Equity issues - women and girls

Across all of this work, one thing has remained consistent: the need for clearer pathways, multi-layered coach development, and fairer access to opportunity.

• FCN Insights

“I used my special ranking and didn’t have to worry about my points and only had to worry about having fun on the court. This is what I missed the most the last two years of my career, having fun on the court. Now that I have it again, I feel that I am 100% in my goal, the goal I chose when I decided to come back.

What I missed the most was the

“With growing up playing sports all my life, I know the significant impact it can have on building confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.

Providing girls with the opportunity to play sports is so important not only to their childhood, but to carry them into their future and open doors for opportunity in all aspects of their lives.

I’m

Gerard Tsobanian, the chief executive of the Madrid Open, said Muguruza’s appointment was not a symbolic gesture.

“We strongly believe that leadership in tennis should be built from diverse, complimentary perspectives with equal voice and influence,” he said in a statement announcing Muguruza’s appointment. “We don’t just talk about equality, we

“Winning the gold medal is my goal, not my dream. My dream is about playing to win as often as possible with and against the best women basketball players in the world. Winning the gold medal as a goal gives me some direction, but my dream is something I need to live every day. And I’m doing that each time I play to win… When I’m playing to win,

But it’s not just about the money, it’s about the belief. A sponsor like Mercedes to make that long-term commitment - long-term being the operative word - means there’s a belief there, an emotional connection that this is going to help them, this is going to help us, this is a real team effort and that’s what gets me so excited personally.

“CoachHer is more than a program, it’s a catalyst for change. The collaboration between USTA Southern and WeCOACH shows what’s possible when organizations intentionally invest in women and align around a shared vision of equity and opportunity,” Lopez said. “It’s inspiring to witness participants not only grow as coaches but also become advocates

“Having a space for girls and women to build healthy connections and be empowered through sport is so important and life-changing. The more we show up unapologetically in these spaces, the more we make room for growth and change while challenging and breaking limiting beliefs and biases. Girls Forward not only embodies its vision, but it is