This is one of my favorite articles by Rick Reilly, the fabulous columnist for Sports Illustrated. It reminds me of the many, many games I have coached (with both boys and girls).
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Out of Touch with My Feminine Side
You think it's hard coaching in the Final Four? You think it's tough handling 280-pound seniors, freshmen with agents, athletic directors with pockets full of pink slips? Please. Try coaching seventh-grade girls. After working with boys for 11 years, I helped coach my daughter Rae's school basketball team this winter. I learned something about seventh-grade girls: They're usually in the bathroom.
In one tight spot I was looking around madly for my best defensive guard to send in. "Where is she?" I yelled. "In the bathroom, crying," our little guard in the blue rectangular glasses said. "Her friends kicked her out of their group today." Worse, when one girl ran to the bathroom crying, three others automatically followed to console her, followed by three others to console them, followed by three others who didn't really want to go but were sucked in by seventh-grade-girl gravitational pull. This would always leave just me and the girl in the blue rectangular glasses, who would slurp on her Dum-Dum and shrug.
Students at Rae's small school are required to go out for at least one sport a year, and 11 girls came out for basketball. But you never had the idea the game was more important in their lives than, say, Chap Stick. For instance we had a forward who never stopped adjusting her butterfly hair clips, even during our full-court press. Before the opening tip-off of our first game, she came back from the center-court captains' meeting and announced, "O.K., the ref said whoever wins the tip thingy gets to go toward that basket." Well, that would be an interesting rule.
Another difference between boys and girls: Girls have many questions. Our team meetings were sometimes longer than our practices. Apparently girls use team meetings as a chance to process feelings, whereas boys use team meetings as a chance to give each other wedgies. During our first meeting we had long, emotional deliberations over what our huddle cheer would be and whether we should wear matching bracelets. Then one of our best dribblers stood up, took a deep breath and said, "I have an announcement. I am not going to bring the ball up this year, because last year Sherry got yelled at by everybody because she didn't pass them the ball, and I don't want to get yelled at." As if! During one game our best rebounder slammed the ball down and stomped off the court. "Everybody's yelling my name, and I'm sick of it!" she said, and ran to the bathroom -- followed by the mandatory nine other girls. I looked at the little guard in the blue rectangular glasses, who popped her Dum-Dum out of her mouth and said, "Don't worry, Coach. She's having her period."
You think Red Auerbach ever had to deal with this stuff? Coaching girls was fun. It was rewarding. It was awkward. When they came off the court, it was difficult to know how to give them their "good job" pat. On the.... Nope. On the.... Nope. I always ended up just tapping them lightly on the top of the head. But not so I messed up their butterfly hair clips.
One thing about our team: We were always polite. One time my tallest and gentlest player tried to block a shot and accidentally hit the shooter on top of the head. Our player covered her mouth in horror with both hands, enabling the other girl to drop in a layup. "I thought I hurt her!" our player explained. I believe that started my facial tic.We lost worse than Michael Dukakis. We got creamed our first eight games, losing one 23-2 and another 19-1. Yet the girls were over it the second the games ended. (Quite often, in fact, they were over it in the third quarter.) Afterward they headed to the one place they loved to be together -- the bathroom.
Finally, in our ninth game, all heaven broke loose. For the first time we hit the cutter for a layup. Our shooting guard hit three running 15-footers. We hadn't even hit a 15-foot pass to that point. We came from behind and won 16-15 in a shootout, capped by the little guard in the blue rectangular glasses setting the most beautiful pick to free up the player who made the winning layup. In all my years of coaching, I never felt more giddy than after that win. In the delirious celebration, I grabbed the shoulders of the little girl in the blue rectangular glasses and yelled, "That was the greatest pick I've ever seen!" And she screamed, "What's a pick?"
Sports Illustrated, Issue date: April 8, 2002
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
How to Buy a Sports Bra
I accidentally ran across this info and wanted to share it. Many don't realize how difficult and stressful something like this can be.
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How to buy a sport's bra
It's been more than 20 years since Hinda Miller and a friend went to their campus bookstore, bought two jockstraps and sewed them together to create the world's first sports bra.
Not many women would look back nostalgically on that era. The early sports bras were, in the words of Dr. Bryant Stamford, of the Health Promotion and Wellness Centre at the University of Louisville, "as welcome as an albatross around the neck, and about as attractive. Because it was tailored only for small-breasted women, it flattened the breasts and provided all the comfort of a boa constrictor."
Two decades later, Brandi Chastain showed the world exactly how far the garment had come, stripping off her shirt after scoring the final goal of the Women's World Cup to reveal a sleek Nike product that was both fashionable and utilitarian. Sports bras had come out of the closet.
Writing in the journal Physician and Sportsmedicine, Dr. Stamford makes the rather obvious observation that vigorous physical activity causes a woman's breasts to bounce. This action, he notes, can compromise the skin and ligaments that provide the fragile support structure for breasts, resulting in sagging. An everyday bra, plain and simple, is incapable of preventing the bouncing.
The solution, therefore, is the sports bra. Their recent prominence, however, makes the task of choosing the ideal sports bra more difficult, since the number of options has increased markedly - as has the hype, with many products making rather dubious claims.
"Finding the right sports bra is a serious decision," writes Lisa Sorrentino, the Fit X-pert at Xchrom.com. "It's just as important as wearing the right running shoes."
Here, then, are some of the key aspects to consider before purchasing a sports bra:
FIT
A crucial criterion, obviously. The bra must fit in such a manner as to control breast motion without causing discomfort or any difficulty breathing. Dr. Stamford urges you to give the bra "the jumping-jack test" to be sure it is up to snuff. The entire upper body should move as one unit, he says.
Ms. Sorrentino advises that women learn and, more importantly, accept their bra size. Taking your measurements is a good start, she says. The majority of the problems with poor fitting bras are about wearing the wrong size. Accept yourself. If you've always wanted to be a C cup, but you measure out a B (or vice versa), get the B size. Don't buy the size you wish you were." And take note - your size in a normal bra might not be exactly the same in a sports bra.
SUPPORT AND CONTROL
There are two types of sports bras: the "encapsulation version", which has molded cups and provides firm support, and the "compression' type", which flattens the breasts against the body. The experts agree that larger-breasted women are usually better off with the molded-cup models, especially those that feature minimal neck- to-navel stretch in the fabric. That said, some women find that depending on the activity they're engaging in, and the amount of vertical movement it demands, they may need to own two different types of sports bras. Ms. Sorrentino also warns women to be on the lookout for "dead bra" - the moment when the fabric loses its functionality. "If you hand wash and line dry your sports bra instead of machine handle, it will last about twice as long." she observes. On average, a machine-handled sports bra will last about six months. (Chafing, by the way, is a typical complaint of women who use sports bras, and it's a problem that can be solved in part by ensuring minimal movement of the breasts within the bra. "Those with sensitive skin might want to apply Vaseline, or, better yet, a fabric-friendly product like Bodyglide between you and your sports bra," Ms. Sorrentino suggests.
FABRIC
The goal here is to prevent sweat from accumulating, and this is best accomplished with a bra that's a blend of at least 50 per cent cotton and a "breathable" material (such as Lycra mesh). Dr. Stamford points out that "cotton provides more comfort than synthetic materials, reduced stretch, and greater support." It is also widely advised to ensure the bra is lined under the arms and the breasts with a material that "wicks away" moisture.
SEAMS
Here's a manufacturing detail you probably wouldn't concern yourself with when shopping for a bra, but would later lament if it proves painful to you. Although the quality of sports bras has in general improved in recent years, some still have poorly placed seams that can irritate or promote chafing. The solution: look for cups that are seamless (or have covered seams) and insist on hooks or fasteners that are covered with fabric and cushioned for maximum protection.
STRAPS
Again, something you might not worry about in the store - but don't overlook the fact that straps can interrupt your physical activity and prove a real nuisance when they slip. "Choose wide non-stretch stretch straps for best results," Dr. Stamford recommends. "In addition, a wide Y-back panel can help increase support." Some sports bras offer a two-hook back for an adjustable fit.
APPEARANCE
Hey, we all want our sports bras to look good and fashionable, especially those who figure on wearing the bra on its own without a shirt. That said, don't fall into the trap of buying on looks alone. If the bra doesn't meet the other criteria, you won't want to keep wearing it, no matter how stylish.
http://www.caaws.ca/girlsatplay/stuff/features/bra.htm
Reprinted from the Ottawa Citizen
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How to buy a sport's bra
It's been more than 20 years since Hinda Miller and a friend went to their campus bookstore, bought two jockstraps and sewed them together to create the world's first sports bra.
Not many women would look back nostalgically on that era. The early sports bras were, in the words of Dr. Bryant Stamford, of the Health Promotion and Wellness Centre at the University of Louisville, "as welcome as an albatross around the neck, and about as attractive. Because it was tailored only for small-breasted women, it flattened the breasts and provided all the comfort of a boa constrictor."
Two decades later, Brandi Chastain showed the world exactly how far the garment had come, stripping off her shirt after scoring the final goal of the Women's World Cup to reveal a sleek Nike product that was both fashionable and utilitarian. Sports bras had come out of the closet.
Writing in the journal Physician and Sportsmedicine, Dr. Stamford makes the rather obvious observation that vigorous physical activity causes a woman's breasts to bounce. This action, he notes, can compromise the skin and ligaments that provide the fragile support structure for breasts, resulting in sagging. An everyday bra, plain and simple, is incapable of preventing the bouncing.
The solution, therefore, is the sports bra. Their recent prominence, however, makes the task of choosing the ideal sports bra more difficult, since the number of options has increased markedly - as has the hype, with many products making rather dubious claims.
"Finding the right sports bra is a serious decision," writes Lisa Sorrentino, the Fit X-pert at Xchrom.com. "It's just as important as wearing the right running shoes."
Here, then, are some of the key aspects to consider before purchasing a sports bra:
FIT
A crucial criterion, obviously. The bra must fit in such a manner as to control breast motion without causing discomfort or any difficulty breathing. Dr. Stamford urges you to give the bra "the jumping-jack test" to be sure it is up to snuff. The entire upper body should move as one unit, he says.
Ms. Sorrentino advises that women learn and, more importantly, accept their bra size. Taking your measurements is a good start, she says. The majority of the problems with poor fitting bras are about wearing the wrong size. Accept yourself. If you've always wanted to be a C cup, but you measure out a B (or vice versa), get the B size. Don't buy the size you wish you were." And take note - your size in a normal bra might not be exactly the same in a sports bra.
SUPPORT AND CONTROL
There are two types of sports bras: the "encapsulation version", which has molded cups and provides firm support, and the "compression' type", which flattens the breasts against the body. The experts agree that larger-breasted women are usually better off with the molded-cup models, especially those that feature minimal neck- to-navel stretch in the fabric. That said, some women find that depending on the activity they're engaging in, and the amount of vertical movement it demands, they may need to own two different types of sports bras. Ms. Sorrentino also warns women to be on the lookout for "dead bra" - the moment when the fabric loses its functionality. "If you hand wash and line dry your sports bra instead of machine handle, it will last about twice as long." she observes. On average, a machine-handled sports bra will last about six months. (Chafing, by the way, is a typical complaint of women who use sports bras, and it's a problem that can be solved in part by ensuring minimal movement of the breasts within the bra. "Those with sensitive skin might want to apply Vaseline, or, better yet, a fabric-friendly product like Bodyglide between you and your sports bra," Ms. Sorrentino suggests.
