Swagger in Sports
December 7th, 2010
Both non-athletes and athletes have told me how they learned to swagger in the outdoors and sports. You can read about a world champion tri-athlete along with the stories of regular women who raft, bike, row, and soar. We will explore the challenges for women with swagger in sports, along with the successes and victories
Women who participate in sports face significant challenges. In a 2006 survey, “The New Normal? What Girls Say about Healthy Living,” conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute, 40% of girls 11-17 reported that they don’t participate in sports because they don’t feel they’re skilled enough. Girls and women of all ages need the stories of encouragement and descriptions of athletic role models found in A Girl’s Guide to Swagger.
