Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport
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The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota, founded in 1993, is the first center of its kind. tuckercenter.org
We're thrilled to be back—and what better way to return than with Dr. Akilah R. Carter-Francique!
This episode is all about identity, representation, and why creating space matters.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
This episode is all about identity, representation, and why creating space matters.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We're thrilled to be back—and what better way to return than with Dr. Akilah R. Carter-Francique!
This episode is all about identity, representation, and why creating space matters.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
This episode is all about identity, representation, and why creating space matters.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Tucker Center Talks welcomes Dr. Madeleine Orr, sport ecologist and founder of the Sport Ecology Group, to discuss how climate change is disrupting sport—and what needs to happen next.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
June 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Tucker Center Talks welcomes Dr. Madeleine Orr, sport ecologist and founder of the Sport Ecology Group, to discuss how climate change is disrupting sport—and what needs to happen next.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 to raise awareness for Menstrual Hygiene Day, our highly anticipated new menstrual health modules at CoachingHER.com will be live. Listen to co-collaborators Dr. Sarah Zipp, Anna Goorevich, & Dr. Nicole LaVoi talk about how we developed, tested & brought this content to life!
May 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 to raise awareness for Menstrual Hygiene Day, our highly anticipated new menstrual health modules at CoachingHER.com will be live. Listen to co-collaborators Dr. Sarah Zipp, Anna Goorevich, & Dr. Nicole LaVoi talk about how we developed, tested & brought this content to life!
🚨 Tune In! 🚨 How does emotional labor shape the coaching experience for women? Dr. Alix Krahn unpacks her research on time, identity, and burnout in this powerful new episode.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
May 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🚨 Tune In! 🚨 How does emotional labor shape the coaching experience for women? Dr. Alix Krahn unpacks her research on time, identity, and burnout in this powerful new episode.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Angela Bruzina—sports dietitian for Bay FC and PhD candidate—joins Tucker Center Talks to share how she supports elite athletes through the demands of the game, focusing on injury, recovery, and performance nutrition.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Angela Bruzina—sports dietitian for Bay FC and PhD candidate—joins Tucker Center Talks to share how she supports elite athletes through the demands of the game, focusing on injury, recovery, and performance nutrition.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
📢 Last few days to register for our 10th anniversary of the WCS, May 2, 2025! This closing keynote panel alone is a reason to attend....along with so many other great speakers, vendors, community, networking, door prizes, and a Happy Hour featuring DJ Caiked Up.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
April 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
📢 Last few days to register for our 10th anniversary of the WCS, May 2, 2025! This closing keynote panel alone is a reason to attend....along with so many other great speakers, vendors, community, networking, door prizes, and a Happy Hour featuring DJ Caiked Up.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Amanda Russell—entrepreneur, professor, author, and women’s sports advocate—will speak at WCS 2025! A former elite runner turned marketing leader, she uses her platform to champion women’s sports through storytelling and strategy. WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
April 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Amanda Russell—entrepreneur, professor, author, and women’s sports advocate—will speak at WCS 2025! A former elite runner turned marketing leader, she uses her platform to champion women’s sports through storytelling and strategy. WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨Speaker🚨 Dr. Rundle, founder of Headstrong Mindset and co-founder of Inclusion Inroads, is a former pro volleyball player turned mental performance consultant. She supports athletes and coaches through evidence-based sport psychology and leadership.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
April 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🚨Speaker🚨 Dr. Rundle, founder of Headstrong Mindset and co-founder of Inclusion Inroads, is a former pro volleyball player turned mental performance consultant. She supports athletes and coaches through evidence-based sport psychology and leadership.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Dr. Erin Morris joins Tucker Center Talks to reflect on her journey from TC intern to scholar, and shares insights on hockey, mentorship, and making sport more accessible for women. Listen now!
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
April 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Dr. Erin Morris joins Tucker Center Talks to reflect on her journey from TC intern to scholar, and shares insights on hockey, mentorship, and making sport more accessible for women. Listen now!
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
🚨Speaker🚨 Angelina, Co-Founder of the USTFCCCA Female Coach Mentorship Program & Executive Director of the Coaches of Color Initiative - a leader in endurance coaching who’s advancing the profession through mentorship and advocacy for women and coaches of color.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
April 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨Speaker🚨 Angelina, Co-Founder of the USTFCCCA Female Coach Mentorship Program & Executive Director of the Coaches of Color Initiative - a leader in endurance coaching who’s advancing the profession through mentorship and advocacy for women and coaches of color.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Micaëlla Riché, Director of Basketball Operations at Lay-Up Basketball. A former pro athlete and youth sport leader, she bridges research and practice to design inclusive, high-quality programs that empower coaches and young athletes.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
April 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Micaëlla Riché, Director of Basketball Operations at Lay-Up Basketball. A former pro athlete and youth sport leader, she bridges research and practice to design inclusive, high-quality programs that empower coaches and young athletes.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 Listen Now! 🚨 Dr. Jo Line joins Tucker Center Talks to revolutionize how we think about sports leadership. Learn about their approach to co-action and its impact on creating equitable team cultures.
