Sports can teach us various life lessons. Of the lessons there may be none more important than learning how far you can go with grit, determination, and teamwork. These lessons through sport are valuable and have shaped the lives of, "80% of female fortune 500 executives." Let that that number sink in for a moment. Yes, the impact that sports have on character and leadership development is key but it is also vital it is to have women in leadership roles to both inspire and show the way for the next generation. We are here to lift each other up, work together, and provide opportunities for learning, failure, and successes.
Title IX was a turning point in leveling the playing field (pun intended), providing a more equal opportunity for women in sports. However, according to a 2018 national survey by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association only 31% of girls between the ages of 6-12 participated in sports, while 39% of boys participated.
*This post was inspired by the article below. This article is also linked in the text above.
https://www.wgbh.org/news/lifestyle/2019/12/09/how-sports-impacts-the-lives-of-girls-and-women-long-after-their-playing-days-are-done
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