New York, NY (September 14, 2022) — The Women’s Sports Foundation announced the fourth class of grant recipients for its Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching. Named for legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, the Fund will provide a total of $200,000 to 10 colleges and universities for a […]
Elana Meyers Taylor Four-time Olympic bobsledder and flag bearer for 2022 Team USA; most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history; advocate for mom-athletes and disability inclusion Elana Meyers Taylor has brought the heat to bobsled since beginning her career 15 years ago, proving she is a force to be reckoned with and a fierce […]
Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2022) – As the nation marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) is bringing together girls, champion athletes, advocates, and leaders to commemorate the milestone and the impact and importance of the landmark law. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), WSF is hosting […]
New York, NY (May 4, 2022) – The number of girls playing sports may be at an all-time high, but as Title IX prepares to turn 50 years old in 2022, research by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) reveals that girls today still have fewer high school participation opportunities than boys did when the landmark […]
New York, NY (March 30, 2022) — As the nation continues to celebrate Women’s History Month, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) is welcoming two new members to its Board of Trustees, each with their own impressive history. Scout Bassett, U.S. Paralympian and world record holder in Track & Field, and Jill Nash, a seasoned public […]
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New York, NY (October 13, 2021) — This evening, the Women’s Sports Foundation celebrated the extraordinary achievements of athletes and leaders in women’s sports, at its Annual Salute. Recognized as the biggest night in women’s sports, the event honored history-making athletes and executives– Allyson Felix, Jordan Larson, Kim Ng, Naomi Osaka and Larry Scott –in […]
Allyson Felix World record holder, 11-time Olympic medalist, 18-time World Championship medalist over the course of her two-decades-long career, a historic performance at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Allyson Felix is a powerhouse, and this year’s WSF Individual Sportswoman of the Year Award winner. In Tokyo, Felix earned a bronze medal in the 400-meter race — her […]
New York, NY (August 26, 2021) — The Women’s Sports Foundation announced the third class of grant recipients for its Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching. Named for legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, the fund will provide a total of $200,000 to 10 colleges and universities for a […]
Meet #TeamWSF #TeamWSF are Women’s Sports Foundation friends and advocates who are competing in or broadcasting the Tokyo Games. The team includes WSF Athlete Ambassadors, Travel & Training Fund and Child Care Grant recipients, Past Presidents, Trustees and Award recipients. Paralympic team members include 25 athletes competing in 12 different sports, along with WSF Past […]
