4 Amazing Mom Athletes
Sports Illustrated came in the mail this week, and on the cover was a dedication to Title IX.
40 years ago, Title IX was created to give women the right to play sports: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance...”
Not only did this amendment allow us girls to play sports as kids, but also it gave women a chance to take their skills to college and receive athletic scholarships.
With Mother’s Day this weekend, as well as the anniversary of Title IX, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at some amazing mom athletes. I struggle finding the time and energy to work out for an hour a day, while these moms have to train and work out to keep their jobs!
They set an inspiring example for us, that you can raise a family and still win Olympic medals or compete in a WNBA championship! I love it!
[Click to view our mom athlete gallery]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the talented moms out there! And happy Mother’s Day to my mom and all the special moms in my life!
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About the Author
Beth is married and happy mom to two boys. Growing up with brothers and a father who loved Philadelphia sports, and now living in a house filled with boys, this girly girl has gotten to know a lot about sports, or should she say, has had to learn to love sports.
Her love for football turned into more knowledge on the game as she started playing fantasy football. She created a website with her college friend Tara called Girls Gone Football.com. It's a place where girls can come and play fantasy sports together, learn about football and read blogs about celebrity gossip in sports.
If you have a guy in your life, boyfriend, husband, brother or son, chances are sports are going to be in your life too. Beth will be your guide - from what to expect at a tailgate party to learning the rules of your kid's sports so you can really get involved. Trust me, if this girly girl can love sports you can too.
