Culture Group- AthletesKelsey Mohrman

Protects from discrimination based on gender in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance

3 ways for schools to comply• Equal athletic opportunities for males and

females• A history of and current evidence of

expanding opportunities for the under-represented sex

• Making accommodations based on the interests of the under-represented sex- Do not need to offer identical sports

The amount of athletic aid must be proportionate to the ratio of male and female athletes• Example-37 female athletes, 63 male

athletes and a $100,000 budget. $37,000 to go to female athletes, $63,000 to go to male athletes

Male and female athletes are to receive the same treatment in the areas of• Coaching -game and practice times• Medical and training facilities -publicity• Travel allowances -equipment and

supplies• Locker Rooms -game and practice

facilities• Tutoring opportunities

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I coach a travel softball team consisting of 11 16 and 17 year old girls. They go to different high schools in Sonoma County and play 1-3 sports at their school.

Answers included-• Soccer-JV and V• Volleyball-F, JV and V• Basketball-F, JV and V• Softball-JV and V• Tennis-V

• Note-7/11 play at least 2 sports

They all answered that female sports get worse treatment. Reasons include-• Transportation• School support “No one supports us…ever…at all”• Support baseball over softball, boys soccer over

girls, Everyone goes to football, nobody goes to volleyball

• “No one cares, especially the athletic director. Our bball team went undefeated while the guys were losing…still no one attended girls’ games.”

• “They(boys) receive  better treatment by more fans, priority over stuff more and more money for equipment.”

Maria Carillo-Boys-8, Girls-10 Windsor-Boys-10, Girls-11(if you

count cheer) Rancho Cotate- Boys-9, Girls-9 Analy- “equal number...but are they

really equal?” Ukiah-Boys 7, Girls-6

0 males, 4 females 6 males, 3 females 3 males, 2 females 1 boy, 4 girls

 ”I don't think they even know what college is... it is nonexistent to them when it comes to sports.”

“My coaches support me, always ask how I am doing and what not...athletic director doesn't realize there are also girls sports at our school. Even other coaches have said he only cares about guy sports.”

“The athletic director told me that me trying to play in college is a waste of time.”

“no one really goes to the girls games its all about boys football and basketball”

“Football gets all the fans. There were more fans at boys soccer compared to girls soccer. Boys basketball gets more fans over girls. The only time a girls game really sells out is if it’s against Healdsburg, our rivals, or if it’s a playoff game. It definitely depends on the sport.”

“We have the Windsor times which equally represents female and male sports. They have articles on every recent game that week of the paper but during football season they get bigger articles. There is a female and a male “athlete of the week” each week.”

“High school sports is a great way to meet new people whether you’re playing or just going to the games.”

“I have made a lot of friends that I am now pretty close with.”

1) reduced risk of breast cancer for females who exercise regularly

2)prevents osteoporosis 3)less risk for diabetes, obesity and

CV disease 4)less likely to take up smoking 5)more likely to get good grades,

graduate and go on to college

6)50% less likely to experience unwanted teen pregnancy

7)better body image; appreciate their bodies

8)builds self confidence and self esteem

9)promotes a better overall state of mental health; decreases stress and depression

10)teaches important skills such as leadership and team work

Hold the SAME expectations academically

Ask them about their team-when are your games? Did you win? How did YOU do?

Go to a game if possible-show support Wear a Girl’s (insert sport) shirt on

game day• Do the same for the Boy’s teams