Women Sports USA® Articles

Before college teams and recruiting, there was the simple joy of playing. Linda Herron reflects on growing up with different sports—and giving girls room to discover what they love.

After a lifetime of competing. Personal story about sports and aging, resilience, and why the athlete within us never truly disappears.

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.

Title IX changed the future of women’s sports by opening doors to teams, scholarships, better resources, and meaningful competition. Explore its history, impact, and continuing legacy.

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.

Being an athlete does not end when competition does. Discover how movement helps women maintain strength, confidence, connection and independence throughout every stage of life.

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.

Meet the leadership team helping guide Women Sports USA® and its mission to celebrate, empower, and spotlight girls and women in sports across the United States

The 1920 Antwerp Olympics marked a defining chapter in women's sports history as Suzanne Lenglen captured Olympic gold and helped elevate women's tennis on the world stage. Discover how this historic tournament inspired generations of female athletes and helped shape the future of Olympic competition.

The first Olympic women’s marathon in 1984 was more than a race. It was a breakthrough moment that proved women belonged on one of sport’s biggest stages and inspired generations of runners.

On March 22, 1893, women made sports history at Smith College by competing in the first women's collegiate basketball game. Discover how this pioneering event helped shape the future of women's athletics and inspired generations of female athletes.

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.

From Rebecca Lobo to Diana Taurasi, Connecticut helped build a women’s basketball dynasty through UConn championships, leadership, and inspiration.

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.

Discover the inspiring stories behind Women Sports USA®’s 50 States | 50 Stories™ project — a nationwide movement celebrating trailblazing female athletes, preserving women’s sports history, and empowering future generations through storytelling

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.