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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Jun 10

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · May 27

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · May 27

🚨 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!

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Nicole M. LaVoi, PhD @nmlavoi.bsky.social · May 15

@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...

Women Athletes Are Under Attack—and No One’s Stopping It

We tell female athletes to work hard to be the best in their sport—what we neglect to mention is what else they’ll face at the top.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · May 13

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · May 6

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 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.
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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 17

🚨 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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚨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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚨 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!

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 13

🚨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.
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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 10

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 8

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 7

🚨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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 4

🚨 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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 3

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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚨 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.

Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 29

🚨 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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 28

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 24

🚨 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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 21

🚨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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 19

🚨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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 17

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.bsky.social · Mar 14

🚨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
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