HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

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WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: THE FOUNDATION Girls reap positive benefits from physical activity at a young age in terms of psychological and physical well-being and academic and career success later in life. For many young girls, physical education class is their first and only exposure to physical activity. School physical education is the most cost-effective mechanism for delivering quality

movement programs

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS II www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • 800.227.3988 Coaching through a Gender Lens: Maximizing Girls’ Play and Potential Project Expert Interviewees Interviews with experts from a variety of sectors provided invaluable insights that informed this research. HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: THE FOUNDATION Girls reap positive benefits from physical activity at a young age in terms of psychological and physical well-being and academic and career success later in life. For many young girls, physical education class is their first and only exposure to physical activity. School physical education is the most cost-effective mechanism for delivering quality

movement programs

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS II www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • 800.227.3988 Coaching through a Gender Lens: Maximizing Girls’ Play and Potential Project Expert Interviewees Interviews with experts from a variety of sectors provided invaluable insights that informed this research. CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in

CHASING EQUITY

The report shines a light on the current landscape for girls and women in sport reflected in the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest data from more than 500 research reports and results from a new national

survey of more

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN WOMEN’S SPORTS The Fight for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports. Published on April 2nd, 2019. April 2 – Equal Pay Day – marks the day U.S. women have finally earned the same amount of money as the average man did in 2018. Sports have long mirrored society, and the gender pay gap has persisted in athletics just as it has in the professional realm. ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND BOYS COMPETING WITH AND 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org (800) 227.3988 THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND

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KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME Women’s Sports Foundation WomnsSportsFondationorg Keeping Girls in the Game: Factors that 1 Influence Sport Participation Letter from the CEO Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation is committed to ensuring that WOMEN'S SPORTS & FITNESS FACTS & STATISTICS WOMEN’S SPORTS & FITNESS FACTS & STATISTICS (Compiled by the Women’s Sports Foundation, Updated 3/26/09) This compilation of facts is a representative sample of THE SCOTT PIOLI & FAMILY FUND FOR WOMEN FOOTBALL COACHES The Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts was established in 2018, to fund dreams. To make it possible for more female football coaches and scouts to defy the gender gap, and go for their goals. The Fund provides direct financial assistance to female football coaches and scouts who have demonstrated potential. PARTICIPATION OF INTERSEX ATHLETES IN WOMEN’S SPORTS 3 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org . LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K by testosterone, such as a lower voice and extra hair, though she may choose to take cortisol in order to help the body HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

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WSF TEAM - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION “As a former athlete & NCAA men’s football coach, I love to stay active & challenge myself now by hiking. Among my favorites are climbing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and completing the Kalalau Trail.” CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

CHASING EQUITY

The report shines a light on the current landscape for girls and women in sport reflected in the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest data from more than 500 research reports and results from a new national

survey of more

WOMEN'S SPORTS & FITNESS FACTS & STATISTICS WOMEN’S SPORTS & FITNESS FACTS & STATISTICS (Compiled by the Women’s Sports Foundation, Updated 3/26/09) This compilation of facts is a representative sample of MEDIA – IMAGES AND WORDS IN WOMEN’S SPORTS 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • () .9 THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivity. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K MEDIA – IMAGES AND WORDS IN

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PARTICIPATION OF TRANSGENDER ATHLETES IN WOMEN’S SPORTS 2 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • () . LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K The Foundation has prepared the following position paper to help equip schools and transgender student-athletes with the HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

WSF TEAM - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION “As a former athlete & NCAA men’s football coach, I love to stay active & challenge myself now by hiking. Among my favorites are climbing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and completing the Kalalau Trail.” CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

CHASING EQUITY

The report shines a light on the current landscape for girls and women in sport reflected in the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest data from more than 500 research reports and results from a new national

survey of more

WOMEN'S SPORTS & FITNESS FACTS & STATISTICS WOMEN’S SPORTS & FITNESS FACTS & STATISTICS (Compiled by the Women’s Sports Foundation, Updated 3/26/09) This compilation of facts is a representative sample of MEDIA – IMAGES AND WORDS IN WOMEN’S SPORTS 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • () .9 THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivity. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K MEDIA – IMAGES AND WORDS IN

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PARTICIPATION OF TRANSGENDER ATHLETES IN WOMEN’S SPORTS 2 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • () . LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K The Foundation has prepared the following position paper to help equip schools and transgender student-athletes with the RESEARCH - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. Learn More. CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

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BENEFITS - WHY SPORTS PARTICIPATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Girls and women who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well-being than girls and women who do not play sports. A MATTER OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical

activity.

