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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 01/10/2026

We’re thrilled to feature gender equity scholar Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh at this year's WCS! Her session will dive into recent study findings exploring the real-world experiences of mother-coaches in sport. Join us on Nov 13. #WCS2026 #SheCanCoach #WomenInSports

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 30/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Wendy Borlabi to the Women Coaches Symposium. Drawing from over 25 years in elite sports, Dr. B will share personal insights on resilience, motherhood, and translating mental toughness from courtside to home life. wcs.umn.edu #WCS2026 #SheCanCoach #WomenInSports

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 29/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome scholar-practitioner Dr. Jo Line to the Women Coaches Symposium! In their session, "No One is Stepping Up to Lead," Jo will share actionable strategies for cultivating a coactive team that boosts athlete engagement. Join us on Nov 13. wcs.umn.edu #WCS2026 #SheCanCoach

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 28/09/2026

Announcing the Tribal Community Leadership Access Sponsorship! In partnership with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s IndigeFit Kids campaign, we are offering fully funded scholarships for Native women coaches, student-athletes, and sports leaders to attend the 2026 Women Coaches Symposium.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 23/09/2026

NEW RESEARCH Check out the new research article that Dr. LaVoi recently collaborated on with with colleagues in Brazil. #WomenInSport #SheCanCoach #TuckerTeam

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 10/09/2026

Registration is open for the exclusive Student-Athlete Track at the 2026 WCS. Designed for currently enrolled high school and college athletes, this dedicated track connects student-athletes directly with leading experts and powerful women leaders in sports. #WCS2026 #womeninsports #shecancoach

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 02/07/2026

Check out what the Tucker Team has been up to in June! For the full monthly recap, subscribe to The Lead, our reimagined newsletter. #TuckerTeam #WomenInSport #CoachingHER

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 24/06/2026

RELEASED: 14th Annual Report Card on Women in College Sport Coaching! Collaboration with WECOACH, the report card documents the percentage of women in all head coaching positions for women’s teams within seven select NCAA Division-I conferences. z.umn.edu/tc-wccrc-202... #SheCanCoach #WomenInSports

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 23/06/2026

Today we celebrate the powerful legacy of Title IX, a revolutionary turning point in the history of sports for girls and women. We are dedicated to promoting gender equity through our research, education, & outreach efforts. Join us in celebrating. #TitleIX #WomenInSports #TuckerCenter #BeHerReason

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 16/06/2026

The Gender Equity Summer Internship is in full swing. Each Tuesday we will highlight a member of this year’s cohort; swipe to learn more about Sam Kass! #TuckerCenter #BeHerReason #WomenInSports #TuckerTeam #TCTakeover

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 02/06/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of Tucker Center & Coaching HER® merch stores. Grab some of your favorites! www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/coaching-her-collection www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/tucker-center-collection #TuckerTeam #WomenInSport #CoachingHER

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 02/06/2026

What a May for the Tucker Team! We're celebrating incredible milestones, new chapters, and the launch of Tucker Center & Coaching HER® merch. Subscribe to The Lead, our reimagined newsletter, to get the full story. #TuckerTeam #WomenInSport #CoachingHER

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 16/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Anna Goorevich on successfully defending her dissertation, "'So, I am the Issue': Menstrual Health Experiences and Choices of Intercollegiate Athletes," & earning her PhD in Kinesiology from the U of M! Pictured with co-advisors, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi and Dr. Dunja Antunovic.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 13/05/2026

Dr. LaVoi is on the WiSEAN Podcast! Listen as she shares how research is driving real impact for girls and women in sport. LISTEN NOW: open.spotify.com/episode/6oIC... #TuckerTeam #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 27/04/2026

What does it really take to empower girls in sport? The Tucker Team is joining USTA Coaching on April 30 to find out. Empowering Girls: Bridging Research and Practice brings together expert perspectives on gender-responsive coaching, menstrual health, and growing your player base.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 24/04/2026

Mark your calendars — the 2026 Women Coaches Symposium is happening November 13, 2026! We're thrilled to announce the date and can't wait to bring our community together again. Registration details coming soon. Stay tuned! #WCS2026 #WomenInCoaching #TuckerCenter #SheCanCoach

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 16/04/2026

Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi will be speaking at The IWG Global Summit on Women and Sport. An international gathering of leaders in sport, bringing together voices from across policy, practice, research, and advocacy. iwgglobalsummit2026.org

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 16/04/2026

Along with producing impactful research on women sport coaches, this year we partnered with WomenX to celebrate women coaches all year long. Support our programs and receive yours today or give one as a gift! #SHECANCOACH @coachingher.bsky.social donorbox.org/womenx-fund-...

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 03/12/2025

Tucker Center Talks welcomes Dr. Sarah Kaja to discuss the barriers youth face in accessing sport—and how inclusive research can help reimagine programs for girls and gender-diverse youth. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 18/11/2025

We're thrilled to be back—and what better way to return than with Dr. Akilah R. Carter-Francique! This episode is all about identity, representation, and why creating space matters. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 10/06/2025

🚨 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. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 27/05/2025

🚨 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 · 15/05/2025

@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...

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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.org · 13/05/2025

🚨 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. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 06/05/2025

🚨 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. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 22/04/2025

📢 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. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 17/04/2025

🚨 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 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 16/04/2025

🚨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. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 16/04/2025

🚨 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! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 13/04/2025

🚨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. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 10/04/2025

🚨 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. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 08/04/2025

🚨 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. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 07/04/2025

🚨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 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 04/04/2025

🚨 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 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 03/04/2025

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

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 01/04/2025

🚨 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.

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 29/03/2025

🚨 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 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 28/03/2025

🚨 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. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 26/03/2025

🚨 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. #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 24/03/2025

🚨 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 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 21/03/2025

🚨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 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 19/03/2025

🚨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 #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 17/03/2025

🚨 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. #WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport

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