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The worst hockey practice ever
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted December 8, 2009 at 12:47pm

You know exactly what I am talking about. We’ve all been at those girls hockey practices where no one can make a pass, the goalies can’t stop a beach ball, no one looks like they’re trying and the coach is ready to pull all their hair out. There...more

JF Softball Academy Extravaganza!
by Jennie Finch
posted December 8, 2009 at 12:20pm

We had a great weekend in Flemington, New Jersey at Our first Annual Extravaganza! Leah Amico, Andrea Duran, my dad, and all the JF Softball Academy Staff had an awesome time sharing the game with Coaches on Saturday and then the Players on Sunday. We we...more

Lesbian Basketball Coach Wins Case
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted December 7, 2009 at 11:52am

In October I gave an update on three pending lawsuits in women’s sports about discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation. One of these cases has now been decided and the lesbian coach who filed the lawsuit won. Lorri Sulpizi...more

Coaches merry-go-round: Where will top WNBA coaches land?
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 6, 2009 at 5:15pm

Washington coach Tia Jackson joked that a few more gray hairs popped up after her team's close 62-59 win against Central Florida today. It was a game that shouldn't have been that close given the Huskies led by 15 at halftime. But turnovers -- again -- di...more

Harassment cases roundup
by Title IX Blog
posted December 5, 2009 at 12:43pm

Here is a roundup of recent judicial decisions in Title IX harassment cases: Dominican College in Blauvelt, New York, was unsuccessful in its motion to dismiss a claim alleging that the College's response to charges that one of its students had raped ano...more

Interview with Deb Hartwig - Coaching Youth Softball
by Softball Performance Blog
posted December 4, 2009 at 5:40pm

Deb Hartwig, sought-after softball instructor and clinician. In this podcast, Coach Marc interviews Deb Hartwig, sought-after softball instructor and clinician. During this interview, Coach Marc interviews Deb on issues related to coaching youth softb...more

Fred Williams to Coach the Sparks?
by Pleasant Dreams - An Atlanta Dream Blog
posted December 4, 2009 at 3:39pm

At the They’re Playing Basketball blog, Sue F. reports a rumor:There's a rumor that Fred Williams is the main candidate for the Los Angeles Sparks coaching job. That would be a good choice.Fred Williams, in case you didn’t know, is an assistant coach ...more

Softball Hitting Techniques - Power Requires Both Linear and Rotational Forces
by Softball Performance Blog
posted December 4, 2009 at 2:36pm

Softball hitting techniques lead to heated discussions, especially between the proponents of rotational hitting and linear hitting who are often firm believers in their approach and will spend hours arguing for it. No matter what hitting technique, sty...more

Mesa coach wins damages in retaliation case
by Title IX Blog
posted December 4, 2009 at 12:19pm

A jury in San Diego Superior Court found that Mesa Community College retaliated against former basketball coach when it terminated her position for speaking out against inequities in women's athletics, in violation of Title IX. Lorri Sulpizio's complaint...more

Former Storm coach Anne Donovan lifted of interim tag
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 3, 2009 at 1:18pm

Not counting Tulsa, the first coaching vacancy in the WNBA has been filled. Kind of. The New York Liberty lifted the "interim" tag from Anne Donovan's nameplate, officially announcing her the coach of the future. Terms of the deal were not released. Do...more

Coach's Corner: 3 tips for giving praise that motivates
by Hoop Thoughts
posted December 2, 2009 at 1:41pm

Few managers give enough praise, possibly because they're not sure how. Here are three tips for giving praise that reinforces the right behaviors and motivates people to keep succeeding:1. Be specific. When giving praise, a simple "thank you" is not nearl...more

3 killer tips from 3 women’s college hockey coaches
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted December 1, 2009 at 11:48am

Last week, I took the players I coach at the PEAC School on a tour of US universities to learn exactly what it takes get to and excel at the next level of women’s hockey. I truly believe any player who wants to play at this level can. Not everyone is ...more