DO YOU KNOW THE FACTORS INFLUENCING GIRLS’ PARTICIPATION By age 14, many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys.1Through more than 25 years of research, the Women’s Sports Foundation has identified key factors which contribute to this alarming statistic. Read on to learn more about how these factors influence girls’ sport experiences and why they need to GIRL SERVING PROGRAMS ARCHIVES Sports 4 Life, cofounded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW in 2014, was created based on the knowledge that while sports participation offers tremendous life-long benefits – from improved physical health and self-esteem, to better grades in school and enhanced leadership skills – young girls of color are disproportionately excluded.

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The report shines a light on the current landscape for girls and women in sport reflected in the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest data from more than 500 research reports and results from a new national

survey of more

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND BOYS COMPETING WITH AND 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org (800) 227.3988 THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND

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KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME Women’s Sports Foundation WomnsSportsFondationorg Keeping Girls in the Game: Factors that 1 Influence Sport Participation Letter from the CEO Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation is committed to ensuring that SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org (800) 227.3988 THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMENS SPORTS FOUNDATION B Ja K SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: THE FOUNDATION Girls reap positive benefits from physical activity at a young age in terms of psychological and physical well-being and academic and career success later in life. For many young girls, physical education class is their first and only exposure to physical activity. School physical education is the most cost-effective mechanism for delivering quality

movement programs

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS II www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • 800.227.3988 Coaching through a Gender Lens: Maximizing Girls’ Play and Potential Project Expert Interviewees Interviews with experts from a variety of sectors provided invaluable insights that informed this research. HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

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WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: THE FOUNDATION Girls reap positive benefits from physical activity at a young age in terms of psychological and physical well-being and academic and career success later in life. For many young girls, physical education class is their first and only exposure to physical activity. School physical education is the most cost-effective mechanism for delivering quality

movement programs

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS II www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • 800.227.3988 Coaching through a Gender Lens: Maximizing Girls’ Play and Potential Project Expert Interviewees Interviews with experts from a variety of sectors provided invaluable insights that informed this research. CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

GOGIRLGO! - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION GoGirlGo!, our landmark educational program launched in 2001 for elementary, middle and high school girls, works across the country to keep girls involved in physical activity and to improve the health of sedentary girls. The need for GoGirlGo! is undeniable. One in three girls is sedentary, while the other gets no more than thirty minutes COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN WOMEN’S SPORTS The Fight for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports. Published on April 2nd, 2019. April 2 – Equal Pay Day – marks the day U.S. women have finally earned the same amount of money as the average man did in 2018. Sports have long mirrored society, and the gender pay gap has persisted in athletics just as it has in the professional realm. KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME This is one of the first studies of its kind to systematically examine processes influencing youth entry, retention, and dropout from sports. To accomplish this objective, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), in partnership with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, commissioned a national survey about the participation and experiences of youth in sports to identify the ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND BOYS COMPETING WITH AND 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org (800) 227.3988 THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND

