National Girls & Women in Sports Day - Kaleigh Walsh

Posted: Feb 03, 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 I had a passion for the sport after watching my three older siblings play and my dad coach them.

At what age did you start playing sports/your sport?

I started playing as soon as I could hold a basketball.

Did someone inspire you?

My three older siblings inspired me.

Who is your biggest fan?

My biggest fan is my mother. She has been there for me every step of the way, whether she is driving me to AAU tournaments, there in the stands at every game or rebounding for me in the driveway.

Why do you play?

I play basketball because I love the sport and being apart of a team. Over the years, basketball has taught me countless lessons and has helped shape me into the person I am today.

-Kaleigh Walsh, Basketball, Class of 2022

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