Video: The Lady Tiger Way
by Hoop Thoughts
posted December 1, 2009 at 11:40am

Video is a big part of the teaching environment at LSU. We obviously video our games as well as every practice. We utilize video in scouting opponents and use motivational videos. Here are some various thoughts as to how we do it.1. We watch video nearly ...more

There's no sorry in softball
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 29, 2009 at 1:01pm

By Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane If there's one word I never want to hear on a softball field or during a practice it's the s-word. No, not that s-word, although I'm not too thrilled about that one either. I'm talking about the word "sorry." ...more

Wilhoit finds her college calling at LMU
by Left Coast Hoops
posted November 26, 2009 at 10:24pm

By Rhiannon Potkey LCH Correspondent At an age when most kids still can’t decide what they want for breakfast, Loyola Marymount University coach Julie Wilhoit had already determined her future profession. Born and raised in hoops-crazed Indiana...more

A Thanksgiving Thought From Tia Jackson: "What Does Thanksgiving Mean To You?"
by Swish Appeal
posted November 26, 2009 at 1:56pm

<p> </p> <p> In response to the question, "What does Thanksgiving mean to you?", University of Washington coach Tia Jackson remembers her high school coach, Barbara McCool, who recently passed away at 71 after fighti...more

Coach Summitt's 5 ways to win games
by Hoop Thoughts
posted November 22, 2009 at 12:27pm

Thanks to Creighton Burns for this list:1. No transition lay-upsThe first girl to get back must get under the rim and draw a charging foul or force a 10 foot jump shot. If she tries to stop the ball at the free throw line they will get a layup. You must t...more

One thing girls hockey coaches can’t teach you
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted November 19, 2009 at 7:47pm

As a coach who works with girls hockey players both on and off the ice, I help players develop the skill and athleticism they need to take their game to the highest level possible. But there is one thing that a player absolutely MUST have if they want t...more

Why are men running the show in women’s fastpitch softball?
by Fair Game News
posted November 17, 2009 at 12:15pm

By Megan Wood I’ve played softball for 15 years, and for nearly my entire career I have been coached by men. Sure, a few female pitching coaches helped on the side, but T-ball through high school, all of my head and assistant coaches were guys. Even...more

Gilbreath wants to follow Cooper’s example
by Left Coast Hoops
posted November 13, 2009 at 12:45pm

By Rhiannon Potkey LCH Correspondent Even before Briana Gilbreath met her new head USC Athletics coach, she had an idea of what to expect. The USC sophomore had spent many nights during high school watching NBA games on ESPN Classic. Gilbreath was riv...more

Softball Hitting - Swinging Heavy Bats On-Deck is Detrimental
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 13, 2009 at 12:06pm

Several times over the last few months, I have mentioned that research has shown that swinging a heavy bat (or adding some weight to your bat) to warm-up while in the on-deck circle before an at-bat is detrimental to your performance. Doing this reduces...more

Former Storm coach Lin Dunn honored in Tennessee
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 12, 2009 at 2:15pm

Legendary coach Lin Dunn, who built the foundation for the Storm as its inaugural coach/general manager, will be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony is slated for Feb. 19 in Nashville, Tenn. Dunn, now coach of the Indiana Fever,...more

Great thoughts from great coaching minds
by Hoop Thoughts
posted November 12, 2009 at 12:09pm

Some great thoughts from some great coaching minds...special thanks to Coach Duane Silver for these!“In close games, when the pressure intensifies and the margin between who wins and who loses can be as thin as an eggshell, we believe that all our hard ...more

Where are the moms? Why daughters need them coaching youth sports.
by Fair Game News
posted November 12, 2009 at 12:03pm

By Emilie Liebhoff It bugs me. I drive by the fields in my town – and I only see men coaching the soccer teams. Don’t get me wrong. It’s wonderful when dads share quality time with their daughters and sons. But where are the moms? Even in the ba...more

Coaches Corner: Consistency in your leadership
by Hoop Thoughts
posted November 11, 2009 at 9:40pm

Consistency does not mean behaving the same way all the time. It actually means behaving the same way under similar circumstances. I believe in praising people, but I also know that if you praise them when they are performing well and also when they are p...more

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