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Behind the Blocks: S1E4 - Multi-Olympic Medalist Amanda Beard
June 15, 2020 09:01 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBIt is with much excitement that Kaitlin welcomes her friend and former teammate Amanda Beard. Amanda was just 14 years-old when she qualified for her first Olympic Games and walked away as the second youngest swimmer in history to medal with one gold and two silvers. That was just the beginning to a very successful career, in the pool and out. She went on to make the next three Olympic games, competing in a total of four Olympics where she earned seven Olympic medals (two gold, four silver, ...
Beyond the Balls: S1E6 - Madison di Rozario, Three-time Paralympian Wheelchair Athlete
June 11, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week's guest is Madison de Rozario, a three-time Paralympian, who first started wheelchair racing when she was twelve years old and competed at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics only two years later aged 14. She won three Paralympic medals, placed first in the 5000m at the 2017 London World Para Athletic Championship, was the first Australian to win the women’s wheelchair title at the 2018 London Marathon. Madi was the 2019 Women’s 800m World Champion, and she’s also won the Oz Day 10k whee...
The Sailing Show: S5E4 - WASZP Sailing with Elise Beavis and Hattie Rogers
June 11, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBOn this episode Abby will be taking a closer look at foiling sailing and chatting to two sailors who have launched themselves into foiling, specifically with the WASZP class dinghy. First Elise Beavis who is based in Auckland, and has become a WASZP sailor and Performance Engineer with Emirates Team New Zealand. Then British based Hattie Rogers, who has come up through the ranks of youth sailing and recently tackled the transition from 29er skiff to the WASZP. We learn a lot about WASZP as ...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E22 - ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
June 10, 2020 15:38 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBOn this week’s news show Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen are joined again by Dr. Juliet McGrattan to discuss the prevalence of ACL injuries in female athletes which are linked to the menstrual cycle. Plus the top news stories from around the world of women’s sport: Golf: Evian Championships Cancelled FIFA Women's World Cup British baseball women's team and league USOPC athlete led group Women's basketball Nigeria Japan Announces Inaugural Women’s Football Pro League for 2021 Women's football...
The Horse Show: S5E14; ...and...Circle to the Rear of the Ride!
June 09, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBThe Horse Show takes on a new look and feel this week as Chris is joined by an old friend Jane Wallace, making her podcasting debut as a co-host. Their topic of discussion is over-tight nose-bands as Jane shares her lifetime’s experience from showing ponies to international eventing, from teaching to training. She explains why taking the time for building the foundation to a house is the perfect metaphor for understanding why the principles of a broad training base are critical. Why there are...
Sport in Focus: S2E2 - Synchronized Skating
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBCass Cross is is a national-level synchronized skating coach and the Director of Skating for the Team Ashburn Synchronized Skating teams. Cass has participated in the sport since 1995 earning many national and international medals with The Colonials Synchronized Skating teams as a member of Team USA. She also won two national championships with the Esprit de Corps Adult synchronized skating team representing the Hayden Recreation Center FSC. Prior to moving to Northern Virginia, Cass was th...
Tucker Center Talks: S2E10 - Global Research on Culture of Sport & Elite Level Women Coaches
June 04, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this episode, Nicole talks with two colleagues, Dr. Leanne Norman, Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University in the UK and Dr. Donna deHaan, Faculty of Health, Nutrition and Sport, at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. They discuss their collective work related to changing the system of sport to be more gender inclusive and favorable for women coaches, including work with UEFA and interviews we did with elite women soccer coaches from around the world. ...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E21 - Jordan Guard, Women's Sports Alliance
June 03, 2020 16:49 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBChris Stafford is alongside Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games with the top stories from women's sport around the world. Their guest this week is former Welsh international footballer Jordan Guard, Co-Founder of the newly formed Women’s Sports Alliance, which is the world’s first exclusive membership club designed to protect elite individuals and organizations within women’s sports. Stories covered this week: American hammer thrower placed on probation for podium protest demands public apolog...
