Her advice was simple but powerful: if you’re a great reporter and a good storyteller, everything else in this career becomes possible. I really liked that she mentioned how important it is to be a good storyteller, because that’s something important to learn in this program.
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This means going out and doing the work, asking good questions and forming relationships. She admitted it takes patience, but athletes and coaches will respect you if they see you doing that work.

Which she said many athletes today actually prefer. I definitely think this a major advantage to journalism as if you have a follow up question you can send a quick text. Instead of having to set up a followup interview. #JMC602

They used to be able to walk up to players as they walked to their cars and now those areas are restricted. On the other hand, she did also touch on some positive changes that have connected athletes and journalists. She said writers today have the advantage of being able to text a player.

I appreciated this section because it added an anecdotal aspect to the masterclass. It was a unique experience not many reporters have had. #JMC602

He always answered every question, even when they asked about gambling, politics, or world issues far beyond basketball. He didn’t always have the right answers, but he tried and was always respectful and was extremely patient. She said that this respect of his was due to the way he was raised.

Her leadership could inspire other clubs to embrace more diversity in their executive ranks, pushing the sport toward a more inclusive future
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It also proves that sometimes change and progress don’t have to happen on the field, sometimes they happen off it.

Michele Kang has promised to take an active role in fighting this relegation. There are not many women who sit in the highest positions of European soccer. This is a huge step forward for women in sports.

Hopefully, this broadcast gets more people interested and involved in the game to further the development of women’s tackle football. That will allow these athletes to soon earn salaries for playing the sport. As of now, only the winners will be paid thanks to new sponsors. #JMC602

This is a massive step forward for the women’s leagues, which have grown both domestically and internationally. The leagues have been around for 16 seasons with 17 teams total, and it still has not received the attention it deserves.

It also gives insight into how specific athletes have used TikTok to share their stories and build meaningful communities. This social media platform is allowing women’s soccer to gain even more exposure and momentum. #JMC602

This article touches on how TikTok has allowed fans to connect with athletes beyond the game and has helped create deeper connections, especially helping women’s soccer grow its audience.

As sports fans who want to see players playing in their best form I think it’s time to speak up about what the next actions federations should take to combat this issue. #JMC602

It has become even more common for female athletes as studies suggest that women are more prone to due to the elasticity of collagen in their knees during their menstrual cycle.

This week CBS bought the rights to broadcast the competition in U.S. territories. This is an incredible deal as it will push the game forward and make it more accessible.
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This is going to be an exciting opportunity for many athletes who wish to continue their professional career after college. The league is set to start next month with a small tournament but it will kick off its city based teams in 2026. Is this a league you will be following?
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