FABRIC
The goal here is to prevent sweat from accumulating, and this is best accomplished with a bra that's a blend of at least 50 per cent cotton and a "breathable" material (such as Lycra mesh). Dr. Stamford points out that "cotton provides more comfort than synthetic materials, reduced stretch, and greater support." It is also widely advised to ensure the bra is lined under the arms and the breasts with a material that "wicks away" moisture.
SEAMS
Here's a manufacturing detail you probably wouldn't concern yourself with when shopping for a bra, but would later lament if it proves painful to you. Although the quality of sports bras has in general improved in recent years, some still have poorly placed seams that can irritate or promote chafing. The solution: look for cups that are seamless (or have covered seams) and insist on hooks or fasteners that are covered with fabric and cushioned for maximum protection.
STRAPS
Again, something you might not worry about in the store - but don't overlook the fact that straps can interrupt your physical activity and prove a real nuisance when they slip. "Choose wide non-stretch stretch straps for best results," Dr. Stamford recommends. "In addition, a wide Y-back panel can help increase support." Some sports bras offer a two-hook back for an adjustable fit.
APPEARANCE
Hey, we all want our sports bras to look good and fashionable, especially those who figure on wearing the bra on its own without a shirt. That said, don't fall into the trap of buying on looks alone. If the bra doesn't meet the other criteria, you won't want to keep wearing it, no matter how stylish.
http://www.caaws.ca/girlsatplay/stuff/features/bra.htm
Reprinted from the Ottawa Citizen
25 Benefits of Girls in Sports
1 Sports are FUN.
2 Girls and women who play sports have a more
positive body image than girls and women who
don’t participate.
3 Girls who participate in sports have higher
self-esteem and pride in themselves.
4 Research suggests that physical activity is an
effective tool for reducing the symptoms of
stress and depression among girls.
5 Playing sports teaches girls how to take risks
and be assertive.
6 Sport is where girls can learn goal-setting,
strategic thinking and the pursuit of excellence
in performance - critical skills necessary for
success in the workplace.
7 Playing sports teaches mathematic skills.
8 Sports help girls develop leadership skills.
9 Sports teach girls team-work.
10 Regular physical activity in adolescence
can reduce girls’ risk for obesity.
11 Physical activity appears to decrease
the initiation of cigarette smoking in
adolescent girls.
12 Research suggests that girls who participate
in sports are more likely to experience
academic success and stay in school
than those who do not play sports.
13 Teenage girls who do sport are less likely to
get pregnant than teenage girls who do not
do sport.
14 Teenage girls who do sport are more likely to
report that they have never had sex than those
girls who do not do any sport.
15 Teenage girls who do sport are more likely to
experience their first sexual intercourse later
in their teens than girls who do not do sport.
16 Teenage sports participation may help prevent
osteoporosis.
17 Women who exercise report being happier
than those who do not exercise.
18 Women who exercise believe they have more
energy and felt they were in excellent health
more often than non-exercising women.
19 Women who are active in sports and
recreational activities as girls feel greater
confidence in their physical and social selves
than those who were sedentary as girls.
20 Women who exercise miss fewer days of work.
21 Research supports that regular physical activity
can reduce hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat
in blood).
22 Recreational physical activity may decrease a
woman’s chance of developing breast cancer.
23 Women who exercise weigh less than
non-exercising women.
24 Women who exercise have lower levels
of blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides
and have lower blood pressure than
non-exercising women.
25 Regular exercise improves the overall
quality of life.
Reproduced from the Women’s Sports Foundation, USA www.womenssportsfoundation.org
2 Girls and women who play sports have a more
positive body image than girls and women who
don’t participate.
3 Girls who participate in sports have higher
self-esteem and pride in themselves.
4 Research suggests that physical activity is an
effective tool for reducing the symptoms of
stress and depression among girls.
5 Playing sports teaches girls how to take risks
and be assertive.
6 Sport is where girls can learn goal-setting,
strategic thinking and the pursuit of excellence
in performance - critical skills necessary for
success in the workplace.
