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Using The Movie Hoosiers As A Teaching Tool
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 3, 2012 at 10:38pm

source In Effective Use of Films For Goal Setting, I talked about the movie Hoosiers and how it can be used to challenge your team to blow past preconceived notions of how good they can be.  I haven’t used the movie as a rah-rah “let&rsq...;more

Much more than sports as mere entertainment
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted December 3, 2012 at 2:26pm

Tweet “Those who think that sports are merely entertainment have been bemused by an entertainment culture.” – Michael Novak, “The Joy of Sports” For those who insist that the commercial colossus of major college footba...more

Corrective Rape: A consequence of empowering girls through sport
by The Rabbit Hole
posted December 2, 2012 at 7:18pm

 Nike Girl EffectThe whole world seems to be behind the idea of "empowering" young women.  Nike has the Girl Effect, Plan has Because I am a Girl, and Dove has the Self-Esteem campaign. Add sport into the mix and your program is sure to attract ...more

There’s sport in politics: College athlete to campaign operative
by Fair Game News
posted December 1, 2012 at 8:30am

Rachael Goldenberg at campaign HQ   By Rachael Goldenberg Politics is often spoken about in sports metaphors. This election cycle, however, I found that the comparison not only fits, but is key to being a successful political...more

Are You Committed To Your Team?
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 30, 2012 at 7:41pm

source I found a nice article over at Basketball Insights that talked about NBA coach Gregg Popovich’s leadership skills.  Since he’s been so successful, I thought I’d share it with you and put my spin on things. 6 ways to show yo...more

BBC Sport discovers women have personalities
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted November 30, 2012 at 7:18am

BBC nominees for Sports Personality of the Year 2012 That's a great picture to share especially in light of last year's sexist line-up which didn't even include one woman. This year voters can chose from Jessica Ennis, heptathlete/ Nicola Adams, boxe...more

Members on the Move & Welcome Gonzaga
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted November 30, 2012 at 7:16am

Author:  NACWAA The University of Montevallo has announced the promotion of Patricia (Trish) Hughes to the position of assistant athletic director for external relations. Hughes spent the past 12 years as the Falcons’ head ...more

Values Shared, Life Lessons Revisited at #NACWAA12
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted November 30, 2012 at 7:09am

Author:  NACWAA The event surveys have been completed, stacks of thank you notes have been read, and delivered treats have been enjoyed... but the excitement and impact of the 2012 NACWAA National Convention contin...more

Book Review: Gender & Competition
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 28, 2012 at 8:06pm

source In 2000, I took my first collegiate head coaching job.  While I was fired up about coaching and volleyball…I was pretty clueless about what it took to be successful as a leader of young women.  That same year, I went to my coaches...more

Horseback Riding Attire for New Equestrians
by Pretty Tough
posted November 28, 2012 at 7:32am

A new horseback rider has a lot to think about when it comes to purchasing gear – especially if they also have their first horse when beginning the process. With regards to attire, there are some things you just can’t do without when you start...more

Podcast – East Coast MMA Fighter Cassie Crisano
by Wombat Sports
posted November 27, 2012 at 6:50pm

Touting a 3-1 record, Maryland based fighter Cassie Crisano is looking to make it win #4 as she takes on Shanie Rusth at Spartan Promotions in Virginia. We will be talking to Crisano about training in the mid-atlantic region and her aspirations going int...more

You Booze, You Lose. How Alcohol Can Wreck Your Athletic Performance
by Performance Nutrition
posted November 27, 2012 at 7:36am

It’s called a beer gut for a reason. But, over drinking will do more than just cover up those abs you’ve been working so hard for. Take a close look at how it will wreck your athletic performance: Athletic Performance & Recovery Alcohol ...more

Healthy Seasonal Foods Your Family will Love
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 27, 2012 at 7:30am

Last week I was on Let’s Talk Live! sharing some delicious, and healthy recipes that are perfect for the holiday season and take advantage of seasonal produce. Check out the full video here and see below for a few of the recipes I shared: Lean on L...more

