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A CNN Films/HBO Max virtual screening on the US Women's National Soccer Team's fight for equal pay...

GAME ON: WOMEN CAN COACH TOOLKIT: Learn about, download graphics, and join the #SHECANCOACH movement!

Participants Needed

Click the link below to view current research and participant opportunities.

"Surveillance of women in sport & why it matters: Multidisciplinary perspectives"

The 2021 Fall Distinguished Lecture: October 27

RE-THINKING WOMEN'S SPORT RESEARCH:

Looking in the mirror and reflecting forward

THE 2020-21 WOMEN COLLEGE COACHING REPORT CARD

"Head coaches of women's collegiate teams: A comprehensive report on NCAA Division-I institutions, 2020-21."

Head Coaches of Women's Collegiate Teams in the MIAC: 2020-2021

TUCKER CENTER ANNUAL REPORT & IMPACT STATEMENT

2020 key accomplishments, media impact, fundraising efforts...

Tucker Center Talks Podcast

A collaboration with WISP Sports

Head coaches of women's collegiate teams

A comprehensive report on NCAA Division-I institutions, 2019-20

A new campaign to disrupt the normative model of sport.

Leveling the Playing Field

For Women Football Coaches

LaVoi keynotes Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) 2019 Conference

LaVoi keynotes...

The Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) 2019 Conference...

Game On: Women Can Coach Toolkit

The Game On Toolkit and video dispel false narratives & help recruit and retain women coaches.

A 26-year Longitudinal Analysis

Intercollegiate Division I Media Guides in a Changing Sports Media Landscape

"Game ON: Women Can Coach"

NEW! Game ON short with Muffet McGraw and new Tool Kit piece! ...

The Tucker Center Research Report

Developing Physically Active Girls: An Evidence-based Multidisciplinary Approach

Athletic Administration Best Practices

Recruitment, Hiring and Retention of Female Collegiate Coaches

#SHECANCOACH® Coaching Campaign Posters

Download 7 exciting "#SHECANCOACH® Coaching Campaign" posters ...

East-African Girls & Physical Activity Research

A cross-college and community collaborative project for East-African girls ...

The #HERESPROOF Project

To provide proof of interest in women’ sport, engage in the #HERESPROOF Project—Join us in dispelling the myth that no one cares about women's sport by posting a picture or fact with the hashtag #HERESPROOF.

Featured Media

On the 49th anniversary of Title IX on June 23,2021, the Tucker Center has released a new promotional video featuring Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, TC Director, speaking on the Women Collegiate Coaches Report Card (WCCRC), community research, tools for getting the data out to "drive decision-making and drive action for social change," and much more... [VIEW HERE]

Featured Research

The newest addition to the Women College Coaching Report Card, "Head coaches of women's collegiate teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference: 2020-2021" has been released. [VIEW FULL REPORT]

Participants Needed

The Tucker Center and its network of Affiliated Scholars are seeking participants in current research projects. Click this link to view current opportunities. [VIEW CURRENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES]

News + Updates

Antunovic Publishes Journal Article on Media Coverage of the Paralympics
Antunovic publishes chapter on women’s sports teams’ communication during the pandemic
Tucker Center’s Silva-Breen featured on transgender athletes in sport podcast
LaVoi and colleagues publish in Gender, Work & Organization
LaVoi interviewed on ABC about woman basketball coach, Muffet McGraw
LaVoi takes part in 5th International ICOACHKIDS Conference

The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport is an interdisciplinary research center leading a global effort to accelerate change for girls and women in sport and physical activity and their families and communities.