7 Playing sports teaches mathematic skills.
8 Sports help girls develop leadership skills.
9 Sports teach girls team-work.
10 Regular physical activity in adolescence
can reduce girls’ risk for obesity.
11 Physical activity appears to decrease
the initiation of cigarette smoking in
adolescent girls.
12 Research suggests that girls who participate
in sports are more likely to experience
academic success and stay in school
than those who do not play sports.
13 Teenage girls who do sport are less likely to
get pregnant than teenage girls who do not
do sport.
14 Teenage girls who do sport are more likely to
report that they have never had sex than those
girls who do not do any sport.
15 Teenage girls who do sport are more likely to
experience their first sexual intercourse later
in their teens than girls who do not do sport.
16 Teenage sports participation may help prevent
osteoporosis.
17 Women who exercise report being happier
than those who do not exercise.
18 Women who exercise believe they have more
energy and felt they were in excellent health
more often than non-exercising women.
19 Women who are active in sports and
recreational activities as girls feel greater
confidence in their physical and social selves
than those who were sedentary as girls.
20 Women who exercise miss fewer days of work.
21 Research supports that regular physical activity
can reduce hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat
in blood).
22 Recreational physical activity may decrease a
woman’s chance of developing breast cancer.
23 Women who exercise weigh less than
non-exercising women.
24 Women who exercise have lower levels
of blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides
and have lower blood pressure than
non-exercising women.
25 Regular exercise improves the overall
quality of life.
Reproduced from the Women’s Sports Foundation, USA www.womenssportsfoundation.org
Articles on the Benefits of Girls in Sports
I have been preaching the benefits of girls participating in sports for years. I read an article a long time ago that stuck with me about how significant it is for girls to participate in sports, if only for a few years. The confidence and understanding of your own power alone is a tremendous benefit to the character and discipline needed for girls. I found some great websites and articles that include research on this very subject and wanted to get them to you.
Why Sports for Girls?
"Yes We Can" fact sheet
Research proves girls in sports have higher self esteem
Athletic Experiences of Ethnically Diverse Girls
Culture, family play role in sports for Latina girls
Try this book, too, for even more information
Raising Our Athletic Daughters: How Sports Can Build Self-Esteem And Save Girls' Lives
Why Sports for Girls?
"Yes We Can" fact sheet
Research proves girls in sports have higher self esteem
Athletic Experiences of Ethnically Diverse Girls
Culture, family play role in sports for Latina girls
Try this book, too, for even more information
Raising Our Athletic Daughters: How Sports Can Build Self-Esteem And Save Girls' Lives
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Newest t-shirt design
I just designed a new shirt that I wanted everyone to see.
"You can't measure the Heart of a Champion"
I love to design graphics for t-shirts and logos. I am a mural painter by trade and love to work in schools and businesses, designing graphics for them. Designing for girl's basketball is one of the most satisfying things I do though because there are just so few good basketball or sports items geared to girls. Raising a family with athletic girls myself and being around so many girl athletes, it's a shame to leave out this significant group. One of my favorite companies is Sista' Hoops. They have great apparel for girl's basketball and they sponsor some girl's basketball tournaments in our area, as well.
Check out all of my girls basketball t-shirts and products at Cafepress. They offer a great venue for me to get my designs out there. On this page are a bunch of my newest designs.
If you or your team need a design or see something on the site that you would like changed up a bit - like in color or design - then just let me know. (sforest6@gte.net)
"You can't measure the Heart of a Champion"
I love to design graphics for t-shirts and logos. I am a mural painter by trade and love to work in schools and businesses, designing graphics for them. Designing for girl's basketball is one of the most satisfying things I do though because there are just so few good basketball or sports items geared to girls. Raising a family with athletic girls myself and being around so many girl athletes, it's a shame to leave out this significant group. One of my favorite companies is Sista' Hoops. They have great apparel for girl's basketball and they sponsor some girl's basketball tournaments in our area, as well.
Check out all of my girls basketball t-shirts and products at Cafepress. They offer a great venue for me to get my designs out there. On this page are a bunch of my newest designs.
