The grass isn’t greener in the girls soccer season, actually it’s dead. Girls’ and women’s sports get a bad rap before the first whistle is ever blown. Inadequate coverage, poor funding, lack of interest and gross inequalities surround the world of women’s sports. Join Pretty Pitches host Paige Feikert as she meets with athletes, coaches, organizers, experts and others to tackle the issues in the world of sports in hopes to change the conversation around women’s sports. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @PrettyPitchesPod
Ask any athlete or Wichita Eagle reader from the last several decades, and they'll know Bob Lutz well. After making a name for himself as a sports journalist, Bob became a sports columnist for The Eagle in the 1990's and wrote columns over some of the top sports stories from around the world, but particularly those in our own backyard. Following his storied journalism career, Bob now dedicates most of his time to what he calls his "second act," a program called League 42 that is dedicated to bringing the game of baseball to inner city kids. From the initial meeting including Bob and 4 other people, the league has grown to now serving 600 kids. The motivation behind League 42, how you can get involved, and the question everyone wants answered -- how does Bob Lutz deal with haters -- all on this episode of Pretty Pitches.
Follow League 42 on Twitter @League_42, Instagram @league42ict and Facebook @League 42.
You can find out more information at: https://league42.org/
24 May 2023
As a Woman of Color You Have to Be Twice As Everything with Sarah Lopez-Lewis
We are changing it up a bit this week, and talking women in politics, but we are also talking women's sports, as this week's guest is Sedgwick County Commissioner Sarah Lopez-Lewis. After a successful career in healthcare, Sarah was inspired to run for the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners after fighting for a safe space for her daughter in local schools. She's a fierce advocate for her kids, all kids, women and people of color, particularly those in the Hispanic community. She's also no stranger to sports, as she played soccer growing up and now cheers on her daughters, one on the soccer field, the other in the pool, and her son on the football field. How she was inspired to run for local government, her take on leading the way for the next generation and more all on this week's episode.
17 May 2023
Girls United with Jen Pillich & GU Girls
Girls United is a space for girls to come together and rewrite the societal norms for middle school girls and beyond. The group was started in 2018 by Jennifer Pillich -- a former basketball player and coach and an educator. She brought Girls United to Robinson Middle School last year, where girls can spend time together and build relationships with each other. The program includes events, mentorship, opportunities to connect with professionals, sports and more. This week, the Girls United girls are doing the interviewing -- check out their interview with Jen and support Girls United at www.girlsunited316.com
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