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Did Frank Deford just tell me to lean in??
by After Atalanta
posted May 16, 2013 at 2:32pm

Last week several people told me I must listen to Frank Deford's weekly piece on NPR's Morning Edition. I finally listened to it this morning. I have not read any other opinions about it--or even looked to see if they exist.I have seen many opinions, howe...more

Mortarboard moment: Sharing advice I got from Gail Marquis, Olympic superstar and Wall Street success
by Fair Game News
posted May 10, 2013 at 10:52pm

By Ashleigh Sargent Gail Marquis is a powerful woman in sports, business, and volunteer foundation work.  She won a silver medal as a part of the 1976 U.S. Women’s Basketball Olympic Team and played basketball professionally in Europe, before ...more

An Open Letter to Sports Leaders: Take Responsibility to End the Degradation of Women
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted April 12, 2013 at 9:01pm

Author:  NACWAA To Sports Leaders, Administrators, Coaches, Parents, Participants and Media: Lost in the public outrage surrounding former Rutgers University Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Rice’s appalling mistreat...more

GRINER'S NEW TEAM
by SportyEsquire
posted April 5, 2013 at 7:53pm

3,283 points. 748 blocks. 18 dunks.  3-Time AP All-American. You know her name, get to know her stats.   Brittney Griner.  Over the past four years we’ve been privileged to watch this women single-handedly dominate basketball.&...more

More gradual steps or a big leap for the WNBA?
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted April 2, 2013 at 12:46pm

Tweet Can the outgoing trifecta of women’s college basketball’s most visible stars attract a bigger spotlight for the WNBA? That’s what both the league and ESPN are banking on as they held a tightly-staged press conference Thursday to...more

Helping USA T&F Athletes
by amyYB
posted April 1, 2013 at 2:59pm

How can you help?...more

UPDATE: ESPN inks six-year extension with WNBA and league changes logo
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted March 29, 2013 at 4:20pm

The WNBA signed a six-year extension with ESPN that is separate from the network's NBA deal, according to breaking news from Sports Business Daily. Sources said the deal is worth $12M per year, which amounts to about $1M per WNBA team, and runs through t...more

Remember, Honor, Celebrate: Women's History Month (via @NACWAA)
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted March 18, 2013 at 9:13pm

Author:  Annie Butts, NACWAA Membership & Advocacy Intern   “I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that's me.” ― Maya Angelou In the world of sports, every day brings wins and losses. This Women&rs...more

Members in the News & 24 Join @NACWAA
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted March 1, 2013 at 8:18pm

Author:  NACWAA NACWAA Board of Directors member and NCAA Vice President of Women’s Basketball Championships Anucha Browne was featured on the cover of the January 2013 edition of Coaching Women’s Basketball. The...more

Member News & Honors
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted February 20, 2013 at 8:03pm

Author:  NACWAA Beth Goetz, associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at Butler University since August 2008, was named senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at the Universit...more

Super Woman is Real! Meet the Women Redefining What Little Girls Want to Be When They Grow Up (plus a give-away!)
by Morgan Sjogren
posted February 14, 2013 at 9:00am

Note: Read to bottom of this post to learn how to enter for the give-away. Believe I Am is giving a Training Journal and Betty Designs is giving a wrist band, beenie and water bottle kit! As an NCAA All-American coxswain for the Princeton Women’s R...more

Chicago Bandits (NPF): Patton's Contract Confirmed for 2013; Cervantes and Grim Both Re-Sign
by stephaniemp
posted February 8, 2013 at 7:10pm

ROSEMONT – Chicago Bandits GM, Aaron M. Moore, announced today that the team has re-signed both Brittany Cervantes and Jenna Grim for the 2013 season.In addition to the re-signings of Cervantes and Grim, infielder Amber Patton’s contract has b...more

Three Rules to Follow for Social Media Success
by Soccer Science
posted February 3, 2013 at 9:19am

It’s safe to say that the MLS off-season has included a lot of presentations. Not that I mind, in fact anybody that’s ever worked with me will tell you that I love a good Power Point. But in all this prepping and presenting to our ticket ...more

Entrepreneurs Vs. Athletes (@MacOnTrack blog)
by Moving Down the Right Track
posted January 28, 2013 at 7:48am

Hey everyone, Hope everyone had a positive and productive week.  Over the past few weeks I have been training harder than I ever have, in a new training group and working on building a company all at the same time.   Training and starting ...more

Rhonda Rajsich Inducted in the Serbian-American Museum
by stephaniemp
posted January 14, 2013 at 11:37am

Rhonda RajsichInducted in the Serbian-American Museum Sedona, AZ - January 14, 2013 - Rhonda Rajsich the greatest American female professional racquetball player is being honored & inducted into the Serbian-American Museum St. Sava in Chicago on Jan...more

Promotions & Additions to Start New Year (@NACWAA blog)
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted January 11, 2013 at 9:21am

Author:  NACWAA Brandi Guerinot has been promoted from assistant director for compliance to associate director for compliance at Boston College.  Keri Thoman has been promoted to assistant athletic director, student-athlete...more

Race car driver Megan Reitenour and J&S Motorsports, LLC has signed with Heraea Marketing, LLC.
by stephaniemp
posted January 10, 2013 at 11:38am

Megan Reitenour3rd Generation Race Car Driver, Megan ReitenourTakes NASCAR by storm! Sedona, AZ - January 7, 2013 - 3rd generation race car driver Megan Reitenour and J&S Motorsports, LLC has signed with Heraea Marketing, LLC.   Megan Reitenour...more

Member News & Honors Highlight Close of 2012
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted January 4, 2013 at 8:19am

Author:  NACWAA NACWAA Board of Directors member/secretary Vicky Chun has been promoted to the position of associate professor and director of physical education, recreation and athletics at Colgate University. She was formerly serv...more

December Member Happenings
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted December 14, 2012 at 7:42am

Author:  NACWAA Oberlin College has announced that Natalie Winkelfoos will take over the role of Delta Lodge director of athletics and physical education. She had served as interim AD at Oberlin since June. Jamie Bouyer, ma...more

Members on the Move, 10 Join NACWAA
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted December 7, 2012 at 7:58am

Author:  NACWAA Tricia Turley Brandenburg has been hired as deputy athletic director for internal operations/SWA at Towson University. She was formerly senior associate athletic director at Ohio University. Maureen Harty, former...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

Member Promotions & Advancement News (@NACWAA blog)
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted November 16, 2012 at 8:12am

Author:  NACWAA Drug Free Sport announced the recent promotions of Dr. Kathy Turpin and Erika Kuhr. Kathy has been promoted to Senior Director of the Sport Drug Testing Department and Erika to Director of the Sport...more

Creating Stability in T & F Contracts
by amyYB
posted November 6, 2012 at 5:08pm

CREATING STABILITY IN TRACK & FIELD CONTRACTS   My last journal detailed the various track & field contracts from gear to lucrative base salaries offered by shoe companies.  I want to explain the funding of track and field and give my ...more

Pro Day: Turn the College Athletics Bus Around
by kaylamcculley
posted November 5, 2012 at 11:33am

Visit Women Talk Sports each Monday to read the weekly Pro Day column featuring interviews with women at the top of their game. The series will feature career insights and advice from women who are paving the way for a rising generation of sports business...more

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