We're thrilled to be back—and what better way to return than with Dr. Akilah R. Carter-Francique! This episode is all about identity, representation, and why creating space matters. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Tucker Center Talks welcomes Dr. Madeleine Orr, sport ecologist and founder of the Sport Ecology Group, to discuss how climate change is disrupting sport—and what needs to happen next. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 to raise awareness for Menstrual Hygiene Day, our highly anticipated new menstrual health modules at CoachingHER.com will be live. Listen to co-collaborators Dr. Sarah Zipp, Anna Goorevich, & Dr. Nicole LaVoi talk about how we developed, tested & brought this content to life!

@tuckercenter.bsky.social Director Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi quoted alongside colleagues about harassment and stalking of women athletes in Elle, written by @katiecreilly.bsky.social www.elle.com/culture/a647...

🚨 Tune In! 🚨 How does emotional labor shape the coaching experience for women? Dr. Alix Krahn unpacks her research on time, identity, and burnout in this powerful new episode. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Angela Bruzina—sports dietitian for Bay FC and PhD candidate—joins Tucker Center Talks to share how she supports elite athletes through the demands of the game, focusing on injury, recovery, and performance nutrition. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

📢 Last few days to register for our 10th anniversary of the WCS, May 2, 2025! This closing keynote panel alone is a reason to attend....along with so many other great speakers, vendors, community, networking, door prizes, and a Happy Hour featuring DJ Caiked Up. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Amanda Russell—entrepreneur, professor, author, and women’s sports advocate—will speak at WCS 2025! A former elite runner turned marketing leader, she uses her platform to champion women’s sports through storytelling and strategy. WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨Speaker🚨 Dr. Rundle, founder of Headstrong Mindset and co-founder of Inclusion Inroads, is a former pro volleyball player turned mental performance consultant. She supports athletes and coaches through evidence-based sport psychology and leadership. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Dr. Erin Morris joins Tucker Center Talks to reflect on her journey from TC intern to scholar, and shares insights on hockey, mentorship, and making sport more accessible for women. Listen now! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨Speaker🚨 Angelina, Co-Founder of the USTFCCCA Female Coach Mentorship Program & Executive Director of the Coaches of Color Initiative - a leader in endurance coaching who’s advancing the profession through mentorship and advocacy for women and coaches of color. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Micaëlla Riché, Director of Basketball Operations at Lay-Up Basketball. A former pro athlete and youth sport leader, she bridges research and practice to design inclusive, high-quality programs that empower coaches and young athletes. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 Listen Now! 🚨 Dr. Jo Line joins Tucker Center Talks to revolutionize how we think about sports leadership. Learn about their approach to co-action and its impact on creating equitable team cultures. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨Speaker!🚨 Dr. Missy Price, VP of Education & Development for US Club Soccer, will speak at the 2025 WCS! A coach, educator, and thought leader with over 25 years of experience. She is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in sport. WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Alicia, Director of Coaching HER at the Tucker Center. With over 30 years in youth sports, she is dedicated to helping coaches better support & empower the girls they coach through evidence-based education. @coachingher.bsky.social #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🌟 MARCH ROUND UP 🌟 Tucker Team! Check out all the action in this month’s round-up! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TCRoundUp #TuckerTeam

🚨 KEYNOTE 🚨Veronica Alvarez is a trailblazer in baseball and a powerful voice for women in coaching. She’s the A’s Coordinator of Player Development - Latin America, MLB’s Girls Baseball Ambassador, manager USA Baseball WNT & Co-Founder of Catbird Seat Advisors—we’re thrilled to welcome her to WCS.

