On the Green: Golf 101
Play Like a Girl is teaming up with Ellevate Nashville to host “On the Green: Golf 101,” a virtual clinic for women and girls.
The event will cover basic introductory topics like how the game is played, how to read and use a scorecard, terms used on the course, and basic fundamentals of the swing. Most importantly, the audience will learn about the history of women in the sport, and will hear from women who’ve leveraged golf for career success.
The women in the room won’t be competing for a trophy per se but will return to their workplaces where the competition for advancement takes place every day. Our goal is that attendees will be inspired to take a swing at golf for themselves.
Disney+ BIG SHOT Sneak Peek
EVENT DETAILS
- On Thursday, April 1 at 7:30p ET, join us for an exclusive evening with the cast of BIG SHOT. The conversation will feature young stars of the show, along with student-athletes from our very own community partner organizations! ESPN analyst Elle Duncan will moderate the discussion. This FREE virtual event is open to girls and their families.
- The sneak peek…a few days prior to the event, you will have an opportunity to screen three episodes of BIG SHOT in the comfort of your own home. Then, you will have a chance to submit questions to the cast and guest panelists.
REGISTER HERE by March 25th
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- Deadline to register – Thursday, March 25 at 8p ET / 5 pm PT
- You must be 14 years of age or older to complete the registration form (but can be any age to attend).
About Big Shot
Set in the competitive world of youth sports, “Big Shot” is a Disney+ Original Series premiering April 16. After getting ousted from the NCAA, a men’s basketball coach is given a chance for redemption with a coaching position at an elite private high school. He soon learns that the teenage players require empathy and vulnerability — foreign concepts for the stoic Coach Marvyn Korn. By learning how to connect with his players, Marvyn starts to grow into the person he’s always hoped to be. The girls learn to take themselves more seriously, finding their footing both on and off the court.
Girl Power Summit
“Her Time to Shine” presented by The Power of Girls & the Jr. NBA is a four-day virtual Girl Power Summit for girls ages 11-16. The summit is designed to provide girls with tools and resources to help them become more self-aware, confident and well-rounded leaders through a series of panel discussions and interactive sessions. Girls will hear from and engage with an array of women executives, WNBA talent, influencers, professionals, and civic leaders.
This virtual summit tips off Thursday, February 18 and runs through Sunday, February 21.
RSVP HERE
PREDS Girls Hockey
The new Preds FREE Girls Hockey program will be broken down into two distinct demographics: new players and continuing players. In the winter/spring of 2021, we will relaunch the program with a renewed focus on first-time players, the Preds Girls Hockey Development Program. The curriculum will focus on the learn to skate and learn to play development models to build a strong skating foundation and help overall development. Players will be split into two age groups named for the most decorated captains in United States national team history: Granato (ages 4-10) and Duggan (ages 11-17). Each division will have 30 players.
This is the first program created under the Predators commitment to growing girls hockey, in association with the NHL and NHLPA Industry Growth Fund grant.
Preds Girls Hockey Development Program: 12-week development program
Weeks 1-4: Learn to Skate
- The first four weeks will focus largely on the skating technique. It is important to teach the fundamentals of skating for improved overall development.
Weeks 5-12: Learn to Play
- At week 5, players will start to focus on the Learn to Play model of the program. Hockey skills will be introduced at a quicker pace since skating fundamentals have already be covered in the previous weeks.
Sign Up HERE
Office Hours with Alma Angeles
Alma Angeles
Marketing Consultant
Self Employed
"El que no grita, no lo escuchan," which translates to "S/he who doesn't speak up, doesn't get heard."
Alma Angeles works in partnerships, marketing and brand strategy in the sports and entertainment industry. Early in life, Alma discovered that she liked talking (a lot), making new friends and all things sports. She would later connect these passions to her career.
Being a first generation American born to Mexican parents, a first generation college attendee and graduate, and eldest grandchild from both sides of the family, Alma bears immense responsibility for her family. Similarly in her work, she aims to set a good example and be a resource to others.
5 Things She Can’t Live Without
Vacuum: I'm a clean freak and this is MY form of HITT and meditation all in one. (It goes well beyond vacuuming! Check out @gocleanco on Instagram.)
