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The grass isn’t greener in the girls soccer season, actually it’s dead. Girls’ and women’s sports get a bad rap before the first whistle is ever blown. Inadequate coverage, poor funding, lack of interest and gross inequalities surround the world of women’s sports. Join Pretty Pitches host Paige Feikert as she meets with athletes, coaches, organizers, experts and others to tackle the issues in the world of sports in hopes to change the conversation around women’s sports. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @PrettyPitchesPod

  1. 05/31/2023

    When Are You Gonna Do Something? with Bob Lutz

    Ask any athlete or Wichita Eagle reader from the last several decades, and they'll know Bob Lutz well. After making a name for himself as a sports journalist, Bob became a sports columnist for The Eagle in the 1990's and wrote columns over some of the top sports stories from around the world, but particularly those in our own backyard. Following his storied journalism career, Bob now dedicates most of his time to what he calls his "second act," a program called League 42 that is dedicated to bringing the game of baseball to inner city kids. From the initial meeting including Bob and 4 other people, the league has grown to now serving 600 kids. The motivation behind League 42, how you can get involved, and the question everyone wants answered -- how does Bob Lutz deal with haters -- all on this episode of Pretty Pitches. Follow League 42 on Twitter @League_42, Instagram @league42ict and Facebook @League 42. You can find out more information at: https://league42.org/

    45 min

  2. 05/24/2023

    As a Woman of Color You Have to Be Twice As Everything with Sarah Lopez-Lewis

    We are changing it up a bit this week, and talking women in politics, but we are also talking women's sports, as this week's guest is Sedgwick County Commissioner Sarah Lopez-Lewis. After a successful career in healthcare, Sarah was inspired to run for the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners after fighting for a safe space for her daughter in local schools. She's a fierce advocate for her kids, all kids, women and people of color, particularly those in the Hispanic community. She's also no stranger to sports, as she played soccer growing up and now cheers on her daughters, one on the soccer field, the other in the pool, and her son on the football field. How she was inspired to run for local government, her take on leading the way for the next generation and more all on this week's episode.

    42 min

  3. 05/17/2023

    Girls United with Jen Pillich & GU Girls

    Girls United is a space for girls to come together and rewrite the societal norms for middle school girls and beyond. The group was started in 2018 by Jennifer Pillich -- a former basketball player and coach and an educator. She brought Girls United to Robinson Middle School last year, where girls can spend time together and build relationships with each other. The program includes events, mentorship, opportunities to connect with professionals, sports and more. This week, the Girls United girls are doing the interviewing -- check out their interview with Jen and support Girls United at www.girlsunited316.com

    38 min

  4. 05/10/2023

    It's Not About Me, It's About an Unbelievable Team with Kevin Saal

    In his first year as the athletic director of Wichita State, Kevin Saal is making big moves, and we are here for it. From renovations and upgrades to the facilities, to game day experiences, and a massive improvement in resources for student athletes to navigate the name image likeness (NIL), Kevin Saal has proven that he is determined to improve Wichita State athletics for student athletes and fans. How he landed at WSU, his goals for the future and why women's sports are top of mind, all on this week's episode of Pretty Pitches. Check out all things WSU athletics at www.goshockers.com You can also follow Kevin Saal on Twitter @GoShockersAD

    53 min

  5. 05/03/2023

    The Next Official May Be Sitting in the Office Next to You with Francine Martin

    Officiating might just be the hardest position on any field, court or arena. Across the country, thousands of officials have walked away from the games they love, including hundreds in the state of Kansas alone. Many officials site poor interactions with fans as a reason for leaving, many detailing incidents of abuse. Abuse against officials has become such a problem that the Kansas House Committee of Education even drafted and proposed a bill earlier this year to make any form of verbal or physical abuse against officials a Class B misdemeanor, carrying a fine and jail time. But there are also joys involved with officiating, like being part of a team, staying close to the games you love and giving back to kids by allowing them to play the games you love. Francine Martin is working to both end abuse towards officials, while encouraging officials to lean in to the love of the game and give officiating a try. Learn more about becoming an official with KSHSAA: https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Official/NewOfficials.cfm You can also follow KSHSAA on Instagram @kshsaachamps, Twitter @KSHSAA and Facebook at Kansas State High School Activities Association.

    45 min

  6. 04/19/2023

    I Don't Have Time to Wait for the Game with Veronica Alvarez

    Veronica Alvarez always knew baseball was her game. But, in the world we live in, girls are sent to softball oftentimes before given a shot at baseball. While she had a successful career in softball, eventually her love brought her back to baseball where she is now the Coordinator of Player Development in Latin America for the Oakland A’s, the manager of the Women’s National Baseball Team and an integral part of the MLB Develops organization. How she charged into the world of the MLB, her advice to women on the national baseball team and why you need to change your thinking around baseball/softball, all on this week’s episode.

    1h 18m

  7. 04/12/2023

    In Tune With the Land and With Your People with Pi'ikea Lopes

    Pi'ikea Lopes is equal parts graceful and strong (and many other things). Pi'ikea was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2022 -- an individual hula competition during the Merrie Monarch Festival -- which led her to becoming one of the faces of the Nike N7 campaign. While training for the Miss Aloha Hula 2022 competition, Pi'ikea discovered her love for the gym, which eventually led her to her passion of powerlifting. Now, when Pi'ikea isn't practicing hula or teaching the Hawaiian language, she is in the gym. What hula and the Native Hawaiian culture means to her, how she merged powerlifting and hula and how Pi'ikea balances kumu (teacher) parents all on this episode of Pretty Pitches. Follow Pi'ikea on Instagram: @_piikealopes and @piikeafitness Learn more about the Merrie Monarch Festival on Instagram at @merriemonarchfestival and online at https://www.merriemonarch.com/ You can also watch the livestream of the Merrie Monarch Festival here: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/

    1h 1m

  8. 04/05/2023

    People Can Tell When the Vibe is Right with TaKiyah Wallace and Isio-Maya of Brown Girls Do Ballet

    Brown Girls Do Ballet is an effort to create space for brown girls in the world of dance, particularly ballet, through performances, resources and scholarships, a mentorship program and more. The program started as a photography project by TaKiyah Wallace inspired by her daughter's new love of dance. Brown Girls Do Ballet has since touched countless lives and has grown the sport of ballet immensely. You can spread their message and contribute to their mission online at https://www.browngirlsdoballet.com/ and on Instagram @browngirlsdoballet

    1h 3m
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The grass isn’t greener in the girls soccer season, actually it’s dead. Girls’ and women’s sports get a bad rap before the first whistle is ever blown. Inadequate coverage, poor funding, lack of interest and gross inequalities surround the world of women’s sports. Join Pretty Pitches host Paige Feikert as she meets with athletes, coaches, organizers, experts and others to tackle the issues in the world of sports in hopes to change the conversation around women’s sports. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @PrettyPitchesPod

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  • Creator
    Pretty Pitches
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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