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Coaching
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Coaches Who Prey: The Abuse of Girls and the System That Allows It 
 Seattle Times investigative series in 2003 on the abuse of female students by coaches. Offers answers to questions about the series from reporters, Web resources, a reader forum, information about preventing and dealing with abuse, and sexual assault hotlines in the Seattle area. Includes a database, searchable by Washington state school district or coach name, providing detailed information and original documentation for the cases reviewed for the series. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/local/coaches/ Topics: Crime, Education, Sports, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2007 ESPN SportsCentury
This site features articles about outstanding "people and events of sports in North America in the 1900s." It includes biographies of the top 100 athletes of the 20th century as selected and profiled by ESPN, including Olympians and stars such as Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Jesse Owens, Jim Thorpe, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mark Spitz, and Wilma Rudolph. Also includes lists of classics sports moments by month, and greatest coaches and games. http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/ Topics: Notable People, Regions of the World, Sports, The Olympic Games Last updated Jan 7, 2005 Hoophall.com
The official site of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Contains biographical information, including statistics and photos, about the individuals (players, coaches, contributors, and referees) and teams enshrined as basketball's best. The history section contains a biography of James Naismith and some of his stories and speeches, origins of the Hall, and information on other milestones of the sport. http://www.hoophall.com/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 21, 2005 The Science of Hockey
This hockey site for young people "takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists." Explores the mechanics of skating, the chemistry of ice, and related topics. From the Exploratorium. http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey/ Topics: Sports, Winter Sports Last updated May 22, 2003 Skate Canada
Skate Canada is the "largest figure skating governing body in the world" and holds programs for skaters, coaches, and officials. Biographies and competition histories of all the team Canadian figure skaters, a photo gallery of events, and current results in figure skating events are here. There are also sections on programs for special needs skaters, health and fitness ( Sports Science ), and varsity figure skating. The site is available in English and French. http://www.skatecanada.ca/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Winter Sports Last updated May 16, 2002 Special Olympics
"Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition." The site contains registration guidelines, a history of Special Olympics, a calendar of events and competitions, a program locator, information on coaching and volunteering, and a "language guide" for use "by anyone writing or speaking about people with intellectual disabilities." http://www.specialolympics.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Sports, The Olympic Games Last updated Nov 19, 2009 Spokane Indians
The site for Spokane's Northwest League baseball team, the Indians, provides schedule, ticket, and merchandise information, news and stats, and information about players, coaches, alumni, and the league. The team is an affiliate of the Texas Rangers. http://www.spokaneindiansbaseball.com/ Topics: Baseball, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 9, 2005 USA Track & Field (USATF)
The Web site for the "the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States," an organization which among other responsibilities supervises Olympic teams. Excellent searching and browsing capabilities for locating events. Includes track and field records and statistics, over 100 brief biographies of athletes, a list of related state and local organizations, and information for and about coaches and officials. http://www.usatf.org/ Topics: Notable People, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Competitions Last updated Aug 15, 2005 Violence In Sports, ERIC Digest 1-89
This 1989 digest "examines violence in team sports and how manifestations of violence reflect the attitudes and behavior of players, coaches, and fans. Three theoretical explanations of sports violence are discussed — the biological theory, the psychological theory, and the social learning theory. The pressures of competitive sports on children are noted. The responsibilities of ... [adults] in curbing violence in youth sports are briefly discussed." Includes a bibliography. From the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9214/sports.htm Topics: Social Issues, Sports Last updated Dec 18, 2004 World Baseball Classic
Website for this World Cup-style international baseball tournament, first played in March 2006. The site features details about the 16 national teams, news, statistics, rosters, standings, photo galleries, and video clips. Material available in several languages. Access to complete audio and video coverage requires a fee. http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/index.jsp Topics: Baseball, Sports Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Yahoo! Sports
A directory of sites related to sports. Topics include individual sports, coaching, collectibles, gambling, libraries, medicine, and the Olympic Games. Searchable and browsable. http://dir.yahoo.com/recreation/sports/ Topics: Sports Last updated Jun 10, 2005 |
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