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Jane Schonberger (jschonb)

http://www.prettytough.com

@PrettyTough, jschonb

Los Angeles, CA

About jschonb:

Jane is the Co-Founder/Publisher of Women Talk Sports LLC and Chief Trailblazer of Pretty Tough the premier brand for girls who love sport, life & style.


jschonb's Posts:

Women’s sports in the media and women in the media covering sports
posted on April 19, 2011 at 9:49pm

Throughout the Women’s Final Four earlier this month in Indianapolis, a number of special interest events took place. Of particular note were two panels that addressed women, sports and the media. Women Talk Sports was fortunate to be able to host a to...more

[Video] Meet Jessie Banks - women's basketball pioneer
posted on April 17, 2011 at 2:28pm

Jessie Banks is a retired women's basketball coach we had the pleasure of meeting at the WBCA Convention earlier this month in Indianapolis. She's a charter member of the WBCA and her love of the game is still evident after all this time. A coach for 1...more

Coach Karen Lafata has Schoolcraft College running toward finals, ‘Bee’ breaks record
posted on February 9, 2011 at 12:38am

LIVONIA— The Michigan Community College Athletic Association playoffsare on the horizon. With eight new freshmen, Schoolcraft College coach Karen Lafata,is trying to direct her team to the National Junior College Athletic Association finals forthe third...more

The 'See Much More' Giveaway (Value $650)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 5:46pm

  Win a trip to the optometrist and a pair of Tommy Bahama sunglasses while learning how to keep your eyes healthy with the VSP Vision Care See Much More Giveaway!!
 As an athlete, protecting your eyes and keeping them healthy is important. That's ...more

Win a copy of Serena Williams' new book
posted on August 24, 2009 at 8:56pm

Are you a Serena fan? If so, you don't want to miss the chance to read her new memoir, "On The Line" out in stores on Sept. 1st. And for five lucky Women Talk Sports winners - the book is free! One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has succ...more

Mischa Merz on Bruising: a Boxer’s Story
posted on July 9, 2009 at 11:49am

(Editor's Note: Angela Mayer's blog. Literary Minded, charts her literary loves, life and adventures on Crikey, an Aussie showcase for independent journalism. When I came across this post, I asked whether she'd be willing to share it with WTS readers and ...more

Win a Sweet Spot Golf Putter for yourself or your Mom for Mother's Day!
posted on April 25, 2009 at 2:30pm

Mother's Day is not only about giving gifts -- it's about getting gifts, too. Are you a mom? Do you love to golf? Or - do you have a mom who's a golfer? Tell us why you, or your mom, deserves a new putter for Mother's Day and you co...more

Women, Wine & Walking
posted on March 16, 2009 at 4:13pm

There are lots of great reasons for taking a hike. Some do it as a form of fitness, others to keep the heart young and the soul inspired. And then there are those like me, who hike as a prelude to wine tasting. On Sunday I had the good fortune to join...more

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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day #NGWSD
It is the first Wednesday in February which means it’s the day of the year to honor the athletic successes of women and girls in your community. The National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) is celebrating the 26th National Girls an...[Read on]
Vote Now to Help Julie Foudy Send a Deserving Girl to the Olympics #NGWSD
I love playing sports for a long list of reasons, but I especially love sports because they help define who we are: Sports give you confidence. Sports give you strength. Sports give you a voice (hence, the nickname Loudy Foudy). :) Sports teach t...[Read on]
What Does It Take To Be A Professional Athlete?
As a kid I dreamt of being a professional ski racer. Traveling the world, racing in the Alps and only having to worry about skiing seemed pretty ideal to me. My sister, Julia, has succeeded at being a professional skier and now every day she races ...[Read on]
Women Talk Sports & Pretty Tough Support Ready to Fly Film
Women Talk Sports and Pretty Tough are pleased to support the new documentary film Ready to Fly directed by William A. Kerig. A stand-up-and-cheer, feel-good movie, Ready to Fly follows World Champion ski jumper Lindsey Van and her women’s ski jump...[Read on]
Lindsey Vonn Wins World Cup Super-Combined Ski Event, Leads Standings
Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup super-combined event Friday to extend her lead in the overall standings against second-place Tina Maze (who presumably was wearing FIS sanctioned underwear). Vonn defended her lead from the morning downhill with a solid slalo...[Read on]
Lifetime Lines Up Figure Skating Reality Series
Lifetime’s successful Dance Moms franchise is not only getting a spinoff with “Dance Moms: Miami,” but, according to THR ,  its also getting a sister show: “Ice Moms.“  With L.A.-based  Collins Avenue, the prod...[Read on]
Winter X Games Underway; Skier Sarah Burke Honored
Sarah Burke’s friends took a slow ski down a darkened halfpipe at the Winter X Games on Thursday, saying goodbye to the skier who helped push their sports to the heights they are today. Burke, who would have been the defending champion in Saturda...[Read on]
Victoria Azarenka vs. Maria Sharapova Australian Open Final Will Be a Scream
The top ranking at the women’s game will be on the line when third seed Victoria Azarenka meets fourth seed Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday. The other big story – one that was tweeted about repeatedly as the semifinal...[Read on]
10-Year-Old NJ Girl Breaks World Squat Powerlifting Record
Her name is Naomi Kutin, but many people these days are call her ‘Supergirl.” Sunday the 97 lb Kutin broke the world record for raw squatting when she lifted 215 pounds, more than twice her body weight. The previous record for the 97 pound ...[Read on]
Possible Defection of Cuban Futbolistas During Olympic Qualifier
When Cuba’s national women’s team showed up for Monday night’s CONCACAF Olympic qualifying match against Haiti in Vancouver, BC two players were conspicuously missing. Unconfirmed reports say star forward Yesenia Gallardo Martinez,...[Read on]
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