#tbt - First F&M Teams

For our last #tbt post of the Fall, we have a few pictures from some of the first women's basketball teams at F&M.  Email me (kirsten.richter@fandm.edu) if you can identify any of the Diplomat players!

The best kind of pride . . .

#tbt - February 19, 2006

The Dips won a hard fought road victory at Johns Hopkins on February 19, 2006.  F&M outscored the Blue Jays by 4 in the second half to eek out an exciting
1 point win - 65-64.

From top left going clockwise: #20 Christy Strunk '06, #33 Dana Johns '06, #24 Sarah Meisenberg '09, and #22 Brittany Braxton '08

5 Ways To Think Like A Champion by Jon Gordon

1.  Champions Expect to Win - When they walk on the court . . . or in a classroom, they expect to win.  In fact, they are surprised when they don't win.  They expect success and their positive beliefs often lead to positive actions and outcomes.  They win in their mind first.

2.  Champions Celebrate the Small Wins - By celebrating the small wins champions gain the confidence to go after big wins.  Big wins and big success happen through the accumulation of many small victories.  This doesn't mean champions become complacent.  Rather, with the right kind of celebration and reinforcement, champions work harder, practice more and believe they can do greater things.

3.  Champions Don't Make Excuses When They Don't Win - They don't focus on the faults of others.  They focus on what they can do better.  They see their mistakes and defeats as opportunities for growth. As a result they become stronger, wiser and better.

4.  Champions Focus on What They Get to Do, Not What They Have to Do - They see their life and work as a gift not an obligation.  They know that if they want to achieve a certain outcome they must commit to and appreciate the process.  They may not love every minute of their journey but their attitude and will helps them develop their skill.

5.  Champions Believe They Will Experience More Wins in the Future - Their faith is greater than their fear.  Their positive energy is greater than the chorus of negativity.  Their certainty is greater than all the doubt.  Their passion and purpose are greater than their challenges.  In spite of their situation champions believe their best days are ahead of them, not behind them.


Taken from Jon Gordon's weekly newsletter. Check out the full post on Jon Gordon's website.

#tbt - 1982-1983 Team

The 1982-1983 team was part of the foundation of the women's basketball program here at F&M. The college admitted women in 1969 and many women's sports programs began throughout the 70s.  Our current team thanks all those Dips who have come before us.   We will continue working to always make you proud!

1982-1983 Franklin & Marshall Women's Basketball 

#43 Karen Steidle wins the jump ball

Fummer 5k - Saturday, October 5

We are excited to host our 3rd annual Fummer 5k during F&M's Homecoming & Family Weekend on Saturday, October 5.  The race begins at 9am out at the Baker campus fields.  Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome.

More details and registration info is available online.  We hope you will join us!

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#tbt - F&M Class of 2005

F&M's Class of 2005 Maura Lentz (#3) and Lauren Dodrill (#31) were talented basketball players and great teammates for the Dips.  

Lentz is in the F&M record books in the top 20 for both career 3pt FG made and career 3pt FG %.  Dodrill was a 2005 All Centennial Conference Honorable Mention pick. She ranks in the F&M Top 20 for career FT made and career rebounding average.  Dodrill is also 8th in career rebounds. 

Check back next week for another #tbt.