Making Moves Podcast

This conversation on gender equity in sport details the importance of celebrating the success of Title IX, contributions from the AIAW, and the move towards sport for all. However, there must also be the acknowledgment of the disproportionate representation of BIPOC women. Resources, space, representation, and access are all matters to consider when it comes to who can partake in sport. Gender equity seems to be a source of pride, yet leaps and bounds remain to achieve this scenario. Resources: The organization that backs this podcast: https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/ Coaching Corps serves kids from under-resourced neighborhoods through a lens of equity and empathy: https://coachingcorps.org/ Fair Play works toward getting females the equal opportunities, treatment, and benefits in athletics: https://www.fairplayforgirlsinsports.org/ Positive Coaching Alliance helps girls, women, & females in BIPOC communities in their coaching of youth sports: https://positivecoach.org/ History of women's athletics with the AIAW: https://www.eiu.edu/historia/Clara%20Mattheessen%20historia%202016.pdf Diane wrote an article featured in the Washington Post, speaking about the AIAW: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/04/04/recipe-gender-equality-sports/ A research report on sport participation: https://www.uapress.com/product/moving-boarders/ Twitter - women's vs men's weight rooms: https://twitter.com/alikershner/status/1372588571689893890 Twitter - men's vs women's swag bags: https://twitter.com/danhenry3/status/1372622757587001350 Cohen Vs. Brown University - a court case in which the women's gymnastics and volleyball teams were reinstated to full varsity status: https://casetext.com/case/cohen-v-brown-university-3 Recent NCAA Data on diversity in sports: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/20/diversity-research.aspx Haffer Vs Temple University - addressing less sport opportunities, resources allocated to female sports programs, & the disparity in financial aid distribution for female athletes at Temple University: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/678/517/1474600/ LFG, a documentary on the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's ongoing fight for equal pay More info on California's gender equity in sports & rec law: https://legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/equality-for-your-girls-in-your-parks/#:~:text=In%202004%2C%20the%20California%20Legislature,in%20quality%20and%20scope%2C%20to The mission of the Women's Sport Foundation is to enable all girls & women to reach their potential in sports & life: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/what-we-do/wsf-research/ The Black Women in Sport Organization attempts to decrease the gap of black female participants & role models in the field of sports: https://www.blackwomeninsport.org/ Resources for LGBTQI+ on inclusion in sport & their Athletic Equity index: https://aei.athleteally.org/resources/ and https://aei.athleteally.org/ Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX, a documentary directed by Dean Kaneshiro on the UH Wahine Volleyball Team's fight for equality: https://www.riseofthewahinefilm.com/home#:~:text=Rise%20of%20the%20Wahine%3A%20Champions%20of%20Title%20IX%20is%20a,in%20the%20world%20around%20you Title IX Athletics guidance: https://nwlc.org/issue/education-title-ix/ A soon-to-be-published documentary by Dan Porter: Fifty/50 More info on Title IX: https://www.knowyourix.org/college-resources/title-ix/ Scholarly references: Schultz, Jaime (2014)...Qualifying times: points of change in US women's sport and Oglesby, C, et al, (1998) Encyclopedia of women and sport in America, ABC-CLIO Press A book on AIAW: Welch Suggs' A Place on the Team, https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691128856/a-place-on-the-team Theory as Liberatory Practice, from Teaching to Transgress: https://openyls.law.yale.edu/bitstream/handle/20.500.13051/7151/05_4YaleJL_Feminism1_1991_1992_.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y

Sustainability in sport involves three main components or pillars of sustainability. We should think about economic security, social justice and environmental quality. The goal within sustainability is balance, balancing these 3 pillars so as to achieve the most sustainable practices in our current and future sporting world. Sustainability relates to sport by the equipment and facilities used, the means of viewing the event, the resources involved for powering and creating an event at a particular location, and much more. Social justice will be critical to the viability of sports going forward. Climate change has already made profound impacts on both local and global sports, and we should consider innovative ways of tackling this issue. Resources: You can get involved with the organization that backs this podcast, by visiting the Center for Sport and Social Justice's website: https://www.csueastbay.edu/CSSJ A book that expands upon the present issue of poverty in America: $2.00 a Day, written by H. Luke Shaefer and Kathryn J. Edin: http://www.twodollarsaday.com/ A recent working paper that is referenced in the above link ad expands upon American Poverty: https://www.nber.org/papers/w25907 The UN's list of 17 sustainable development goals to achieve by 2030: https://sdgs.un.org/goals A website detailing a Life Cycle Assessment: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/life-cycle-assessment A website detailing a Social Life Cycle Assessment: https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/starting-life-cycle-thinking/life-cycle-approaches/social-lca/ CA is committed to fight against climate change: https://www.energy.ca.gov/about/campaigns/international-cooperation/climate-change-partnerships Cal State East Bay offers Sustainability Overlays within their curriculum: https://www.csueastbay.edu/sustainability/commitments/sustainability-overlays.html An article Green Washing - Do You Know What You're Buying? By Richard Dahl explains the term greenwashing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2898878/ Forest Green Rovers - the World's Greenest Football Club: https://www.fgr.co.uk/ Oakland Roots to Become Climate Positive by 2022 in Partnership with East Bay Community Energy: https://cal-cca.org/oakland-roots-to-become-climate-positive-by-2022-in-partnership-with-ebce/#:~:text=Oakland%2C%20CA%20%E2%80%93%20September%2016%2C%202021%20%E2%80%93%20Oakland,carbon%20dioxide%20from%20the%20atmosphere%20than%20they%20emit. MyYute soccer offers free soccer programs to youth: http://myyutesoccer.org/ Manchester United Juan Mata wants everyone within football to donate 1% of their salaries to charity: https://www.manutd.com/en/videos/detail/juan-mata-interview-about-the-common-goal-project Michael Lee's faculty profile at CSUEB: https://www.csueastbay.edu/directory/profiles/ages/leemichael.html

Mascots and symbols have long been used as a source of pride within sports. This can be problematic and stir up issues when a symbol used may be offensive. We have seen this at all levels, from high school and college, all the way to the pros. In relation to Cal State East Bay, the “Pioneer” remains a symbol of the school, yet the visual representation was removed after a recent initiative was put into play. This led to the investigation of the symbol's origins and the conclusion that “Pioneer Pete'' did not promote inclusivity. The “Pioneer”, symbolic of Manifest Destiny, also continues to reinforce native people's displacement and also industrialist/ genocidal impulses. Because sport is powerful in bringing together a community, compassion and understanding alongside the deconstruction of personal beliefs is key to tackling mascot issues. Resources: The Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee discussed East Bay's mascot at & voted to send the attached resolution to the Senate https://www.csueastbay.edu/universitycommunications/files/docs/mascot/faculty-senate-resolution-mascot.pdf On May 10th, 2018, CSU East Bay's Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee (FDEC) passed a resolution to retire the current image of Pioneer Pete. Afterward this resolution headed to CSUEB's Academic Senate and on October 6 the senators voted to remove Pioneer Pete as the mascot: https://www.csueastbay.edu/universitycommunications/mascot/history-of-pioneer-pete.html#:~:text=On%20May%2010th%2C%202018%2C%20CSU,Pioneer%20Pete%20as%20the%20mascot. Research on the history of “Pioneer Pete, Cal State East Bay's retired mascot, was led by Cal State East Bay student Robyn Perry, a history major: https://www.csueastbay.edu/universitycommunications/mascot/history-of-pioneer-pete.html An indigenous leader supports the usage of a controversial mascot: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/29/nyregion/native-american-mascot-cambridge.html?searchResultPosition=3 Referencing the Super Bowl of the SF 49ers Vs KC Chiefs as the “Manifest Destiny Bowl”: https://nypost.com/2022/02/13/super-bowl-returns-to-where-it-all-began/ Skate Like a Girl is an organization that reclaimed the reference of performing “like a girl”: https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/about.html You can get involved with the organization that backs this podcast, by visiting the Center for Sport and Social Justice's website: https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/ Student organizations/ student led groups are mentioned as ways for students to be involved in the grassroots movement: http://csusqe.org/chapters/ and https://www.csueastbay.edu/asi/ The book There There by Tommy Orange: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36692478-there-there The 2005 NCAA ruling to ban hostile and abusive mascots can be found here: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/PressArchive/2005/Announcements/NCAA%2BExecutive%2BCommittee%2BIssues%2BGuidelines%2Bfor%2BUse%2Bof%2BNative%2BAmerican%2BMascots%2Bat%2BChampionship%2BEvents.html Links on the “Manifest Destiny Bowl”: https://healingmnstories.wordpress.com/2020/01/24/whats-behind-the-mascot-next-up-san-francisco-49ers-and-the-genocide-of-indigenous-peoples/ and https://uproxx.com/culture/super-bowl-liv-cheif-49ers-native-american/ The study referenced by Jeff regarding pushback to name changes: Davis-Delano, Laurel R., and Todd Crosset. 2008. "Using Social Movement Theory To Study Outcomes in Sport-Related Social Movements." International Review for the Sociology of Sport 43 (2):115-134. doi: 10.1177/1012690208095375. The 1991 movie City Slickers, directed by Ron Underwood is referenced with Billy Crystal's nostalgia recalling his best day ever at a New York Yankees game Info on Laurel Davis Delano: https://springfield.edu/directory/laurel-davis-delano

Anti-trans culture within sports must be addressed, through demystifying myths & misunderstandings regarding the participation of trans women within competitions. Hormone levels, sex-testing, forced surgeries, & many other misconceptions still remain as taboo & questionable subjects within sport. Let's note that in order to fully include all gender identifications, the system as a whole should be questioned and readdressed. Let us strive for progress. Resources: You can get involved with the organization that backs this podcast, by visiting the Center for Sport &Social Justice's website: https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/ An article written about sex testing: https://www.hrw.org/report/2020/12/04/theyre-chasing-us-away-sport/human-rights-violations-sex-testing-elite-women# A documenting featuring Travers, in which a gender verification test is performed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf0danMat9w A bio of the featured guest, Travers: https://www.sfu.ca/sociology-anthropology/people/faculty/travers.html On April 23 ,2018, the IAAF released eligibility rules for female classifications in sport: https://www.iaaf.org/download/download?filename=0c7ef23c-10e1-4025-bd0c-e9f3b8f9b158.pdf&urlslug=IAAF%20Eligibility%20Regulations%20for%20the%20Female%20Classification%20%5BAthletes%20with%20Differences%20of%20Sex%20Development%5D%20in%20force%20as%20from%201st%20November%202018 This article discussed the previous mentioned IAAF eligibility rules: https://www.worldathletics.org/news/press-release/eligibility-regulations-for-female-classifica Beneath the Surface, an autobiography written by Michael Phelps details his life & his journey to the Olympics + his diagnosis of Marfan's Syndrome, which is genetically advantageous in swimming Some female eligibility policies: https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-addresses-eligibility-of-female-athletes-with-hyperandrogenism and https://www.worldathletics.org/news/press-release/questions-answers-iaaf-female-eligibility-reg An article detailing Caster Semanya and the ASA against the IAAF: https://www.sports.legal/2019/06/caster-semenya-asa-vs-the-iaaf-what-it-means-for-women-and-sport/ The most up-to-date (November 2021) IOC policies regarding female eligibility according to each individual sport: https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Documents/News/2021/11/IOC-Framework-Fairness-Inclusion-Non-discrimination-2021.pdf?_ga=2.81833686.1565928341.1644209292-228312917.1644209292 Lia Thomas was experiencing success in swimming, when the new female eligibility IOC guidelines were released: https://www.them.us/story/lia-thomas-ncaa-transgender-guidelines-confusing-harm-athletes New NCAA female eligibility guidelines for swimming in 2022: https://www.ncaa.org/news/2022/2/10/media-center-csmas-subcommittee-recommends-no-additional-changes-to-testosterone-threshold-for-trans-women-at-2022-womens-swimming-and-diving-championships.aspx Dutee Chand wins court case to compete with naturally “high” testosterone levels: https://theworld.org/stories/2015-07-28/indian-sprinter-dutee-chand-wins-right-compete-again Research on the lack of scientific evidence on sex testing by Katrina Karkazis, Rebecca Jordan-Young, Georgiann Davis, and Silvia Camporesi: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5152729/ History on the existence of transgender women: Jules Gill-Peterson's Histories of the Transgender Child Natacha Kennedy & Mark Hellen wrote a paper on how transgender children become aware earlier than what has been believed: https://www.ncgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Transgender-Children-%E2%80%93-More-than-a-Theoretical-Challenge.pdf Organizations leading the way for academic and activist work for trans athletes: https://www.athleteally.org/ and https://www.outsports.com/ “Namibian Teens Stoke New Olympic Testosterone Controversy” by Gerald Imray: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/namibian-teens-stoke-new-olympic-testosterone-controversy-1.6126829

The interconnectedness of the mind and the body is important to note within sports and daily life. When there is a disconnect between the body and the mind, there can be problematic consequences. It is important to recognize when an athlete, or any human for that matter, is struggling with their mental health. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness and it should not be portrayed in a negative light. Mental health concerns are real and addressing these concerns should include a holistic approach, prioritizing both the mind and body. Let's make sport a positive vessel for implementing a beautiful change within society to support athletes and their mental health, alongside their physical health. Resources: Crisis hotlines, alternatives to 911 for mental health emergencies, and help in creating a safety plan can be found here: https://www.csueastbay.edu/shcs/counseling/options/crisis-support.html Online mental health screenings can be accessed here: https://www.helpyourselfhelpothers.org/ Skate Like a Girl is the organization that Kim Woozy, the host, is involved in. Read up on this organization here: https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/about.html You can get involved with the organization that backs this podcast, by visiting the Center for Sport and Social Justice's website: https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj The Oakland Roots is special and one key aspect in creating their enriched environment is Nurtured Roots, in supporting and developing athletes on and off the field: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/nurtured-roots/ Led by Lisa Bonta Sumii, AthMindset was created to balance an athlete's physical and mental health, to balance the whole ecosystem that supports the whole athlete: https://athmindset.io/about/ Trauma-Sensitive Youth Development Focused Coaches training can be located here: https://www.up2us.org/ Naomi Osaka talks about mental health: https://time.com/6077128/naomi-osaka-essay-tokyo-olympics/ Simone Biles speaks out about mental health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjHQ5TgyPuc&t=171s Kevin Love addresses his own mental health journey: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/kevin-love-mental-health The Black Panther Party originated in Oakland and set the stage for many other activist movements in the future: https://www.visitoakland.com/blog/post/black-panther-party/ Authors that influenced Dania to express herself include: Grace Lee Boggs, Bell Hooks, James Baldwin, and Paolo Freire. She suggests athletes read books on liberatory theory to have agency on their general health. Battle Cry by Jason Wilson is a suggested book, particularly for colored athletes to find healing. A documentary that serves as a resource to witness the creativity and redirection of athletes who are dealing with significant mental and community health crises: https://futbolistas4lifefilm.com/ Lisa's AthMindset podcast on the SportsEpreneur podcast platform: https://sportsepreneur.com/se-podcast/ Guided meditations: https://plumvillage.app/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAybaRBhDtARIsAIEG3kn9ERoee2jzvWj6c5z2v-l2hYOYgMEUcRaGLSaDkZOgBmGjeTqPLGEaAj7VEALw_wcB Inner Engineering is a technology for well-being derived from the science of Yoga: https://www.innerengineering.com/sadhguru?gclid=Cj0KCQiAybaRBhDtARIsAIEG3klSSAbllzAsALF9HVnF4XLNh0m0g8QZNs2fhtFD5mBbS-V1xwTNhOQaAoQJEALw_wcB

The Center for Sport and Social Justice at Cal State East Bay and Skate Like a Girl have teamed up to create a new podcast! Our intention is to provide an accessible resource that increases awareness in our communities regarding the following topics: the future of social justice and sport, mental health, gender equity. We are thrilled to present to you Making Moves. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud. #SkateLikeAGirl #CenterforSportandSocialJustice #MakingMovesPodcast

In episode 6, we conclude our series with 3 special guests, all of which are skateboarders from the Skate Like a Girl community: Alexa Berriochoa, Jai Ledesma, and Lou Williams. They courageously and powerfully share their personal experiences around gender identity and their thoughts about inclusivity in the skateboarding industry/community. Dr. Vanessa Yingling and Dr. Jennifer Sherwood give us a fun and youthful skit about about bone health, acted out by MaKenna Duda. Funding for Making Moves was provided by California State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. https://beacons.page/trans.sender https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/index.html https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/

In episode 5, we cover gender equity within sports. Kristin Ebeling interviews Anne Lieberman, Director of Program and Policy at Athlete Ally. Anne shares the impactful work Athlete Ally is doing to advocate for Trans athletes in sports. Listen in for MaKenna Duda's quick reminder about the importance of water consumption. Funding for Making Moves was provided by California State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. https://aei.athleteally.org https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/index.html https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/

In episode 4 Kim Woozy chats with therapist Chettina Hunter, Professor of Kinesiology and Sociology, Dr. Mike Regan, and student researcher Cecilia Ledezma. We dive deeper into the topic of mental health specifically on campus at California State University, East Bay. Take a mindful moment with Dr. Jenny O. around the idea of framing tendencies and how we can positively interpret and respond instead of react to others with the “CRTC” method. Funding for Making Moves was provided by California State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. www.alwayslivelovely.com www.mikereganjr.com www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/index.html www.skatelikeagirl.com/

In episode 3, we hone in on the topic of mental health in sport. Kristin Ebeling interviews former pro skateboarder, John Rattray. Rattray is also the founder of “Why So Sad,” whose mission is to raise awareness and maintain dialogue around the subject of Mental Health, Suicide Alertness and Prevention. MaKenna Duda briefly inquires about your sleep hygiene with a mindful moment. Funding for Making Moves was provided by California State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. https://www.thepredatorybird.com/why-so-sad-a-mission-for-mental-health/ https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/index.html https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/

In episode 2, we further explore the future of sports and social justice, with a panel of guests: Professor Jeffrey Montez de Oca and coaches Christina Rodriguez and Sophie Goethals, led by Kim Woozy. We take a moment to hear from professor Aaron Miller and how he uses meditation to take a break from technology and improve mental performance. Funding for Making Moves was provided by California State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. https://www.soccerwithoutborders.org/oakland https://sociology.uccs.edu/jeffrey-montez-de-oca https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/index.html https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/

In this episode, Kristin Ebeling interviews Rita Liberti, co-founder of the CSSJ and Professor of Kinesiology. Their conversation focuses on the future of sports and social justice. MaKenna Duda also presents a mindful moment on the importance of movement. Funding for Making Moves was provided by California State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. https://www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/index.html https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/