“To be in a group dedicated to advancing women in sports has been inspiring and empowering, and the connections made and lessons learned have been invaluable to the advancement of my career.“

– Kelly O’Neill, Digital Product Management, Manager, NBA
WomenX HerSport Pro Fellow (Cohort ’23)

“To be in a group dedicated to advancing women in sports has been inspiring and empowering, and the connections made and lessons learned have been invaluable to the advancement of my career.“

– Kelly O’Neill
Digital Product Management
Manager, NBA

“To be in a group dedicated to advancing women in sports has been inspiring and empowering, and the connections made and lessons learned have been invaluable to the advancement of my career.“

– Kelly O’Neill
Digital Product Management
Manager, NBA

A CURRICULUM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY

HerSport Leadership Fellowship focuses on elevating the next generation of women leaders in sports, galvanizing them to achieve gender equity this decade. Through our hybrid curriculum, virtual live lectures and in-person summits, we do a deep dive into all aspects of the sports industry.

  • Her Business: Learn the business of sports (including, economics, power of data, and betting)

  • In fact, 94% of women who hold C-suite positions are former athletes and 80% of female Fortune 500 executives played competitive sports at one point in their lives (Forbes).
  • HerBrand: Explore branding strategies to amplify the female athlete and elevate the industry

  • Women’s sports sponsorships account for just 0.4% of all sports sponsorships (Forbes)

  • HerRights: Understand the legal tools at an athlete’s disposal in fighting for gender equity

  • USWNT and the US Soccer Federation settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million (ESPN)

  • HerBody: Examine the biology of the female athlete to maximize performance
  • In addition to the underrepresentation of women in sports research, the percentage of female participants in sports science studies averages 30 to 40% of overall participants, with only 6% of studies investigating exclusively women. (Frontiers)

  • HerMedia: Dig into the role media plays in elevating the game

  • Women make up 40% of athletes but only received 4% of media coverage (Forbes)

HerSport Leadership Fellowship

Pro Athletes & Retired Pro Athletes
Emerging Industry Leaders
Aspiring Sports Professionals
Athletic Administrators & Coaches
Graduate Students

  • START: June 2025

  • WHEN: 2 x week for 8 weeks (2- in-person session and virtual)

  • WHERE: Live virtual sessions & In-person Boston event

Our 2023 Spring Fellows:

How we develop leaders :

EMPOWER THROUGH EDUCATION

Provide deep knowledge of the sports industry from various academic and professional lens

BUILD CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND

Create a safe space where women’s voices and contributions are centered in each discussion, encouraging knowledge sharing and the expansion of networks

GENDER EQUITY ACTIVISM IN WORK

Engage in practical application of knowledge with goal of advancing women in sports

Why should you join?

FELLOWSHIP WITH WOMEN

Learn with women across the industry following a curriculum that is designed to highlight women’s contributions and advancement in sports

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Hone soft and hard skills that will make you a competitive leader in sports through office hours, one-on-one sessions, and group meetings we will

NETWORK

Engage with industry leaders as part of our Speaker Series giving them the opportunity to learn from and network with past and present trailblazers.

CAPSTONE

Apply the knowledge you learn immediately in a real world setting. Engage in research, work for a company or organization in the industry, or start your own venture.

“It was one of the best experiences ever… It left an impact on me and really shaped my mindset of how I would want to empower society today to continue to fight for our equality.”

–Mikayla Coombs, Former UGA (D1) Basketball Player
WomenX HerSport Fellow (Cohort ’21)

“To be in a group dedicated to advancing women in sports has been inspiring and empowering, and the connections made and lessons learned have been invaluable to the advancement of my career.“

–Mikayla Coombs

WomenX HerSport Fellow (Cohort ’21)

Photo Credit: © 2023 University of Georgia Athletics

Photo Credit: © 2023 University of Georgia Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a highly selective Fellowship and our cohort sizes depend on various factors. We typically strive for a diverse, intimate group of Fellows who can delve deep with us for the entire 20 week commitment.

There is no application fee. The cost of the Fellowship may be covered by employers or sponsors. For more information, please email us at [email protected].

We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis through February 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Any professional who aspires to be a leader in sports and related industries.

Typically, we spend at least two hours per week in class together and Fellows commit two to three hours per week outside of class.

We design the Fellowship to make it accessible for women regardless of the demands they face. The class session schedule for our Fellowships depend on the availability of our Fellows. We will set the class schedule once we have admitted all members of our cohort.

Reach out to WomenX at [email protected] with subject line: HerSport Fellowship.

Lessons from
Morgan Shaw Parker

 

President of the WNBA Atlanta Dream

HerSport Guest Speaker Series

Join WomenX for All to RSVP for WomenX Events

To Be Her, You Have to See Her.