🚨 Speaker 🚨Jess Nash is bringing her expertise to the 2025 WCS! An experienced soccer executive, coach, and educator, Jess serves as Executive Director of Rush Wisconsin and contributes to coaching education and player development. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi is a leading scholar on gender and sport, dedicated to translating research into action to create positive change for girls and women in sport. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Dr. Erica Tibbetts & Anna Gunning join Tucker Center Talks to discuss their research on media narratives of trans athletes. Learn how their work at Smith College is challenging stereotypes and advocating for inclusivity. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Jen Larrick, Head Coach of Minnesota Aurora, is speaking at the 2025 WCS! She’s currently pursuing a doctorate focused on feminist coaching pedagogy and has coached across all levels and genders in the US, UK, and New Zealand. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨Speaker!🚨 Dr. Ashley Kuchar is joining the WCS! A mental performance coach, founder of Fail Better Training, and lecturer at UT Austin, Dr. Kuchar helps athletes and professionals build resilience, manage stress, and optimize performance. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 Dr. Kirbi Kidd - As an advocate for women and girls in sport, she is dedicated to increasing representation, amplifying marginalized voices, and creating inclusive spaces where all athletes can thrive. Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Dr. Jennifer Jacobs will speak at the WCS! A collegiate volleyball coach, athletics administrator, and co-founder of Inclusion Inroads, she is dedicated to creating inclusive, equitable, and psychologically safe environments in sport. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 Anna Goorevich, a research assistant at the Tucker Center, will speak at the 2025 WCS! Her research focuses on the gendering of coaching and sport leadership, gender identity and sport participation, and menstruation and sport. WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, will moderate a WeCOACH Panel at the 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! A veteran leader in athletic administration, Fuchs is committed to advancing and retaining women in coaching. 📅 Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Dr. Kat Schneider joins Tucker Center Talks to share her insights on fostering body positivity in sports. Discover how her research is breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive movement spaces. Tune in now! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Danae Frentz is speaking at the 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! A mental performance trainer, she works with competitive athletes, helping them build resilience and unlock their full potential. 📅 Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Brianna Edwards is speaking at the 2025 WCS! A coach, former pro athlete, and owner of Trust The Process Consulting, she specializes in leadership development and empowering athletes to succeed on and off the court. Register at WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🌟 FEBRUARY ROUND UP 🌟 Tucker Team! Check out all the action in this month’s round-up! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TCRoundUp #TuckerTeam

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Shelly Breen is speaking at the 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! A speaker, author, and life coach, she is committed to using sport and leadership to create meaningful change every day. 📅 Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨Speaker!🚨 Dr. Bergeson joins our 2025 WCS! She is a Sports Medicine Physician, Assistant Professor in Orthopedics at the University of Minnesota, Team Physician for Gopher Athletics, and Medical Co-Director of TRIA Women’s Sports Medicine. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 We are excited to announce that Pam Baker, founder of the Women's Coaching Alliance and a passionate advocate for growing the number of women coaching youth sports, will speak at our 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! Register at WCS.UMN.EDU🎉 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Dive into a crucial conversation with Dr. AJ Keaton as she discusses her innovative research on race and gender in sports leadership. Learn how her work is creating tangible changes in sports organizations. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 We are excited to announce that Dr. Erin Ayala will speak at our 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! Dr. Ayala is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, & founder of Skadi Sport Psychology. Register at WCS.UMN.EDU 🎉 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

🚨 New Episode Alert 🚨 Join Tucker Center Talks with Dr. Vikki Krane, an acclaimed scholar in sport psychology. Discover how her feminist research on gender and sexuality has shaped the field. Tune in for an enlightening conversation! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 Tune In Now! 🚨 Join us as Pam Baker shares her journey in promoting equity and nurturing young female coaches through the Women’s Coaching Alliance on the latest Tucker Center Talks episode. Hear about her impactful mentorship and life skills programs! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam

🚨 Tune In Now! 🚨 Dr. Brett Ball, social scientist & filmmaker, shares her journey from athlete to researcher, blending storytelling & data to explore body image, social media, race, gender, and sports in female athletes’ mental health. Check out Project EAT! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TCTPodcast

JANUARY ROUND UP 🌟✨ See what the Tucker Team was doing to start the year. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TCRoundUp #WCS10

🚨 Listen Now! 🚨 Tucker Center Talks sheds light on deep-seated inequalities in sports leadership with Dr. Hindman. Don't miss this latest episode for crucial insights! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Tucker Center Talks features Tapiwa Masunga discussing initiatives that advance women's leadership in tennis across Southern Africa. Tune in to learn how these efforts are transforming gender equity in sports! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

🚨 New Episode 🚨Tucker Center Talks! Dr. Risa Isard breaks down her research on media bias in the WNBA and its impact on marginalized athletes. They explore how activism and allyship play a critical role in shaping the future of women’s sports. open.spotify.com/episode/2Fld...

The 2025 Women Coaches Symposium is your chance to celebrate a decade of progress and look ahead to a brighter future for women in sport. 🎟 Register Now @ WCS.UMN.EDU WeCOACH & @goldengophersports.bsky.social 👏 #SHECANCOACH #WCS10 #TuckerTeam #WomenInSport

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