I felt a natural connection to sports as I found so much of what I was looking for within them life lessons, healthy relationships, mentors, strong communication, self-discipline, hard-work, and the guidance that deep down I knew I needed. That means playing sports is also paying tribute to the people who worked hard to have women be proud of their athleticism and passion for sports.įrom the time I took my first step, climbed my first tree, did my first backflip off a swing-I learned early on that I felt best in situations where I was challenging myself. Women and girls are fighting inequality because they just want to be treated with respect when they do what they love.
Female athletes aren’t viewed in the same way as men and aren’t always treated fairly if they’re athletes, but there are many women working to change that narrative.Įquity in sports is incredibly important to me. What the women of the league are doing is inspiring and courageous. So, there is no shutting up and dribbling. It has changed my approach towards sports, teaching me that you not only play sports, but you use your platform to bring awareness to important issues. Covering this league has honestly changed my life. I have been able to see the players of the league not only constantly play at a high level, but also stand up to injustice in our world. I have played on soccer and basketball teams, but I have been most affected by my experience as a journalist covering the WNBA, the league I dream of playing in. Sports teaches me to be a good leader and to always be open to every possibility.
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