2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Polar Bear Mascot
by Sports Girls Play
posted November 27, 2012 at 7:18am

The Olympics Facebook page just posted this super cute photo of one of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games mascots in stuffed animal format – isn’t the White Par Bear a cutie? It almost makes me want snow… not. Here is the illustra...more

Keeping Our Players Engaged With Their Teammates
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 26, 2012 at 6:22pm

source Over the course of a season, we have the opportunity to deal with lots of personnel issues.  Some of them are easy, some of them are quirky, and some of them are tough.  One of the tough ones, in my opinion, is when a player suddenly wit...more

The numbers game
by Fast at Forty
posted November 26, 2012 at 6:21pm

Are you numbers obsessed?On Sunday I am running the California International Marathon in Sacramento. I have a goal time, 2:40, which I have broken down into pace/mile, 10k splits and the half marathon time. Any way I look at it, the times are intimidating...more

10 Best Holiday Coach Gifts: Beyond the Gift Card
by Pretty Tough
posted November 25, 2012 at 9:28am

With the fall sports season wrapping up, there’s a certain amount of relief, but you know you will miss the camaraderie of  teammates and the fun of working on new skills.  It’s time to reflect on the last few months and that include...more

And we have a winner! Sweat Pretty with Puma.
by Pretty Tough
posted November 24, 2012 at 2:22pm

The winner of the Sweat Pretty with Puma giveaway is…..(drumroll). Amy Lynn. Congrats Amy. We will be contacting you for mailing info, etc. In the meantime, be sure to check out Puma athlete and Golden Gloves boxing champ Cara Castronuova who will...more

UGA vs. Georgia Tech – Tailgating with Georgia’s Finest Foods
by Performance Nutrition
posted November 23, 2012 at 5:56pm

UGA vs. Georgia Tech is one of college football’s most intense rivalries, dating back to 1893. It has been described as Clean Old-Fashioned Hate complete with taunting, pranks and a sea of gold, navy, red and black. But, you can do even more to show...more

1 Thing A Coach Can Do Each Day To Make Their Team Better
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 23, 2012 at 5:47pm

source Recruiting.  Most coaches have a strong reaction to that word.  It’s either something like, “Yippee!!” or an expletive that can’t be written in this blog.  I tend toward the yippee crowd, because I understand...more

The argument for the ACC to choose Louisville over UConn
by Swish Appeal
posted November 22, 2012 at 4:05pm

With the ACC looking for a new member, Connecticut and Louisville are apparently the primary targets. Jason Kirk writes for SBNation.com that he doesn't see how there's any debate here, if you remove your orange bouncy thing colored glasses. The ACC ne...more

5 Qualities To Be Thankful For In Your Team Leaders
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted November 22, 2012 at 3:42pm

source Great leaders .  Everyone’s looking for them.  Check out this list for a good start at creating the type of leaders that will put your team on the road to success. 5 things that coaches look for in captains and team leaders 1.&nb...;more

The militarization of women's sport?
by The Rabbit Hole
posted November 21, 2012 at 7:28am

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State. Photo from Indy Star.Sport and war have always had strong parallelisms.  Our athletes become warriors and soldiers in the trenches of sport.  As Canadian hockey commentator Don Cherry has said about his favourite enfor...more

The story behind the Adrian College complaint
by Title IX Blog
posted November 20, 2012 at 6:45pm

The woman behind the 2007 complaint against Adrian College (which OCR found to be out of compliance in 8 program areas) spoke recently at a Michigan chapter of the American Association of University Women. Molly Ziegler-Moore, an Adrian College alum and f...more

Pink Whistle: A former coach remembers a special player
by Swish Appeal
posted November 20, 2012 at 6:40pm

Franklin Township, NJ - Before she was as Slam Magazine terms 'poetry in motion'....and 'absolutely earth stopping', there was an abundance to be learned. Surprise as it may seem, Dr. Naismith's game did not always come easy to Tina Charles. NCAA champ...more

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