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#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
April 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚨 Listen Now! 🚨 Dr. Jo Line joins Tucker Center Talks to revolutionize how we think about sports leadership. Learn about their approach to co-action and its impact on creating equitable team cultures.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
🚨Speaker!🚨 Dr. Missy Price, VP of Education & Development for US Club Soccer, will speak at the 2025 WCS! A coach, educator, and thought leader with over 25 years of experience. She is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in sport. WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
April 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🚨Speaker!🚨 Dr. Missy Price, VP of Education & Development for US Club Soccer, will speak at the 2025 WCS! A coach, educator, and thought leader with over 25 years of experience. She is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in sport. WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Alicia, Director of Coaching HER at the Tucker Center. With over 30 years in youth sports, she is dedicated to helping coaches better support & empower the girls they coach through evidence-based education. @coachingher.bsky.social
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
April 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Alicia, Director of Coaching HER at the Tucker Center. With over 30 years in youth sports, she is dedicated to helping coaches better support & empower the girls they coach through evidence-based education. @coachingher.bsky.social
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🌟 MARCH ROUND UP 🌟 Tucker Team! Check out all the action in this month’s round-up!
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#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TCRoundUp #TuckerTeam
April 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🌟 MARCH ROUND UP 🌟 Tucker Team! Check out all the action in this month’s round-up!
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TCRoundUp #TuckerTeam
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TCRoundUp #TuckerTeam
🚨 KEYNOTE 🚨Veronica Alvarez is a trailblazer in baseball and a powerful voice for women in coaching. She’s the A’s Coordinator of Player Development - Latin America, MLB’s Girls Baseball Ambassador, manager USA Baseball WNT & Co-Founder of Catbird Seat Advisors—we’re thrilled to welcome her to WCS.
April 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🚨 KEYNOTE 🚨Veronica Alvarez is a trailblazer in baseball and a powerful voice for women in coaching. She’s the A’s Coordinator of Player Development - Latin America, MLB’s Girls Baseball Ambassador, manager USA Baseball WNT & Co-Founder of Catbird Seat Advisors—we’re thrilled to welcome her to WCS.
🚨 Speaker 🚨Jess Nash is bringing her expertise to the 2025 WCS! An experienced soccer executive, coach, and educator, Jess serves as Executive Director of Rush Wisconsin and contributes to coaching education and player development. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 29, 2025 at 12:17 AM
🚨 Speaker 🚨Jess Nash is bringing her expertise to the 2025 WCS! An experienced soccer executive, coach, and educator, Jess serves as Executive Director of Rush Wisconsin and contributes to coaching education and player development. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi is a leading scholar on gender and sport, dedicated to translating research into action to create positive change for girls and women in sport.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi is a leading scholar on gender and sport, dedicated to translating research into action to create positive change for girls and women in sport.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Dr. Erica Tibbetts & Anna Gunning join Tucker Center Talks to discuss their research on media narratives of trans athletes. Learn how their work at Smith College is challenging stereotypes and advocating for inclusivity.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
March 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Dr. Erica Tibbetts & Anna Gunning join Tucker Center Talks to discuss their research on media narratives of trans athletes. Learn how their work at Smith College is challenging stereotypes and advocating for inclusivity.
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
#TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Jen Larrick, Head Coach of Minnesota Aurora, is speaking at the 2025 WCS! She’s currently pursuing a doctorate focused on feminist coaching pedagogy and has coached across all levels and genders in the US, UK, and New Zealand. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 Speaker! 🚨 Jen Larrick, Head Coach of Minnesota Aurora, is speaking at the 2025 WCS! She’s currently pursuing a doctorate focused on feminist coaching pedagogy and has coached across all levels and genders in the US, UK, and New Zealand. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨Speaker!🚨 Dr. Ashley Kuchar is joining the WCS! A mental performance coach, founder of Fail Better Training, and lecturer at UT Austin, Dr. Kuchar helps athletes and professionals build resilience, manage stress, and optimize performance. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🚨Speaker!🚨 Dr. Ashley Kuchar is joining the WCS! A mental performance coach, founder of Fail Better Training, and lecturer at UT Austin, Dr. Kuchar helps athletes and professionals build resilience, manage stress, and optimize performance. Register: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 Dr. Kirbi Kidd - As an advocate for women and girls in sport, she is dedicated to increasing representation, amplifying marginalized voices, and creating inclusive spaces where all athletes can thrive.
Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 Dr. Kirbi Kidd - As an advocate for women and girls in sport, she is dedicated to increasing representation, amplifying marginalized voices, and creating inclusive spaces where all athletes can thrive.
Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Dr. Jennifer Jacobs will speak at the WCS! A collegiate volleyball coach, athletics administrator, and co-founder of Inclusion Inroads, she is dedicated to creating inclusive, equitable, and psychologically safe environments in sport.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Dr. Jennifer Jacobs will speak at the WCS! A collegiate volleyball coach, athletics administrator, and co-founder of Inclusion Inroads, she is dedicated to creating inclusive, equitable, and psychologically safe environments in sport.
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 Anna Goorevich, a research assistant at the Tucker Center, will speak at the 2025 WCS! Her research focuses on the gendering of coaching and sport leadership, gender identity and sport participation, and menstruation and sport. WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🚨Speaker Announcement!🚨 Anna Goorevich, a research assistant at the Tucker Center, will speak at the 2025 WCS! Her research focuses on the gendering of coaching and sport leadership, gender identity and sport participation, and menstruation and sport. WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨
Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, will moderate a WeCOACH Panel at the 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! A veteran leader in athletic administration, Fuchs is committed to advancing and retaining women in coaching.
📅 Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, will moderate a WeCOACH Panel at the 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! A veteran leader in athletic administration, Fuchs is committed to advancing and retaining women in coaching.
📅 Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
March 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨
Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, will moderate a WeCOACH Panel at the 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! A veteran leader in athletic administration, Fuchs is committed to advancing and retaining women in coaching.
📅 Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport
Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, will moderate a WeCOACH Panel at the 2025 Women Coaches Symposium! A veteran leader in athletic administration, Fuchs is committed to advancing and retaining women in coaching.
📅 Register now: WCS.UMN.EDU
#WCS2025 #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport