I am an assistant professor at Syracuse University. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Sport Management, my M.S. from UMass Amherst in Sport Management, and my B.A. in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College.
, illuminates critical areas of skill development girls gain through their time competing and playing sports, while also revealing how impactful previous sport participation can be on future leadership-type career endeavors and achievements.
Data for the study was gathered from women ranging between 20 to 80 years in age, allowing an opportunity to evaluate longitudinal impacts of sport participation. The findings highlight outcomes that can emerge from youth sport participation that do not involve merely seeking out a collegiate scholarship or professional play.
The Women's Sports Foundation's work reminds us that when we invest in girls' sports, we are not just cultivating athletes – we are nurturing the next generation of leaders who will shape our world. Leighton shared, “I was part of the sport drop-out statistics we see with many adolescent girls – dropping out of softball in middle school – but the lessons I learned during my time on the diamond taught me how to lose with grace, overcome disappointment and rebound.
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