The Discrepancy with Athletics

TABLE TALK In this episode of the PEAC-Train Like a Girl podcast, hosts Mia and Megan engage in an illuminating table talk about the discrepancies in athletics, especially as they pertain to female athletes. Mia shares her personal experiences and connects them to a revealing article from The Hoya, highlighting the stark differences in funding between men's and women's athletic programs at Georgetown University. Introduction to Athletic Discrepancies: Findings from a two-year research project conducted by Georgetown University, revealing the significant disparities in funding: $44.8 million for men's varsity sports versus $12.3 million for women's teams for the fiscal year 2022-23. The hosts discuss the impact of these discrepancies on female athletes and the sports community. Focus on Basketball Funding: Notable differences in funding for basketball teams are highlighted, with Georgetown spending $34.3 million on its men’s basketball team and nearly ten times less—$3.5 million—on the women’s team. Insights into how these financial differences affect opportunities and resources available to female athletes. Wider Discrepancies Beyond Funding: Mia and Megan address disparities in housing, food, tutoring access, and academic support, especially for male football and basketball players. Discussion on how athletics remains a stronghold for these discrepancies and what that means for overall equality in sports. The Role of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL): Exploration of how NIL can both benefit and negatively impact athletes. Strong emphasis on the necessity of financial literacy for athletes to navigate the changing landscape of college athletics. Connecting to Resources and Advocacy: Call to action for advocacy within the community to bridge the gaps in resources and support for female athletes.   YOUR VOICE Listeners SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES athletic discrepancies by using the hashtag #TrainLikeAGirl.   BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Mia Pasha will be coaching the LHS Girls XC Summer Running program! Tune in to hear more about her exciting journey and how she plans to inspire young athletes. Links for Further Reading: PEAC- Train Like a Girl: https://sustainablelifelive.com/information-podcast The Hoya article: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwV2lTpM7s/?img_index=1 Additional resources: https://www.voiceinsport.com/