Tucker Center Talks Podcast
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"Tucker Center Talks" is a podcast with Tucker Center Director, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi as host and featuring invited guests, timely critiques, the latest research, and dialogue around girls and women in sport.
The podcast is available at https://www.cehd.umn.edu/tuckercenter/news/podcast/default.html.
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Item Dr. Erin Ayala: Implementing Change for Women and Non-Binary Athletes(2025-01-04) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Ayala, ErinIn this episode of Tucker Center Talks, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi talks with Dr. Erin Ayala, a sport psychologist and founder of SKADI Sport Psychology. They discuss her work with women and non-binary athletes, tackling issues from performance anxiety to self-criticism. Dr. Ayala also shares insights from her research on microaggressions in sports. Tune in to hear how her innovative practices are enhancing mental health and promoting equity in athletics.Item Welcome to Tucker Center Talks(2025-01-06) LaVoi, Nicole M.Tucker Center Talks, hosted by Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota, features interviews and discussions on timely critiques, the latest research, and dialogue around girls and women in sport.Item Tapiwa Masunga: Championing Women's Leadership in Tennis(2025-01-21) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Masunga, TapiwaTune into Tucker Center Talks as Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi speaks with Tapiwa Masunga, Development Officer - Southern Africa at the International Tennis Federation. Discover the initiatives Tapiwa is leading to enhance women’s roles in tennis, focusing on high-performance opportunities. Delve into the significant impact of her work in Southern Africa, exploring how her efforts are breaking barriers and fostering an inclusive environment that champions female athletes and leaders in the sport.Item Dr. Risa Isard: Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Data-Driven Research(2025-01-14) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Goorevich, Anna; Isard, RisaIn this episode of Tucker Center Talks, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi and Anna Goorevich engage in a compelling conversation with Dr. Risa Isard about her research on media bias in the WNBA. Dr. Isard uncovers how disparities in coverage highlight deeper systemic inequities and the interconnected nature of athlete identities. The discussion sheds light on the media’s influence in shaping perceptions of women’s sports and explores critical themes such as intersectionality and allyship. Together, they reflect on how data-driven research can amplify the voices of marginalized athletes and advance meaningful change in women's sports.Item Dr. Brett Ball: Athlete to Researcher – A Journey of Resilience(2025-02-05) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Ball, BrettIn this episode of Tucker Center Talks, Dr. LaVoi speaks with Dr. Brett Ball about her journey from Division I basketball to studying the intersection of health, media, and black female athletes. They discuss how Dr. Ball’s research aims to illuminate the often overlooked mental health issues within this demographic and the potential for positive change through informed media narratives. Be sure to check out Project EAT (Eating and Activity over Time), a body of research that examines a broad spectrum of weight-related problems among diverse young people across the life course from adolescence to adulthood (https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/projects/project-eat/).Item Dr. Lauren Hindman: Confronting Inequities in Professional Sports(2025-01-28) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Goorevich, Anna; Hindman, LaurenIn this episode of Tucker Center Talks, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi and Anna Goorevich interview Dr. Lauren Hindman about her research on sexism and racism within sports management. They discuss how these biases manifest and impact hiring and leadership opportunities, reflecting on the cultural barriers perpetuating inequality in sports organizations.Item Pam Baker: Filling the Coach Pipeline for Girls & Women(2025-02-12) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Baker, PamIn this episode of Tucker Center Talks, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi sits down with Pam Baker, Founder of the Women’s Coaching Alliance, to discuss her initiatives that empower young girls to pursue coaching careers and develop essential life skills. They delve into how Baker’s leadership not only breaks barriers in sports but also cultivates future leaders by creating opportunities for