Download or read book WNBA written by James Ponti and published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment. This book was released on 1999 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative, behind-the-scenes look at the entire culture of women's basketball, featuring profiles of MVP Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and superstar (and supermodel) Lisa Leslie. Written in a fan-friendly format, this book is filled with stats, pictures, profiles, and sidebars.
Download or read book The Story of the WNBA written by Ellen Labrecque and published by Child's World. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brief introduction to the beginnings and early history of the WNBA"--
Download or read book Shattering the Glass written by Pamela Grundy and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reaching back over a century of struggle, liberation, and gutsy play, Shattering the Glass is a sweeping chronicle of women's basketball in the United States. Offering vivid portraits of forgotten heroes and contemporary stars, Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford provide a broad perspective on the history of the sport, exploring its close relationship to concepts of womanhood, race, and sexuality, and to efforts to expand women's rights. Extensively illustrated and drawing on original interviews with players, coaches, administrators, and broadcasters, Shattering the Glass presents a moving, gritty view of the game on and off the court. It is both an insightful history and an empowering story of the generations of women who have shaped women's basketball.
Download or read book Basketball for Women written by Nancy Lieberman and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-09-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguably the greatest women’s basketball player to step onto the court and the first woman to be head coach of a professional men’s team, Nancy Lieberman has accomplished it all throughout her career. Her experience is unrivaled, and in Basketball for Women, she’s sharing her secrets, insights, and advice with you. Inside you’ll find comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the game: -More than 100 drills to fine-tune essential skills, including ball handling, shooting, and rebounding -Defensive techniques and strategies to shut down any opponent -The best offensive plays for scoring in any situation -Tips for getting the most of your practice time -Exercises and programs for peak physical conditioning In addition, Basketball for Women takes you inside the huddles, and into the locker room, as Nancy provides advice on developing a winning attitude and becoming a complete team player. To be your best, learn from the best! With Nancy Lieberman’s Basketball for Women, you will master the skills, elevate your play, and reach your potential.
Download or read book Dust Bowl Girls written by Lydia Reeder and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited."
Download or read book Why She Plays written by Christine A. Baker and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of women in basketball.
Download or read book Women s Basketball written by Anne Donovan and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A team's post play can help to win or lose ball games. Anne Donovan, one of the greats of post play and WNBA coach, enables coaches to maximise their players' skills.
Download or read book Breanna Stewart written by Jon M. Fishman and published by LernerClassroom. This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces "WNBA athlete Breanna Stewart, including information about her career, how she trains, and how she spends her time off the court"--
Download or read book The Best of the Best in Soccer written by Rachel Rutledge and published by First Avenue Editions. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the past and future of women's soccer and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Michelle Akers, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Carla Overbeck, and Briana Scurry.
Download or read book WNBA written by Gail Herman and published by Grosset & Dunlap. This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the formation of the Women's National Basketball Association, presents season recaps of the teams and player profiles, and gives an account of the first championship game.
Download or read book When Women Rule the Court written by Nicole Willms and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly one hundred years, basketball has been an important part of Japanese American life. Women’s basketball holds a special place in the contemporary scene of highly organized and expansive Japanese American leagues in California, in part because these leagues have produced numerous talented female players. Using data from interviews and observations, Nicole Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment. As Japanese American women have excelled in mainstream basketball, they have emerged as local stars who have passed on the torch by becoming role models and building networks for others.
Download or read book Basketball Belles written by Sue Macy and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness the birth of women's basketball in this illustrated introduction from renowned nonfiction author Sue Macy. Raised on a cattle ranch, Agnes Morley was sent to Stanford University to learn to be a lady. But she soon exchanged her breeches and spurs for bloomers and a basketball—and in April 1896, she made history. In a heart-pounding game against the University of California at Berkeley, Agnes led her team to victory in the first-ever inter-collegiate women's basketball game, earning national attention and putting women's basketball on the map. This fast-paced story of perseverance and success digs deep into the history of one of America's most popular sports, and how it came to be so big. Realistic illustrations by Matt Collins put readers in the middle of the action, and you'll want cheer along with the crowd. With comprehensive backmatter including a timeline, author's note, select bibliography, and recommended places to visit for more information, Basketball Belles is a perfect introduction to an intriguing moment in sports and women's history. A Junior Library Guild Selection Booklist Top 10 Sports Books for Youth Booklist Editors' Choice, Books for Youth, Nonfiction, Middler Readers NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, History/Life & Culture in the Americas
Download or read book Just for Fun the Story of Aau Women s Basketball c written by Robert W. Ikard and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the decades before the 1972 passage of Title IX, premier women's basketball was played by the teams in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) ... [this book] is the history of these all-but-forgotten players and coaches who, while playing for an exuberant love of the game, laid the groundwork for modern women's basketball."--Back cover.
