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We live by the Muay Thai mantra, Soft as silk, hard as diamond. We are multi-dimensional beings who like to play hard and run fast but we like being feminine as well. We’re as comfortable in running shoes and a ponytail as glitter and high heels. This site is dedicated to all the girls who love kickin’ butt and busting stereotypes every day.


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[Video] Behind the Body Paint with Alex Morgan, Natalie Coughlin and Natalie Gulbis

Soccer super stud Alex Morgan had to look twice in the mirror to make sure she wasn’t... 

Surprise Guest Hope Solo at Conga Room in LA #womenandsport

  USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo, looking stunning in an orange gown, made a surprise... 

Nuts for Nuts

Trail mix is the perfect on-the-go snack. Filled with protein, fiber, and carbs,... 

Natalie Coughlin and Natalie Gulbis join Alex Morgan in Body Paint

@AlexMorgan13, @NatalieCoughlin, & @Natalie_Gulbis are featured in the @SI_Swimsuit... 

The Best Sports Couples – Valentine’s Day Edition 2012

Have you ever noticed how singers and actors always seem to hook up with each other?... 

Soccer Star Alex Morgan Poses for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

If you’ re any sort of women’s soccer fan, you know about Alex Morgan. The... 

4 P’s to Being a Professional Athlete

As a kid I dreamt of being a professional ski racer. Traveling the world, racing... 

Nike Tennis 2012 Australian Open Lookbook

The 100th Australian Open, which kicked off Monday in Melbourne, marks the start... 

Ski Federation Calls for Change of Underwear

Slovenian ski racer Tina Maze flashed her sports bra over the weekend in response... 

Venus & Serena Williams Switch to Raw Vegan Diet in 2012

As part of a New Year’s resolution, celebrity athlete Venus Williams is switching... 

Ralph Lauren Announces 2012 Olympic Athlete Ambassadors

Heather Mitts Ralph Lauren, an official outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic... 

MLB Imposes Dress Code, Restricts Skirt Lengths For Media

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about sports organizations mandating dress... 

For The Girl Who Has Everything: A Gucci Bike & Helmet

Bikes are surprisingly recession proof and if you look around there are hot sellers... 

Talkin’ Turkey – Holiday Game Plan

The holidays are a time to reflect on the bounty of nature and, more importantly,... 

Burton Snowboard launches new girl’s lifestyle site

Since the early days of Burton Snowboards, women have always helped shape the team,... 

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TOUGH

A Rockin’ Sister Act: Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike

As March Madness ramps up, it’s time to look at some of the stars of the women’s... 

Game On! Sports Girl Talk Chats with Pro Pitcher & Olympian Monica Abbott

(2nd in the series) Game On! Sports Girl Talk had the honor of interviewing Chicago... 

Julie Foudy Announces “Choose to Matter” Contest Winners

I feel like the proud mother of 70 babies. Well, OK, 70 leadership service projects. ... 

CNN Breakthrough Women: WMX Rider Ashley Fiolek

She’s Pretty Awesome! Related Posts Ashley Fiolek honored at 2010 Courage... 

A Pretty Tough Letter from Kayla

Dear Pretty Tough, This is Kayla Pelletier. My mom and dad wanted me to write you... 

Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Joins “Dancing with the Stars” Cast

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, winner of 59 Grand Slam titles, a record 9 Wimbledon... 

Seattle Sounders Women Sign USWNT Forward Alex Morgan

Wow. Wow. Wow. Alex Morgan is in the headlines, again! (via release) Seattle Sounders... 

Abby Wambach New Co-Captain of U.S. Women’s Soccer Team

Abby Wambach will have a new title at the  London Games. Coach Pia Sundhage recently... 

[Video] Talking With IOC Women & Sport Conference Co-Chair Michelle Kwan

You would be hard pressed to find anyone who has a bad thing to say about Michelle... 

Lisa Leslie Talks About Being a Role Model

Three-time WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie talks to Yahoo about being a role model, Britney... 

World’s First Ski-Thru Starbucks Opens in Squaw Valley

This is Pretty Smart! Are you coffee lover who loves to ski or snowboard? Tahoe’s... 

Batter Up: USA Baseball to Host Women’s Tryouts June 2012

DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball will host more Women’s National Team identification... 

Sh*t Soccer Girls Say

Pretty Funny – a small glimpse into some of the sh*t soccer girls say. Follow... 

Danica Patrick Takes On NASCAR’s Daytona 500

The 54th running of the Daytona 500 kicks off the 2012 Sprint Cup series and the... 

[Video] Behind the Body Paint with Alex Morgan, Natalie Coughlin and Natalie Gulbis

Soccer super stud Alex Morgan had to look twice in the mirror to make sure she wasn’t... 

