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Women Sports USA® Articles
Welcome to the Women Sports USA® Articles, where we celebrate the history, achievements, and future of women's sports. Discover athlete spotlights, coach interviews, trailblazer stories, Title IX history, women's sports news, and inspiring stories from across the United States.
Valeriia Grinberg Found a New Way Forward in Sports
Before her world championship silver medal came a smaller victory: walking without pain. Valeriia Grinberg shares how recovery led her to a new sport and a purpose helping other athletes.
2 days ago6 min read
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Measuring Success in Sports: A Personal Journey
What does success really mean—finishing ahead of someone else or becoming better than you were yesterday? Success comes through healthy competition, good sportsmanship, and celebrating others while pursuing our own goals.
Oct 199 min read
What Girls Gain from Sports: The Chance Every Girl Deserves
What girls gain from sports goes far beyond the game. Linda Herron reflects on how the chance to play can give every girl a place to belong, build confidence, learn from setbacks, and decide what sports mean to her.
Oct 126 min read
From Hand-Me-Downs to the Rising Cost of Youth Sports
A borrowed glove can help a girl begin, but keeping her in sports takes more. Explore how rising costs, travel, and training demands affect families—and how communities can support lasting participation.
Oct 37 min read
When the Cost of Girls' Sports Keeps Players on the Sidelines
A girl’s love of the game should have room to grow. Explore how sports costs affect participation and what communities can do to keep girls playing.
Sep 286 min read
Competitive Spirit in Girls: I Was Competitive Before I Knew What It Meant
Before she had a word for it, Linda Herron knew she loved to compete. A personal reflection on childhood games, wanting to win, and giving girls room to discover what they can do.
Sep 257 min read
Before Girls Were Told They Could Be Competitive: A History of Girls in Competitive Sports
Girls were competitive long before their ambition was widely encouraged. Explore the women, barriers, and breakthroughs that shaped their opportunities—and what that history asks of us today.
Sep 256 min read
Athlete Playing Time in Sports: What the Bench Can Teach You
Not hearing your name in the starting lineup can hurt. Learn how to ask for useful feedback, build confidence, and stay ready while pursuing more playing time—and discover the lessons you can carry beyond the bench.
Sep 217 min read
How Athletes Can Reset After a Mistake
What happens after a mistake matters. Explore how athletes can use a simple three-step reset, practical cues, and support from others to regain focus and keep contributing.
Sep 187 min read
National Field Hockey Day: A Stick, a Field, and the Chance to Begin
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.
Sep 146 min read
How Sports Build Leadership Skills in Girls—Before the Title
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.
Sep 139 min read
Offseason Benefits for Young Athletes: Room to Rest, Play, and Grow
An open calendar can offer young athletes something valuable: time to recover, explore new interests, strengthen friendships, and rediscover the joy of playing.
Sep 107 min read
Before We Specialized, We Just Played: The Joy of Playing Different Sports
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.
Sep 86 min read
Skylar Dixon: A Girl Tackle Football Player Who Knows She Belongs
At nine years old, Skylar Dixon competes in tackle football with confidence, determination, and joy. Her inspiring journey shows young girls that they belong wherever their passion leads them.
Sep 26 min read
The Multi-Sport Advantage: Why Playing More Than One Sport Can Help Girls Grow
Playing more than one sport can help girls discover new strengths, build confidence, develop different skills, and enjoy a healthier relationship with competition. Learn why variety, balance, and rest matter in youth sports.
Aug 298 min read
Benefits of Sports for Women: Building Confidence, Leadership, and Empowerment
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.
Aug 2612 min read
Keeping Girls in the Game: Why Girls Drop Out of Sports—and How We Can Change That
Why do so many girls leave sports as they grow older? Explore the barriers girls face and the practical ways coaches, families, schools, and communities can help them feel supported, confident, and inspired to stay in the game.
Aug 138 min read
How Coaches Develop Leadership in Female Athletes: Helping Her Find Her Voice
Leadership grows when athletes have opportunities to speak, make decisions, and take responsibility. Explore how coaches help girls and women trust their voices, support their teammates, and carry those skills beyond the game.
Aug 17 min read
The Ripple Effect: How Women’s Sports Strengthen Families, Schools, and Communities
Women’s sports create an impact far beyond the field. Discover how female athletes strengthen families, connect schools and communities, and inspire future generations.
Jul 275 min read
Today’s Generation: Why Girls Have More Opportunities in Sports Than Ever Before
Today’s girls have more opportunities than ever to participate, compete and lead in sports. Explore the progress, pathways and challenges shaping their future.
Jul 246 min read
The Confidence Advantage: How Sports Builds Confidence in Women On and Off the Field
Sports do more than create athletes—they build confident leaders. Discover how participation in sports empowers girls and women with lifelong skills that shape success both on and off the field.
Jul 1512 min read
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