Athlete Profile: S2E8 - Stefy Bau, Motorcross Champion
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBItalian born Stefy Bau was one of the fastest women motocross racers in the world before she retired in 2005. Her bio includes a list of being the first woman to achieve a number of accolades in the sport. Stefy won three world championships, holds two WMX (USA) championships, and a title from the prestigious AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s. In addition, she has won seven Italian Championships. She earned an AMA Pro Racing license and signed up for several Luca...
Athlete Profile: S2E8 - Stefy Bau, Motorcross Champion
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBItalian born Stefy Bau was one of the fastest women motocross racers in the world before she retired in 2005. Her bio includes a list of being the first woman to achieve a number of accolades in the sport. Stefy won three world championships, holds two WMX (USA) championships, and a title from the prestigious AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s. In addition, she has won seven Italian Championships. She earned an AMA Pro Racing license and signed up for several Luc...
Behind the Blocks: E3 - Amy Bilquist
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBOn episode 3, Kaitlin Sandeno’s guest is Amy Bilquist, five time national champion, American record holder, NCAA record holder, five time international medalist, and 2016 Olympic trials finalist. They have a candid discussion about her career and aspirations and Amy pulls no punches as she passionately shares her journey. Host: Kaitlin Sandeno Podcast length: 32 mins For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. Wi...
Beyond the Balls: S1E5 - Chloe Esposito, Modern Pentathlete
May 28, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week’s guest is Modern Pentathlete Chloe Esposito. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Chloe became a household name after winning gold, the first Australian to ever do so. Modern pentathlon comprises five sports; fencing, swimming, horse riding, running and shooting. Chloe has won numerous world championships and was ranked world number 1 in 2018. She has been awarded the Order of Australia and was also ABC Sports Personality of the Year in 2016. Chloe is expecting her first child in August....
The WeCoach Podcast: S2E9 - University of Kentucky Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Amber Smith
May 28, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBOn S2E9 of The WeCOACH Podcast, Megan Kahn chats with University of Kentucky assistant women’s basketball coach Amber Smith who is about to begin her third season on the sideline for the Wildcats, after a stellar playing career in Lexington. Amber brings high energy and passion to everything she does, including her personal and professional development. Amber offers insightful perspective for young coaches honing their skills, the importance of building relationships, and staying ready, but p...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E20 - The COVID Lockdown Effect on Menstruation
May 27, 2020 15:44 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBChris Stafford is joined by her co-host Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games for the top stories from women's sport around the world. Their guest this week is Dr. Juliet McGrattan, who focuses on health and fitness, to explain why the COVID lockdown can affect women’s menstrual cycle. Cancellation of FAWSL and Netball Super League Tokyo 2020 football US basketball coach Tokyo 2020 doubts Team GB first female chef de mission Paralympic boccia champion Lang Ping volleyball documentary The lockdo...
The Horse Show: s5e13 - Jane Wallace on Diversity and Determination
May 26, 2020 15:20 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBJane Wallace could be described as an all-round horsewoman with experience and success ranging from show ponies in the 60’s to winning the silver medal at the European Championships. She credits the foundation she gained in the show pony world as the basis of her success as a rider, learning balance and an independent seat, which also stood her in good stead while racing points to points which she won both as a rider and trainer. It was 1982 when she turned to eventing and won Windsor three...
The Horse Show: s5e13 - Jane Wallace on Diversity and Determination
May 26, 2020 15:20 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBJane Wallace could be described as an all-round horsewoman with experience and success ranging from show ponies in the 60’s to winning the silver medal at the European Championships. She credits the foundation she gained in the show pony world as the basis of her success as a rider, learning balance and an independent seat, which also stood her in good stead while racing points to points which she won both as a rider and trainer. It was 1982 when she turned to eventing and won Windsor three-...
