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Highlights
- Why does she play basketball?
- About the Author: Christine A. Baker is a writer for the Web site Full Court Press.
- 216 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Basketball
Description
Book Synopsis
Why does she play basketball? Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, that question has come to be asked of more girls and women--and answered in more ways--than ever before. Christine A. Baker, herself an avid player and an assistant coach, pursues an answer through the ranks of the sport from youth basketball to the WNBA. Baker sets the stage with a quick look at current statistics and trends in women's basketball nationwide, noting the profound changes in the last thirty-five years. A series of exclusive interviews then takes us into the heart and soul of the sport. Her subjects are players and coaches, from neophytes to stars such as Dawn Staley and Nancy Lieberman; from legendary coaches such as Jody Conradt to the masterminds of USA Basketball and the 1996 Women's Dream Team; from Donna Lopiano, former CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, to tomorrow's Olympic athletes. A richly detailed, all-encompassing portrait of the sport, these interviews offer a wealth of insight into the game, American sports culture, and, indeed, why Baker plays.Review Quotes
"Christine Baker combines two rare traits: a true passion for the game of basketball, tattooed into her soul at an early age; and the ability to describe that passion with the gritty feel of the ball on a sweaty palm and the confident assurance of a born writer."--Clay Kallam, publisher of Full Court Press and managing editor of Women's Basketball-- (10/25/2007 12:00:00 AM)
About the Author
Christine A. Baker is a writer for the Web site Full Court Press. She is also an assistant varsity coach, copywriter, and graphic designer. Becky Hammon, one of the most recognizable players in the WNBA today, is a WNBA All-Star and player with the San Antonio Silver Stars.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Basketball
Publisher: Bison Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Christine A Baker
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 2008
TCIN: 88979666
UPC: 9780803216334
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-3518
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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