Do I Need My Racket? podcast is brought to you by In Her Name Foundation: A nonprofit organization that supports women in sports. This podcast will share stories of women in sports that are interesting, intriguing, and inspirational. Cindy Swain, President/CEO of In Her Name Foundation, is your host. With her insight, wisdom, and passion to use her voice, she will highlight a special guest each episode. Episode #1, September 22nd, explains the title of the podcast. It walks you through heartache and tragedy to meaning and purpose. Take time and listen, to be inspired, and find your answer to "Do I Need My Racket?"
Many coaches and parents miss the mark. Their actions might be well intentioned. But, pushing their own wants and needs onto their child or young athlete doesn’t work. The athlete’s passion needs to be organic and come from within themselves. It teaches them accountability and responsibility which leads to success beyond the court, field or track. Mike Hummel, father, coach and former Texas A&M record holder, shares his insights on how to listen to what he sees.
31 Aug 2026
Why Girls Quit Sports: Words Matter More Than You Think!
Girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys. The number one reason is not time or talent. It is that sports stop being fun due to overwhelming pressure from coaches and parents. In Episode 37 of Do I Need My Racket?, host Cindy Swain looks at where that breakdown happens. She talks about the power of words and how those words, good or bad, can stay with kids for decades.
Cindy opens the show on the other side of the microphone. A podcast growth agency cold-called her, claiming instant results. After 90 minutes of reframing her answers to a barrage of questions, she said no to a ridiculous $14,000 price tag with no guarantees. It is a working example of how words can be persuasive and powerful tools that can create doubt.
Drawing from 10 years of high school sports announcing and as a lifetime athlete and coach, Cindy shares real life stories of girls and coaches. Some examples build them and some tear them apart. She calls all of us to be accountable for what we say, because words matter more than we think!
30 Jul 2026
I Write The Songs
A small town girl started with a simple song. She’s now a big town woman and writing a worldwide symphony. Listen to Bonnie Lowe share her heartfelt story.
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