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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀! 👉 45% of girls are quitting sports, and low body confidence is the #1 Reason Why. 💼 The fact that 96% of CEOs have a sports background is no coincidence. 🤼♂️ Especially, sports teach young women and girls skills beyond teamwork and dedication. Learning to be aggressive, competitive, and tough makes them eager to take on more responsibility and seek promotions actively. To foster more female leaders in the future, it is crucial to keep girls engaged in sports today. 👏 Another amazing campaign from Dove! #KeepHerConfident  #DoveSelfEsteemProject #BodyConfidence #GirlsInSports

On the eve of my daughter’s next sectional soccer match (Go Pewaukee Pirates!) the insights presented by BMO Capital Markets in this new article were insightful. Often in life we learn more through our experiences overcoming failures. For many people sports are their first exposure to those highs and lows. Opportunities for continued participation in professional sports for women are expanding rapidly. This article discusses the potential economic benefits to this expansion. http://spr.ly/6046eWUvu Girl Power: Impact of Professional Women's Sports

⛔ In an alternate reality, Caitlin Clark's talent might never have come to fruition. In the realm of sports, bravery manifests in taking risks—attempting audacious shots, envisioning and executing unexpected passes, and singlehandedly elevating the level of play. It's essentially a declaration: "If you want to challenge me, bring your A-game every single minute." But Caitlin's bravery, for example, isn't solely innate; it's nurtured by her coaches, teammates, and family. Had they discouraged her from taking bold shots or attempting daring passes, the talented Caitlin Clark we know today wouldn't exist. 🔺 As someone who has been both a youth athlete and a coach, I've witnessed how young female athletes are often encouraged to "play it safe" and conform to expectations. I've seen the potential of great athletes dim because of society's inclination for girls to comply rather than excel. 👉 If we aspire to cultivate more athletes like Caitlin Clark, then as parents, coaches, and supporters, we must foster bravery in our young girls in sports. We should allow them to make mistakes, to continuously experiment, and to embrace the possibility of becoming heroes on the field. 🏆 Undoubtedly, women's sports will continue to break barriers and reach new heights. But to truly instigate change, we must do better. Let's empower girls to lead, to carve out new paths for the future of women's sports. #sportsbiz #sports #leadership #growth #empowerment

Back with another article I edited for Girls Club! This time, we're highlighting some of the game-changing female athletes who have represented the US in international competition. As always, thanks to Daja Maxey, my writer, and Daryl Batt, my social media content creator! Check out the story here ⬇

76% girls stopped playing sports following their transition to adulthood. Our latest report aims to uncover the key factors contributing to girls' dropout from organized sports and identify practical strategies to promote and maintain their participation. By understanding the challenges and implementing effective solutions, we can foster a more inclusive and engaging environment for young women in the world of sports. ⛹️♀️ Download full report: https://okt.to/z1S9IQ

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day®, powered by Women's Sports Foundation! Join us in celebrating all of the girls and women who play, coach or work in sports! Did you know that girls’ sports participation is on the rise? According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), girls’ youth sports participation rate was 35 percent among ages 6-17 in 2022, the highest participation rate for girls since 2013! However, most youth sports coaches continue to be men, even for girls’ leagues. In 2022, only 26 percent of youth sports head coaches were women, up slightly from 24 percent in 2019, according to data from SFIA. This level of representation is far below what’s needed to accurately reflect and balance the percentage of girls who participate in youth sports. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCt3GEa9 Get all the Women’s Sports Foundation info: https://lnkd.in/dc5SdX2 #NGWSD2024 #PowerOfParks #YouthSports #LeadHerForward

Isn’t it funny how the truth gets labeled as hate when you’re too scared to face it? These folks have got a lot of nerve, calling you a bigot for wanting to keep sports fair. It’s a classic move - when you can’t argue the facts, you attack the person. But here’s the thing: words like ‘bigot’ are losing their sting because they’re thrown around so casually that they don’t even mean anything anymore. It’s like calling someone a witch back in the day - just an easy way to silence someone you don’t agree with. So the next time someone slaps that label on you, just remember, they’re doing it because they’ve got nothing left to stand on. They can’t beat the argument, so they try to beat you down instead. It’s not bigotry to insist on fairness. It’s not bigotry to stand up for the integrity of women’s sports. Don’t let anyone twist your stance into something it’s not. Stay focused on the real issue: fairness and equality in competition.

How Women's College Basketball Can Lead the Way for Women's Sports | Empowering Female Athletes Learn how women's college basketball can become the standard bearer for women's sports, paving the path for equal funding and opportunities. Discover the strategies to secure financial support and uplift other sports. Empower female athletes and drive positive change in the sports industry. #WomensCollegeBasketball #EmpoweringFemaleAthletes #EqualOpportunities #SportsFunding #FemaleAthletes #SportsIndustry #SportsEquality #WomenInSports #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality

In this week’s MediaTalk episode, we examine the growth of women's sports as we approach the 2024 Olympics, the first with equal male and female participation. We discuss key milestones from S&P Global's report and current media strategies in the US, UK, and EU, focusing on the Olympics, basketball, and soccer. Learn about the increasing revenue, marketing, and investment opportunities in women's sports: https://okt.to/VJONEY

Love seeing the boom in viewership and fandom around the WNBA. Toronto is finally getting a team in 2026 and you know I'll be at the first game! If you're interested in the buzz around women's sports you should check out this webinar: Nielsen is sitting down with Google and the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) to discuss why investments in women’s sports is critical and how to measure such investments. Save your spot! https://bit.ly/4bJmhLd