Women Sports USA® Articles

Field hockey gives girls opportunities to build confidence, find friendships, and discover what they can do. On National Field Hockey Day, Linda Herron celebrates the people who make those experiences possible—and the next generation carrying the game forward.

Long before she earned a title, she was learning to lead. Through teamwork, responsibility, and the courage to speak up, sports help girls recognize their influence—and carry those leadership lessons into their careers, communities, and everyday lives.

Sports build far more than athletes. Discover how participation helps women develop confidence, leadership, resilience, strength, connection, and skills that can last long after the final whistle.

Perseverance in sports is not always about pushing harder. Linda Herron shares how athletics taught her to navigate setbacks, accept support, adapt to change, and keep taking the next meaningful step.

A positive team culture helps every athlete feel respected, supported, and valued. Discover how coaches, teammates, and families can build trust, encourage communication, respond constructively to mistakes, and create an environment where athletes belong and thrive.

Parks, trails and community programs give women accessible and welcoming places to move. Discover how active communities support lifelong health, confidence and connection.

Sports teach female athletes how to communicate, overcome setbacks, support different people, and lead with confidence and humility. These valuable lessons continue shaping their careers, families, businesses, and communities long after the uniform comes off.

Today’s girls have more opportunities than ever to participate, compete and lead in sports. Explore the progress, pathways and challenges shaping their future.

Women's sports continue to inspire change across every level of competition. Discover how female athletes are breaking barriers, empowering future generations, and shaping the future of athletics through leadership, resilience, and determination.

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Sports Movements explores how female athletes, coaches, and leaders are transforming the world of sports through leadership, advocacy, and inspiration. Discover how women continue to shape the future of athletics while empowering the next generation through resilience, equality, and opportunity.

Women Sports USA® is building a movement dedicated to preserving women’s sports history, empowering female athletes, and inspiring future generations. Learn why businesses, sponsors, and donors should invest in the future of women’s sports.

Every athlete has a story worth telling. Women Sports USA® invites athletes, coaches, trailblazers, and supporters to share their journey and help inspire future generations through the power of sports storytelling.

Alice Sullivan helped pave the way for girls and women in sports across Rhode Island. Through leadership, advocacy, and dedication, her legacy continues to inspire future generations of female athletes. Women Sports USA® proudly honors her story as part of the 50 States | 50 Stories™ movement.

Women’s sports have come a long way—but for too long, the pioneers who paved the way have been overlooked, their stories left untold.

Coach Carol Spaziano’s impact on women’s sports goes far beyond the game. As a trailblazer, mentor, and leader, she helped shape generations of athletes and elevate women’s sports to new heights.

Coach Betty Marquis was a true trailblazer in women’s sports, helping build opportunities for girls’ athletics in Rhode Island through leadership, dedication, and a passion for the game.

From growing up as an identical twin athlete in Rhode Island to competing in Division I field hockey and founding Women Sports USA®, this personal journey reflects the power of sports, resilience, leadership, and the mission to preserve and celebrate women’s sports history.

From breaking barriers to global dominance, women’s sports have transformed the world of athletics. Discover the journey, the pioneers, and the future.

Women’s sports in the USA have transformed from limited opportunities to a powerful movement. Discover the milestones, challenges, and athletes driving change.

Discover how Women Sports USA is elevating female athletes nationwide through powerful stories, athlete spotlights, and a growing community.