If you or your team need a design or see something on the site that you would like changed up a bit - like in color or design - then just let me know. (sforest6@gte.net)
Sunday, August 12, 2007
More favorite basketball movies
The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
Buy this movie for any child that loves basketball. They will watch it over and over, trying to master the skills and drills that are shown as Pistol Pete (also known as Pete Maravich) dreams and practices to become the best basketball player of all time (which he did!).
Buy this movie for any child that loves basketball. They will watch it over and over, trying to master the skills and drills that are shown as Pistol Pete (also known as Pete Maravich) dreams and practices to become the best basketball player of all time (which he did!).
See how a father's love encouraged the boy who became the highest-scoring player in college basketball history. "Pistol" Pete Maravich had a dream. One handed down to him by his father -- a dream that he could achieve anything if only he believed. He wanted to change basketball forever. And he wanted to become the greatest player the game had ever seen.
They said he was too short. They said he was a misfit. They said he didn't know how to play basketball. Pete Maravich knew better. His father had taught him that with discipline, dedication, desire and confidence, he could achieve any dream. Pet Maravich's dream was to become one of basketball's greatest legends. The Pistol is the uplifting and inspirational story of how he started to make his dream come true. It was a dream that propelled him to become the youngest inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Pete Maravich played with the determination of a champion. He revolutionized the game of basketball. He showed how family, hard work, and a whole lot of heart could make anything possible.
This video is the true story of a legacy handed down from one generation to the next. Much more than a story about basketball, The Pistol is a story of a boy and his relationship with his father. A story of hope and inspiration.
Hoop Dreams They have nothing- except talent and a dream- and in this tough Chicago neighborhood, dreams are all they can count on. Hoop Dreams is the critically acclaimed true-life story of Arthur Agee and William Gates and the unforgettable five year experience that turns them into men. You will come to know them and root for them as if they were your friends, your family, as against all odds, these boys prove that with faith, talent and a little luck, anyone can achieve the American Dream. An amazing and uplifting chronicle, Hoop Dreams has been heralded as "A Spellbinding American epic..."-Newsweek and is "The best film of the year."-Siskel and Ebert
There is nothing like watching Hoosiers on a lazy Sunday afternoon. A must see for any sports fan. Even though I own it and I've seen it 20 times, at least, if I am flipping channels and stumble upon it, I cannot avoid stopping for a bit to watch. One of our family's absolute favorites!
Hoosiers - Thrill to the days of the hometown hero in this rousing, uplifting, stand-up-and-cheer film that`s straight from the heartland. Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper, in his Academy Award-nominated performance, bringall the thrills of a winning shot-at- the-buzzer to the screen in Hoosiers. It`s 1951 in Hickory, Indiana- a place that takes its basketball as seriously as its religion. Into this tiny town strolls Norman Dale (Hackman), a once-hailed, now-failed college coach taking up the unenviable task of coaching Hickory High`s eight-man hoop squad. Dale has been down on his luck for the last ten years, and hopes this could be a fresh start... but several people have something to say about his suspicious training methods and unorthodox bench manner. The school`s vice principal (Herhey), who is keeping the best player in the classroom; the town drunk (Hopper), who is ruffling Midwestern feathers as the new assistant coach; and Dale`s team, who are short on both height and discipline. The school and the town want him fired. But Coach Dale believes in two things- himself and his team. Amazingly, kids become captains... players become a team... losers become winners... has-beens become once- agains. Together they make history in Hoosiers.
Let me know if you have any other recommendations for great basketball movies - especially those about girl's basketball.
