The Making of a Champion: an Interview with Soccer Star Staci Wilson
Like many great athletes, Staci Wilson is passionate about her sport and about furthering the profession of women’s soccer. But, something else always struck me – her genuine desire to help children...
View ArticleBoosting Media Coverage for Women's Sports
How do we boost coverage for women's sports? I played sports in college and love it when women's softball is on TV in May yet the rest of the year I watch and follow men's sports (don't boo me just...
View ArticleRaising a Star Female Athlete
What does it take to raise a female athlete into a fine young woman who is confident, excels in school and athletics? Ramon Turnbow, mother of Taylor Turnbow, shines every time you mention her...
View ArticleMichelle Obama - Get Girls Active in Sports to Decrease Obesity
I'm the type of person that wants tangible results. And if I don't get them doing something one way, I'll stop and find out a better way to accomplish what I want. And my mindset is obviously a bit...
View ArticleAre Females Interested in Supporting Women's Sports?
NPR writer Frank Deford opens his article by highlighting all of the recent media attention given to female athletes. From Lindsey Vonn and Danica Patrick to Serena Williams, the media has taken...
View ArticleWhere's Cinderella?
"Me and Caroline (her sister who is 2 and more into Elmo aka "Mel Mo") like Areil best". So I stood there looking at these plastic toys never having seen any of the movies (I wasn't a deprived kid, we...
View ArticleYeardley Love and Abusive Relationships
For the past few weeks the media has covered every aspect of Yeardley Love's untimely death. And, I've searched for why this case struck such a deep cord within me. Is it because it involves college...
View ArticleWhy I'm Boycotting Home Depot
Last week I made the stupid decision to interrupt finely laid, yet slightly mildewed grout and re-grout part of my shower. It might be one of the dumbest things I've done in a while. As I sat there...
View ArticleHelp little girls dream big
Someone recently introduced me to Go! Go! Sports Girls - dolls that are symbols for what young girls should be doing - living at their own age (versus a 22 year old Barbie) with normal kids clothing on...
View ArticleWhat it Means to be a Real Team: USA Women's Rugby
The Women's Rugby team members hail from throughout the U.S. and Canada. They come from very different backgrounds, have different jobs and range in age from 21 to 39. And I've never seen a team more...
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