanded Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey and Louisville Coach Jeff Walz for their comments and behavior during the 2011 national tournament. The Division I Women's Basketball Committee took issue with Mulkey's criticism of the bracketing process. ...more

The NCAA reprimands coaches for comments and actions during NCAA tournament: Baylor’s Mulkey, Louisville’s Walz
by HoopFeed.com
posted July 14, 2011 at 1:04pm

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey during the Dallas Regional talking about bracketing on March 27. The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee publicly reprimanded two I Division head coaches for violating tournament policy during the 2011 tournament. ...more

Tulsa Shock Coaching Carousel Still Spinning: Wayne Stehlik Off the Ride
by Swish Appeal
posted July 13, 2011 at 9:02am

Swish Appeal has learned that assistant coach Wayne Stehlik, long-time assistant and friend to former head coach Nolan Richardson, has been released from his duties from the Tulsa Shock. Stehlik traveled to Phoenix for Sunday's 102-63 loss to the Mercur...more

Coach attacks England team
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted July 12, 2011 at 1:41pm

Hard to believe the women's world cup is almost over. Semi-finals tomorrow with France vs America and Japan vs Sweden. Who would have thought Germany would go out and out to Japan at that? The France-England game was heart-breaking. Penalties are a horrib...more

Tulsa Shock Interim Head Coach Teresa Edwards Addresses the Media
by Swish Appeal
posted July 10, 2011 at 10:43am

Tulsa Shock interim head coach Teresa Edwards addressed the media before hopping on a plane with her new charges on the way to face up with the Mercury tomorrow. She sounded nervous, excited and a little tired after a long and nearly sleepless night...more

The Tulsa Shock Coaching Change: From Normal To Not In Nothing But Minutes
by Swish Appeal
posted July 9, 2011 at 1:45pm

After the final buzzer of Friday's 86-78 loss to the Phoenix Mercury, the round of post-game activity at the BOK Center started in the quite normal and usual manner, just another day at the office for the Tulsa Shock. A head coach meeting a waiting pre...more

Nolan Richardson Resigns as Tulsa Shock Head Coach
by Swish Appeal
posted July 9, 2011 at 9:40am

Tulsa Shock head coach and general manager Nolan Richardson is resigning from his coaching duties. Assistant Coach Teresa Edwards will take over as interim head coach, but no information is known on Richardson's status as GM of the franchise at this poi...more

Heather Bowman coaching and other Gonzaga news
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 7, 2011 at 8:59pm

Former Gonzaga star Heather Bowman was introduced Wednesday as the new assistant coach at Whitworth. Bowman takes over for Heidi Goicoechea, who resigned in March after six years as the Pirates' assistant coach. Bowman set the WCC career scoring record w...more

NACWAA Member Happenings
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted July 7, 2011 at 10:28am

Author: NACWAA NACWAA members are on the move! Nikki Babik has been named Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at Seton Hill University. She previously was Assistant Director of Athletics/Compliance Coordinator/Senior Woman...more

Has Nolan Richardson outworn his welcome with the Tulsa Shock?
by Swish Appeal
posted July 6, 2011 at 10:05pm

It is no surprise that the Tulsa World found some harsh words for the 1-9 Tulsa Shock. In reporter Kelly Hines' Q&A; piece published today, she publicly broaches a fair question in light of the team's struggles: Is head coach Nolan Richardson under pres...more

More on Brenny v UMinnesota Discrimination Lawsuit
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted July 6, 2011 at 4:44pm

Former women’s golf coach Katie Brenny and members of the women’s team have widely different accounts of what transpired in their conversations with former director of golf, John Harris and his son-in-law, Ernie Rose about Katie Brenny and her sexual ...more

Coach's Corner: What is your team doing this summer to help the community?
by Hoop Thoughts
posted July 6, 2011 at 9:33am

One of the primary lessons I learned from Coach Dale Brown is that "college sports was simply a vehicle to accomplish more important things in life." It was commonplace at LSU for our team to visit children hospitals on road trips. Coach Brown would a...more

5 Mental Mistakes Softball Coaches Make Prior to Game Time
by Softball Performance Blog
posted July 5, 2011 at 2:57pm

Guest Post by Jen Croneberger The top 5 mental mistakes coaches make prior to game time… 1. Expectations. Perhaps the number one killer of confidence, expectations are deadly. If you have expectations, you set your athletes up to fail. With expectat...more

The Transformative Power Of Leadership
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted July 5, 2011 at 8:37am

source As you know, in the last post, I declared July to be “I Love Coaching” Month. One of the true joys I receive from coaching is watching my players develop their leadership skills. In my mind, leadership has no age limits. Freshmen can be ...more

We Before Me: A Recipe For Successful Teams
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted July 1, 2011 at 2:10pm

source I love coaching. I love sports. I love my job. In the spirit of all of that love, I wanted to declare that July would be “I Love Coaching” month…but it’s already so many things. According to holidayinsights.com, July can also be kn...more

Softball Coaching - The View From the Dugout is Just Fine
by Softball Performance Blog
posted July 1, 2011 at 12:35pm

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog We are about halfway through the summer fastpitch softball season, which means teams are starting to find out exactly what they have. In some cases, perhaps there have been pleasant surprises ...more

Michelle Carter Throwing to Win the Women’s Shot Put
by Loren Fogelman
posted July 1, 2011 at 9:39am

There were many battles on the field during the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. One of the closest contests was between Michelle Carter and Jillian Camarena-Williams in the women’s Shot Put on the opening day....more

Do You Lose Focus Under Pressure?
by Loren Fogelman
posted June 30, 2011 at 12:33pm

Training focuses on building your strength and endurance. They are complimentary; both are necessary. If this is your entire training program, focusing on the physical aspect of training, then your training program is incomplete....more

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