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Girls Playing Soccer in Skirts? Top 5 reasons why I love the optional PUMA WPS wrap

February 27, 2009

One of the more unique elements of the WPS collection put on display are “ wraps” that were made as an additional piece for the Los Angeles Sol, Boston Breakers, FC Gold Pride and Sky Blue FC. It’s a complement to the shorts and definitely something different.

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The Ultimate WPS Social Media Resource is on Big Soccer

February 16, 2009

So I spent the better part of my weekend sorting out all my bookmarks and RSS feeds. Then, I posted all the WPS team Social Media links on my Big Soccer blog at http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=3803

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Campingly Yours is a Must-Read-Book by an Amazing Man

January 26, 2009

When I was in college, I spent my summers in the beautiful North Woods in Eagle River, Wisconsin, at a little summer camp for girls called Chippewa Ranch Camp. It wasn’t an accident that I landed here, since my best friend from High School’s (Abby Adler) father owned and operated this magical little place.

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Amanda’s Social Media Sites Exposed

January 21, 2009

Amanda’s top 8 social media sites.

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omg! Pia Sundhage, Jorge Barcellos, Anson Dorrance, Tony DiCicco, Emma Hayes, Marcia McDermott, Mary Harvey, Lauren Gregg…

January 17, 2009

I can’t believe that I was in the room with all these people at the exact same time. I am so humbled and honored to have been able to help bring the NSCAA/adidas Women’s Soccer Breakfast together (along with many wonderful people who really made it happen), so I wanted to share it with you. [...]

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Interview With Emma Hayes: Arsenal Ladies Assistant Coach Finally Shares Her Untold Soccer Story

May 9, 2008

Soccer Coach Emma Hayes is as unique as the environment she grew up in. A thrill-seeker from Camden Town, her gritty ambition surpasses that of even the most upper-crust kid in Regents Park. In 2000, after much denial about her inability to play soccer due to a chronic ankle injury (and six years pursuing an unsuccessful career in the secret service), Emma accepted her true calling to become a coach. She purchased a one-way, trans-Atlantic flight to New York City, and arrived with merely a thousand dollars, a backpack and a dream. Today’s she’s recognized as a top clinician and one of the most decorated coaches in the world.

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Top 5 secrets for quality soccer blogging

March 31, 2008

I’m still a novice here, but based on a bit of research and multiple chats with my trusted SEO (-;, here’s what I found about being a successful blogger and increasing page traffic. 1. Get others to link to you, and link to others. How the heck is Google worth $o much money? Back in [...]

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How New Soccer Software is Changing the Face of Coaching

March 28, 2008

The program is called ProZone, and the guys over at Arsenal Football Club are some if its biggest proponents. “In the past, it was just about feelings, opinions,” Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger explains at www.tribalfootball.com. “So I thought, ‘That’s not good enough,’ and I wanted to know a little bit more. I am always in the [...]

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The Forgotten History of Women’s Soccer

March 28, 2008

I read a series of blogs (referenced by Peter Wilt) this morning about the perceived differences between the men’s and women’s game. You can read them here. I thought it was interesting to note that a number of people made historical references to the development of women’s soccer throughout the ages. At the NSCAA Convention [...]

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What Could Social Media Do For Women’s Pro Soccer?

March 28, 2008

In today’s YouTube generation, we’ve seen players like David Beckham rise to fame and fortune with his remarkable free kick. But how many Americans do you think bothered to watch the other 89 minutes of any match before he stepped foot at the Galaxy? For a glimpse of the magic that is David Beckham, click [...]

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