Women’s sports are changing fast — bigger arenas, real sponsorships, games actually streaming. Your athletes are noticing. And that attention is quietly changing how girls see themselves as athletes for the long game. You’re often the first adult to feel the ripple. Athletes arrive more confident, set bigger goals, and push back harder when something …
Conflict is a normal part of any relationship especially the ones formed on a team. When mistakes happen, or the team loses, blame is often a first reaction. As coaches you know that interpersonal dynamics matter just as much as athletic skill when it comes to building a successful team. For girls, this is especially …
This try-it-tomorrow tool is great for middle and high school learners. This activity allows youth to choose their own adventure through different prompts, allowing them to listen actively, share authentically, and build connections. Materials 2-Minute Know Me Prompts (see below) Instruction Divide students into pairs. Give each pair a sheet with 2-Minute Know Me …
This try it tomorrow tool is great for elementary aged learners. These playful and reflective prompts help youth practice giving and receiving attention in ways that make everyone feel seen and valued. Materials Paper Crayons/colored pencils Talking piece for taking turns (soft ball, smooth stone) Heart Talk Prompts (see below) Instruction Invite students to …
This try-it-tomorrow tool is great for all ages. This simple grounding activity can be used anywhere to slow breathing and calm the body and mind. Use it alone or together! Materials All you need for this activity is your hand and your breath (Optional): A quiet moment and a comfy place to sit (Optional): A …
This try-it-tomorrow tool is great for early middle adolescent learners. This guided, reflective activity will help athletes notice and label what’s happening in their body, breath, thoughts, and emotions- building awareness of how the mind and body work together in performance. Materials Cones (optional) Four Corners of Awareness prompts for each corner (see below) Prep …
The news and events of the summer aren’t helping our students who are coming of age in the midst of a national and global turmoil. That is why we’ve developed Building Brave Communities, a three-day experience and resources to take you on a journey, starting with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, and arriving at Social Justice and …
If you are teaching advisory or social emotional learning (SEL) to students in grades 6 – 12 next year, Building Brave Communities is the three-day learning retreat that will set you up with the practices and resources for success. This retreat will prepare you to become a trusted and valued SEL teacher for all students, …
Dear Friends, In the movies when a character, especially a woman, goes through a transformational experience, their appearance changes dramatically to reflect the changes within. Maybe that’s why, several times during my sabbatical, my kids asked me if I was going to shave my head. While I am returning to Girls Leadership feeling different than …
When she was playing, Coach Yaliz Campos didn’t have women leading her teams. Now, she’s being the change: she serves as Community Soccer Programs Manager and Coach for South Bronx United: Soccer for Social Change. She’s working with Girls Leadership to support female and gender-expansive players. Whether they live and breathe soccer or are completely …
