PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
Podcast Description
Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by GIRLS IN SPORT for GIRLS and coaches in sport. We’re here to amplify your voice- it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we are a SAFE place for GIRLS to hang out, learn, grow, and build community. We empower GIRLS IN SPORT and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive.
Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of GIRLS IN SPORT. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to girls in sports, including mental health, nutrition, leadership, and personal growth. Episodes include discussions on the importance of community for female athletes, mental performance practices, and breaking down diet culture with topics like Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and period health.
Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by GIRLS IN SPORT for GIRLS and coaches in sport. We’re here to amplify your voice- it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we are a SAFE place for GIRLS to hang out, learn, grow, and build community. We empower GIRLS IN SPORT and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive.
Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of GIRLS IN SPORT. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
Take a listen to our passionate and dedicated interns who are making a difference in empowering girls through sports and leadership.
Introducing Roohee:
Our newest team member, Roohee, shares her inspiring journey in sports. As a Black Belt in Martial Arts and a horseback rider from grade school through middle school, Roohee’s story is nothing short of unconventional. Her focus was always on academic achievement, but she also observed the gender inequities and societal emphasis on body image in sports—barriers she now seeks to challenge.
Finding ways to release stress and build confidence, Roohee first discovered her competitive spirit on the badminton court and found leadership growth in cross country, where she forged meaningful relationships and made social impacts. A compelling statistic she shares: 94% of women in C-suite roles played sports during their formative years, highlighting the power of sports in fostering future female leaders. Roohee now channels her skills as president of DECA, blending her academic and athletic talents to make an impact in the business world.
Liz’s Story:
Liz’s journey in sport began with feelings of being non-athletic. She mentions how Illinois uses the FITNESSGRAM assessment, which she believes can sometimes do more harm than good by shaming kids rather than inspiring them. During the pandemic, Liz found joy in walking, jogging, and eventually joining her high school cross country team, where she thrived personally and athletically.
Her most impactful experience came from her relationship with her three female coaches, Rief and Sharp, who supported her through conversations about period health, fueling strategies, and mental performance. Today, Liz continues to find joy and competitive spirit in running while studying at the University of Illinois. Her story demonstrates that every girl can find their place in sport when given the chance.
Reflective Questions:
Kailin wraps up the episode asking important questions about how we can help girls stay in sport, the roles coaches and athletic directors play, and how to create safe, inclusive environments for girls. Liz emphasizes the significance of an all-female coaching staff, words that resonate with the power of girl-led support—Girl Power!
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