Archive for the ‘GenNext: Sport Girls’ Category
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
By Rachael Goldenberg
I had the thrilling opportunity to watch the World Cup Final at the Soweto Fan Park in South Africa on Monday. Yes, the vuvuzela howls are deafening, but I still cheered alongside 10,000 South Africans as Spain kicked in the winning goal against the Netherlands (my friend Robin ...
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
By Katie Culver
Summer means days lounging at the pool and beach or in a hammock under a shady tree -- and, of course, reading. You may have a list to tackle with kids, or want some light, “enlightening” reading for yourself. Here are some non-traditional books you might not have ...
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
By Katie Culver
O.K. Dad’s, what can you do to insure that you are raising strong, fair-minded children? I just recently re-read the book “Raising Boys” and it occurred to me just how important a father is in raising children—NOT that I didn’t think Dads were important before. But it absolutely ...
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
By Minda Monteagudo
Why do Latina youth participate in sports less than other girls? How does their Hispanic culture impact decisions to play (or not)? What can we do to change that?
As part of a senior high school project, over the last few weeks I conducted detailed, structured interviews with 30 ...
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
By Lindsay Rico
After speaking with Urvasi Naidoo about the sport of Netball, only one thing occurred to me: Lebron James could never play this game. Naidoo is the CEO of the IFNA , International Federation of Netball Association, (check out her blog here) and gave me the rundown on Netball ...
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
By Laura Pappano
Ahlam Al-Mana, is president of the Women’s Sport Committee in Qatar, which was formed in 2000 and is part of Qatar’s Olympic Committee. Al-Mana, who played handball at Qatar University, earned her degree in physical education. FGN spoke with Al-Mana at the 5th World Conference on Women & ...
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
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By Lindsay Rico and Sarah Odell
It may seem perfectly ordinary -- routine, even -- to spot girls or women playing soccer, basketball, baseball, softball -- or any number of sports. Four women in the Indy 500? Check. But in ...
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Friday, May 7th, 2010
By Katie Culver
We have made loads of progress since the 1950’s, but gender inequities persist — first and foremost in the language we use and stereotypes we parents (even Moms!) often unconsciously perpetuate. In celebration of Mother's Day, here are simple things we can do to raise our children to ...
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
By Lindsay Rico
The game was over. Tied. But the excitement was just beginning. About 100 fans (and parents) leaned over steel barriers holding out soccer balls, jerseys, t-shirts—anything that would take ink —eager for the Boston Breakers and Philadelphia Independence players to plant their sharpies.
Leslie Osborne, Breakers co-captain, remembers being ...
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Team USA faces off this afternoon against Finland in the final day of preliminary round play. Medals rounds ahead!
By Emilie Liebhoff
I recently took my three-year-old daughter ice-skating for the first time. I skated a few laps, did some quick crossovers, and pivoted back and forth. She was amazed. (I'm sure ...
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