IN THE LIFE: This category is a series of blogs written by the Winning Women founders sharing their lives and hearts with you. Check out their journey!
Throughout my collegiate years, I struggled through unknown medical issues as I competed as a cross country and track athlete. I would get halfway through a race with normalcy and confidence, only to be zapped of energy in the second half. A strong stride would slip into...
Tags: Female Athletes, Female Coaches, Coaches' Wives, Moms of Athletes, Female Professionals, Loneliness, Identity, Performance, Pressure
One day after school, I went to my coach’s office with my practice jerseys in hand. My heart was beating fast, I could feel the sweat start to form in my hand, and I knew I had to hold back tears. I explained to my coach...
Tags: Female Athletes, Commitment, Loneliness, True Success, Identity, Renewing Mind, Surrendering
“Sub her! She’s hit three balls out”! came the words of the parents of my daughter’s teammate toward my daughter...
Tags: In the Life, Moms of Athletes, Identity, Community
As a professional athlete, I can relate to the pressure of performance you might encounter in your sport, or your career. As you pursue excellence in what you do, it is easy to become wrapped up in the process of becoming great. It is easy to...
Tags: Female Athletes, Female Professionals, Identity, Pressure, Performance