Author : Joanne Lannin
Publisher : LernerSports
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 19,11 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Basketball for girls
ISBN : 9780822598633
Traces the development of women's basketball, from its beginnings at Smith College to today's Women's National Basketball Association.
Author : Pamela Grundy
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 38,12 MB
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1469626012
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.
Author : Lydia Reeder
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 47,56 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1616204664
"Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited."
Author : Robert W. Ikard
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,68 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Basketball for women
ISBN : 9781610752220
"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.
Author : Janice A. Beran
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 26,95 MB
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 160938007X
“From Six-on-Six to Full Court Press is a complete history of Iowa women’s high school, college, and recreational basketball. Beran’s exhaustive research . . . covers legendary players and coaches, changes in rules, stats on Iowa girls’ high school records, alterations in playing styles and uniforms, along with the heart-stopping excitement of the state tournament.”—Hoop Source
Author : Nancy Lieberman
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,60 MB
Release : 2011-09-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1492582077
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.
Author : Nicole Willms
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 24,16 MB
Release : 2017-08-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0813584183
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.
Author : Christine A. Baker
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 38,47 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0803218656
Why does she play basketball? Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, that question has come to be asked of more girls and women and answered in more ways than ever before. Christine A. Baker, herself an avid player and an assistant coach, pursues an answer through the ranks of the sport from youth basketball to the WNBA. Baker sets the stage with a quick look at current statistics and trends in women s basketball nationwide, noting the profound changes in the last thirty-five years. A series of exclusive interviews then takes us into the heart and soul of the sport. Her subjects are players and coaches, from neophytes to stars such as Dawn Staley and Nancy Lieberman; from legendary coaches such as Jody Conradt to the masterminds of USA Basketball and the 1996 Women s Dream Team; from Donna Lopiano, former CEO of the Women s Sports Foundation, to tomorrow s Olympic athletes. A richly detailed, all-encompassing portrait of the sport, these interviews offer a wealth of insight into the game, American sports culture, and, indeed, why Baker plays.
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ISBN : 9781942613565
Author : Sue Macy
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,36 MB
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 082344175X
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