women in the industry.Item Dr. Vikki Krane: Shaping Research and Discourse on Gender in Sports(2025-02-18) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Krane, VikkiIn this episode of Tucker Center Talks, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi speaks with Dr. Vikki Krane, noted for her groundbreaking application of feminist theories in sport psychology. The discussion focuses on Dr. Krane’s vital research regarding gender, sexuality, and the portrayal of queer, trans, and non-binary athletes in the sports arena. They examine how Dr. Krane’s academic contributions have not only highlighted these frequently marginalized identities but have also questioned the ingrained norms of sports culture, promoting a more inclusive and equitable sporting landscape.Item Exploring the Women in College Coaching Report Card for 2023-24(2024-09-24) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Goorevich, AnnaIn this episode, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi talks with Anna Goorevich as they dive into the Tucker Center's 2023-2024 Women in College Coaching Report Card, created in collaboration with WeCOACH. Together, they explore the latest data, discussing the successes, challenges, and future of the Division I women’s coaching landscape. Listeners will hear about which sports and institutions are leading the pack and which ones are still falling short in promoting women in coaching.Item Tucker Center Talks is Back!: Exploring Women’s Sport Research with Anna Goorevich(2024-09-17) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Goorevich, AnnaIn this episode, TC Director Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi talks with Anna Goorevich, Tucker Center (https://tuckercenter.umn.edu/) Research Assistant and sport sociology doctoral student. They discuss her work on menstrual health, gender essentialism in coaching, and the role of female mentors in shaping her career. Anna also offers insights into her ongoing projects, including creating period-friendly environments in sports, and her work with the Tucker Center's gender equity initiatives.Item Lauren Nowosatka: Cheerleaders, Gymnasts, and Material Girls(2024-11-19) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Goorevich, Anna; Nowosatka, LaurenIn this episode, TC Director Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi and Anna Goorevich, talk with Lauren Nowosatka, a PhD student in Kinesiology/Physical Cultural Studies at the University of Maryland, about about her research on constructed femininities, gender norms and spaces that impact athletes such as cheerleaders and gymnasts. Take a listen!Item Hannah Silva Breen: Body Image, Weight Bias and Body Confidence in Sport(2024-10-29) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Goorevich, Anna; Breen, Hanna SilvaIn this episode, TC Director Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi and Anna Goorevich, talk with Tucker team alum Hannah Silva Breen about her groundbreaking research on body image, weight bias and body confidence in sport contexts and the ways she is using her research to create change for athletes, coaches and sport psychology professionals.Item Dr. Ezinne Ofoegbu: Misogynoir and the Multilevel Realities of Black Women in Sports(2024-12-03) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Goorevich, Anna; Ofoegbu, EzinneIn this episode, TC Director Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi and Anna Goorevich talk with Dr. Ezinne Ofoegbu, an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Santa Clara University, about her transformative research. They dive into how Black Feminist Thought and a multilevel framework help unpack the exploitation, misogynoir, and varied experiences of Black women athletes, coaches, and administrators in higher education. Discover how Dr. Ofoegbu's work sheds light on racialized and gendered oppression in sports and opens paths towards equity and inclusion. Don’t miss this compelling discussion! Dr. Ezinne Ofoegbu - Bio & Publications (https://www.scu.edu/ecp/faculty/adminfaculty/ezinne-ofoegbu-phd/ofoegbu.html)Item Dr. Meg Hancock: The Pipeline Project's Impact on Sports Administration(2024-12-24) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Hancock, MegIn this episode, TC Director Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi chats with Dr. Meg Hancock, an associate professor from the Department of Health & Sport Sciences at the University of Louisville, about The Pipeline Project. This new initiative studies the state of women in intercollegiate athletic administration, aiming to boost diversity and inclusion within sports organizations. Dr. Hancock, who is passionate about gender and diversity in the workplace, shares insights from the project, which parallels our own work with the