Sports empower women and girls around the world every day by breaking gender inequalities and stereotypes in society. Women and girls have been breaking down these barriers for a long time throughout history and have come a long way. However, many countries still don't recognize women as equals in everyday society. Women are held back by their gender. However, women's...

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The competition in Admissions and the high price tag at some of the nation’s premier academic institutions is fierce. In certain cases, prospects can leverage their athletic ability significantly in college admissions. Consequently, the true student-athlete who realizes she is truly equipped with a unique arsenal of tools to navigate the college recruiting at a higher level will separate herself...

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All too often, a missing period can get brushed off as just a normal result of training, eating healthy, or everyday life. However, it's important to realize that it can be a sign that your nutrition isn't where it needs to be. This is such an important topic for all active females to be aware of, so I'm lining out...

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"I wish I didn't have snack attacks. I eat way too much chocolate…""I eat only healthy foods during the day. My snacking problem starts the minute I get home in the afternoon. Chips are my downfall...""I try hard to not snack after dinner, but I have a bad habit of getting into the ice cream..."Day after day, I hear athletes...

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Enhancing overall fitness and an athlete's general work capacity should be a year-round goal of any athlete. One way for an athlete to build up this ability to do work or play longer is by performing low intensity medicine ball tempo exercises paired with an athletic movement and followed by a sport skill. Below we have laid out a sample...

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When I say “problem athlete,” you all know what I am referring to. At least one athlete just doesn’t like the training or your coaching style on every team. This does not mean they are disrespectful or lazy. Still, for one reason or another, they just don’t have an affinity to training hard, lifting weights, or doing other physical training....

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What is an Identity?Individual identity is what defines you as a person. People think of when they hear your name and what they see you do out in public. For many, they only have one identity associated with themselves, and it defines their entire existence. This can be the case for many that are associated with sports. Sports are a...

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As a young athlete, you want to do everything in your power to excel in your sport. You practice hard. You listen to your coach. You make adjustments in your game. You study film. You show up early. You stay late. Now you want to invest in your strength, explosiveness, and health by working with a trainer or strength coach....

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After a viral video, the NCAA is under heavy scrutiny because of the significant difference in men's and women's weight room in their respective bubbles. Oregon forward Sedona Prince was the first to take the matter to social media and immediately caught millions' eyes. Let me put it on Twitter too cause this needs the attention pic.twitter.com/t0DWKL2YHR— Sedona Prince (@sedonaprince_)...

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A child's younger years can have a great impact on how they are later in life. Our personality as adults is because of our experiences as children. Exposing a child to physical activity through sport early on can greatly benefit them as they progress through childhood. Many of the traits learned through sports can positively impact as the child goes...

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