Women Empowerment

My first college soccer coach was a woman. It was a coaching team of women actually. Prior to those years in college I'd only had male soccer coaches, except for my mom coaching us in AYSO. To have a woman as my coach was exciting and comforting. She pushed me to be the best I could be on and off of the field. I have tremendous respect for her and the coaching staff. We are seeing more women coaches these days. Having women coaches brings a different dynamic to the game. Of course now it's normal for women to coach women but what will the shift be like when women coach men? 

The first time I've ever entertained the thought of coaching men is when I became a mother of sons. What would the response be like? 

I have just started learning about the new USWNT coach and am excited to continue to learn about her. I watched a video of her speaking for a Football Writers Association ceremony and have hope for the USWNT with her as coach. 

It's exciting to see women's teams strengthen from all around the world and strive toward equality. 

"At the pinnacle of women's soccer, events like the FIFA Women's World Cup serve as catalysts for progress and empowerment. These tournaments showcase the skill, athleticism, and determination of female players on the world stage, challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers in the process. 

Yet, despite significant strides, disparities between men's and women's soccer persist, including unequal pay, limited resources, and unequal opportunities. Efforts to address these disparities and promote gender equality in soccer are ongoing, with advocates pushing for greater investment, visibility, and representation for female players at all levels of the game." 

- Chat GPT