| VISIT MY BLOG: Sports Lessons For Life A weekly blog about the fundamentals kids learn through sports, that then help them in all aspects of their life. Each post features a TRY THIS AT HOME section, suggesting a related activity for parents and teachers to do with their kids. |
| Erin Mirabella was honored to represent the United States at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. Erin's career highlight came at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, where she placed 4th in the points race. In 2006, she was the recipient of the prestigious Jack Kelly Fair Play Award for sportsmanship. Erin has used her experiences as an Olympic athlete to create a series of children's books, The Barnsville Sports Squad. The newest book in the series, Shawn Sheep The Soccer Star, was released July, 2008. Erin lives with her husband Chris, their son Micah, and daughter Lindsey in Woodland Park, CO. Racing Highlights 2005 Track National silver medal- pursuit Championships 4th place- scratch race 5th place- points race Cascade Cycling Classic 9th place- overall GC 3rd place- Stage 1 RR 4th place- Stage 2 TT Fitchburg Cycling Classic 5th place - overall GC 2004 World Cup gold medal- points race (Los Angeles) 4th place- pursuit Olympic Games 4th- points race Athens, Greece 10th - 3km pursuit Track World Cup Gold medal-points race Mexico 4th place- 3km pursuit 2003 Track National gold medal- points race Championships silver medal- 3km pursuit bronze medal-scratch Track World Cup silver medal- 3km pursuit Mexico 4th place- points race 2002 Ranked #1 in UCI World Cup rankings in both the pursuit and scratch race Track World 8th place- 3km pursuit Championships Track World Cup gold medal- scratch race Mexico silver medal- 3km pursuie 2001 Goodwill Games gold medal- points race bronze medal- scratch Track World 6th place- points race Championships Track National gold medal- points race Championships gold medal- 3km pursuit 2000 Olympic Games 8th place- 3km pursuit 10th place- points race Track World 8th place- 3km pursuit Championships 10th place- points race Track National gold medal- 3km pursuit Championships gold medal- points race 1999 Pan American gold medal- points race Games gold medal- 3km pursuit Pan Am Games record holder in 3km pursuit Track World 6th place- points race Championships 8th place- 3km pursuit Track World Cup gold medal- 3km pursuit Texas, USA 5th place- points race Honors 2005 Grand Marshal of the La Habra Corn Parade Guest on The Home Depot Rose Parade float. 2004 Voted one of Orange County's top 25 hottest people Presented with the key to the City of La Habra 2000 Visa Female Athlete of the Year- Endurance Track Other Accomplishments. 2004 Represented The Home Depot in an Olympic television commercial Guest speaker for The Home Depot's District Manager Forum 2000 Keynote speaker at the Young Entrepeneurs Association graduation dinner. Guest speaker for BMC 1999 Represented K-Swiss in a television commercial |
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| "Life is a grindstone, and whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is for you and you alone to decide." -Cavett Robert- |
| Gracie Goat's Big Bike Race Story by Erin Mirabella Illustrations by Lisa Horstman Gracie Goat doesn't know what to do. She told her friends that she would join them in a bike race, but there's a problem: she doesn't know how to ride a bike and she's afraid to learn. With her grandmother's help, Gracie discovers that everyone is scared of something, even her grandma. Together, they overcome their fears and learn that they have everything to gain by trying. Join Gracie and the rest of the Barnsville kids as they learn the values of teamwork and confidence. And watch for other books in the Barnsville Sports Squad Series. Gracie Goat's Big Bike Race includes a non-fiction section All About Cycling, and a Fitness Fact about the importance of hydration. The Barnsville Sports Squad Series is for ages 5 and up. It's great for beginning readers! |
| Gracie Goat's Big Bike Race Also Available At: velogear.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, borders.com, The Olympic Training Centers and select book stores and bike shops. |
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| "This is the day which the LORD hath made; we shall rejoice and be glad in it." -Psalm 118:24 KJV |
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Shawn Sheep The Soccer Star Story by Erin Mirabella Illustrations by Sarah Davis Shawn Sheep wants to be just like his favorite professional soccer player, Paul The Peacock. He copies everything he does, right down to his peacock power dance. Shawn is the best soccer player on the Barnsville Sports Squad Team. He can dribble upfield and down. He can shoot from the corner and catch the edge of the net. He can pass, he can kick, and most of all he can score goals better than anybody else. But when Shawn's confidence turns into cockiness, he irks his teammates and makes some mistakes that could cost them the game. After a very disappointing run in with his hero, Paul The Peacock, Shawn realizes he has a lot to learn about being a good team player. Take a look inside the book! Shawn Sheep The Soccer Star includes a non-fiction sction All About Soccer, and a Fitness Fact about nutrition. The Barnsville Sports Squad Series is for ages 5 and up. It's great for beginning readers! |
| Shawn Sheep the Soccer Star Also Available At: velogear.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, borders.com, The Olympic Training Centers and select stores. |
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| You can now purchase a personalized and autographed copy of Gracie Goat's Big Bike Race and Shawn Sheep The Soccer Star. |
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