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District of Columbia considering mandatory reporting
by Title IX Blog
posted September 18, 2013 at 9:00pm

Research has shown that girls in urban communities have far fewer athletic opportunities that their suburban counterparts as well as their male peers. The Women's Sports Foundation has focused some of its programs on this issue in an attempt to close the ...more

A Baby’s Experience in Air Travel: A Qualitative Study via @LaurenFleshman
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted September 14, 2013 at 9:23am

by, Lauren Fleshman, (BA, MA) and Jude Thomas, (Baby) Data: As a mom flying solo with a baby back from NY Fashion Week yesterday, I made some qualitative observations based on interactions with a variety of people. The results are surprising, with todd...more

Not All Fun & Games: Changing the Youth Sports Environment
by One Sport Voice
posted September 13, 2013 at 6:46pm

All kids have the right to a positive youth sport experience. I was asked to write a blog about changing the youth sport environment based on the research and educational programs I do for coaches and youth sport parents. To read that blog titled &ldq...;more

TUF 18, Episode 2 #TEAMKRISTIN
by Women's MMA Roundup
posted September 12, 2013 at 7:46pm

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A Glam Slam Talks Active Families, ’99 World Cup & Women’s Soccer With Brandi Chastain
by A Glam Slam
posted September 12, 2013 at 7:41pm

As part of the Nine for IX documentary series, ESPN Films aired “The 99′ers,” providing a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the 1999 U.S. Women’s National Team and their World Cup experience. Brandi Chastain admitted that she ...more

Football's Five Percent: New FBS Women ADs Meet on the Gridiron via @NACWAA
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted September 11, 2013 at 8:25pm

Author:  Annie Butts, NACWAA NACWAA members Julie Hermann and Heather Lyke are two of the 19 women who have advanced into intercollegiate athletics director, commissioner or NCAA vice president roles in 2013. Hermann is also NACW...more

Slow-Cooker General Tso’s Chicken
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 9, 2013 at 7:56pm

Chinese food has always been one of my favorites! While takeout is easy, it’s not always healthy. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt to create a healthy alternative to a family favorite general tso’s chicken dish. This image was reprinte...more

I'm not good with 'Goodbyes' so I will just say ‘See ya later’ via @hammerlover
by Britney Henry - Olympian in Progress
posted September 8, 2013 at 9:55am

Over the past 2 years, I have had the great pleasure of working with one of the best hotel chains in the world; Hilton Worldwide. This opportunity was due to the Team USA Career Program, a great program that is offered to Olympians and Olympic Hopefuls. T...more

Covergirl Partners With The NFL To Offer “Fanicure” Nail Polish Sets
by A Glam Slam
posted September 6, 2013 at 8:57am

The NFL has been marketing to female fans through its fashion efforts, and now league has expanded into the beauty realm. Proctor & Gamble’s CoverGirl has become the NFL’s official beauty partner for the 2013-14 season. With the growing po...more

Miss Alabama Contestant To Wear A Roll Tide Themed Pageant Dress
by A Glam Slam
posted September 6, 2013 at 8:53am

College sports fans are among the most loyal and passionate in all of sports. Miss Alabama 2013 contestant, Chandler Champion, is using fashion a forum to showcase her school pride. As part of her competition wardrobe, the University of Alabama student wi...more

#TEAMKRISTIN Review of TUF 18, Episode 1
by Women's MMA Roundup
posted September 6, 2013 at 8:48am

 #TEAMKRISTIN Review of TUF 18, Episode 1 Our review of the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 with coaches Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate. First ever season of TUF with female competitors... From: womensmmaroundup Views: 178 17 ra...more

Midweek books: The essential Ring Lardner collection
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted September 5, 2013 at 9:04pm

Tweet Last week the Library of America released its long-awaited “Ring Lardner: Stories & Other Writings,” and I’m hopeful this may spur a revival about a writer who’s been dead for 80 years. This volume — edited by Ian...more

My Mother Almost Named Me September
by GoGameFace: Watch Sports Like a Girl
posted September 5, 2013 at 8:34pm

BECAUSE IT IS THE BEST SPORTS MONTH. EVER. HANDS. DOWN. Tonight I am flipping between the US Open and baseball, while drafting my fantasy league. PIG. IN. SHIT. That's all. No long blog. Just happy. If you want more from me or Chris waxing poetic about...more

Labor Day Weekend Special: Late summer sports reads
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:38pm

Tweet Instead of my usual Monday Sports History File post, I’m offering up this collection of outstanding stories from the last week or so that dovetail with the sports book/history/culture theme of this blog. I really do appreciate the labor of th...more

Successful knee surgery for World Champion Sarah Hendrickson
by anngaff
posted August 31, 2013 at 5:02pm

PARK CITY, UT – World Champion ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson underwent successful surgery on her right knee Thursday and is resting comfortably at her home in Park City. The surgery stems from an injury sustained during a training jump in Obersdorf,...more

ACLU Presses Florida Technical College to Let Transgender Student Use Women's Bathroom
by Title IX Blog
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:39pm

The ACLU has gone to bat for a transgender woman nursing student at the Pinellas (Florida) Technical Education Center who has been denied access to the women's bathroom, by issuing a letter demanding that they restore her right to access the same faciliti...more

Are female taekwondo uniforms necessary?
by The Rabbit Hole
posted August 30, 2013 at 9:12am

The director of the Andorra Taekwondo Federation, Juanjo Padros, has presented the world of Taekwondo with a female specific Dobok (uniform).  He explains that this new, more form fitting uniform, uses Lycra fabric and has incorporated a skirt "givin...more

Member News & #NACWAA13 Institutional Sponsors
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted August 30, 2013 at 8:58am

Author:  NACWAA Dr. Scarlett Schmidt has been hired as executive director of athletics development at the University of Pennsylvania. She was formerly senior executive director of athletics development at George Washington Univer...more

Nike Unveils Team USA Hockey Jerseys For 2014 Sochi Olympic Games
by A Glam Slam
posted August 29, 2013 at 8:55am

Nike has unveiled the USA hockey fashions for the upcoming Winter Games in Sochi. The new team threads are a sartorial departure from the more traditional styles worn in Vancouver, in 2010. This time around, the apparel has drawn mixed reviews, due to a r...more

Q&A;: Former Tennessee Lady Vols trainer Jenny Moshak on the state of the NCAA & injury prevention
by Swish Appeal
posted August 27, 2013 at 9:22am

Swish Appeal: When did you come to the decision to move on from University of Tennessee?Jenny Moshak: “I’m not sure I can really discuss a lot of that with you from the advice of counsel.”SA: Elaborate on your book and what did you wan...more

Members on the Move & 27 New to @NACWAA
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted August 24, 2013 at 12:16pm

Author:  NACWAA Stephanie Duke has been hired as interim associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at Cal Poly Pomona. She has spent the past six years as associate athletic director and senior woman administrato...more

Foods to Help Keep Kids Energized and Focused at School
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 22, 2013 at 6:59pm

Schools are back in session. Busy parents don’t need any more complication to get through the school year. So I found some cool healthy snacks and lunch ideas for the kiddies! We all know the kids still want flavor while you want some cost-effective...more

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