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Offers inspirational biographical profiles of 42 successful women coaches from a myriad of sports.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Beth Anders (Field Hockey) Sharron Backus (Softball) Janet Brogan (Tennis) Lela Cannon (Golf) Jody Conradt (Basketball, Athletic Director) Terry Crawford (Track) Judith Davidson (Athletic Director) Marisa Didio (Field Hockey) Judith Garman (Softball) Theresa Grentz (Basketball) Lauren Gregg (Soccer) Sylvia Hatchell (Basketball) Beverly Ann Kearney (Track) Carole Kleinfelder (Lacrosse) Valorie Kondos (Gymnastics) Marynell Meadors (Basketball) Elaine Michaelis (Volleyball, Athletic Director) Jane Miller (Lacrosse) Billie Moore (Basketball) Sarah Patterson (Gymnastics) Cathy Rush (Basketball) Mimi Ryan (Golf) Chris Sailer (Lacrosse) Susan Delaney-Scheetz (Lacrosse, Athletic Director) Linda K. Sharp (Basketball) Marsha Sharp (Basketball) Karen Shelton-Scroggs (Field Hockey) Tina Sloan-Green (Field Hockey, Lacrosse) Janet A. Smith (Lacrosse) Marianne Stanley (Basketball) Jackie Tobian Steinman (Golf) Vivian Stringer (Basketball) Cindy Timchal (Lacrosse) Suzanne Tyler (Lacrosse, Athletic Director) Ann Valentine (Tennis, Associate Athletic Director) Linda Vollstedt (Golf) Marian Washington (Basketball) Mary Wise (Volleyball) Margie Wright (Softball) Suzanne Yoculan (Gymnastics) Kay Yow (Basketball) Index

About the Author

NENA REY HAWKES is Professor Emeritus of Physical Education at Brigham Young University./e JOHN F. SEGGAR is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Brigham Young University. He has published numerous articles on sociology and sports.

Reviews

?A superb resource. The first reference book to focus solely on women coaches, it provides valuable insights about these women and their accomplishments for those interested in coaching or looking for information concerning these women. Highly recommended for all collections.?-Choice

?Nena Hawkes and John Seggar have compiled an easy-to-read, thorough and enlightening reference piece that sheds light on women who overcame major obstacles in a male-dominated profession.?-Athletics Administration

"Nena Hawkes and John Seggar have compiled an easy-to-read, thorough and enlightening reference piece that sheds light on women who overcame major obstacles in a male-dominated profession."-Athletics Administration

"A superb resource. The first reference book to focus solely on women coaches, it provides valuable insights about these women and their accomplishments for those interested in coaching or looking for information concerning these women. Highly recommended for all collections."-Choice