| Columbia_Doubles_Volleyball Tournament schedule for outdoor volleyball in the DC and surrounding area, partner search database, player referral form, newsletter, volleyball pick-up form and volleyball pick-up locations. |
| Crofton_Volleyball_Association,_Maryland Tournament information, directions, player biographies and images. |
| Laual_Wood_Volleyball_Club Pictures, links, and tournament stories from this outdoors volleyball club with players from Omaha and Kansas City. |
| Mid-Atlantic_Volleyball Hosts sand and grass tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Virginia, DC and Delaware) areas; also sponsors clinics and leagues. |
| Midwest_Professional_Volleyball_Association Midwest volleyball association offering players in the midwest a chance to play professionally. |
| Utah_Outdoor_Volleyball_Association Information on outdoor and indoor volleyball activities in Utah, with links to other volleyball resources and organizations. |
| VolleyballArizona_Organization Information about outdoor volleyball in Arizona. The VAO runs 2 outdoor volleyball events per month. Leagues, partner finder, places to play and calendar. |
| Basketball_Ben\'s_Only_Hoops A basketball site with skills, drills, a sweet moves section, and useful vertical jump programs. |
| Basketball_Conditioning_Tips_and_Basketball_Drills Articles and tips on dribbling, defense, offense, conditioning, rebounding, shooting, and coaching. |
| Basketball_Drills Best Basketball Drills.com brings you some of the top drills around to help you improve all areas of your game. Whether it's shooting, offense, rebounding, defense, or developing your footspeed and ju |
| Basketball_Plays_and_Tips Resource for players and coaches seeking information on basketball plays, drills, tips, fundamentals and includes monthly newsletter. |
| Basketball_Tips History, ball control, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense, vertical limit, conditioning and nutrition, and other information. |
| Basketball_Works Techniques, decision-making, and shot mechanics explained in scientific terms. |
| Conditioning_Drillbook__Back_Door_Drill Involves running to the foul line extended area and then positioning yourself to receive a pass for a layup. |
| Defensive_Drillbook__Taking_the_Charge Involves three lines of players randomly placing themselves in a position to receive a charge. |
| Degerstrom A site for basketball coaches, complete with hundreds of drills, a discussion forum, and downloadable tools. |
| Get_Vertical Plyometrics to help increase vertical leap abilities. |
| Guide_to_improve_young_players Tips for improving ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and footwork. |
| Hoops_King Online training. Lots of drill videos. Also, buy books and related products. Links to related sites, chat, and message boards. |
| House_of_Mercy All around basketball talent site with many programs and tips to increase your hops, ball handling skills, shooting. |
| Improve_your_Game Drills and training programs to improve ball handling, shooting, and vertical leap. Also has a forum and links to other sites. |
| Information_and_Tips Site has information and tips for beginners of basketball. |
| The_Jumping_Site Exercises and workouts that can help increase your vertical jump. |
| Professional_basketball_improvement_drills,_animated_plays,_and_tips_for_players A resource for coaches and players that includes drills and animated plays in various categories. |
| Sacred_Hoops Various areas of fundamentals and relevant drills are offered as well as a section on the mental part of the game. |
| Shooting_Drills Drills for improving jump shots and free throws, with a focus on the mental aspects of shooting. |
| Tommy`s_Basketball_for_Youth_Coaches Basketball Playbook has drills and set plays for the new youth coach. |
| Adirondack_Sports_and_Fitness_-_Sports_Nutrition_for_Vegetarian_Athletes An article outlining the vegetarian athlete's energy, protein, mineral and vitamin needs. Also contains meal suggestions. |
| BUPA__Nutrition_and_the_Athlete A nutrition expert guides athletes toward attaining peak condition. Includes tips on weight management, control of glycaemic index and the effects of alcohol, caffeine and creatine. |
| FitPro A customized sports nutrition prescription designed by L. Tyler Wadsworth, M.D. to optimize the diet for athletic performance or weight loss. |
| Glycosports_net Sports performance nutrition advice and shop. Includes the latest findings on the effects of glyconutrients. |
| Healthgoods__Nutrition_for_Athletes Provides related articles from various sources. |