Download or read book My Shot written by Elena Delle Donne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Elena is one of the brightest stars in our game today and an iconic role model.” —Lisa M. Borders, WNBA President “Inspiring in many ways.” —Kirkus Reviews Elena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being a young basketball prodigy who gave up an impressive basketball scholarship for family and self-discovery. Elena Delle Donne has always forged her own path. During her first year of college, she walked away from a scholarship and chance to play for Geno Aurriema at UConn—the most prestigious women’s college basketball program—so she could stay in her home state of Delaware and be close to her older sister, Lizzie, who has several disabilities and can only communicate through hand-over-hand signing. Burned out and questioning her passion for basketball, she attended the University of Delaware and took up volleyball for a year. Eventually she found her way back to her first love, playing basketball for the Blue Hens, ultimately leading them, a mid-major team, to the Sweet Sixteen. She went on to become the second overall selection during the 2013 WNBA draft and the WNBA’s 2015 MVP. Elena Delle Donne delivers a powerful and motivational story of overcoming the challenges of competitive sports through balancing hard work and the support of a loving family.
Download or read book In My Skin written by Brittney Griner and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The WMBA All-Star shares the inspiring story of her singular life as an athlete and activist in this “searing and ultimately liberating memoir” (New York Times Book Review). Brittney Griner is a once-in-a-generation basketball player. A two-time Olympic gold medalist and a six-time WNBA All-Star, she has been hailed by Sports Illustrated as “the sport’s most transformative figure.” But she is equally famous for speaking out on a range of social issues, as well as for surviving a wrongful detention in Russia that became a geopolitical flashpoint. Now Griner shares her coming-of-age story, revealing how she found her strength to overcome bullies and embrace her authentic self. At 6’8”, with an 88-inch wingspan and a size 17 shoe (men’s), the Phoenix Mercury star has heard every vicious insult in the book, enduring years of taunting that began in middle school and continues to this day. Through the highs and lows, Griner has learned to remain true to herself, rising above the haters trying to take her down. In her heartfelt memoir, she reflects on painful episodes in her life and describes how she came to celebrate what makes her unique—inspiring lessons she now shares. Filled with all the humor and personality Griner has become known for, In My Skin is more than a glimpse into one of the most original personalities in sports; it’s also a powerful call to readers to be true to themselves, to love who they are on the inside and out. With eight pages of photos.
Download or read book Full Court Press written by Lauren Kessler and published by Penguin Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jody Runge, a young and ambitious basketball coach, arrived at the University of Oregon in the spring of 1993, she found the team - the Oregon Ducks - demoralized by its worst season in almost two decades, and ignored and underfunded in a male-dominated athletic department. The pressure on Runge was enormous: The Ducks had to earn the respect and recognition they needed to become a force in their league or decline into complete obscurity. While fighting a legal battle with the university administration for equal funding and support, Runge worked against the clock to improve the team's strategy and its collegiate standing. In the process, she taught the players the importance of self-esteem and commitment, and instilled in them a thirst for winning. As the players struggled with the pain of defeat, Runge put her career on the line by challenging the rules of collegiate politics. Game by game, the ragtag team built the strength that took them further than they ever thought they could go. And behind the scenes, their coach was maneuvering through a different, tough game of move and countermove, legal smarts, and gutsy cool against an establishment that wouldn't give in - until it had to.
Download or read book A History of Basketball for Girls and Women written by Joanne Lannin and published by LernerSports. This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the development of women's basketball, from its beginnings at Smith College to today's Women's National Basketball Association.
