If you’re thinking of taking up a sport, or enrolling your daughter in one, here are some great options. As a lifelong athlete and mother, I am a huge proponent of introducing young girls to sports at an early age. Nothing fosters a healthy relationship with competition, and a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderieContinueContinue reading “The Eight Most Popular Sports for Women and Girls”
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When I Play: A Short Film that Highlights Women in Athletics
When I play is a women-created and produced short film that focuses on the positive aspects of women in sports. As you may or may not know, March is Women’s History Month, and the best way to celebrate that is to take a moment to reflect on where we are as women, and where weContinueContinue reading “When I Play: A Short Film that Highlights Women in Athletics”
Should Headgear be Mandatory in Girls Lacrosse?
Does headgear in girls’ lacrosse help, or hurt the player? As you may know, I am an avid lacrosse player, as well as fan, having played for years at Duke. Recently, there has been a bit of controversy surrounding girl’s lacrosse, and whether or not headgear is necessary. As a surgeon, I am very muchContinueContinue reading “Should Headgear be Mandatory in Girls Lacrosse?”