Did you know that women watch more sports than soap operas! Yep, BigResearch Media Study found us that over 60% of women watched sports regularly vs. 42% who watched soap operas regularly. Thanks to sites like Jersey Girl Sports for recognizing this and creating a one stop shop for for female sports fans around the world! Today we are happy to have one of the founders of this great site, Marcelle English, who has been in the sports industry for almost 7 years, share her experience with us. 

Very similar to LadyBallers, Jersey Girl Sports strive to create an experience where a woman can find her place and add value within her favorite sport. Additionally they educate, inform and entertain women who enjoy sports. Jersey Girl Sports understands the power and influence that women have in sports and thus creates opportunities to capitalize on the strengths and value they bring to the industry.

Please give us a little background on how you got to your current role: I have been a sports enthusiast for since high school. I did my first celebrity athlete interview in high school with baseball and football Great, Bo Jackson, and I went on to cover the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. While in college I wrote for the sports section of my college paper. While doing morning drive radio in Atlanta, I met a number of athletes and when leaving that job I decided to open my own PR/Marketing Agency that catered to professional athletes. My first client became the starting QB for the Dallas Cowboys, Quincy Carter. So taking all of my sports passion and knowledge, I was able to put all of that into what I do today with Jersey Girl Sports.  

Do you love playing Basketball? Do you want to donate your skills and time to a great cause? If you answered "yes" to both of these questions, this event is for you!

Hoop for Heroes is a 3 on 3 basketball tournament that will include an incredible Dunk Contest and Three Point shoot out that will take place on the former Orlando Magic Practice court. Games through out the weekend will be on that court as well

We're taking a break from the NBA madness for a moment today (at least until Game 2 tonight.)

Yesterday, June 1, was National Running Day. This event was organized for those who love to run to join each other all over the country and share their love of running. The event website states, "We may run alone, but on National Running Day, we celebrate together! On this day, runners everywhere share their passion for a lifestyle that is one of the best, and simplest, ways to stay fit—and so much more. You can head out solo to clear your mind, gab with your regular running buddies, or turn an unsuspecting friend into a running fiend. This day is for us!"

I know the playoffs are in full swing and things are getting crazy, but I am back with the final stats on "Anatomy of a Point Guard" for the regular season. It took me so long because of my lack of internet capabilities for almost two months (talk about withdraw). Anyways for those of you just joining us, I came up with my own little equation to see just how productive a point guard is every minute of the game. 

Happy Female Sports Professional Monday LadyBaller fans! Today we have a northerner holding it down in AC, NJ! Susan Lulgjuraj has been in the sports industry for roughly 12 years and is currently a staff writer at the Press of Atlantic City. She covers everything from the Philadelphia Phillies to local sports with an occasional poker story throw in there, I mean come on, she rocks Atlantic City, it's a must!

Please give us a little background on how you got to your current role: I saw the job listed on JournalismJobs.com and I applied. They loved an article I did on the Yankee Stadium Bleacher Creatures, where I spent a good portion of my teens and early 20s. I interviewed for the job the day of Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS with the Yankees against the Red Sox. I told them I couldn’t stay long because I have a ticket in my pocket burning a hole (Yankee Stadium was two hours away). By the time I got back to New York, I believe the Yankees were already down 6-0. I went home instead and crossed my fingers that I got the job.

Happy Friday the 13th! Going off of yesterday's "Social Media's Influence..." I have to give a shout out and #FF to some great sports tweeps Patrick and Pam: @patmuldowney and @reddusfoximus. Both are sports nuts who are witty and informative. 

As many of you may know, I recently moved to Dallas. I could not possibly miss my Orlando family more, but I am happy to be making a fresh start in several areas of my life. It was time for me to be closer to family again, and Dallas seemed like the right place for me to be. So far, I'm loving it! It feels like home already... Now, I just need to get my LB gals to come visit (or move in with me... either way.)

This also means that it's time to get the Dallas branch of LadyBallers up and running! So, this is my shout out/

Have you ever thought to yourself, "Gosh, I really want to be an owner?"

Females, we hear you! Yes, there may be a higher mountain to climb for us and that is why for this week's Female Sports Professional, we wanted to dedicate it to a Alana Glass who believes... "To me ownership is the opportunity to fulfill my entrepreneurial spirit. Create something from nothing. Be my own boss. Be innovative. Inspire and shape tomorrows athletes. Entertain fans. Renew the competitive spirit.  Facilitate teamwork. Make a difference. Dream big. Now that I have a vision for the future, a professional degree and work experience to match I am ready to say I Want To Be An Owner." 

What did she do? She took many steps and shares them on her site where she is the Founder and CEO of http://www.iwanttobeanowner.com.  She is also launching Kennedy Clay Sports & Entertainment this summer so make sure to stay tuned for that! http://kennedyclay.com.

Last week my mother calls me to tell me she finished her bracket. I'm half listening to all herpicks when I zone in on her National Champion pick. She proclaims that it's going to be Duke and Butler in the National Championship, with Butler winning this time around. I inform her that she is crazy because Butler isn't as good they were last year and Duke is a better team then they were last year. I ask her what her deal is, how she can have Pitt and St. John's exiting so early, and if in some divine interference Duke and Butler meet what kind of logic does she have in that pick? My mother goes on and on about how it's her gut feeling and to mark her words.

Today we are kicking off the week with out feature: Female Sports Professionals featuring Claire Wright. She has three years experience in the sports industry including working for Orlando Magic ticket sales, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) and currently is the Volusia County Marketing and Events Manager with Central Florida Sports Commission. Check out her experiences and advice.