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Pretty Basic

Athenas to Zodiac Girls – Team Name Ideas

It’s always a challenge to come up with a name that epitomizes the team’s energy and philosophy. Add to that a name that everyone agrees on and the challenge increases. Check out our suggestions and feel free to customize as necessary. You can add your team or uniform color to any of the names either before or after e.g. Blue Athenas or... [Read more]

Soccer Lingo A-Z

American Football: term used by non-Americans to distinguish the popular U.S. sport of football from soccer which they also call football. Assist: the pass or passes which immediately precede a goal; a maximum of two assists can be credited for one goal. Attacking Midfielder: the most forward-playing midfielder, playing right behind the forwards; she... [Read more]

Pimp my ride; Buying snowboarding gear

Thinking about buying a snowboard this winter? There are about 50-100 different snowboard companies out there competing for your hard earned cash (or your mom’s hard-earned cash) so here are some things you should know. Riding Ability If your only snowboarding experience is playing SSX on your PS2, then consider yourself a beginner. If you board... [Read more]

Girls wrestle too

As women’s wrestling gains momentum (it became an Olympic event in the 2004 Games) more and more female high school and college student-athletes are taking up the sport. Below are a few facts about girls’ wrestling and some online resources to learn more about this growing phenomenon: About 6000 girls wrestled at the high school level in... [Read more]

Club Sports – Competitive and Travel Teams

There are always a few players who stand out, players who have a real passion for the game and love to play and win. How do athletes and/or parents know when it’s time to move up and play in a more competitive sports league? The player has a high interest level in a particular sport and practices on her own or with friends The player is the... [Read more]

Choosing skis & ski clothing

It used to be you could determine your ski length by reaching the tip of the ski to the top of your head. You’d add five to 10 centimeters according to skill and weight. Using the top of your head is still a good guide, but with shaped skis, the trend is to shorter skis. Shaped skis are wider and have more surface area touching the snow. They’re... [Read more]

Sports speak: Talkin’ the talk

“She got Maytaged in those rapids,” “At mile 15 she bonked and didn’t even finish,” “She scored a hat trick in the first half.” Any idea what we’re talking about? The sporting world has it’s own specialized vocabulary. If you want to walk the walk, you’ve got to talk the talk. ACE: serve that... [Read more]

Quick Fencing Facts

1. Fencing is one of only four sports to be included in every modern Olympic Games, since the first in 1896. Fencing was also a sport in the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece. 2. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games, was a fencer. 3. The tip of the fencing weapon is the second fastest moving object in sport; the first... [Read more]

Flag football: the coolest fall sport

Flag football is the latest rage for girls wanting fun and action without the intense pressure of many team sports. The game, which is a summer camp staple and often played at family picnics and in gym class, follows basic rules similar to those of mainstream football (often called “tackle football” for contrast).  Instead of tackling players... [Read more]

Ultimate Frisbee 101

Combining the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate is played by two seven-player squads with a high-tech plastic disc on a field similar to football. 10 Simple Rules THE FIELD – A rectangular shape with endzones at each end. A regulation field is 70 yards by 40 yards,... [Read more]

Bodyboard Basics

What: A form of wave riding using a foam bodyboard. Bodyboarders predominantly ride prone on their stomachs though they can also be ride in a half-standing stance with one knee touching the board known as ‘dropknee’. Many bodyboarders wear swimfins on both feet to aid in controlling trajectory, adjusting speed while riding, paddling out,... [Read more]

Tennis Lingo

ACE serve that is neither touched nor returned by the receiving player. ADVANTAGE (“In” or “Out”) – the first point won by a side, following deuce. When the serving side wins this point it is called advantage-in. If the non-serving side wins the point, it becomes “break point” and the advantage is out. ALLEY The... [Read more]

Surf’s Up – The Basics

Girl Surfing Summer is in full swing so what better time to head to the beach and try surfing? If you’ve never tried it, surfing can be a bit intimidating. But fear not, we have all the tips you need to get  started. The Basics Learning to surf is not as scary or hard core as you may think.  It does, however, require patience so don’t... [Read more]

PT Playbook: Softball 101

Softball is a direct descendant of baseball (sometimes referred to as hardball to differentiate the two), but differs from it in several ways, of which the chief four are: The ball is always pitched (thrown to the opposing team’s batter) underarm – in other words, it is released when the hand is below the hip and no further away from... [Read more]

Questions to ask when choosing a sports camp

When choosing a sports camp, there are many, many questions to ask. The size of the program, number of session days, distance from home, and philosophy should all influence your decision. The cost, length, and type of a particular program are not necessarily connected with “results.” Research all potential programs and if possible, meet... [Read more]

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