Posted: Feb 02, 2022
NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY:
"February 2, 2022, marks the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. The confidence, strength and character gained through sports participation are the very tools girls and women need to become strong leaders in sports and life. This year's event will also serve as the kickoff of WSF's activations for the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, happening throughout 2022.
A vibrant movement we celebrate annually, NGWSD honors the achievements of girls and women in sports and continues to Lead Her Forward by acknowledging the power of sports to unlock her limitless potential." - www.womenssportsfoundation.org
With this day we hope to inspire young female athletes by sharing the stories of our current student-athletes. We posed the same five questions to members of our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and will feature their answers and photos every day during NGWSD week.
When did you realize you had a passion for your sport?
I realized that I was passionate about softball when I was 10 years old when I started playing travel softball year round, and it hasn't stopped since!
At what age did you start playing sports/your sport?
Around 7 or 8 years old I started playing softball, but I played baseball and tee ball before that.
Did someone inspire you?
My parents and my brother are my biggest supporters. They have always pushed me to be better and drove me to all of my tournaments, practices, and have even built a batting cage in our front yard for me to practice whenever I want. They are always there for me and always want what's best for me.
Who is your biggest fan?
My parents have always been my biggest fans. They've supported me throughout my whole athletic career and always made an effort to attend my games.
Why do you play?
I play because I love the game of softball. I love competing with my team and always playing to get better. I play softball to make my family, friends, and my teammates proud. Softball is such a fun sport to play and I have created some lifelong friendships because of it.
-Olivia Howe, Softball, Class of 2023
-Olivia Howe, Softball, Class of 2023