Tucker Center Talks: s2e9 - Female Athlete or Sex Symbol
May 21, 2020 11:57 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBNicole talks to Dr. Elizabeth Daniels, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and a Tucker Center affiliated scholar. They discuss the research in which Elizabeth examines the effects of sexualized and objectified media images of females, particularly female athletes, on young girls, as well as the practical implications and applied elements of her work. Spoiler alert: sex does not sell women’s sport. Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi Podcast length: 36 mins...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E19 - Why Women Must Stand up to Men
May 20, 2020 15:51 - 38 minutes - 53 MBChris Stafford alongside Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games have the top stories from women's sport around the world. Their guest this week is Champion Women CEO Nancy Hogshead-Makar who is fighting to get sports federations to address sexual and other abuse which, she says, cannot be left to criminal courts; so many countries offer no remedy for abuse anywhere… let alone in sport. Nancy is writing the white paper for the international community. Women's role in sport must be addressed in po...
The Lovely Biertrix: S2E3 - Loud and Queer
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBThis month The Lovely Biertrix chats with Loud and Queer, skater and coach with the UK club Surrey Roller Girls. Loud and Queer tells us about her journey from new skater to league coach over the last four years. The experience of becoming a coach has had a positive impact on Loud and Queer's skating skills and confidence. Listen in to learn more about the skills you need to become a coach and the rewards you’ll reap from taking that first step. Host: The Lovely Biertrix Podcast length: 43 mi...
Behind the Blocks: E2 - NCAA Swimmer of the Year Beata Nelson
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBKaitlin’s guest this week is reigning NCAA women swimmer of the year, Beata Nelson. Beata had a very impressive club career before heading to University of Wisconsin where she had an outstanding college reign but with an unfortunate ending as her final NCAA’s were canceled due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, her impressive accolades consist of three-time NCAA champ, 7X all-American, 5 BIG Ten champion titles, American, US Open, NCAA record holder and she the only American to break 50 seconds in t...
Beyond the Balls: s1e4 - Former Hockeyroos Player Turned Broadcaster Ashleigh Nelson
May 14, 2020 18:50 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this week's episode Ella and Georgina chat with Ash Nelson who played for the Hockeyroos from 2007 to 2017. She has 205 caps and has scored 69 goals. Ash competed at two Commonwealth Games and was on the 2012 London Olympics squad. In 2010, Ash graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and worked as an Occupational Therapist while playing professionally. Nowadays, Ash has thrown herself into the world of broadcasting. In 2017-18, she hosted ...
The WeCoach Podcast: S2E8 - Bev Smith, South Carolina Head Softball Coach
May 14, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBSouth Carolina head softball coach Bev Smith has the Gamecocks back in the national spotlight with seven consecutive NCAA appearances. She shares her experience and advice for first-year head coaches, evolving to meet today’s student-athletes, and timely insight on leading through crisis. Host: Megan Kahn Podcast length: 39 mins Sponsors: Denver University For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports i...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E18 - Sport Makes A Comeback
May 13, 2020 15:38 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBChris and Nancy have the top stories from women's sport around the world. Their guest this week is Sky Sports NZ Reporter Kate King in Auckland. While Kate has been unable to go to the studio during the lockdown, she has been following developments in sports and how athletes have been affected. She also explains how the next level of socialization will roll out this week and how it will involve sport. Stories covered this week: US Soccer women's team file appeal Women's cycling team salary cu...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E18 - Sport Resumes in Some Countries
May 13, 2020 15:38 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBChris and Nancy have the top stories from women's sport around the world. Their guest this week is Sky Sports NZ Reporter Kate King in Auckland. While Kate has been unable to go to the studio during the lockdown, she has been following developments in sports and how athletes have been affected. She also explains how the next level of socialization will roll out this week and how it will involve sport. Stories covered this week: US Soccer women's team file appeal Women's cycling team salary...
The Horse Show: S5E12 - Equestrian Legend, Julie Krone
May 12, 2020 15:43 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBThis week’s guest is record breaking jockey Julie Krone who fought, literally and figuratively, with fierce determination to establish her career in a male dominated sport. Her accomplishments take a few minutes to read with more than 21,000 starts and earnings in excess of $90 million. Julie was just a toddler when her mother set her in the saddle. Who knew then she was destined to become a hero for aspiring female jockeys‽ Julie rode her first Kentucky Derby in 1991. That same year, she bec...
Tucker Center Talks: S2E8 - Physical Activity of African American Females
May 07, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBNicole talks to Dr. Barr-Anderson, Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota. Her research interests include physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and obesity prevention in children and adolescents. We talk candidly about her community-based physical activity interventions with African-American mother-daughters, the power for yoga, and her dive into the effects of racism and micro aggressions on the health of African American women. You won't want to mi...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E17 - US Women's Soccer Fight and Sports Events Rescheduling
May 06, 2020 16:10 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBChris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. This week they are joined by newly minted podcaster Kaitlin Sandeno who has launched her new show Behind the Blocks. Kaitlin is a Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x Olympic medalist, 6x World Champion, former World Record holder, and current Pan American Games record holder for Team USA. Kaitlin published her autobiography, Golden Glow, in 2019. Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Equal Pay Claim...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E17 - US Women's Soccer Fight and Sports Events Rescheduling
May 06, 2020 16:10 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBChris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. This week they are joined by newly minted podcaster Kaitlin Sandeno who has launched her new show Behind the Blocks. Kaitlin is a Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x Olympic medalist, 6x World Champion, former World Record holder, and current Pan American Games record holder for Team USA. Kaitlin published her autobiography, Golden Glow, in 2019. Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Equal Pay Cla...
The Sailing Show: s5e3 - Single-handed Racing with Sam Davies and Marie-Amelie Lenarts
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBIn this episode of The Sailing Show, Abby Ehler chats to two female sailors, both specializing in the single handed discipline, Abby’s first guest, Sam Davies, will, later this year, start her third attempt in the Vendee Globe having had a narrow miss of a podium finish in 2008/9 race, and dis-masted in the 2012/13 edition of the race, so could 2020 be her race? To make a donation towards Sam’s charity, Initiatives Coeur, please click the like button on the Facebook page. Abby's second guest ...
Behind the Blocks: E1 - Kaitlin Sandeno chats with Former US Team Coach Cyndi Gallagher
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBKaitlin's first guest on this new swimming podcast is Cyndi Gallagher who has been head coach for UCLA Women's Swimming and Diving team for 31 years of the 38 years consisting of head coach, assistant coach and student-athlete. A graduate of UCLA, Cyndi had an impressive career in the water before becoming one of the few coaches in the nation who coached at their alma mater. She set several school records, earned All-American honors and recognized as the university's "Most Valuable Athlete”; ...
Beyond the Balls: E3 - Mel Jones, Cricketer Turned Commentator
April 30, 2020 15:12 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBToday we welcome Mel Jones to the podcast. A previous member of the Australian Women’s Cricket Team, Mel has played on the winning side of two World Cups and two Ashes series, and also played 61 One Day Internationals. She also played domestically in teams both in England and Australia before her retirement. Since then, Mel has worked as a successful talent manager and has become a dominant voice in cricket commentating. Through this, she’s cemented herself as an advocate for women in sport, ...
Tucker Center Talks: S1E7 - New Zealand's Gender Inequity
April 30, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBNicole talks with two Tucker Center Affiliated Scholars from New Zealand, Drs. Sarah Leberman and Sally Shaw. We discuss opportunities that can arise for gender equity in sport for girls and women, and what individuals and organizations can do to achieve equity. Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi. Podcast length: 35 mins. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’...
WiSP Sports Desk: s2e16 - Alyse LaHue, Sky Blue FC General Manager joins Chris & Nancy
April 29, 2020 15:20 - 39 minutes - 53.5 MBChris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. This week they are joined by Sky Blue FC General Manager Alyse LaHue who is finding new ways to engage with players and fans during the lockdown. Alyse explains that they have developed tools and practices that will be used in future to help the club. Stories covered: Phil Neville England Women’s Soccer Coach Term ends Summer 2021 The LPGA is currently targeting a restart of the LPGA Tour Season in mid-J...
The Horse Show: S5E11 Equestrian Legend, Jennifer Miller
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBWe continue our series of Equestrian Legends this week with another interview that was first recorded in 2012. New Zealander Jennifer Millar has devoted her life to officiating in equestrian sport from Team Trainer to Chef de Equipe, course designer, steward and technical delegate for numerous events around the world. Jennifer served as President, Vice President and Chairman on the Equestrian Sport New Zealand National Board and on the FEI Eventing Committee, Jennifer was awarded Companion of...
