Professor Faye Perkins on Coaching College Sports and Miracle Stories

Welcome back to this new captivating episode of the Adventure Paradox podcast with interviews with Faye Perkins as our guest this week. Faye is a notable figure in women’s sports history and education. Faye shares insightful stories about her journey as a female athlete in the 1960s and '70s, highlighting the significant impact of Title Nine legislation was a game changer for girls and women in sports. She talks about her experiences growing up in a small town in Iowa, her successful coaching career at the University of Wisconsin, and her travels teaching health education in Scotland and China. Faye reflects on the importance of mental and physical health in athletics, equitable opportunities for all, and the lessons learned from injuries and recovery. Touching on personal anecdotes and pivotal life decisions, such as declining a Division I coaching position after a transformative experience at the 1996 Olympics, this episode delves deep into the paradoxes of being an athlete, a coach, and an educator.Episode Chapter:01:19 Faye's Athletic Journey03:10 Impact of Title Nine06:20 Challenges and Paradoxes in Women's Sports11:00 Growing Up in a Small Town16:12 The Culture of Busyness18:51 Burnout and Overtraining in Youth Sports24:28 International Teaching Experiences29:35 The Importance of Mindset in Sports33:42 Becoming a Local in Jackson Hole37:42 The Power of Coaching and Mentorship44:45 Reflecting on Career ChoicesLinks and resources:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faye.perkins.79Mind Gym Book (not sure which is the correct book): https://a.co/d/073zjiVD or https://a.co/d/0hJeTNj3Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now!🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected]