Starting With Sports

starting with sports is a snapshot, literally, of how sports can empower young women, but to us it is also a philosophy. so many young women in the world are shown, either in subtle or direct ways, that their place is not at the head of the class. often, cultural dynamics determine a girl's place within her family, and color her relationships with men. this influence usually happens at a formative age. the idea of using sport to help reshape these dynamics presents the ideal forum for discussing development and gender; it really represents the best place to "start." at the most basic level of picking up a soccer ball or a cricket bat, participating in sports can teach girls basic tools like trust, leadership, confidence, and the ability to strategically conceptualize how to meet a goal or fulfill a dream. these tools, amongst others, are the building blocks for empowerment. "starting with sports" provides the conduit for building relationships with organizations that are effectuating c