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KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME Women’s Sports Foundation WomnsSportsFondationorg Keeping Girls in the Game: Factors that 1 Influence Sport Participation Letter from the CEO Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation is committed to ensuring that THE SCOTT PIOLI & FAMILY FUND FOR WOMEN FOOTBALL COACHES The Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts was established in 2018, to fund dreams. To make it possible for more female football coaches and scouts to defy the gender gap, and go for their goals. The Fund provides direct financial assistance to female football coaches and scouts who have demonstrated potential. PARTICIPATION OF INTERSEX ATHLETES IN WOMEN’S SPORTS 3 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org . LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K by testosterone, such as a lower voice and extra hair, though she may choose to take cortisol in order to help the body PARTICIPATION OF TRANSGENDER ATHLETES IN WOMEN’S … 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org () . THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K PARTICIPATION OF TRANSGENDER ATHLETES HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: THE FOUNDATION Girls reap positive benefits from physical activity at a young age in terms of psychological and physical well-being and academic and career success later in life. For many young girls, physical education class is their first and only exposure to physical activity. School physical education is the most cost-effective mechanism for delivering quality

movement programs

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS II www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • 800.227.3988 Coaching through a Gender Lens: Maximizing Girls’ Play and Potential Project Expert Interviewees Interviews with experts from a variety of sectors provided invaluable insights that informed this research. HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on SINGLE-SEX PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: THE FOUNDATION Girls reap positive benefits from physical activity at a young age in terms of psychological and physical well-being and academic and career success later in life. For many young girls, physical education class is their first and only exposure to physical activity. School physical education is the most cost-effective mechanism for delivering quality

movement programs

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS II www.WomensSportsFoundation.org • 800.227.3988 Coaching through a Gender Lens: Maximizing Girls’ Play and Potential Project Expert Interviewees Interviews with experts from a variety of sectors provided invaluable insights that informed this research. CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

GOGIRLGO! - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION GoGirlGo!, our landmark educational program launched in 2001 for elementary, middle and high school girls, works across the country to keep girls involved in physical activity and to improve the health of sedentary girls. The need for GoGirlGo! is undeniable. One in three girls is sedentary, while the other gets no more than thirty minutes COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN WOMEN’S SPORTS The Fight for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports. Published on April 2nd, 2019. April 2 – Equal Pay Day – marks the day U.S. women have finally earned the same amount of money as the average man did in 2018. Sports have long mirrored society, and the gender pay gap has persisted in athletics just as it has in the professional realm. KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME This is one of the first studies of its kind to systematically examine processes influencing youth entry, retention, and dropout from sports. To accomplish this objective, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), in partnership with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, commissioned a national survey about the participation and experiences of youth in sports to identify the ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND BOYS COMPETING WITH AND 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org (800) 227.3988 THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K ISSUES RELATED TO GIRLS AND

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KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME Women’s Sports Foundation WomnsSportsFondationorg Keeping Girls in the Game: Factors that 1 Influence Sport Participation Letter from the CEO Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation is committed to ensuring that THE SCOTT PIOLI & FAMILY FUND FOR WOMEN FOOTBALL COACHES The Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts was established in 2018, to fund dreams. To make it possible for more female football coaches and scouts to defy the gender gap, and go for their goals. The Fund provides direct financial assistance to female football coaches and scouts who have demonstrated potential. PARTICIPATION OF INTERSEX ATHLETES IN WOMEN’S SPORTS 3 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org . LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K by testosterone, such as a lower voice and extra hair, though she may choose to take cortisol in order to help the body PARTICIPATION OF TRANSGENDER ATHLETES IN WOMEN’S … 1 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org () . THE FOUNDATION POSITION O ssio a e ome ca tivi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION B a K PARTICIPATION OF TRANSGENDER ATHLETES HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

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THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

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BENEFITS - WHY SPORTS PARTICIPATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Girls and women who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well-being than girls and women who do not play sports. A MATTER OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical

activity.

WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in

BILLIE JEAN KING

Billie Jean King. King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974. She was named one of the 20th Century’s “100 Most Important Americans” by Life magazine in 1990. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. King is the honorary chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and has served two previous terms on

the

WHAT IS TITLE IX?

Athletic programs are considered educational programs and activities. Title IX gives women athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities. While there are few private elementary, middle school or high schools that receive federal funds, almost all colleges and universities, private LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

BENEFITS - WHY SPORTS PARTICIPATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Girls and women who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well-being than girls and women who do not play sports. A MATTER OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical

activity.

WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in

BILLIE JEAN KING

Billie Jean King. King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974. She was named one of the 20th Century’s “100 Most Important Americans” by Life magazine in 1990. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. King is the honorary chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and has served two previous terms on

the

WHAT IS TITLE IX?

Athletic programs are considered educational programs and activities. Title IX gives women athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities. While there are few private elementary, middle school or high schools that receive federal funds, almost all colleges and universities, private LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on CAREERS - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION Employment The Women’s Sports Foundation is seeking talented individuals to join its team and help further its mission to ensure that all girls have access to sports. If you would like to apply, please review the job description(s) below for submission instructions and then apply using the WSF Employment Application. Volunteer Opportunities Much of what GIRL SERVING PROGRAMS ARCHIVES Sports 4 Life, cofounded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW in 2014, was created based on the knowledge that while sports participation offers tremendous life-long benefits – from improved physical health and self-esteem, to better grades in school and enhanced leadership skills – young girls of color are disproportionately excluded. CONTACT US - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION Find Us Here. Women’s Sports Foundation 247 West 30th Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 GOGIRLGO! - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION GoGirlGo!, our landmark educational program launched in 2001 for elementary, middle and high school girls, works across the country to keep girls involved in physical activity and to improve the health of sedentary girls. The need for GoGirlGo! is undeniable. One in three girls is sedentary, while the other gets no more than thirty minutes

BILLIE JEAN KING

Billie Jean King. King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974. She was named one of the 20th Century’s “100 Most Important Americans” by Life magazine in 1990. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. King is the honorary chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and has served two previous terms on

the

DO YOU KNOW THE FACTORS INFLUENCING GIRLS’ PARTICIPATION By age 14, many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. 1 Through more than 25 years of research, the Women’s Sports Foundation has identified key factors which contribute to this alarming statistic. Read on to learn more about how these factors influence girls’ sport experiences and why they need to stay in the

game.

KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME Women’s Sports Foundation WomnsSportsFondationorg Keeping Girls in the Game: Factors that 1 Influence Sport Participation Letter from the CEO Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation is committed to ensuring that

CHASING EQUITY

The report shines a light on the current landscape for girls and women in sport reflected in the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest data from more than 500 research reports and results from a new national

survey of more

LAILA ALI - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION Laila Ali. Super Middleweight Champion in 2002 and 2005. Undefeated World Champion Boxer with a 24-0 record and 21 knock-outs. Wrote the autobiography Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power. Nominated multiple times for BET’s Female Athlete of the Year award and won in 2002. Paired with Maksim Chmerkovskiy for the fourth

edition

HER LIFE DEPENDS ON IT III 2 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org 800.227.3988 Her Life Depends On It III: Sport, Physical Activity, and the Health and Well-Being of American Girls and Women 101 Section VI. HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

BENEFITS - WHY SPORTS PARTICIPATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Girls and women who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well-being than girls and women who do not play sports. A MATTER OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical

activity.

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN INCHRISTIAN WOMEN COACHINGINTERNATIONAL COACHING FOUNDATIONLIFE COACHING FOR WOMEN WEBSITESPERSONAL LIFE COACHING FOR WOMENMEN COACHING WOMEN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in

WHAT IS TITLE IX?

Athletic programs are considered educational programs and activities. Title IX gives women athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities. While there are few private elementary, middle school or high schools that receive federal funds, almost all colleges and universities, private LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on HOME - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATIONPRESSCAREERSCONTACT USWSF STORECOVID-19 PLANWHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 by tennis legend, Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access

to sports.

THE POWER OF SHE FUND The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Relevant Dates. The application will open on open on Monday, June 7, 2021 and close on Friday, August 9, 2021 at 5pm ET. Wellness for All grant recipients will

MOVE TOGETHER

BENEFITS - WHY SPORTS PARTICIPATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Girls and women who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well-being than girls and women who do not play sports. A MATTER OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical

activity.

