. . . Her talent would weigh more than her looks. Do fans want a sexy vixen in the game? Do they really want someone who is hot, or do they want someone who is talented? Is it possible to be plain, or even an ugly Betty, and still garner respect as a female athlete?… Continue reading If She Was A Boy . . . (OPD: 06/04/16)
Handling The Media (OPD: 06/09/16)
“I wanted to ask Boyle about his terrific career a couple of weeks ago, but he was too busy carrying out his classless, planned, pathetic personal attack on a reporter. So, bye. Grade: D.”~Rick Carpiniello The above statement demonstrates the seriousness of how the media perceives an athlete. The media can either become an ally… Continue reading Handling The Media (OPD: 06/09/16)
Golden Age For Women In Sports (OPD: 05/23/16)
The year of 2015 has ushered in what I, and I suspect many others also, would hope is the golden age for women in sports. It has been several years since ladies like Jeannie Bussey and Christina Lurie have smashed the glass ceiling in the front offices of the sports teams and leagues. Leslie Visser,… Continue reading Golden Age For Women In Sports (OPD: 05/23/16)