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The critical to-do list
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 15, 2012 at 6:10pm

There were plenty of things to do on Sunday. My apartment was a complete disaster as I still had to unpack from Saturday’s amazing bike tour of Niagara County. The sink was full of dirty dishes. (I don’t have a dishwasher in my apartment. I kn...more

How To Use Storytelling To Motivate Your Team
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 15, 2012 at 6:05pm

source Not to toot my own horn (but toot! toot!), but I can tell a mean story.  I remember a time when my team was winning games, but not in the dominating fashion that we should.  I gathered the team around and told them about my childhood lov...more

Pro Day: Sometimes, You Just Got to Eat Dirt
by kaylamcculley
posted October 15, 2012 at 3:55pm

Growing up in the game, The Goldklang Group's Tyler Tumminia forged her own path in to the boys' club of team ownership and scouting....more

The Saturday Sports Reader: Convicting Lance Armstrong
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted October 13, 2012 at 6:18pm

  My previously expressed views (here and here) on the “investigation” of Lance Armstrong by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency haven’t changed with this week’s release of its “Reasoned Decision,” a lengthy accumulation ...more

Longtime Lady Vol employees file discrimination suit
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 13, 2012 at 10:56am

Athletic trainer Jenny Moshak, strength and conditioning coach Heather Mason and former strength coach Collin Schlosser have filed a lawsuit against the University of Tennessee in U.S. District Court, alleging discrimination and retaliation:The suit, whic...more

Is Your Team Passionately Pursuing Their Goals?
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 12, 2012 at 3:12pm

source I had a parent in my office the other day ask me for an example of an athlete of whom I was proud.  Every example that came to mind were players who worked hard, who ground it out, who left it all on the gym floor when their careers were over...more

Gaps in the progress narrative, or Why I hate the "posts"
by Title IX Blog
posted October 10, 2012 at 9:08pm

There are some among us who dislike the term post-feminist. For some it is because the term suggests that our feminist work here is done. Even when "here" is the US, that statement remains untrue. For some, post-feminist means a new brand of "we've brough...more

What Is The Key To Happy Teams?
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 10, 2012 at 4:07pm

source “The power of reframing things cannot be overstated.”– Rory Sutherland Perception is reality. We’ve all heard this cliché phrase, but what does it mean for coaches and their teams?  It means that we have the po...more

Unity Conference 2012: LACEF’s Panel Health and Education (MacKenzie Hill blog)
by Moving Down the Right Track
posted October 10, 2012 at 10:09am

Ok so where to start, like I said things have been crazy but I’ve been having a blast.  So this weekend I attended an event in San Diego; it was the California Latino School Boards Association and the California Coalition of Black School Board ...more

She’s Just a Girl. And She’s on Fire.
by Pretty Tough
posted October 10, 2012 at 10:06am

She’s just a girl. And she’s on fire. (Thank you, Alicia Keys.) The fire in her eyes tells you there’s more inside. The strength in her step says no one will stop her. She is gentle in her heart, warm in her spirit and fierce in her pas...more

#FNCE Session Recap: Food Addiction
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 10, 2012 at 9:52am

I sat in on a session that addressed the question “Can people  get addicted to palatable food?”. It was led by Gene-Jack Wang, MD and Karen Beerbower, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD. Dr. Wang presented a series of research findings associating reduced...more

The Power Of A Positive Outlook
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 9, 2012 at 9:46am

source I just finished watching The Optimism Bias, a great TEDtalk by Tali Sharot.  I highly recommend you check it out, it’s very interesting, though a tad long at about seventeen minutes.  Let’s look at what the optimism bias is a...more

Pro Day: My Dream Job? It's Who You Work With, Not Where You Are
by kaylamcculley
posted October 8, 2012 at 3:32pm

A model of servant leadership in college athletics, the NCAA's Susan Peal is a magnet for young interns seeking out advice on launching their careers....more

Former Student Sues Wesleyan Over Campus Rape
by Title IX Blog
posted October 6, 2012 at 10:20pm

A former student of Wesleyan University in Connecticut filed suit yesterday, according to news reports, alleging that the University violated Title IX by failing to protect her from being locked in a room and raped at a party at the Beta Theta Pi fraterni...more

Using Photos To Increase Team Chemistry
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 5, 2012 at 6:07pm

source Did you know that there are billions of photos on Facebook?  I can’t help but to wonder if that’s a major part of the allure of that particular social media site.  I, for one, love when people update their status with picture...more

California taking action in response to rising rate of concussions in youth sports
by Swish Appeal
posted October 5, 2012 at 8:57am

A study published in the Journal of Athletic Training found that U.S. high schools' fourth-highest rate of concussions occurs in girls basketball while concussions are on the rise across youth sports. In response, California has passed legislation requiri...more

Looking for the Best Nutrition Bar?
by Performance Nutrition
posted October 5, 2012 at 8:45am

Nutrition bars fit a need: they are convenient. Portable nutrition at it’s best, no stopping, no drive throughs and your hunger pangs are taken care of in an instant. So which bar is best for you? That depends on your particular nutrition needs. Ho...more

Choosing Headgear for Boxing
by The Glowing Edge
posted October 4, 2012 at 7:28pm

If you are ready to make the leap from learning to box to actually sparring in the boxing ring, one of your first major decisions will have to do with finding the right headgear. It can be daunting to figure out what, specifically, you need, especially...more

Feast of St. Francis
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 4, 2012 at 3:30pm

When I was making my college decision (back in the dark ages before things like Facebook, Twitter and smartphones), I had no idea what Franciscan meant. I grew up Catholic, but as a public school kid who learned her catechism on Saturday mornings the nuan...more

Who Will Step Up?
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 3, 2012 at 9:14pm

source I’m sure this is just a problem that I have with my teams, but we sometimes lack the initiative necessary to solve a particular issue.  It’s not that they aren’t aware of the issue…everyone is chatting about it in the...more

Merrimack College adding women's sports
by Title IX Blog
posted October 3, 2012 at 9:11pm

We won't lie. We're pretty excited to see another women's hockey team at the DI level. What's also nice is that the team is being added along with five other women's sports at Merrimack College, for a total of 80 new opportunities. The additions are part ...more

How To Stop Feeling Selfish About ‘Me Time’
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 3, 2012 at 9:07pm

For the working mom, finding time for yourself might seem like something of the past. When 4 out of 10 working moms describe themselves as “always rushed” and only 13% of moms with full-time jobs think their work-life scenario is best for chil...more

Great Find – Exxo Arm Sleeves for Youth Sports
by Sports Girls Play
posted October 3, 2012 at 8:52am

This time of year playing an outdoor sport (softball, football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse or cross country) means you need to be prepared for every kind of weather! You might start the first half of the soccer game in the nice warm sun but as so...more

Richmond Drops Men's Soccer and Track In Order To Add Men's Lacrosse
by Title IX Blog
posted October 3, 2012 at 8:45am

The University of Richmond recently announced plans to eliminate men's soccer and track, in order that it may elevate men's lacrosse to varsity status.  This article reports on a "contentious" forum last weekend, at which the University explained the...more

Be your maverick self
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 2, 2012 at 10:06pm

Dear Ellie, Happy Second Birthday! I hope you are enjoying life so far. It’s pretty awesome. I mean there’s ice cream and marshmallows. There are trips to the zoo and fantastic new shoes. I know life can get difficult at times. It’s tir...more

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