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Written by Janel Burgess, Grand Valley Basketball - July/August 2008
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Coaches are so fortunate to have the opportunity to empower young athletes of today in such an amazing way. Our goal at Grand Valley is to win championships for sure, but more importantly develop within each young woman the skills needed to achieve success in the “real” world! |
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Female Hockey Catches on Fire!! |
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Written by Chandy Kaip, Adrian College Ice Hockey - May/June 2008
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Besides my sister, I was the only girl I knew who played ice hockey growing up. I would tuck all my hair up inside my helmet so nobody knew I was a girl on the ice. Players, coaches, and parents would treat you differently if they knew back then. |
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Fastpitch Softball is a Game for you! |
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Written by Margo Jonker, Central Michigan Softball - March/April 2008
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Playing fastpitch softball in high school and/or beyond is an experience you shouldn’t miss if you have any sense of competitiveness and are blessed with athletism. This game is one that lends itself to the various facets that athletes possess. |
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Written by Denny Griffin, Alma College Softball - January/February 2008
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I tell our players that the shortest point from point A to point B is a straight line. A lot of times players run with their hands and elbows away from the body and all over the place like they want to fly. When that happens, the upper body will rotate right and left. No straight lines there! |
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Written by Mark Rosen, University of Michigan Volleyball - November/December 2007
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Are you ready? For what you might ask. How about the future? Even with the passage of Title IX in 1972, the law which requires schools receiving federal funds to provide equal opportunities athletically for women and men, the probability of competing professionally (and earning a living) are limited. |
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Written by Kim Berrington, Eastern Michigan Volleyball - September/October 2007
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Do you remember your best hit? Have you ever drilled one down on the ten-foot line? Have you ever delivered a “six-pack” (a spike off an opponent’s head) or a facial disgracial (off an opponent’s face)? If you have done any of the above, you’re probably “a hammer” or “a big gun”. |
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Written by Drago Dumbovic, Saginaw Valley Soccer - July/August 2007
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It is important that coaches recognize the title COACH does not guarantee automatic respect and dedication from their athletes. Players and parents have high expectations of their coach. Most coaches do a great job working with their young athletes; however, some do not. |
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Written by Jeff Curtis, Northwood University Basketball - May/June 2007
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At Northwood University we constantly talk with our team about things that you can control. We believe that you have three things that you, as a player, can control every day. |
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Written by Cathy George, Michigan State Volleyball, March/April 2007
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If you’ve ever been to a club or high school volleyball tournament, odds are that you’ve likely seen college coaches lingering in the corners observing players. A common misconception among parents and players is that coaches of big schools are ONLY looking at tall players. |
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A Winning Attitude - It Takes Time |
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Written by Josh Steffen, Concordia University Basketball - January/February 2007
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If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten. A coach of mine told this to me many years ago, and I have never forgotten it. For every successful program and athlete, for every game or event with a winner, there is at least one loser. |
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Is Your Identity Wrapped Up In Sports? |
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Written by Beckie Francis, Oakland University Basketball - November/December 2006
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I have been involved with sports my whole life. It started when I was nine years old and played little league baseball in a rural, up-state New York town. Ever since winning my first little-league championship, I was hooked! Winning felt great and so did the adoration and attention that came with it. |
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Coaching, A True Profession |
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Written by Don Myers, Lake Superior State Softball - September/October 2006
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Coaching and selling are, in my mind, the only true professions. No one can tell you how to do it. Yes, there are numerous self-help books on coaching as well as those about knocking on doors, but once you are in the coaching box, or in the agent’s purchasing office, no book will complete the sale nor send the runner home. |
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Written by Sabrina Lane, Saginaw Valley Softball
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The College Athlete's four years sure seems like a long time. After just finishing up four years of high school, you have to start all over again as the rookie. You go from being the one that everyone looks up to, to being low woman on the totem pole. |
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Understanding the College Recruiting Process |
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Written by Laura Passage, Western Michigan Soccer - May/June 2006
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Are you wondering why that college coach hasn’t returned your phone calls? Are you wondering which schools offer scholarships based on athletic ability, and for those of them that don’t, does that mean you won’t receive any sort of financial aid if you attend that school? |
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What Does it Take to be a Team Leader? |
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Written by Karen Baird, Eastern Michigan Softball - March/April 2006
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Great team leaders set and maintain standards for everyone else on the team to follow. They consistently give it their all, and demand that their teammates do the same. Coaches want leaders that can be a direct extension of the coaching staff. |
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Coach by Chance, Mentor by Choice |
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Written by Joanne P. McCallie, Michigan State Basketball - November/December 2005
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Young people often ask me how I became a coach and how can they become a coaches in the future. Only after pursuing careers in radio, TV, film, political science (law school) and working in downtown Chicago for a telecommunications firm did I get bitten by the bug to coach! |
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Being True To Yourself and Team |
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Written by Sunny Jones, Hillsdale College Softball - September/October 2005
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Most college coaches battle with some of the same issues when it comes to new student-athletes. For the most part these consist of grades and social infractions that pose issues with university or team rules. Is there a solution? |
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How To Be A Better Player |
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Written by Tia Brandel-Wilhelm, Ferris State Volleyball - July/August 2005
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Congratulations! By choosing to read this article, you took the first step toward improving yourself as a player. Now comes the hard part….work. If it were easy to be great, great would only be average. Few athletes achieve near to their potential because it is not easy to be their best. |
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Time Management and the Student-Athlete |
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Written by Terry Karwoski, Western Michigan Gymnastics - May/June 2005
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Practice, conditioning, study table, 14-16 credit hours and then a college social life; how does the student-athlete manage time? This is a big question on the minds of parents and their soon to be college freshmen. |
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Written by Carol Hutchins, University of Michigan Softball - March/April 2005
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As you plan your summer, consider attending a summer sport camp. It can be a productive and rewarding experience. Almost every college campus hosts a variety of summer programs in which you can spend either entire days or entire weeks on campus participating in your favorite sports. |
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The Collegiate Corner articles have been written specifically for PonyTailSports by some of the Michigan's finest college coaches. Although some of the coaches have retired or are now coaching at different institutions, the information is timeless.