Pictures: I have a horrible memory. I want to capture it all! I use an iPhone but also carry my old Google phone — it has a much better camera.
Hoop Earrings: The one thing that gets me out of my funk. My hoop earrings bring my sassy, cute self back. I looooovvveee gold.
To-Do List: Feeds my need for organization and control. Lists bring calm to chaos. And I even have specific pens and notebooks I use.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Baseball is a staple in my family. This team means more than sport to me. I heart Fernando Valenzuela and Vinny Scully.
US-Mexico-Nicaragua International Sports Programming Initiative
The US-Mexico-Nicaragua International Sports Programming Initiative, organized by WorldChicago and the Women Win Foundation, is a US Department of State-sponsored exchange program that aims to promote sports as a tool for development, particularly in women's empowerment, gender equality, and youth leadership.
The program is currently looking to enroll aspiring and non-elite coaches and administrators of Girls Sports (aged 20 and over) from the United States in a virtual exchange, scheduled to run from November 6 to December 18, 2020, and a tentative in-person exchange in Chicago, scheduled to occur in May 2021.
American participants will benefit from the following perks:
- FREE access to a series of expert-led workshops on coaching and sport administration for social change from November 6 - December 18, 2020.
- Double-Goal Coaching Certification from the Positive Coaching Alliance at ZERO cost.
- Meaningful cultural and professional exchanges with athletic professionals from Mexico and Nicaragua.
- Recognition as program alumni of the US Department of State and exclusive access to alumni support resources.
If you are interested in promoting equal opportunity in sports and expanding your professional network in Latin America, apply today at: https://bit.ly/3hrhBwl.
Questions? Contact Brian Peckrill at [email protected] or Thi Nguyen at [email protected].
Office Hours with Ashley Baker
Dr. Ashley Baker
Chief Inclusion Officer
Xavier University of Louisiana
“If it doesn’t exist, create it!”
Dr. Ashley Baker currently serves as Chief Inclusion Officer at Xavier University of Louisiana. She is Founder of the Women In Sports Forum, a Sport Management Scholar, and a Sports Mom.
5 Things She Can’t Live Without
Books: Every month I try to read a new book. I read all kinds of books. Books that make me laugh, books that teach me something new, or books that inspire me. I prefer to hold a book. However, I also download audiobooks so I can listen while I’m out for a walk or driving in the car.
Leave In Conditioner: I have very curly hair and living in Louisiana, where it’s often hot and humid, I use leave in conditioner to keep my hair under control. I like to experiment with different products to find what helps protect my hair and will make it easier to comb and style.
Social Media: I love being able to connect and network with people online. I can keep up with my friends and family, but I can also share what is going on in my own life. I also use social media as a space to celebrate and promote the amazing things women in sports are doing.
Post It Notes: I write everything on post it notes. Whenever I come up with new and creative ideas I jot them down on a note and stick it in my journal. The notes help me keep my thoughts and ideas organized and I just love the way all the different color notes look on the pages.
Quiet Time: I enjoy being around my friends and family, but having alone time is a necessity for me! It helps me to recharge and refocus, especially when I have had a busy day. Sometimes I spend my quiet time at home, in my room and other times I may go sit near the local lake.
Office Hours with Danielle Gaw
Danielle Gaw
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Nashville Sounds Baseball Club
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton
With nearly 10 years of experience working in baseball, Danielle Gaw oversees all corporate partnerships with the Nashville Sounds, Triple-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
5 Things She Can’t Live Without
My vinyl collection: I’ve always had an appreciation for old things and good music. I love the thrill of searching for records at a store and hearing them on the record player!
My dog, Merle: My senior and toothless rescue dog. He’s laid back and reminds me to slow down every day. When not at work, you can find Merle and me sitting on the patio or taking a walk.
To-do lists: I find my handwritten to-do lists everywhere. I like to write it all down to get it out of my brain – and the digital notes just aren’t the same.
Coffee: Keeps me going through the long days of working in baseball. It’s never too early or too late for a coffee.
My three sisters and parents: Girl power all the way! We grew up in a household filled with sports, Barbies and a lot of time outside. Thankful for a supportive family that is always there for me.