Women’s Sports Now

In today's episode, we discussed Alecia Parker being hired as Whitworth University's next head women's basketball coach, Illinois women's gymnastics hiring of Montana Rall as an assistant coach, college lacrosse award winners, Stanford's golf success, Keiser University women's tennis team being the national champion, Jaclyn Ketter being named the 7th Wheeling University head women's soccer coach, Haineala Lutui being nominated for a breakthrough player award in rugby, the Professional Pickleball Association expanding to Spain, plus we give you a mental health tip. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed UNC lacrosse's winning ways, Joscelyn Roberson going to Georgia for her college home, Ohio State hiring Eric Johnson, the ShopRite LPGA event changes, Kentucky signing Avery Pope, Drake soccer releasing their entire schedule, Rutgers field hockey goalkeeper Emily Nicholls, and Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters winning in pickleball, plus we give you a mental health tip. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In our eighth interview episode, we talked with Brad Ledwith,  a husband, dad, and small business owner, who is at the heart of The Mighty Oaks documentary. We discussed topics ranging from how sports shaped his life to his favorite women’s sports to watch. We hope you take away a lot from the conversation. Thanks for coming on the show, Brad.

In today's episode, we talked about A’ja Wilson and her new contract, the Oklahoma women's gymnastics team earning the program's eighth national championship, USA Volleyball and NORCECA age-group events this summer, the Chevron Championship in the LPGA, Elena Rybakina winning big, the new Columbus NWSL team, the 2026 Junior Pan American Cup gold medal game in field hockey, the 35th Anniversary of the iconic Rugby World Cup, plus we give you a mental health tip. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we talk about Oksana Masters’ 11th Paralympic gold medal, WNBA labor deal talks, Dallas Pulse volleyball, the Blue Bay LPGA, Talia Gibson's tennis success, Boston Legacy FC starting up soon, the CanAm Indoor Hockey Series, how professional pickleball supports female athletes, plus we give you a mental health tip. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we talk about the success of women on Team USA at the Olympics, NCAA basketball news, the Paradise Invitational in volleyball, Michelle Wie West joining the WTGL, Jessica Pegula doing great things in tennis, the new NWSL series on ESPN, the 2026 Winter Cup in gymnastics, Anna Leigh doing amazing in pickleball, plus we give you a mental health tip. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In our seventh interview episode, we talked with Dr. Anna Baeth and Ellie Roscher, who are co-authors of FAIR GAME: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports. We discussed topics ranging from ultimate frisbee to their favorite self-identifying female athlete. We hope you take away a lot from the conversation. Thanks for coming on the show, Dr. Anna Baeth and Ellie Roscher.

In today's episode, we talk about the PWHL Takeover Tour coming to DC in January, skiing at the Winter Olympics, League One Volleyball’s Player of the Week honors, the HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club, Elena Rybakina winning the Australian Open, the USA figure skating Olympic team, Aaliyah Edwards' Unrivaled performances, Canada’s Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman curling success, plus we give you a mental health tip. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In our sixth interview episode, we talked with Janet Napolitano, who is heading up the launch of the Women’s Health and Performance Initiative. We talked about the role of sports in her life, got to learn about the initiative, how she is supporting women, her favorite female athletes, and key conversation takeaways. We hope you take away a lot from the conversation. Thanks for coming on the show, Janet.

Thank you so much for listening to Women's Sports Now during our second season. We are looking forward to next year. Your support means the world. Keep watching women's sports in the meantime. We will be back early next year!

In today's episode, we discuss New York and LA baseball and their draft, Harvard Women's Swimming and Diving competing against Minnesota, undefeated Nebraska earning the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament, Jeeno Thitikul earning the 2025 Rolex Player of the Year award and the Vare Trophy, Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens tennis success, Scotland full-back Chloe Rollie going to France, Lady Vols basketball dropping five spots in the Associated Press poll, Boston Fleet hockey success, plus we give you a mental health tip. We also talk about our favorite December activities. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discuss 2026 Rugby Australia's signing moves, the Denison Women's Swim and Dive team, Minnesota getting a professional women's volleyball team in 2027, the Kroger Queen City Championship in the LGPA, the International Professional Rodeo Association and the Premier Women’s Rodeo new partnership, North Carolina field hockey winning 2-1 over rival Duke, the AP’s Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Poll, the PWHL unveiling its 2025–26 broadcast schedule, plus we give you a mental health tip. We also talk about our favorite Thanksgiving food. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In our fifth interview episode, we talked to Sara Michel, a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Recreation and Management. We talked about her college experience, the role of sports in her life, goals she has for her career, and what it's like working in the field. We hope you take away a lot from the conversation. Thanks for coming on the show, Sara.

In today's episode, we discuss the USWNT beating Portugal behind Olivia Moultrie's goal scoring, Harvard Women's Swimming and Diving hosting its Breast Cancer Awareness Meet, current undefeated division one volleyball teams, the LPGA Tour in Malaysia, the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway hosting the WRC Challenger Incentive, Holy Cross winning in field hockey, NC State defeating Maryland in basketball, Montréal Victoire signing player extensions, plus we give you a mental health tip. We also discuss our favorite pumpkin-flavored food. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to write a review on Apple and rate it on Spotify. We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we talked about Leylah Fernandez's winning ways in tennis, the Bucknell women's swimming and diving team defeating Boston University, the NCAA DI women's volleyball rankings, Sei Young Kim winning in the LPGA, India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam winning a bronze medal, NWSL star power in the Confederation of African Football, WNBA finals viewership numbers, Vancouver's work to build up staff in the PWHL, plus we give you a mental health tip. We also discuss our favorite Halloween candy.   If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In our fourth interview episode, we talked to Matthew Bakowicz, a Professional Lecturer at American University. We talked about mental health, interest in sports, women's sports growth, teaching sports management in the classroom, and the comparison of college and professional sports. We hope you take a lot away from the conversation. Thanks for coming on the podcast, Matthew.

In today's episode, we talked about the Women’s Professional Baseball League starting up, 2025-26 Women’s Swimmers and Divers in the Big Ten, reigning Olympic champions Ana Patricia Ramos and Eduarda Santos Lisboa (Duda)'s rankings, the Epson Tour Race for the Card standings, JMU field hockey news, Reign’s Jordyn Bugg's NFL appearance, Duke's Kara Lawson being named the next head coach of the United States women's basketball team, New York Sirens announcing that Swedish defender Maja Nylén Persson has signed a contract extension, plus we give you a mental health tip. We also discussed what we are looking forward to in October, too. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed how Emma Navarro beat fellow American Caty McNally in R2 of the 2025 US Open, Princeton Women's Swimming and Diving announcing its 2025-26 schedule, Caitlin Clark’s new signature logo, Yana Wilson and the top 15 of the Race for the Card standings, the Penn State Nittany Lion field hockey team will visiting Virginia, Angel City captain Ali Riley's return, archery in Mississippi, PWHL Seattle hosting its youth and adult summer development camp, plus we give you a mental health tip. We also discussed what we like most about fall. If you liked this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed Japan's volleyball winning ways, Katie Ledecky delivering another signature performance, WNBA viewership, Karrie Webb’s success at the AIG Women’s Open, the 2025 Junior Pan American Games (JPAG) in Paraguay, Week 15 in the NWSL, track and field athlete success, 2026 Olympic Winter Games hockey competition, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed what we like to do most on vacation, too. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed the biggest tennis title of Leylah Fernandez's career, sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh success is swimming, Joyce Edwards helping Team USA win big, the AIG Women’s Open, the 2025 national championships in Hayward Field stadium for track and field, Racing Louisville FC being champions already, flag football possibly being part of the NCAA, the Ottawa Charge announcing goaltender Gwyneth Philips signing a two-year contract extension, plus we give you a menta health tip. We discussed our favorite fruit, too. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening. Originally recorded on July 28, 2025.

