atch on as Bath coach Anna Stembridge puts her team through their paces.When the session finalours have passed since I arrived at her

During the chaotic celebration just moments after the United States clinched victory against Europe at the Ryder Cup last month, Zach Johnson was looking for somebody to hug. He was walking down the 18th hole at Hazeltine when he saw Tiger Woods -- make that vice captain Tiger Woods -- barreling toward him. T sees me out of the corner of his eye and starts running at me, Johnson recalled. We had a big old hug. I was emotional; he was emotional.Then, Woods took off.He was the assistant responsible for a quartet of team members that included Matt Kuchar, who was still playing in the last match on the course. As Woods quickly explained to Johnson following that tearful embrace, even though the overall result was decided, he still needed to oversee his mans match to fruition.Thats just one story about Woods first venture in a captaincy role, but there are plenty of others. Like the one about him calling captain Davis Love III with some ideas about potential Saturday pairings -- before the roster was even finalized. Or the one about him teaming up with Jack Nicklaus during the week to poke fun at Love for a poor shot from years earlier. Or the one about Woods good-naturedly getting ribbed by team members in the aftermath for failing to play in each of the two U.S. victories this century.I told him, All I know is that the last two Ryder Cups we won, you werent a part of, man, Brandt Snedeker recalled with a laugh. Maybe weve got a trend going on.All of these stories about Woods time as an assistant are preceded and followed by connective tissue that tells more about his dedication to the role than any anecdote. He worked at it. He strategized. He formulated plans. And most importantly, despite what so many have often insisted in regard to his attitude toward this biennial competition, he cared -- a lot.He doesnt do anything halfway -- lift weights, ride bikes, whatever. He jumps in, Love explained. He was so focused and driven. I can just flip through his text messages and show you pictures of pairings, plan A, plan B, cold weather pairings versus hot weather, wet versus dry. No wonder the guy is so successful.If Love was the teams general manager, then Woods was like the head coach calling the plays. Or maybe if Love was the head coach, then Woods was the offensive coordinator figuring out the Xs and Os. There might not be a perfect analogy, but its clear that Woods role with the team was hardly ceremonial or lackadaisical.Tiger as an assistant, I think that raised a few eyebrows. I think folks were concerned about his level of involvement, but it was just the opposite. He was really a part of it, said fellow vice captain Jim Furyk. He was on top of pairings and ideas and lineups and orders, way, way, way ahead of time. He fully bought in.He had situational options already on paper -- practice rounds, formats, weather, Friday through Sunday, Johnson added. He was all-in. He was all-in with this team from Day 1.Woods impact extended beyond the details, too.Its no coincidence that he was assigned to the pod that included Patrick Reed -- and perhaps no coincidence that Reed turned in one of the most impressive performances in Ryder Cup history with his childhood idol watching. It was a big part of what Patrick Reed did that Tiger Woods was his guy, Love explained. Everybody had their role .... That was for a reason.You look at some of those young guys on the team, Furyk said. They grew up idolizing Tiger Woods. He was the most dominant player in the history of golf at one time. Now hes a captain. One of them said, Wow, hes actually our captain and hes talking to us. They just looked up to him so much. They had him on this pedestal. They got to see him in the team room and be one of the guys pumping them up.For everything Woods meant to the team, the team -- from all accounts -- meant just as much to him. He wasnt involved in the last U.S. victory in 2008, which means it had been 17 years since hed been part of a winning Ryder Cup side.I think it really meant a lot to Tiger to be a part of something like that, Furyk said. All of us have done stuff on our own and accomplished different feats individually, but its special to do something as a group and I think it meant a lot to every one of us to win, and I think it meant a lot to Tiger to have those guys embrace him like they did.All of which leads to one more story about Woods from that week. It was hours after the team had clinched the win, after the champagne spraying and the closing ceremonies and the media interviews. In the midst of the afterparty, Woods pulled a few players together and recalled an old memory. This one was from 1999, when the U.S. had won at Brookline in come-from-behind fashion. Woods went to sleep before most of his teammates that night, only to be awoken by Payne Stewart, who implored him to return to the party.Stewart told him to remember that night, because it was so special. Woods recalled this story as he huddled with those players Sunday night after the win. He echoed those words that Stewart had told him so many years ago.Remember this night, he told them. This is a special night. Chris Iannetta Jersey . The Nashville Predators were glad their captain was still on their side. Weber had a goal and two assists, and Roman Josi scored the shootout winner to lift the Predators to a 4-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night. Colorado Rockies Jerseys . 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Wholesale Nike Air Max Plus Store . Tracey comes to the Blue Bombers after spending over a decade with Queens University. Most recently he was the schools assistant football coach.Theres more to England international Eboni Beckford-Chambers than just netball. I was lucky enough to spend a day in her very busy life for Sportswomen as she manages a professional career in a law firm alongside the demands of being an elite athlete. Heres the story of an average day in her life. The alarm first sounds at 5:50am in the morning, when the England and Bath defender allows herself another precious 10 minutes of rest. Shes out of bed at six and quickly prepares for her first of two training sessions that day. Half-an-hour later we arrive at Bath University, where Beckford-Chambers spends an hour in the weights room. The 27-year-old spends an hour lifting at Bath University I grab a word with her strength and conditioning coach, Peter Gascoigne, who tells me its all about improving her power, speed and strength.At this time of year theres a lot of games, so were looking to maintain her strength while realising the power shes got naturally, he tells me.Its approaching 8am and Im already exhausted (and Im only a spectator), as an energised Beckford-Chambers almost skips to the showers to get ready to begin her day as a legal assistant.After a bus trip and a short six-minute walk through Baths city centre, we arrive at her law firm - Mogers Drewett Solicitors.Were greeted by her boss, the firms partner, Maeve England. England immediately apologises for missing her employees match against Australia the day before. The defender played every match of the tri-series with Australia Beckford-Chambers, who played in all three matches in Englands Test series with Australia in January, says: Well, we didnt get the result we wanted, but the team played well, so Im happy with that.England explained how Mogers Drewett Solicitors supports and even encourages athletes like Beckford-Chambers to excel in both of her chosen careers. Ebonis skills on the court translate very well into a legal career, in that shes a very determined person, shes driven and quite tenacious, she explains.Beckford-Chambers, who joined the firm in November, is a legal assistant in the commercial litigation department and hopes to qualify as a solicitor in the next few years. Her day-to-day tasks involve drafting court forms, correspondence and client meetings.Its clear Beckford-Chambers loves her job. She says: Its varied. One minute you might be going to court for a trial or hearing, the next minute you might be at your desk drafting court forms or talking to clients. Beckford-Chambers joins her team-mates for the annual Team Bath photo Its approaching 1pm when Beckford-Chambers says shes off to meet some friends for lunch.dddddddddddd We walk less than 200 metres to a pizzeria, where five of her Bath team-mates are waiting. Team Bath vice-captain Asha Francis is among them.We all sit down and I ask Beckford-Chambers about her diet. You are what you eat and I feel much healthier and more energised when Im eating the right foods. She laughs and admits: Every once in a while, Ill come to lunch with the girls, and well have a treat like a pizza.I ask Francis about Beckford-Chambers and what she brings to the team. The vice-captain is full of praise for her team-mate: She inspires us all to constantly be better at training and all the things we have to do outside of training as well. Beckford-Chambers coach says maintaining strength is key at the start of the year After lunch we head back to the firm, where Beckford-Chambers doesnt stop until 4:45pm.We head back through the city centre, past the historic Pump Rooms and Bath Abbey. The walk is timed perfectly, because as we get to her stop, the bus is just pulling up.After a 15-minute journey were back at the university, where Beckford-Chambers changes her attire for the third time that day.She comes out wearing her England jumper and matching navy three-quarter leggings. We arrive in time for a massage at 6pm on the dot. Beckford-Chambers tells me she visits either the physio or masseuse most evenings before her on-court session. Beckford-Chambers flanked by Pamela Cookey (l), Sasha Corbin and Jo Harten at 2013 Sportswomen of the Year awards Just over half an hour later shes on the court with her team-mates, warming up and getting ready to train. Its actually quite good to have a run around after a long day at work, she says. I watch on as Bath coach Anna Stembridge puts her team through their paces.When the session finally comes to an end, Im surprised to see Beckford-Chambers still smiling. More than 15 hours have passed since I arrived at her house that morning. Im pleased when she tells me that its time to head home. She then adds: And get ready to do it all again tomorrow.Before we say our goodbyes, I shake my head in disbelief and ask her how she maintains such a busy schedule. Her response is quick: I guess I lead a double life, and I wouldnt have it any other way. Also See: Vitality Superleague fixtures Table Live on Sky Sportswomen ' ' 'e clot.The Tar Heels open the season Friday night at Tulane, and visit Hawaii on Nov. 18 before playing in the Maui Invitational on Nov. 21-23. Williams says Roobinson will be on the bench as usual for the two home games in between, against Chattanooga on Sunday and Long Beach State on Nov.dddddddddddd15.Robinson -- a former head coach at Tulsa and Florida State -- is in his 14th year at UNC and his 22nd year assisting Williams.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org ' ' '