Women's Sports Foundation

Great read by WSF Trustee Scott Pioli! #KeepAdvocating

WSF is thrilled to announce that we are starting a new collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.’s TYLENOL® Brand. Together we will be supporting women athletes with essential funding to help them get back on the path to greatness after experiencing injuries. #PlaytoLead #CareWithoutLimits https://lnkd.in/g3Ythrq9

Today our team hosted The Equity Project Convening on Players Associations! The Equity Project, powered by WSF with Signature Partner TIAA, is a movement of individuals and organizations that aims to impact participation, policy, representation and leadership in sports in sustainable and measurable ways. Thank you to everyone who joined us today for this important conversation, especially WSF Athlete Ambassador Angel McCoughtry and Dr. Chelsea Heyward! #TheEquityProject

#TakeActionTuesday: This week we are shedding light on the women in media who cover men’s sports, are breaking barriers and making history, yet they often are unfairly criticized compared to men in the media business.     ESPN’s legendary commentator, Doris Burke, made history as the first woman game analyst for the 2024 NBA Finals, just the latest achievement in her impactful career. Yet her expertise and commentary are often scrutinized by fans (usually men) who question if a woman can cover men’s sports. Broadcasters like Jenny Cavnar, the play-by-play announcer for the Oakland A’s, and sports reporter Dani Wexelman, are also often dissed online for their comments or minor errors, while men broadcasters who do the same are perceived to be entertaining and their mistakes are often overlooked.     Despite these challenges, these talented women journalists and many others, continue to break barriers and champion fellow women in sports media. Uplifting women in sports—whether as athletes, commentators, coaches or other— is essential to creating a truly inclusive and equitable environment. #TheEquityProject    Your Turn:  1. Show your support for women in sports media by amplifying their voices, supporting their work, and following their success on social media.  2. Challenge stereotypes and point out discrepancies when you see sexism; educate others on the expertise and contribution these women have brought to the table.   3. Highlight your favorite #WomenInSports media in the comments below! 

Fifty years ago – shortly following the enactment of Title IX – WSF was founded by sports icon and social justice pioneer Billie Jean King as one of the first organizations to recognize the role of sports in helping girls and women achieve their full potential in sports and life. Throughout these 50 years, our message has been simple: that giving girls and women access to sports is not only transformative for them, but also beneficial to society at large. Check out the stories of our impact and read the latest at https://lnkd.in/gvwga3rS #WSF50

#TakeActionTuesday: Every Tuesday we cover some of the biggest issues facing girls and women in sports, and the collective action we can all take to create meaningful change. Through #TheEquityProject we strive for the promise of sports for all girls and women and to ensure a future where we are no longer chasing equity but living it fully.    Your Turn:  1. Join us in taking a bold stand to gain true, lasting equity for girls and women in sports to help spur unlimited possibilities in every facet of their lives. Head over to https://lnkd.in/eQZaxaS to sign The Equity Project pledge today!  2. Reach out to the Women's Sports Foundation to learn more about your rights and ways that you can advocate for equity in sports. Email us at Advocacy@WomensSportsFoundation.org. 

Announcing our 2024 Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts grant recipients! 🏈🌟 Kelly Cline - Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Ashley Cornwell - Assistant Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Analyst, Bucknell University Lisa Horton - Offense Assistant Coach, Slippery Rock University This Fund provides direct financial assistance to women football coaches and scouts, supporting their development, education and training, and helping them take their careers to the next level in colleges, universities and at the pro level! We are excited to support these women during their coaching careers and work to close the gender gap. 💪 #KeepLeading #KeepCoaching Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e_XAAJF

WSF is thrilled to announce our updated resource, “Play Fair: A Title IX Guide for Athletics” - now available on our website! Created for students, parents, coaches and other education stakeholders, this guide explains #TitleIX rules and regulations to allow you to better understand your rights. Play Fair outlines: ⚽The History of Title IX & Athletics 🏀Participation Requirements 🏐Equal Treatment and Benefits in Athletic Programs 🏑Athletic Financial Assistance 🎾Action Planning – What Next? By utilizing this free resource, you’ll be able to use this knowledge to #KeepAdvocating for gender equity and Title IX compliance in your community! https://lnkd.in/gPDQgVc2

As #TeamWSF hones in on their training this month, we’re excited to introduce more of our incredible 2024 TCS New York City Marathon runners! Jenn San Pedro Todd, Kat Heaney, and Kyla Brown are excited to begin their training journey, creating change one stride at a time. Whether they are motivated by their parents, their children, or personal sport experience, they are connected by their desire to bring a brighter future to girls and women everywhere! Jenn, Kat, and Kyla aren’t just running – they’re raising funds to power the work of WSF. Join us in making a difference by donating today and helping them cross the finish line this November! Visit the link for more information: https://lnkd.in/gKqUEAaN #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCMarathon #KeepRunning #nyrr #running #marathon #NYC New York Road Runners

WSF is excited to share that as part of our multi-year partnership with Gainbridge we will be making a $50,000 grant this year in honor of WSF Founder Billie Jean King to Junior Tennis Foundation, the charitable arm of USTA Eastern, to help repair tennis courts and establish community tennis programming at Eisenhower Park in Long Island, New York. Additionally, in honor of Billie Jean’s $5,000 check that she started WSF with 50 years ago this year, Gainbridge and Parity will be awarding $5,000 grants, totaling $100,000, to deserving girls and women’s sports education organizations around the country. Learn more and apply before applications close on July 1: https://lnkd.in/dbMTHiGX #WSF50 #PlaytoLead