Athlete Profile: S2E7 - Racing Driver Nicole Drought is Keeping the Wheels Turning
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBAs we continue to observe social distancing athletes are having a tough time maintaining much of their training routine while events are cancelled and there is no timeframe to restart competitions for most of them. We’ve been finding out from some of our WiSP Ambassadors how they are adjusting their fitness routines or improvising training. Irish Motor Racing Driver Nicole Drought has been switching her fast wheels for slower ones as a way of maintaining some fitness and is using a simulator ...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E15 with Laura Okmin, Sports Broadcaster
April 22, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBChris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. This week they are joined by Fox Sports NFL Veteran Sideline Reporter and Founder of GALvanize Laura Okmin to talk about how the pandemic is affecting her and to hear her views on the impact of COVID-19 on the sports world. USA Rugby Board of Directors and Congress vote to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy IOC and Japan clash over who pays for additional costs arising from postponement of Tokyo 2020 Women’s Eu...
Tucker Center Talks: S2E6 - Women in College Coaching Report Card
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this week's episode of Tucker Center Talks Dr. Nicole LaVoi, director of the Tucker Center, summarizes data and key findings in the Women in College Coaching Report Card with more depth and explains why keeping the conversation about women in sport leadership on the front burner matters. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more th...
Beyond the. Balls: S1E2 - Carol Fox, President, Women Sport Australia
April 16, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBOn their second episode Ella and Georgina's guest is Carol Fox who is currently the President of Women Sport Australia. Carol also runs her own executive coaching business, and is a regular speaker at conferences and forums for women in leadership. She was Victoria’s first professional female surf life saver, a state level swimmer and water polo player. Carol was a baton bearer for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She was also featured in the Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence in ...
The WeCoach Podcast: S2E7 - Nell Fortner, Leading US Basketball Coach
April 16, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBNell Fortner is the most successful coach in the history of U.S. national women’s basketball. She just wrapped up her first season as women’s basketball coach at Georgia Tech after returning to the collegiate game last season where she led the Yellow Jackets to a remarkable 20-11 season. Nell walks us through her impressive career journey, shares valuable insight on how she’s adjusted to this uncertain environment, and how her perspective has evolved at this point in her career. For more con...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E14 - The COVID Effect on Coaches
April 15, 2020 15:49 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBChris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. This week they are joined by Megan Kahn, CEO of WeCoach to discuss the impact the virus is having on the coaching profession and how coaches are coping. Stories covered on this week's show include: Tokyo 2020 "purely working" towards rescheduled Olympics and Paralympics Olympian Wickenheiser reveals how she was criticized by IOC over comments calling for Tokyo 2020 postponement Coronavirus may affect Be...
The Horse Show: S5E10 - Dawn Palethorpe-Wofford; an Equestrian Legend
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIn our continuing series of Equestrian Legends our guest this week is Dawn Palethorpe-Wofford is a British show jumper, Pony Club executive and author. She represented Great Britain on several winning Nations Cup teams, was selected for the 1956 Stockholm Olympics where she met here husband Warren Wofford and the 1960 Rome Olympics. She won the silver medal at the 1960 Ladies European Championship, the Aachen Puissance and the Queen Elizabeth Cup in 1955 and ’56 as well as numerous other nati...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E13 - The COVID-19 World of Sport
April 08, 2020 15:34 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBChris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. Stories covered on this week's show include: Athlete age limits to be relaxed following rescheduling of Tokyo 2020 Olympics Japan closes Olympic training bases amid state of emergency World Athletics Championships in Oregon moved to July in 2022 VASANOC Women's sport leadership Cricket South Africa coach Stefanidi reacts to Tokyo 2020 postponement For more conversations from the world of women’s sport ...
