PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
sampsonannemarie
41 episodes
1 day ago
Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by female athletes and coaches for female athletes and coaches. We’re here to amplify your voice because it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we empower female athletes and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive. Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of female athletes. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
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Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by female athletes and coaches for female athletes and coaches. We’re here to amplify your voice because it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we empower female athletes and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive. Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of female athletes. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
35 minutes
8 months ago
The Discrepancy with Athletics
TABLE TALKIn this episode of the PEAC-Train Like a Girl podcast, hosts Mia and Megan engage in an illuminating table talk about the discrepancies in athletics, especially as they pertain to female athletes. Mia shares her personal experiences and connects them to a revealing article from The Hoya, highlighting the stark differences in funding between men's and women's athletic programs at Georgetown University.Introduction to Athletic Discrepancies:
Findings from a two-year research project conducted by Georgetown University, revealing the significant disparities in funding: $44.8 million for men's varsity sports versus $12.3 million for women's teams for the fiscal year 2022-23.The hosts discuss the impact of these discrepancies on female athletes and the sports community.
Focus on Basketball Funding:Notable differences in funding for basketball teams are highlighted, with Georgetown spending $34.3 million on its men’s basketball team and nearly ten times less—$3.5 million—on the women’s team.Insights into how these financial differences affect opportunities and resources available to female athletes.Wider Discrepancies Beyond Funding:Mia and Megan address disparities in housing, food, tutoring access, and academic support, especially for male football and basketball players.Discussion on how athletics remains a stronghold for these discrepancies and what that means for overall equality in sports.The Role of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL):Exploration of how NIL can both benefit and negatively impact athletes.Strong emphasis on the necessity of financial literacy for athletes to navigate the changing landscape of college athletics.Connecting to Resources and Advocacy:Call to action for advocacy within the community to bridge the gaps in resources and support for female athletes.
YOUR VOICEListeners SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES athletic discrepancies by using the hashtag #TrainLikeAGirl.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:Mia Pasha will be coaching the LHS Girls XC Summer Running program! Tune in to hear more about her exciting journey and how she plans to inspire young athletes.
Links for Further Reading:PEAC- Train Like a Girl: https://sustainablelifelive.com/information-podcast
The Hoya article: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwV2lTpM7s/?img_index=1
Additional resources: https://www.voiceinsport.com/
PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by female athletes and coaches for female athletes and coaches. We’re here to amplify your voice because it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we empower female athletes and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive. Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of female athletes. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
