Rachael Lynch has been playing goalkeeper for the Hockeyroos since her debut in 2006. She’s a dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, World Cup silver medallist, a five-time Oceania Cup medallist, and competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2019, she became the most-capped goalkeeper to ever play for the Hockeyroos, having played 223 games for Australia. She’s been nominated for the International Hockey Federation’s goalkeeper of the year three times since 2014, and won the award in 2019. Rachael also works as a registered nurse, she runs her own coaching business, STOMP goalkeeping, and has been an active ambassador for RUOK? for many years.
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Megan chats with one of the only women coaching NCAA Division I men’s and women’s golf when Tennessee Tech assistant coach Amanda Smith shares her experience with the mental and physical game of golf, and how she has parlayed her playing career into a bright future in coaching. As one of the few recreational activities that remained available during the pandemic and one of the fastest to return to play, golf has provided Amanda a unique vehicle and perspective.
 
Host: Megan Kahn
Duration: 36 mins
 
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On our weekly news show with Chris Stafford alongside Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games we have the top stories from around the world of women’s sport.  Stories we are covering this week range from abuse in gymnastics to cancellations in tennis:
New Zealand Gymnastics Abuse Allegations
NZ gymnasts allege they were physically pushed to breaking point, literally
Australia Investigate Gymnast Abuse
British Gymnastics Parent Alliance
Memmel returns to gymnastics
World Number One Barty to Miss US Open
Disappointment as ATP and WTA Madrid Open cancelled due to health and safety concerns
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On this episode, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen discusses how hormone balance is vital for a healthy functioning body. Most women, however, fight their hormones. The medical system and traditional sports nutrition and research has taught women to want to avoid working out and competing around the time of their periods. The thing is – you can work with your hormones versus against them.  She makes sure to include the importance of educating yourself on different birth control methods if you do decide to train and move your cycle around when it comes to competing. Kirstin also includes some tips for athletes battling thyroid concerns and athletes in menopause and post menopause.
 
Run Time: 46 mins
Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
 
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On this episode, Dr. Nicole LaVoi talks to an impressive group of women, the summer 'Tucker Team', which consists of the Summer Gender Equity Interns: Sam Benzig, Cecelia Kaufmann, Paige Richmond, Greta Sirek and The Pam Borton Fellow for the Promotion of Girls and Women in Sport Leadership, Courtney Boucher. They discuss the projects they have been working on this summer, what they have learned, and advice they give to future interns. "I want to say that our internship program is one of my favorite initiatives of the Tucker Center as it fulfills our mission of making a difference in lives of girls and women in sport through education, outreach, and research. I learn so much from them and it energizes my work, and I am grateful we all have had this opportunity for a virtual internship. I felt strongly the show must go on, so we pivoted to an online internship, and I have to say while it's not as good as in person, it's been great," said Nicole.
 
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On our weekly news show with Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen we have the top stories from around the world of women’s sport. Plus Sally Barkow, US Sailing Coach and Performance Manager, talks about how she found herself in a top team coaching position following her Olympic career and ocean sailing. Sally’s explains how the team is adapting to the restrictions imposed by the Covid Pandemic to prepare for the 2020one Toykyo Olympic Games.
 
Stories covered this week:
 
Former Dutch coach admits abusing as gymnastics scandal widensIOC Honorary Member Flor Isava Fonseca, dies age 99
Commonwealth Games:
Gymnastics abuse
FIS gender neutral language
Ester Ledecka
South Korean golf stars missing British Open
Super Netball fixtures
Turkish wheelchair basketball team
 
Sponsor: @Hyland's Homeopathic Earache Drops
Podcast length: 67 mins
 
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 50 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

Kathy Harvey will be turning 74 this fall and she’s as enthusiastic about playing soccer as she was when she took it up at age 50. She now plays as part of an over-70 team in San Diego’s Prime of Life League and while the Covid Pandemic is interrupting tournaments Kathy is staying fit. She has recent taken up Pickle Ball to add to biking, kayaking, running, cycling and wind surfing when she’s not able to play soccer.  A cancer survivor, Kathy credits sport with empowering her at a time when she was battling cancer and going though a divorce.  She says it’s the camaraderie that appeals to her as well as being able to stay forever fit.
 
Host: Chris Stafford
Sponsor: @Hyland's Homeopathic Earache Drops
Podcast length: 30 mins
 
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Kaitlin is joined by Ashley Twichell, one of the first Americans in any sport to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games, as she earned her spot on the US open-water team in 2019. There is a good chance she will be Team USA's oldest rookie Olympic swimmer since 1908 as she heads to her first games next summer. A graduate from Duke University where she was an All-American and All ACC-Champ, multiple team record holder and also an Academic All American.  She has won five world championship medals and nine national titles. She exemplifies what it means to never give up as she continues to improve and dominates in the pool and in open water.
 
Host: Kaitlin Sandeno
Sponsor: @Hyland's Homeopathic Earache Drops
Podcast length: 37 mins
 
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Monique Murphy is an Australian Paralympic swimmer whose achievements include winning silver in the women’s 400m event at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, being ranked world no.1 in 400m freestyle and world no.5 in butterfly in the s10 classification in 2017, competing in 2 world championships and 4 Australian short course championships and is a team leader of the Australian Para Dolphins. Monique was diagnosed with endometriosis last year and has since become an ambassador for Qendo, as well as a Lifeline ambassador.
Monique spoke candidly to us about the fateful night in 2014 where she fell from a fifth floor balcony which resulted in amputation below the knee, her accidental path to the Paralympics, and the tumultuous journey with endometriosis. While 'inspiring' jumps to mind when describing Monique, she is also fiercely passionate and driven, and had us laughing from start to finish of the episode.
 
Host: Ella Smith & Georgina Mallon
Podcast length: 52 mins
 
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National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Famer and current University of Nebraska head softball coach Rhonda Revelle offers insight and wisdom gained over her 36 seasons, including how she’s evolved personally and professionally, the growth of the game, and the challenges she’s faced in her career. She candidly shares how she navigated last summer’s administrative leave of absence, an offering of encouragement for other women who may be walking a similar journey.
Host: Megan Kahn
Podcast length: 47 mins
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