Pat Summitt (1952-2016)

It took something monumental to break me out of tennis mode during Wimbledon 2016. I wish it were not so. Hall of Famer Pat Summitt, one of the greatest coaches in basketball history…no, in sports history…passed away at the age of 64 from complications of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. I never met Coach Summitt. I’ve only … Continue reading →

Dropshots: Andy Murray Splits With Coach Amelie Mauresmo

Following his runner-up finish at the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open, Andy Murray announced he was parting with coach Amelie Mauresmo. I am saddened to hear of the demise of this partnership, but considering the time constraints Amelie has right now, it probably was best they end amicably now. It was always going to be tough … Continue reading →

Dropshots: Eugenie Bouchard To Be Coached Again By Nick Saviano

Adding a little something I’m calling Dropshots & Chip-ins. Not full posts…just a thought or two about something in the world of tennis (dropshots) or women’s golf (chip-ins). So for the first dropshot, let me say that I’m pleased to see Eugenie Bouchard return to being coached by Nick Saviano. She worked with him, beginning … Continue reading →

Team USA Plays To 0-0 Tie Against Sweden In Group D Match At 2015 Women’s World Cup

In a grudge match against former USWNT coach Pia Sundhage, Team USA was forced to settle for a 0-0 tie in Group D play at the 2015 Women’s World Cup. After giving up 3 goals to Nigeria, Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl bounced back with a strong effort to deny the American squad on several goal … Continue reading →

Li Na Wins 2014 Australian Open, Captures 2nd Major Championship

Third time was the charm for Li Na. After falling to Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka in the 2011 and 2013 Australian Opens respectively, the Chinese superstar was finally able to hold the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup as the 2014 Australian Open women’s singles champion by besting surprise finalist Dominika Cibulkova, 7-6 (3) 6-0. Already … Continue reading →

Can New Coach Thomas Hodgstedt Get Caroline Wozniacki Back To The Top Of Women’s Tennis?

Coach Thomas Hogstedt has been successful in recent years with two of the highest profile tennis players in the world…heck, two of the highest profile women’s athletes in the world, Maria Sharapova and Li Na. Most recently Hogstedt parted ways with former world #1 Sharapova, but not before helping her win the 2012 Roland Garros … Continue reading →

Abby Wambach Wins 2012 FIFA World Women’s Player of the Year; Pia Sundhage Wins World Coach of the Year

Congratulations to United States Women’s National Team Player Abby Wambach for being named 2012 FIFA World Women’s Player of the Year at the FIFA Ballon D’Or Awards. Also, congratulations to Pia Sundhage who won the 2012 World Coach of Women’s Football award for her work with Team USA. However, at the end of the year … Continue reading →

Samantha Stosur Reflects On Her Results In 2012

It was a pretty good year for Samantha Stosur in 2012. Of course, coming off 2011 when she won the US Open singles title, going winless in 2012 is a bit of a letdown. But as great as she is, she does “only” have 3 career singles titles. She’s reached 12 WTA singles finals but … Continue reading →

Lydia Ko’s Rise To #45 In Rolex Rankings No Surprise To Her Coach, Guy Wilson

Lydia Ko’s win at the CN Canadian Women’s Open has taken the golf world by storm. But to her coach Guy Wilson, who has watched her precocious rise since she was 8 years old, it is a progression of the work they have done together. Ranked #1 in the world as an amateur, Lydia has … Continue reading →

United States Women’s National Team (Soccer) Ready For Match Against Sweden, Prepping For London Olympics 2012

The United States Women’s National Team is in the final stages of their preparation for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. They take on the National Team from Sweden on 6.16.2012. The game can be seen at 10AM Eastern on the Universal Sports Network and at UniversalSports.com so watch and cheer Abby, Hope, Alex and rest … Continue reading →