Hoosiers - Thrill to the days of the hometown hero in this rousing, uplifting, stand-up-and-cheer film that`s straight from the heartland. Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper, in his Academy Award-nominated performance, bringall the thrills of a winning shot-at- the-buzzer to the screen in Hoosiers. It`s 1951 in Hickory, Indiana- a place that takes its basketball as seriously as its religion. Into this tiny town strolls Norman Dale (Hackman), a once-hailed, now-failed college coach taking up the unenviable task of coaching Hickory High`s eight-man hoop squad. Dale has been down on his luck for the last ten years, and hopes this could be a fresh start... but several people have something to say about his suspicious training methods and unorthodox bench manner. The school`s vice principal (Herhey), who is keeping the best player in the classroom; the town drunk (Hopper), who is ruffling Midwestern feathers as the new assistant coach; and Dale`s team, who are short on both height and discipline. The school and the town want him fired. But Coach Dale believes in two things- himself and his team. Amazingly, kids become captains... players become a team... losers become winners... has-beens become once- agains. Together they make history in Hoosiers.
Let me know if you have any other recommendations for great basketball movies - especially those about girl's basketball.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
The Heart of the Game documentary
I watched a fabulous documentary a few months ago call The Heart of the Game. I have used it as an example so many times since I watched it as I have spoken with other coaches and with players. The way this male coach works with and motivates his girl players is genius, and the issues of culture and race that it touches on are very enlightening, as well.
This full-length documentary follows the girls' basketball team at Seattle's Roosevelt High School, which, against the odds, formed a mini-dynasty for several years. Director Ward Serrill filmed for a year, hanging out at practices and games; capturing, in Coach Resler's words, how "it's not about winning and losing, but about how hard you tried, how you overcome obstacles, emotionally how you rely on other girls and how they rely on you." Maybe not a "Hoop Dreams," but it's got emotion, especially in the plot line about the star player's struggle to play the game she loves.
This full-length documentary follows the girls' basketball team at Seattle's Roosevelt High School, which, against the odds, formed a mini-dynasty for several years. Director Ward Serrill filmed for a year, hanging out at practices and games; capturing, in Coach Resler's words, how "it's not about winning and losing, but about how hard you tried, how you overcome obstacles, emotionally how you rely on other girls and how they rely on you." Maybe not a "Hoop Dreams," but it's got emotion, especially in the plot line about the star player's struggle to play the game she loves.
Another movie about girl's basketball is Believe in Me, based on the true story of an Oklahoma basketball coach in Oklahoma in the 1960's. A vanilla movie that is over-sentimentalized (as many sports movies are), but fun to watch to inspire as well as to help understand the history and struggles of girl's basketball. (buy it here) You might try the book instead from which it was based, Brief Garland: Ponytails, Basketball, and Nothing But Net by Harold Keith
Hoop Girls Apparel
Hoop Girls Athletic Merchandise and Apparel
~ For girls who take their hoops seriously! ~
It's tough to find great graphics for girl's basketball t-shirts and apparel. If you or your team are looking for a new design, contact me. I would love to assist you.
sforest6@gmail.com
Great prices - Great Graphics!
~ For girls who take their hoops seriously! ~
It's tough to find great graphics for girl's basketball t-shirts and apparel. If you or your team are looking for a new design, contact me. I would love to assist you.
sforest6@gmail.com
Great prices - Great Graphics!
Basketball t-shirt
Pass it to the Big Girl t-shirt can be found here, along with many more girl's basketball t-shirt designs.
Hoop Girls blog launch
Hoop Girls launches tonight. This blog has arrived in the blogosphere in order to promote girl's basketball. Whatever path that takes, whether it be keeping you updated on my own girl's teams that I coach, or help you find books and equipment that will benefit your game, or we spend time dialogging on women's pro bball, this blog will give all of us a chance to express our feelings, fears, joys, wants and needs regarding girl's basketball.
I played basketball, my kids play basketball, I coach a little basketball, I follow my favorite teams in basketball, I even design girl's basketball apparel. I love girl's basketball!
Be a part of the dialog and let me know what you want to see on this blog.
I played basketball, my kids play basketball, I coach a little basketball, I follow my favorite teams in basketball, I even design girl's basketball apparel. I love girl's basketball!
Be a part of the dialog and let me know what you want to see on this blog.
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