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Penny Hastings - ArticlesJournalist, publisher, author Penny Hastings lives in Santa Rosa, California, and is the co-author of "How To Win A Sports Scholarship" and author of Sports For Her: A Reference Guide for Teenage Girls. She has written numerous articles for newspapers and magazines. She is the owner/publisher of Redwood Creek Publishing.
Is College Sports the Path to the Pros?What young athlete doesn't dream of playing professional sports? The odds show, however, that few players make it to that level. If college-bound student-athletes want to play sports at the college level, they need to remember that getting an education comes first and if they become a recruited athlete the emphasis should be on "letting their athletic skill take them to college." Lucky is the student-athlete who gets to play college sports and get an education at the college of their choice! Tremendous Benefits for Girls and Women Who Play SportsToday, unlike in the days before Title IX and gender equity, a woman's well-defined calf and firm tricepts are considered attractive as well as feminine. Girls are encouraged to be physically active to have fun, make friends, keep busy and stay (or get) in shape. There are other important benefits for females who play sports. This article not only lists them but makes you wonder why all girls and women don't play sports or participate in a physical activity! Happy Birthday, Barbie. Now Go Away!Barbie, the pencil-thin, wasp-waisted, pointed-breasted doll that young girls have played with over for three generations, just celebrated her 50th birthday. It is estimated that more than 1 billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in more than 150 countries since the doll was first introduced in 1959. Is Barbie a healthy influence? How has she changed over the years--or has she? If she can't fill out and shape up, perhaps she should go away rather than give girls a false body image. College Sports Scholarships Awarded In 34 Sports From Archery To Ice Hockey, Cross Country To Squash, Basketball To VolleyballIf you think only college football and basketball award scholarships to their athletes, think again! There are 34 sports in which sports scholarships are given and some of them will surprise you. Female athletes as well as males get part of $1.2 billion a year in sports scholarships. Some athletes change sports to take advantage of scholarship sports not well known to the public. Learn what they are and how you can take advantage of this knowledge. Horse-Collar Tackle Banned In High School SportsThe horse-collar tackle--when a defender grabs an offensive player on the back or side collar of the runner’s shoulder pads or jersey and throws the runner to the ground-- has been banned in high school football by the National Federation of State High School Associations, effective 2009. The penalty is 15 yards. It was put into the rules following similar rulings by the NFL in 2005 and the NCAA last year. Two-Year Colleges: An Often-Overlooked Alternative To Four-Year InstitutionsCommunity Colleges are an often-overlooked alternative to four-year institutions. They can help student-athletes save money on their first two years of college and allow them time to develop scholastically, socially and athletically. Included is a quiz to help kids choose what level of college is best for them. Compare the College Board stats on current two-year and four-year college costs. See more info at www.winasportsscholarship.com Eating Disorder Can Derail a Promising Athlete's Career: Eating Disorders Can Derail Athletic Career. As competition increases for the high school and college athlete, body weight can become an obsession for the driven athlete (or one pressured by a coach or parent). Eating disorders, while not as prevalent for athletes as a group as the general public, can result in physical and mental damage to the athlete, depriving them of participation, while they work at surviving what can be a life-threatening disease. College-bound Student-athletes the Key to Getting Into College, Playing Their Sports and Helping to Pay Their ExpensesCollege costs are rising as parents’ funds are falling. If that’s not bad enough, many colleges recently announced limiting admissions due to lack of funds. What’s a parent to do? If your child is a skilled college-bound student-athlete, make sure he or she is on the right track to get a college sports scholarship. “Find out what to do, when to do it and how to get it,” says Penny Hastings, co-author of the book, How To Win A Sports Scholarship, 3rd ed. http://winasportsscholarship.com. Signs of Irreversible Brain Disease Found in High School Football PlayerSummary: A shocking report that the brain of a recently deceased 18-year-old high school football player showed the earliest signs of an incurable brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma was issued recently. Football players as well as youth athletes participating in other contact sports where concussions occur need more protection and care following head injuries, says Penny Hastings, co-author of “How To Win A Sports Scholarship" on her blog at http://winasportsscholarship.com. How to Help your Student-athlete Win a Sports ScholarshipWhile it's the student-athletes' job to be the "coach" when seeking a college sports scholarship, parents can be their backup team." Parents seeing that their youngsters are skilled athletically and academically, can encourage them to go to college and play their sport at that level. Encouraging is not 'pushing.' This article gives parents hints on what to do and what not to do to help their high school kids into the college of their choice and onto the playing field.
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