Effects of society’s criticism on female athletes with muscular physiques
As an athlete, it is crucial to exercise and maintain your strength and stamina daily if you want to succeed at your sport. No matter what sport you compete in, over time you become aware of what workout routines best match the needs of your sport, and you come to understand your own body and […]
Head to Head links Olympians to youth
Martha McCabe, two-time Olympian and founder of Head to Head. (Photo courtesy of Head to Head.) When two-time Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe retired in 2017, she could have hung up her cap and goggles and retreated quietly into a normal, post-elite athlete life. However, McCabe, who was fifth at the 2012 London Olympics in the […]
History made in women’s soccer but the battle for recognition remains
The Ballon d’Or — considerably the most prestigious award in professional soccer — is historically known for commending the incredible achievements of exclusively professional male soccer players . . . until now. On December 3, 2018, Norwegian native and Olympique Lyonnais striker Ada Hegerberg was honoured with the first women’s Ballon d’Or. The award has […]
Dr. Jen Welter: The NFL’s First Female Coach is Changing the Game
Like most people, the name Jen Welter was not one I recognized and definitely not one that I associated with the NFL – until now. I was recently introduced to Jen Welter as I waited (impatiently) for guest speakers to be announced for a Women’s Conference in New York and was intrigued by the image […]
Behaving Badly: The Double Standard of Behaviour in Sports
Throughout history, women have been confined to much more restrictive, controlled standards of behaviour and comportment – and while huge strides have been made over time, the sports industry remains one of the most segregated industries for men and women. From on-field behaviour, dress code, emotional displays and language, female athletes are subjected to sexist, […]
The long overdue inclusion and recognition of women in hockey
Hayley Wickenheiser (left) and Cassie Campbell-Pascall (right). Photo courtesy of CBC. In 2010, history was made when Angela James and Cammi Granato were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Not a single woman had been a member prior and this was only eight years ago. The current decade has been characterized by progress in […]
#DeixaElaTrabalhar: A New Movement to Fight Sexual Harassment of Women in Sports Media
Photo courtesy of CNN.com. Growing up I was always aware of my love for playing sports, but when it was time to apply for university, I understood my passion and skill for writing. As a professional writing major, I am constantly being exposed to many different styles of writing; the most interesting and fulfilling to […]
Second on the Field, Second on the Sidelines: The Lack of Female Coaches in Sports
For most athletes, your coach is the most pivotal influence in your athletic career; they encourage you, teach you, push you and inspire you. From sport to sport, year to year, coaches are a source of guidance, leadership and comfort. Yet, for the young girls and women who step into the world of sports, the […]
My First Experience Competing at a World Cup
The Canadian female rowers ready to take on the World Cup in III in Lucerne, Switzerland. Colleen is first on the left in the back row. According to our coach, three of my teammates and I hadn’t made the cut in the women’s eight. We thoughts were on our way home to train independently and […]
Interview with Natalie Spooner
Natalie is a professional ice hockey player who plays for Team Canada and the Toronto Furies. She competed on Amazing Race Canada and is also an ambassador for Fast and Female, an organization that empowers girls in sport. Learn more about the Olympic Gold medalist and CWHL All-Star from the bio on her website. Photo from Natalie Spooner’s […]