women in college coaching report card. Tune in to explore how this vital research is paving the way for more inclusive sports communities. Don't forget to download the report at: the-pipeline-project.org.Item The DisruptHERS Reunite! Progress, Reflections, and Prospects in Women's Sports(2024-12-30) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Antunovic, Dunja; Lebel, Katie; Lough, Nancy; Mumcu, Ceyda; Pegoraro, AnnIn this episode, TC Director Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi sits down with the DisruptHERS—Drs. Dunja Antunovic, Katie Lebel, Nancy Lough, Ceyda Mumcu, and Ann Pegoraro. Together, they reflect on new disruptions since the release of their 2022 thought piece, "DisruptHERS: Driving a new model of women’s sport." Listen as they share updates on their current research and their perspectives on what the future holds for women in sports and how they can continue to drive change.Item Tucker Center Talks: S4E3 - Dr. Libby Sharrow: The Intersection of Political Science, Gender & Sport(2022-12-16) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Sharrow, Elizabeth (Libby)In this episode, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi (she/her) talks with Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow (they/she) is Associate Professor of Public Policy and History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They specialize in the gendered politics of public policy, political history of Title IX and how policy has shaped intersectional meanings of identities. We talk about research, forthcoming new book, Title IX narratives and power as a case study, how sex segregation helps and hinders girls and women in sport, and their advice to young women scholars.Item Tucker Center Talks: S4E2 - The DisruptHERS: Driving a New Model of Women's Sport(2022-08-30) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Lough, Nancy; Pegoraro, Ann; Lebel, Katie; Mumcu, Ceyda; Antunovic, DunjaFor decades, scholars and advocates of women’s sport have called for a change in how women’s sport is marketed, sponsored, endorsed, promoted, covered, invested in, capitalized upon, and broadcast. Men’s sport grew and became popular and lucrative precisely because of media attention and investment, initially and over time, which is often overlooked as the seeds for its success. Women’s sport has deserved equal resources, yet has not been provided adequate investment, which is then used as a false narrative depicting women’s sport as not as lucrative, successful, and popular as men’s sport—a classic chicken-egg circular argument. We add to this conversation the concept of digital disruption to ground understanding of a new model of women’s sport, that we argue, is emerging. Join me, Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, as I talk to the #disrutpHERS Drs. Nancy Lough, Ann Pegoraro, Katie Lebel, Ceyda Mumcu, & Dunja Antunovic, as we discuss our report!Item Tucker Center Talks: S4E1 - 2022 Gender Equity Summer Internship Recap(2022-08-15) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Caravaglia, Johanna; Glaaser, Johanna; Johnson, Nicole; Jariwala, MahiListen to our cohort of six amazing Tucker Center Summer Gender Equity Summer Interns from around the US, Gina Caravaglia, Johanna Glaaser, Nicole Johnson, Mahi Jariwala, talk about what they learned this summer, key take-aways, what was surprising and what they want future summer interns to know!Item Tucker Center Talks: S3E16 - Research on Women's Football and Soccer(2022-12-21) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Antunovic, DunjaNicole talks to a colleague at the University of Minnesota Dr. Dunja Antunovic (who first appeared in S2E11) about her latest research of women in American Football, the Women’s World Cup, and some exciting upcoming projects.Item Tucker Center Talks: S3E15 - Why Women Need to Disrupt(2021-11-25) LaVoi, Nicole M.; Level, Katie; Lough, Nancy; Pegoraro, AnnOn this week’s episode, Nicole talks to some #disruptHERS colleagues — Drs. Katie Lebel, Nancy Lough, and Ann Pegoraro — about recent disruptions in women’s sport, which continue to make headlines. They begin with the recent situation surrounding Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, 35, a three-time Olympian, who has been missing since November 2, when she used social media to accuse Zhang Gaoli, 75, a former vice premier of China, of sexually assaulting her at his home three years ago. The IOC President Thomas Bach held a video call with Peng, which was unconvincing to experts. The many reported incidents of abuse and harassment by coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League is also discussed. They conclude with why women’s sports needs men as allies to oust offenders and why leadership in sport needs women to move the needle.