Girls Sports Club

Girls Sports Club

๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to the Girls Sports Club, where girls empower girls. ๐ŸŒŸ Here, you'll hear from amazing elementary and middle school girls celebrating the joy of sports. ๐Ÿ€โšฝ๐Ÿ… We want to empower you and inspire you! In this show, we will share our real-life examples, and we will talk to professional athletes, coaches, and other incredible people who celebrate girls in sports. They share their stories, tips, and advice to help you become your best. Whether you love soccer, basketball, gymnastics, or any other sport, this podcast is for you. Join us and be part of the fun and excitement!

Episodes

  1. 05/23/2025

    Olympic Athlete Simi Adeagbo | Episode #6

    Welcome to our first Girls Sports Club interviewโ€”and weโ€™re starting strong with an Olympian! ๐Ÿ… In this episode, hosts Ava and Ella sit down with the incredible Simi Adeagbo, the first Nigerian woman to compete in the Winter Olympics. Simi shares her inspiring journey across Canada, Nigeria, and the U.S., her familyโ€™s athletic roots, and how she found her way into the daring sport of skeletonโ€”where athletes race headfirst down an icy track at 80 mph! ๐Ÿ›ท๐Ÿ’จ She opens up about the mental and physical challenges of elite competition, how she manages pressure, and the power of preparation and routines. We talk about: What itโ€™s like to live in the Olympic Village Why pizza is her favorite food Her experience representing Nigeria and Africa on the global stage Advice for young athletes on staying calm and confident Her childrenโ€™s book and her mission to inspire the next generation How sheโ€™s lifting up girls through the SimiSleighs Foundation Simidele is more than an athleteโ€”sheโ€™s an author, motivational speaker, global business leader, and a true change-maker. Her passion for empowering girls and breaking barriers in sport will leave you feeling inspired and ready to chase your own dreams. ๐Ÿ‘‡ Learn more and get involved: ๐Ÿ“š Buy her book here: Sleigh, Sleigh, Sleigh All Day ๐ŸŒ Support her foundation here: SimiSleighs Foundation ๐ŸŽค Watch her inspiring TED Talk here: The Power We All Have to Be Change-Makers

    58 min
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๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to the Girls Sports Club, where girls empower girls. ๐ŸŒŸ Here, you'll hear from amazing elementary and middle school girls celebrating the joy of sports. ๐Ÿ€โšฝ๐Ÿ… We want to empower you and inspire you! In this show, we will share our real-life examples, and we will talk to professional athletes, coaches, and other incredible people who celebrate girls in sports. They share their stories, tips, and advice to help you become your best. Whether you love soccer, basketball, gymnastics, or any other sport, this podcast is for you. Join us and be part of the fun and excitement!