Women in Sports is a platform to advance the narrative for women in the sports industry by highlighting different lessons, achievements, and stories of women killing the game. We interview powerful women in the sports in order for our audience to better understand that there are opportunities for women to be successful in sports. This is a Rising Coaches sponsored podcast hosted by Ashton Pilz and Erin Sinnott.

Aisha Foy, Jenny Fischer, and LaSashia Connelly throw down on the very first episode of Women in Sports. This episode highlights three exceptional women killing it in each of their different roles in the sports industry. To start, Aisha Foy, Director of Player Personnel for the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team discusses her journey with developing herself and those around her to make an impact. She is joined by Jenny Fischer, former NCAA Championships Digital and Social Media intern talks about her passion for the game of basketball and the inspiring stories behind the players and coaches off the court. And LaShashia Connelly, Assistant Coach for Maine Maritime women’s basketball discusses the importance of being a good assistant to her head coach and mentor to her players.

Ashley Barlow and Ali Mitchell share how they have capitalized on all of the opportunities they were given to be better prepared for the next level. In this episode, Ashley Barlow talks about her transition from being a successful player at Notre Dame to a successful Assistant Coach at Wright State University. While Ali Mitchell, NBA Player Personnel discusses the importance of working hard at every level and how she was able to make it to the NBA.

Patty Medina, founder of Hooper Mentality and Julie Fournier, current student-athlete and founder/CEO of Ball is Psych. These incredible women have put mental health at the forefront of their work and passion. Listen along to hear more about the importance of mental health, investing into yourself, and creating a platform that helps others do the same.

Ally Pawarski, manager of corporate partnerships and business development at Pegula Sports & Entertainment and Natalie Piepsny, event services coordinator at Intersport, joined us to talk about their careers in the sports industry. Both hold possessions that are vital to the organization and development of sports. Learn more about their journeys and what it takes to be successful. 

A group of powerful coaches joined us to speak on their experiences, social justice, and how to stand up for what is right. Listen to the incredible conversation from Anya Covington, Doshia Woods, Destiny Ramsey, and Lauren Johnson on how to lock arms and fight for equality on and off the court.

Mansa El, Hana Haden, and Kira Carter joined us to discuss all things basketball from their seasons ending due to a pandemic, continuing to recruit, while maintaining the importance of empowering their student-athletes. Listen along to hear from these three incredible coaches on how they are rising up and pushing through the current challenges in the world. 

Kara Hess and Samantha Quigley Smith are two incredibly impactful women in the sports industry. They joined us to discuss their playing careers, passion for mentoring young women, and putting an emphasis on creating genuine relationships. Listen along to be inspired by a couple of amazing women in the sports industry.