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6 Reasons Kids Quit Sports
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 16, 2012 at 1:23pm

source Writing a post about how kids shouldn’t specialize in a particular sport when they’re too young may seem a bit disingenuous for me.  After all, as a college coach, I directly benefit from our culture’s obsession with organiz...more

Dual Meet Hall of Fame: Coach
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted May 9, 2012 at 10:00pm

Over the last few days I’ve rolled out the College Dual Meet Hall of Fame. I’ve named the initial honorees in the categories of “Rivalry” (USC vs UCLA) and “Venue” (Hayward Field). Now it’s time to name a coach....more

Update on Lesbian Golf Coach’s Lawsuit Against the University of Minnesota
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted May 9, 2012 at 10:00pm

In December, 2010 I blogged about a lawsuit filed by Katie Brenny, a lesbian golf coach at the University of Minnesota who alleged that she was discriminated against on the basis of her sexual orientation.  Included in the lawsuit were charges agains...more

See How Easily You Can Increase Your Team’s Attention To Detail
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 9, 2012 at 2:32pm

source I’m sure we’ve all heard those crazy stories about what stars demand for appearances.  Here’s a few of them: Apparently singer Barbara Streisand asks for peach colored toilet paper because it matches her skin; Mariah Carey...more

Coaching and Preaching: When the Football Field Becomes A Church
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted May 8, 2012 at 7:10pm

Ron Brown, an assistant football coach at the University of Nebraska, has been on the public hot seat since he spoke against a proposed Omaha city ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.  In his testimony, Br...more

How To Recognize Leaders Who Can Handle Crisis
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 7, 2012 at 5:05pm

source   Cultivating leaders has been on my mind lately.  I’m trying to make sure that I do my best to create the best and most amazing leaders that I possibly can…I want my athletes to be rock stars! What does an awesome leader ...more

Gender Differences in Coaching
by One Sport Voice
posted May 7, 2012 at 12:25am

Good coaching is good coaching, regardless of athlete gender. Male and female athletes are much more similar than they are different. There is just as much variability within females and within males, than between males and females. Despite the popular ...more

A Coach's Take on the Inefficiency Of Multitasking
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 3, 2012 at 7:13pm

source This post from the Harvard Business Review’s blog is spot on, you should read it.  In The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time, the author talks about multitasking and why it really doesn’t work. Consequences of multitasking I&rsqu...more

Why Triathletes Start Too Fast
by Loren Fogelman
posted May 2, 2012 at 1:54pm

Do you go out too fast at the start of the race? You end up burning energy causing you to tire more quickly later in the race. Discover what causes you to disregard your race plan strategy....more

The NCAA basketball coaching hires that just won't stop
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 1, 2012 at 12:59pm

Georgetown assistant Keith Brown will be elevated to head coach.Former Wisconsin coach Lisa Stone is expected to be named St. Louis coach.Tasha McDowell joins Cincinnati as an assistant, coming from Western Michigan.Beth Cunningham returns to Notre Dame a...more

Coaching: My perspective with a little research thrown in
by alangelier
posted April 29, 2012 at 9:47am

What makes a good coach? Well-lots of things....more

Jolette Law Interviews For Tennessee's Vacant Assistant Position
by Swish Appeal
posted April 28, 2012 at 11:55am

According to a source familiar with the search, former Illinois head coach Jolette Law has interviewed for the other vacant assistant position at Tennessee. Law has been on campus interviewing today and yesterday and could potentially be the next assista...more

Video: Profile of Maria Mutola, 800m legend and now coach of Caster Semenya
by From A Left Wing
posted April 27, 2012 at 2:39pm

Maria Mutola is one of the world's greatest athletes. The 800 meter champion (2000 Olympic gold medalist, World Champion in 1993, 2001, 2003 etc) competed in 6 Olympic games and is often cited as the best athlete in this event. The 800 is notorious in t...more

WNBA training camp opens this Sunday; Pat Summitt receives Wooden Award
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 26, 2012 at 4:09pm

WNBA:Good news for LA Sparks fans - Candace Parker has signed a multi-year contract extension.The Seattle Storm's training camp roster is complete, with the addition of five signees. Two are from Washington state: Ashley Corral, who just graduated from US...more

Recruiting and evaluation periods a matter of perspective
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 26, 2012 at 9:53am

This story, on ever-changing NCAA summer recruiting/evaluation regulations, ran last weekend as the recruiting season took full flight. UConn Coach Geno Auriemma, and others, are quoted as being dismayed by what they call a shrinking window of time to be ...more

Ubuntu: I am, because you are
by BAWSI Angela
posted April 25, 2012 at 12:29pm

Full Circle Service by the Student-Athletes from Evergreen Valley College is Powerful Beyond Words...more

Recapping Barnes Arico's Introductory Press Conference In Michigan
by Swish Appeal
posted April 24, 2012 at 8:34pm

As a University of Michigan alum, I've spent a lot of time over the last few days struggling to even process the hiring of Kim Barnes Arico as head coach of the Wolverines women's basketball team. As a fan, it's still hard to even put coherent words arou...more

Holly Warlick "knows the tradition and the legacy"
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 21, 2012 at 4:57pm

This story will make any Tennessee fan feel better:"Like (Warlick) said in her press conference, her philosophies and her values are very much in line with Coach Summitt and what she is about, and so that's going to make the transition a lot smoother," Sp...more

Why Elite Athletes Seek Strategic Feedback
by Loren Fogelman
posted April 20, 2012 at 12:44pm

Coaching occurs in a variety of ways. Elite athletes already know how to optimize feedback. Learn what you can do now to become a high performing athlete....more

Video: Doc Rivers On Pat Summitt Stepping Down As Head Coach Of The Tennessee Lady Vols
by Swish Appeal
posted April 20, 2012 at 9:29am

After the Boston Celtics' 102-98 win over the Orlando Magic to (rather surprisingly) win the NBA's Atlantic Division last night, head coach Doc Rivers addressed the media about Pat Summitt's announcement that she is stepping down as head coach of the Tenn...more

Push-ups for Punishment in Youth Sport = Bad Idea
by One Sport Voice
posted April 19, 2012 at 11:30pm

At an American Development Model USA Hockey Symposium I recently attended, Bob Mancini (ADM Regional Manager) said: “Push-ups for missing the net is the worst thing we’ve ever done for hockey” I have written previously on why punishmen...more

Pat Summitt, the legend
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 19, 2012 at 11:52am

Pat Summitt's retirement today was expected, but no less sad. Amazing:Summitt never had a losing record and never had a scandal. Every Lady Vol who completed her eligibility at Tennessee also graduated, and 74 of Summitt’s former players, assistants...more

Pat Summitt Steps Down As Head Coach, Holly Warlick Taking Over For Tennessee Lady Vols
by Swish Appeal
posted April 19, 2012 at 11:24am

After 1,098 career victories, Pat Summitt has stepped down as head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols. Summitt, who began her career at the helm of the Lady Vols program in 1974 turns over the reigns to her long-time assistant Holly Warlick. A former Ten...more

Searching For Meaning Behind Our Work
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted April 18, 2012 at 3:35pm

source Don’t worry about the level of individual prominence you have achieved; worry about the individuals you have helped become better people.– Why Great Leaders Inspire Others I believe in coaches and I believe in coaching.  I believ...more

Pat Summitt Steps Aside as Head Coach
by SLAM Online -W
posted April 18, 2012 at 3:32pm

Legendary Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt will no longer be roaming the sidelines down in Knoxville. Summitt, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia last year, will still be involved with the team as “head coach emeritus.” Lo...more

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