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Pickleball Is Losing the Plot (And So Are We, If We Let It)
I grew up on courts, and pickleball gave me back the girl who played for the love of the game. Lately, though, the “right way to play” has come with a cold shoulder. A reflection on belonging vs. fitting in, mean girls who never aged out, and who we make room for on the court.
Why Girls Are Quitting Sports (And What Periods Have to Do With It)
Why are 1 in 3 girls quitting sports by age 17? Dr. Lauren Young of Lead Anyway Leadership breaks down the under-discussed connection between menstrual health, sport culture, and female athlete dropout rates — plus what coaches, parents, and athletic directors can do right now to keep girls in the game.
Is the Pink Tax Real? What Girls Learn About Worth Before They’re 18
The pink tax is real — and it teaches girls early lessons about worth, fairness, and belonging. Here’s how it shows up in sports, school, and leadership.