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Wedgie trouble!!

"Somebody call Triple A! We need a crane to help Emma pull out her wedgie!" - My Coach (I kid you not, he said this) Both 8 year old me...

Courage, as defined by my fortune cookie

When we're full with Kung Pao chicken, sweet and sour chicken, rice, dumplings and lo mein, we each open a fortune cookie. We have a belief in our household that...

Nutrition for athletic girls is a source of confidence!

March is National Nutrition Month and we'd like to share tips on good nutrition for girl athletes. Balance is key. It is important to include lean protein, nutrient rich carbohydrates...

Kathrine Switzer: First Woman to Enter the Boston Marathon

For the Dragonwing team, this video makes us emotional - especially when Jock Semple tries to pull her out. Kathrine's quote "all of a sudden this was very important ......

Nutrition for athletic girls is a source of confidence!

March is National Nutrition Month and we’d like to share tips on good nutrition for girl athletes.  Balance is key. It is important to include lean protein, nutrient rich carbohydrates...

Concussions important issue for girl athletes-updated info here

There have been many articles and efforts to improve safety on the soccer field for women and girls. As an update to our posts of six years ago, I provide...

The "why" of Dragonwing girlgear.

People often ask me why I am so passionate about sports and girls and I have a simple, important reason – we need this generation of girls, now more than...
Last Firsts from a Soccer Mom. - Dragonwing Girl

Last Firsts from a Soccer Mom.

It is that time of year for parents of high school seniors when we're enjoying the last -firsts of many club and high school events. Last first soccer game of...
Corie Barry: From Rugby Field to CEO - Dragonwing Girl

Corie Barry: From Rugby Field to CEO

There's no arguing the fitness benefits for girls playing sports -- but does it really increase their likelihood of success later in life? Athletics teach values that go far beyond...
This one thing could keep your tween girl in sports

This one thing could keep your tween girl in sports

Thanks to Chris Deacon for her excellent journalism in the Sept 6 issue of Today's Parent. Her article follows! Studies show that girls start quitting sports in the tween years—this...
Beating Back to School - Dragonwing Girl

Beating Back to School

Going back to school. The best and worst time of the year. The first week is all fun and games, as we meet new teachers and catch up with friends...
Is now the time to try karate? Renshi Lisa thinks so! - Dragonwing Girl

Is now the time to try karate? Renshi Lisa thinks so!

In our last newsletter, we shared links for a variety of free online workouts. One was karate with Renshi Lisa Magiera (renshi means “polished teacher”). Lisa was introduced to martial arts...