Hard Fought Victories

by Sara Gogol

Overview

An in-depth look at the challenging lives of women coaches, Hard Fought Victories, profiles coaches of a wide variety of sports -- including basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball, track, soccer, rowing, field hockey, cross country and ice hockey -- at U.S. colleges. Among them are older women who have witnessed enormous changes for female athletes and know firsthand the history behind those changes, and younger women just starting out in the coaching field, whose lives offer a glimpse of the future for women's sports.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930546516
Publisher:	Wish Publishing
Publication date:	03/01/2002
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	0.60(w) x 5.50(h) x 8.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

An instructor in English and women's studies at Portland Community College, Gogol has written a lively, well-illustrated book about a lively group of women: college coaches. The title refers to the games played on the court or field as well as to the battles fought for equity in women's sports. Though the road from 1972's Title IX legislation has been filled with obstacles, the overwhelming outlook of this book is upbeat. From the famous coaches (e.g., Tara VanDerveer) and well-funded programs (basketball) to those who toil in relatively obscure sports (track, swimming) or who must coach several sports, these profiles give us insights into how a coach spends her day, how she juggles family and work, and how she deals with problems with athletes, colleagues, and administrators. We are struck with the importance of women coaches both as role models of women in leadership positions and as mentors for female athletes. Most of the coaches can't imagine doing anything else. High school, college, and public library patrons will enjoy reading this inspiring and unique book. Kathy Ruffle, Coll. of New Caledonia Lib., Prince George, B.C. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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