MESHA LEVISTER

Mesha Levister. Published on January 10th, 2020. Sports has been a staple of my life since I was a child. It has taught me so many lesson both on an off the course. I am patient, driven, goal focused, a great team player, and know how to learn from every loss I WSF TARA VANDERVEER FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN INCHRISTIAN WOMEN COACHINGINTERNATIONAL COACHING FOUNDATIONLIFE COACHING FOR WOMEN WEBSITESPERSONAL LIFE COACHING FOR WOMENMEN COACHING WOMEN Inspired by legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, this Fund will honor her extraordinary legacy by providing fellowships for aspiring female coaches in all collegiate sports, from basketball and volleyball to water polo and fencing, providing opportunities for women coaches to excel and become leaders. Teacher. Mentor. Leader. Woman. Coach. She teaches CHASING EQUITY: THE TRIUMPHS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A comprehensive report on the current landscape for girls and women in sport including challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities. Using these findings we developed calls to action that stakeholders and the public can use as a springboard for making change. A national survey of more than 2,300 female leaders in sport provides additional

insight on

COACHING THROUGH A GENDER LENS A breakthrough study that examines the intersection of girls’ sports development with their “current day” experiences and the impact of coaches, through the voices of girls, their parents, and experts in girls’ development and sports. In partnership with Nike’s Social & Community Impact division, Coaching through a Gender Lens examines girls’ own personal experiences in

WHAT IS TITLE IX?

Athletic programs are considered educational programs and activities. Title IX gives women athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities. While there are few private elementary, middle school or high schools that receive federal funds, almost all colleges and universities, private LILLIAN GREENE-CHAMBERLAIN, PH.D First U.S. national champion in the 800m First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder Pan American Games champion Three-time U.S. All-American national team member Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America (2007) Served on

MOVE TOGETHER

Move Together, is a Power of She Fund grant, supporting organizations that foster multigenerational connection in their communities through sport, fitness and movement-based programming for girls and women.. The Power of She Fund was established by Athleta, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation.. Relevant Dates. The application is now open and will close on CONTACT US - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION Find Us Here. Women’s Sports Foundation 247 West 30th Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 GIRL SERVING PROGRAMS ARCHIVES Sports 4 Life, cofounded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW in 2014, was created based on the knowledge that while sports participation offers tremendous life-long benefits – from improved physical health and self-esteem, to better grades in school and enhanced leadership skills – young girls of color are disproportionately excluded. CAREERS - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION Employment The Women’s Sports Foundation is seeking talented individuals to join its team and help further its mission to ensure that all girls have access to sports. If you would like to apply, please review the job description(s) below for submission instructions and then apply using the WSF Employment Application. Volunteer Opportunities Much of what WSF TEAM - WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION “As a former athlete & NCAA men’s football coach, I love to stay active & challenge myself now by hiking. Among my favorites are climbing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and completing the Kalalau Trail.” DISCUSSION GUIDES ARCHIVES The Discussion Guide. At the core of the partnership is a Discussion Guide produced by WSF and First Book. The guide centers around six themes — body image, power, fuel, joy, diversity and leadership — with a goal of empowering and educating girls through books and physical activity. The Discussion Guide was designed to help adults DO YOU KNOW THE FACTORS INFLUENCING GIRLS’ PARTICIPATION By age 14, many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys.1Through more than 25 years of research, the Women’s Sports Foundation has identified key factors which contribute to this alarming statistic. Read on to learn more about how these factors influence girls’ sport experiences and why they need to

BILLIE JEAN KING

Billie Jean King. King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974. She was named one of the 20th Century’s “100 Most Important Americans” by Life magazine in 1990. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. King is the honorary chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and has served two previous terms on

the

KEEPING GIRLS IN THE GAME Women’s Sports Foundation WomnsSportsFondationorg Keeping Girls in the Game: Factors that 1 Influence Sport Participation Letter from the CEO Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation is committed to ensuring that HER LIFE DEPENDS ON IT III 2 www.WomensSportsFoundation.org 800.227.3988 Her Life Depends On It III: Sport, Physical Activity, and the Health and Well-Being of American Girls and Women 101 Section VI.

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