In today's episode, we celebrated one year of Women's Sports Now. We discussed takeaways we wanted to share in a brief recap show. Thank you so much for listening. We appreciate you greatly.

In today's episode, we discussed Tobin Heath's retirement, UNI diver Erica Peters' and former swimmer Faith Larsen's successes, WNBA CBA news, Charley Hull withdrawing from the Evian Championship due to illness, the University of Michigan women's track and field team successful season, Mia Fishel joining Seattle Reign FC from Chelsea, the UC Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball team announcing their 2025 schedule, the New York Sirens announcing that star forward Sarah Fillier has signed a two-year PWHL Standard Player Agreement, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed our favorite summer activity, too. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed recent IOC Olympic news, former University of Virginia standout Gretchen Walsh's award nomination, the WNBA Rookie of the Year race, the LPGA Tour DOW Championship golfer Megan Khang, the Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) annoucing Billie Bray as the recipient of the 2025 Pam Minick Lifetime Achievement Award, Boston Legacy FC officially naming Filipa Patão as the club’s first-ever head coach, Utah volleyball sophomore Neea-Maria Joki, the 2025 PWHL Draft, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed our favorite ice cream flavor, too. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In our third interview episode, you will get to learn more about your hosts, Grace and Mia. We asked each other three questions and gave you some brief bios about each other as well. We hope you enjoy learning more about us.

In today's episode, we discussed Coco Gauff winning at Roland Garros, the Longhorns' winning the softball World Series, Collier's MVP candidacy, 1957 LPGA Championship history on June 9th, USA Gymnastics President and CEO Li Li Leung stepping down, the National Women’s Soccer League announcing that Angel City Forward Riley Tiernan has been named Rookie of the Month for May, the Dominican Republic's volleyball success, Red Roses's rudby news, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed our favorite concert as well. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed the MLB and AUSL Partnership, the Carvana and the Professional Pickleball Association sponsorship extension, Natalie Nakase's coaching thus far in the WNBA, Chisato Iwai's golf success, the University of Denver gymnastics team adding Megan Haught as an assistant coach, the new Denver NWSL team GM, Penn State women's volleyball team releasing the 2025-26 schedule, Boston College Athletics receiving a $2.5 million gift, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed our favorite flower as well. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed Naomi Osaka's winning ways, Macalester College softball in the MIAC Playoffs, Monique Billings and the Golden State Valkyries, the LPGA Tour in Jersey City, Jordan Chiles taking a break, Michele Kang's soccer investment, Penn State volleyball, Reagan O’Brien's innate competitive spirit, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed a recent life moment that made us happy as well. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discussed UConn winning March Madness, Creighton softball winning, the Haydenettes winning bronze, PWHL March SupraStars, Lancashire signing Australian batter Katie Mack, NWSL players being called up to international play, No. 2 seed Osorio winning in Bogota, the Tar Heels beating Boston College, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed our current favorite female professional athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode, we discuss March Madness and Duke's win over Oregon, AstroTurf renewing sponsorship of USA Field Hockey, Tiara Brown's boxing success, Cornell women's hockey, Jon Lewis stepping down as England's cricket team head coach, the Washington Spirit and CVS Health's partnership, Drexel's lacrosse success, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed a fun fact we learned recently, too. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode we discuss the Legacy on Ice event for the DC plane crash victims, USA Field Hockey's coaching changes, Khalis Cain's NCAA basketball success, the Montréal Victoire's win over the Boston Fleet, pressure on the International Cricket Council, the NWSL Unwell partnership, Maryland's lacrosse success, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed what we have been most grateful for so far this year as well. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.

