GladiatHers® Blog

Feb 6, 20142 min read

Alice Coachman

Apologies for the late start, but in honor of Black History Month, I will feature an accomplished black female athlete every day on the...

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Jan 23, 20141 min read

GladiatHer to Watch

This week’s GladiatHer to Watch hails from just up north in Montreal, Canada and she’s dangerous with a racket. Nineteen year-old...

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Jan 15, 20143 min read

Beyoncé on Sports Marketing

Earlier this week the Beyhive and the whole internet was abuzz after the sagacious Queen Bey came off of her thrown and delivered a brief...

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Jan 10, 20141 min read

GLADIATHER TO WATCH

This week’s Gladiather to Watch isn’t even 5 feet tall and hasn’t made it middle school, but she’s managed to wow the country with her...

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Jan 9, 20144 min read

HATE THE SEC? I MAY HAVE SOME FUEL FOR YOUR FIRE

On Monday night, much of America watched as the Florida State Seminoles took on the Auburn Tigers for the last BCS Championship game. In...

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Jan 7, 20141 min read

Winter Workouts and a GIVEAWAY

It’s the beginning of a new year, aka resolution season. One of the top resolutions, of course, is to get into shape, drop pounds, tone...

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Jan 3, 20141 min read

Untitled

Today’s GladiatHer to Watch may not be the tallest on the court but her talent, her accomplishments, her will and leadership make her...

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Jan 2, 20144 min read

What Does the Fight Say?

Normally, when I write an article I have answers. I’m like Radio Shack. Ya know, “You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.” To be...

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Dec 30, 20131 min read

You Missed What?!

If you were under a rock, or didn’t have a TV or the internet, here’s a little of what you missed this weekend in women’s sports… Rousey...

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Dec 27, 20131 min read

GladiatHer to Watch

Today’s GladiatHer to Watch is already one of the most recognizable faces in her sport. She is celebrated for her athleticism and her...

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Dec 24, 20133 min read

Ladies in Stripes

Lots of sports need us. We keep time and make sure everyone follows the rules. To paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, we get no respect....

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Dec 17, 20131 min read

Women at Work – A Day in a UConn Practice (via ESPN)

Geno puts these ladies to work!! Being number one, sheer domination, striking fear in the hearts of your opponents…those things don’t...

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Dec 12, 20138 min read

Is It Worth It: Her Choice

Last week, I published the first of part of this two-part series on the utility of women’s sports programs in college. In part I, I...

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Dec 11, 20131 min read

GladiatHer to Watch

It’s nice and cold in most parts of the country, so you know what that means, right? It’s hockey season! Today’s GladiatHer to Watch...

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Dec 5, 20131 min read

Thought of the Week

Competitiveness is the opposite of complacency. It’s disquieting and uncomfortable. It requires commitment, and risk, and is...

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Dec 4, 20131 min read

GladiatHer to Watch

Is fishing a sport? Ask April Vokey, the first lady of fly fishing, and she’d give you an unequivocal, Y-E-S. World-class fly-fisher,...

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Dec 3, 20137 min read

Is it Worth It: The Institutions

Several weeks ago Missy Franklin discussed her experience as a freshman swimmer at Berkley. Nothing earth shattering, right? Not...

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Nov 15, 20131 min read

GladiatHer To Watch

What were you doing at the age of 17? Probably not running in World Championships, right? Well, that’s exactly what today’s GladiatHer to...

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Nov 14, 20131 min read

Untitled

GladiatHer to Watch Ok so, I had the brilliant idea (yes, I called my own idea brilliant) to start a new feature for the blog. As you can...

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Nov 8, 20137 min read

It’s not Just Incognito

The recent news surrounding the Dolphins’ Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito has, for obvious reasons, brought issues of bullying and...

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