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For Fighters – a Guide to Using Twitter
by Wombat Sports
posted February 21, 2014 at 8:59am

We here at Wombat Sports are encouraging fighters to take up using social media. The innovation has helped make the women’s MMA divisions stronger in countless ways, and other female combat sports are taking the hint. Most fighters have a Facebook ...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Broccoli Basil Mac and Cheese
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 17, 2014 at 3:57pm

Another Happy Meatless Monday! Today I wanted to share an incredibly gorgeous and modern take on a family friendly comfort food classic: Broccoli Basil Mac and Cheese. This cozy, yet waistline friendly, casserole is the perfect winter meal...more

Coach Dawn: The Power Of Mistakes
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted February 17, 2014 at 3:49pm

source As I’m sure you can imagine, I love chatting with other coaches about our profession.  I was talking to another volleyball coach and asked him what he’d want me to see if I walked into his gym during a practice.  He said conn...more

Life is made up of moments
by coachquam
posted February 17, 2014 at 12:28pm

How can we spend more time being present in each moment? In today’s technological, fast paced world, that can be a real challenge!...more

Winston/FSU case not over
by Title IX Blog
posted February 17, 2014 at 9:18am

As predicted, the sexual assault allegations surrounding Florida State quarterback and Heisman winner Jameis Winston as well as the allegations that the case, brought by an FSU undergrad in December 2012, was mishandled by the university and the Tallahass...more

Got the whole world at her feet via @TiffanyWeimer
by Tiffany Weimer
posted February 16, 2014 at 9:09pm

Lately I’ve been asked why I enjoy coaching …. My immediate answers aren’t anything deep because deep is reserved for my close friends and the cats. Deep is also reserved for late nights when my blog speaks to me… Begging for so...more

Temple University Under Investigation for Athletic Department Inequalities
by Title IX Blog
posted February 16, 2014 at 9:07pm

Temple University's athletic program is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights for alleged unequal treatment of female athletes with regard to the condition of locker rooms, practice and competitive facilit...more

Title IX Lawsuit Filed Against Northwestern
by Title IX Blog
posted February 16, 2014 at 8:08pm

A female student at Northwestern University alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that the university violated Title IX by failing to adequately respond to her reports that she was sexually assaulted by a male philosophy professor in 2012. According to her...more

Soccer Scandal: Iran's Female Stars Face Random Gender Tests
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted February 16, 2014 at 7:35pm

BY ALI AROUZI AND HENRY AUSTIN TEHRAN -- Iran’s female soccer pros face random gender tests after seven people were disqualified from the league because they were deemed not to be women.The "snap checks" have been introduced by the Footba...more

Challenging An Athlete’s Beliefs About Their Limits via @CoachDawnWrites
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted February 14, 2014 at 8:27pm

source We can never know that we can’t do something; we can only know that we haven’t yet done so. —Ellen Langer I watched an athlete perform during the Olympics and after winning a gold medal, she revealed that she listed to the song,...more

Tamika Catchings, Elena Delle Donne and Brittney Griner inspire communities
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 13, 2014 at 4:02pm

The WNBA grabbed plenty of headlines this offseason. But aside from ownership changes and overseas player updates, there has been some big news regarding community outreach with some of the players. Earlier this month Elena Delle Donne, the WNBA Rookie o...more

Single complaint triggers larger investigation at University of Chicago
by Title IX Blog
posted February 12, 2014 at 9:56am

The complaint to OCR by one University of Chicago student about the way the university handled the disciplinary procedures resulting from a sexual assault by a (now) former partner has resulted in a broader examination of campus culture and the university...more

Women's Ski Jumping USA President, Parents of USA Ski Jumpers Reflect before Olympic Debut
by anngaff
posted February 11, 2014 at 1:09pm

Before the women ski jumpers make history in their event at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, leaders at Women's Ski Jumping USA and parents of the US team members reflected on the fight for inclusion: “I think our battle to get the women into ski jump...more

Keeping Your Athletes From Wilting Under Pressure via @CoachDawnWrites
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted February 10, 2014 at 10:08pm

source “To choke is to wilt under pressure, to fail to perform at the moment of greatest importance.” – The Relationship Between Anxiety and Performance The antihero to the clutch player is the choker. Here’s an expert definitio...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Grapefruit, Honey & Yogurt Scones
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 10, 2014 at 10:02pm

Happy Meatless Monday! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, today I wanted to share a whimsical, romantic, and waistline friendly version of one of my favorite brunch pastries: Grapefruit, Honey & Yogurt Scones. These beautifully ...more

Girls of Fall: Top 7 Hockey Jerseys at the Sochi Olympics
by A Glam Slam
posted February 10, 2014 at 10:00pm

This article is a guest post from Girls of Fall. Girls of Fall reconnects females sports fans with the stories, camaraderie, and celebration of culture that made you fall in love with sports in the first place. Think ESPN meets Pinterest. Check out t...more

Best & Worst Dressed At Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony
by A Glam Slam
posted February 9, 2014 at 10:12am

Olympic athletes walked down the world’s greatest runway last night, at the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony. The Parade of Nations has competitors marching proudly on behalf of their countries, while facing off on the style front. From high-end fashion ...more

Death of Lucy Stack, when nothing takes away the pain
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted February 7, 2014 at 9:42pm

PIC found on Irish MirrorWhen we do sport, we feel free, we feel there is nothing bad in the world. But sometimes there is just nothing to take away the pain.This week a much-loved Irish racehorse breeder, Lucy Stack took her own life. Just 28, she and he...more

Healthy Tuna Salad with Hummus
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 7, 2014 at 9:31pm

Add some tang and creaminess to your next tuna sandwich with some hummus and avocado. Unlike many high-fat dips and spreads, humus provides a number of essential vitamins and minerals, protein, and fiber that will help keep you feeling full for longe...more

The Key To Performing Under Pressure
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted February 7, 2014 at 9:27pm

source I’ve seen it happen in volleyball.  A team holds a two games to none lead, then proceeds to give up the next two games and they head into a deciding fifth game. Or in basketball, both teams exiting the final timeout and the game is tie...more

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