Equity issues - women and girls
How to improve equity in the sport of tennis
Equity issues - women and girls
The thing I keep thinking about with this partnership is how much Venus must be inspiring Leylah — not just in her tennis, but taking action for what is right in tennis, in women’s sports, and in the world. I’m certain Leylah will be a different human after this week.
Allen McDuffee (Court Theory)
"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Every word has consequences.
Every silence, too.
Jean-Paul Sartre
The best companies fail more, not less. “The most successful or high-performance organizations are not the ones that never fail,” she says.
“They’re the ones that catch and correct. And they’re willing to take risks in new territory in ways that often lead to success — but often don’t.”
It’s “intelligent failure,” that is most beneficial, leading to
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“There are no limits for excellence. It's all about what's in your head and how much you're able to put into it.
If you put in the work mentally, physically, and emotionally, then you can have the result. It doesn't matter how many times you fall down. Doesn't matter how many times you get sick or get hurt or whatever it is.
If you continue to
... See moreIt's not easy, so I would say to have a good transition between juniors and pros. It's about the entourage, about staying really humble, and being ready to go through difficult moments. You will meet defeats, but you shouldn’t start to doubt and question everything. What is important, also, is the pleasure, the fact of loving what we do. And then
... See moreUSTA Florida's Women in Tennis Initiative promotes gender equity through camps, coaching opportunities, and increased participation, focusing on inclusivity and support for women and girls in the sport.
LinkBack in March, USTA Florida took a significant step forward in promoting gender equity within the sport by revealing its Women in Tennis Research and expanding its Women in Tennis Initiative. This effort aimed at creating more opportunities for women and girls in tennis through targeted programs, coaching opportunities, and a commitment to equity principles.
As a soft rule, I’d argue that if no one involved in a strategy has changed their mind about something they believed when you started the exploration step, then you’re not done exploring. This is especially true when it comes to strategy work by senior leaders. Their beliefs are often well-justified by years of experience, but it’s unclear which
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