10/22/2025
Feeling energized, frustrated, sad, angry, and hopeful.
“Nearly half of all teenage girls abandon sport. Low body confidence is a key driver, with girls reporting globally that they feel judged for how they look rather than celebrated for what their bodies and minds can do.”
The statistics are staggering…
I wish I had posted this yesterday so more folks were aware and could have attended. The research being done is vital to how girls and women relate to sport, from elementary PE class to riding a bike as an adult.
The U of MN College of Education and Human Development is my Alma mater. Proud and lucky to be part of such a great program. Thanks to the Tucker Center for hosting this series!
I didn’t get great pics so I’m sharing some screen shots for resource awareness.
Check out Coaching Her at coachingher.com This is a great resource for coaches and teachers to better understand the importance of body confidence in sport.
Professor Philllippa Diedrichs, PhD is a social scientist on a mission to create a world where no one is held back by how they look, their gender or identity. Follow her at .diedrichs
And follow the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at