The Lovely Biertrix: S2E2 - Staying Fit Mentally & Physically
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBThis month's episode of the Lovely Biertrix focuses on what resources are available for you to access during the Corona pandemic to keep happy, healthy and connected. Join Biertrix and the wonderful Verry Cherry for a light hearted chat about handstands, lack of skate maintenance and how Jon Bon Jovi will help us through these times, We've signposted excellent resources from WFTDA, fun challenges that leagues have told us about and highlight games you could watch if you're missing roller de...
Beyond the Balls: S1E1 - Ella & Georgina talk Rugby with Wallaroos Star Emily Chancellor
April 02, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBOn this first episode of Beyond the Balls, Ella Smith and Georgina Mallen chat with Emily Chancellor, 28, rugby player in the national Wallaroos team and NSW Waratahs, which dominated the Super W competition before being cut short by Covid-19. Despite only having started rugby when she was 21, Emily's skills have been recognized in her 2018 Wallaroos Player of the Year award and 2019 NSW Best Forward. In this episode, we hear how her desire to be her best has paid off, the challenges of actin...
The WeCoach Podcast: S2E6 - Missy Meharg, Field Hockey Coach
April 02, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBThis week's guest is Maryland legendary women’s field hockey coach Missy Meharg. Her impressive resume includes 7 national titles, 19 Final Fours, and 26 conference championships in her 33 seasons at Maryland. Missy shares valuable insight and perspective on shifting to a new virtual reality, how she’s evolved as a coach, and dives deep into team culture. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is ...
WiSP Sports Desk: S2E12 - The Olympic Fallout Continues
April 01, 2020 16:06 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this week's episode Chris & Nancy discuss the stories that are making the news since the Tokyo Olympic Games was rescheduled including: Tokyo Olympic Games New Date World champion swimmer has coronavirus Chelsey Gottell added to WADA committee Zambia FIFA World Rankings Irma Testa becomes AIBA athletes Commission vice chair USA Rugby file for bankruptcy as Rugby Australia report financial deficit The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has announced that the PSA World Rankings have bee...
Tucker Center Talks: S2E5 - Courtney Boucher
April 01, 2020 03:01 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode of Tucker Center Talks Dr. Nicole LaVoi, director of the Tucker Center, talks to Courtney Boucher. Courtney is a current doctoral student in Kinesiology at the U of MN, research assistant in the Tucker Center, a two-time Pam Borton Fellow for Women in Sport Leadership. They discuss the inception, purpose and impact of the Women in College Coaching Report, a longitudinal research project the the Tucker Center does each year in collaboration with WeCOACH. Courtney shares her ins...
The Horse Show: S5E9 - Equestrian Legend; Betty Ann Lester
March 31, 2020 03:01 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWe continue our series on equestrian legends with all-round horsewoman Betty Ann Gilbert Lester who has succeeded in several equestrian disciplines and regarded with reverence by the equestrian community where she has spent her life in Pennsylvania. Growing up against the background of WWII she soon took to the hunting field with the Rose Tree Hunt Club and Radnor Hunt and then enjoyed competing in both hunters and jumpers.With the early influences of Bill Steinkraus and Bert de Nemethy she f...
The Sailing Show: S5E2 - Clara Carrington's Clipper Experience
March 30, 2020 13:40 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBAbby's guest this month is Clipper Round the World sailor, Clara Carrington. Clara has been a passionate social sailor through her life and having worked shore side for the Volvo Ocean Race, Clara has now embarked on her own round the world race with Clipper. Clara is racing with team Punta del Este which is currently lying third overall in the Clipper Round The World Race. Abby chats to Clara from her home in Uruguay having recently returned following the decision to postpone the remainde...
Athlete Profile: S2E6 - Canadian Canoeist Haley Daniels Finds New Ways to Stay Fit
March 27, 2020 13:01 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBCanadian Canoeist and WiSP Ambassador Haley Daniels was schedule to be in Brasil for the Canadian Team’s final Olympic selection trial. Instead she is adapting her training routine in her apartment in Calgary and like so many athletes especially those in an outdoor sport it’s especially challenging. Chris Stafford caught up with Haley this week to hear how she is making that adjustment to daily life. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and...