| Healthy-Living_org__Athlete\'s_Nutrition Describes why athletes need to supplement their diet with extra nutrients to maintain good health and prevent injuries. Provides links to relevant articles. |
| Nutrition_for_Serious_Athletes_-_Sports_Nutrition_Information Provides tips, excerpted from the author's book, on recommended nutrient and fluid intake and gives advice about suitable pre- and post-game meals. |
| Nutritional_Needs_of_the_Vegetarian_Athlete_ Discusses the specific requirements for vegetarian athletes of the major nutrient types. Provides links to information on nutrient intake before, during and after an event. Includes recipes. |
| Rader_Programs_-_Athletes Discusses the reasons why some athletes develop eating disorders, describes symptoms and suggests measures to prevent the occurrence of the disorders. |
| Rob\'s_Home_of_Sports_Nutrition A collection of sports nutrition advice, tips and articles by leading sport trainers and dietitians. |
| Second_Opinions_-__Diet_for_Athletic_Performance An article debating the issue of carbo-loading by athletes. |
| Sports_Nutrition_To_Go Dawn Weatherwax, a sports nutritionist, describes the services that she offers to amateur and professional athletes and their coaches. |
| Women\'s_Sports_Nutrition Provides clinical and nutritional blood testing for athletes or physically active women from age twelve.The results are used to design personalized nutrition programs that include food chemistry based |
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+ (11/25) Pacific Coast Softball Conference Expands
The Pacific Coast Softball Conference will grow to 12 schools beginning with the 2010 season. The PCSC will split into two divisions, the Coastal and Mountain with division winners meeting in a best-of-three championship series to determine the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament berth. New schools California State University Bakersfield, Idaho State University, University of Northern Colorado, Seattle University, Utah Valley University and Weber State University will be joining charter members Loyola Marymount, Portland State, Sacramento State, Saint Mary's, San Diego and Santa Clara.
+ (11/09) March of Dimes Sno*Ball
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 27th Annual Sno*Ball Softball Tournament to be held January 24-25, 2009. Contact the March of Dimes at 775-826-2166 for more information.
+ (10/26) Louisville intros Triton 3-X & H2 Hybrid
Louisville Slugger introduces four new bats for fastpitch and slowpitch. See complete details in the Fall issue of Softball West.
+ (10/24) Gilbert Days Softball
Registration is still open for the 19th Annual Gilbert Days Softball Tournament to be held Nov. 22-23 at the new Big League Dreams in Gilbert, Arizona. Visit www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks/softballTournament.cfm
+ (10/17) Fall Round-Up
Two undefeated teams faced each other in the 12U division in the Fall Round-Up in Sparks, Nevada on October 5. Find out who they were and results in the upcoming issue of SWM.
+ (10/16) Winter Softball Training
A new series of softball training articles will be featured in SWM. Peter Twist has over 20 years experience in North American training methodologies. The first article in the series will be in the next issue.
+ (10/14) Mendoza named Team Sportswoman of the Year
The Women’s Sports Foundation announced today that US Olympic softball team member Jessica Mendoza was honored as Team Sportswoman of the Year at the 29th Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Look for a complete story in the Fall issue of SWM.
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After 50 years of a softball legacy, Tucson team finally retires....
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Five yars ago, 51-year-old Corey Morris was a man like any other until he had a near-death experience....
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Over the past 20 years I have had the opportunity to communicate with hundreds of professional and collegiate coaches, strength coaches and their athletes, providing first-hand accounts of the status of North American training programs....
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Thinking Mans Softball – by Michael Vaughn – The comeback
Aint Nothin Soft – By Tiffany J. Brooks - Clay and Grass Cathedrals, Dreams, and the Big Circle
Childs Play – By Floyd Lewis – Last Call
This Issue's Tournament News
WSL West Coast Championships come to Sparks
Homers for a good cause
Everyone came to play at 26th Annual Smoke Tournament
Friends come together for Williams Memorial
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