In our second interview episode, we talked to Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports on Facebook and Twitter/X), a USA Today reporter. We talked about mental health, passion, changing times, and a favorite sports reporting memory. We hope you take a lot away from the conversation. Thanks for coming on the podcast, Christine.

In today's episode, we discuss Unrivaled's one-on-one tournament, Anna Nordqvist and the 2026 European Solheim Cup team, Texas's NCAA basketball success, the PWHL Takeover Tour in Buffalo, the figure skating event benefiting victims of the DC plane crash, the soccer star Mina Tanaka, Clemson's ACC lacrosse winnings, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discussed a fun thing we did this month as well. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.

In today's episode, we discuss WNBA trade happenings, what's happening with Iowa in the NCAA, Minjee Lee's golf success, the Montréal Victoire victories, Angel Reese and Unrivaled basketball, Sam Meza's goals in the NWSL, the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Content Creator Program, plus we give you a mental health tip. We discuss our New Year's resolutions too. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.

Thank you so much for listening to Women's Sports Now during our inaugural season. We can't wait to keep growing next year. Your support means the world. Keep watching women's sports in the meantime. We will be back in February 2025!

In today's episode, we discuss the close of the NWSL season and the Orlando Pride winning the title, the PWHL Takeover Tour, the CME Group Tour Championship, the Brown women's swim and dive team's success, some women's cricket history, what's going on in table tennis, and a rock climbing book. Plus, we give you a mental health tip. We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you like it, don't forget to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.

In today's episode, we discuss what's happening in the world of women's soccer in the US and abroad, Dara Greig's success in hockey, Auston Kim's winning in golf, Yale's success in the pool, the SuperGirl Surf Pro competition, Fanatics news in the rugby world, and what's happening with Zheng Qinwen. Plus, we give you a mental health tip. We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you like it, don't forget to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.

In today's episode, we talk about everything you need to know, from golf to surfing. We discuss the NWSL playoff situation, the TOTO Japan Classic, Kansas's Shiyun Lai, what's happening in the UFC, the successes in the WSL, rugby technology news in England, and Northwestern's success in tennis. Plus, we give you a mental health tip and talk about Halloween. We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you like it, don't forget to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.

In today's episode, we talk about everything you need to know, from tennis to surfing. We discuss how the NY Liberty won the WNBA championship, Naomi Osaka's injury, the documentary about Sasha DiGiulian, Temwa Chawinga's awesome NWSL season, Margo O’Meara killing the swimming game, and how UCLA golf is doing. We hope you learn something new. If you enjoy this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple. We appreciate it.

In today's episode, we talk about what you need to know about the WNBA playoffs and player accolades, volleyball controversy, Florida's excellence in swimming, Christine Sinclair's retirement, Brittany Brown winning in NYC, and Penn State's rugby team, and much more. We hope you learn something new. If you enjoy this episode, feel free to rate it on Spotify and write a review on Apple.  We appreciate it.

In today's episode, we discuss the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. From the lack of coverage from places like ESPN to fencing, we cover the action you need to know about. Such as the success of women's volleyball in track and field. Plus, we discuss the US medal count, of course. We hope you learn something new.

In today's episode, we talk about women's basketball, soccer, volleyball, rock climbing, surfing, tennis, gymnastics, and track and field. Of course, we talk about Simone Biles and fill you in on the unfortunate Jordan Chiles headline. There is so much going on in the Olympics to see. So check out your TV or socials to catch more of the action.

In our first interview episode, we talked to Isabella Ochalik (@isabella.krystyna), a former Marymount University swimmer. We talked about mental health, passion, managing expectations, the Olympics, and her favorite sports memory. We hope you take a lot away from the conversation. Thanks for coming on the podcast Isabella.

In today's episode we go over breaking news in the WNBA, who's hosting the World Cup, along with Olympics to soccer news. Plus, we talk about tennis and what Coco Gauff has been up to. There is so much going on in women's sports, so thanks for joining us as you learn more today. :)

Welcome to the podcast, and join us as we launch our first episodes this month.