“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 Industry Pro Fellow (Cohort ’23)
A CURRICULUM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
HerSport Pro is a career and leadership fellowship designed exclusively for current and former professional women athletes. Whether you’re still competing or recently retired, this program helps you tap into your full potential off the field, court, or ice—without leaving your identity as an athlete behind.
Through a women-centered lens, you’ll take a deep dive into the business of sports, examining industry trends, power structures, and the evolving role of women in sports, media, and business. Along the way, you’ll build relationships with leaders and changemakers—and with a community of athletes who, like you, are ready to lead.
Many athletes who’ve joined the Fellowship while still playing say that learning has helped them approach their sport with new insight and advocacy, while also activating parts of themselves that had been put on hold. For those recently retired, it’s been a chance to reimagine their next chapter with purpose and power.
New this year, we’ve added a Career and Leadership Specialization—a three-course track designed to help you clarify your goals, build your brand, and take action. Whether you’re launching a venture, transitioning to a new field, or planning your next move within the sports world, HerSport Pro gives you the tools to make it happen.
You’ve already built discipline, resilience, and leadership on the field. Now, it’s time to leverage all of it—on your terms.
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.
“This Fellowship has been life changing for me in both my professional career and as a professional athlete. I have been able to utilize what I learned to advocate for myself as an athlete, especially a female athlete. My unique experiences combined with the knowledge and skills I’ve gained through this Fellowship has given me direction on how to be a leader in women’s sports.”
–Dr Andrea Cyr, Sports Medicine Physician, Professional Cyclist
WomenX HerSport Pro
“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)
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