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Center for Sport and Social Justice
Making Moves is a podcast created by The Center for Sport and Social Justice at California State University East Bay. 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.
Soul SCSoccer Without BordersAmerica SCORES Bay AreaPositive Coaching AllianceFootballistas for LifeProject 510The Yates Report - www.ussoccer.com/stories/2022/10/sally-q-yates-investigation-findingsCenter for Sport and Social Justice - www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/Funding:Funding for Making Moves was provided by Cal State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. Make sure to catch all past and future episodes of Making Moves. Streaming now on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Big thanks to everyone who made this episode possible!AthMindset - www.athmindset.io/SportsEpreneur - www.sportsepreneur.com/
Soul Sports ClubUnited Soccer Coaches - Communities InitiativeOakland Sport Equity Coalition - Only 14% of Oakland youth get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity dailyFunding:Funding for Making Moves was provided by Cal State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. Make sure to catch all past and future episodes of Making Moves. Streaming now on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Big thanks to everyone who made this episode possible!AthMindset - www.athmindset.io/SportsEpreneur - https://sportsepreneur.com/
Founder of AthMindset®Tune in for an exclusive scoop: a powerful conversation on transgender athletes, policy, and pushing the boundaries of sport. Available now on all platforms.Funding:Funding for Making Moves was provided by Cal State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. Make sure to catch all past and future episodes of Making Moves. Streaming now on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Meet Mike Geddes and Michael Kodama - two visionary leaders transforming the coaching landscape, from grassroots programs to global initiatives, with a passion for elevating the way coaching is taught, shared, and experienced.The CSSJ Making Moves podcast presents Part 2 of our coaching series, featuring host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMC, founder of AthMindset and mental performance coach for the Oakland Roots Soccer Club, along with co-host Andrea Corrigan, sociology senior, lifelong athlete, nonprofit leader and CSSJ student.This episode features two guests with expertise in coaching diversity and sport equity:Mike Geddes is the co-founder and chief purpose officer of the Oakland Roots Soccer Club and Oakland Soul Soccer Club, bringing a vision of soccer as a tool for community building and cultural inclusion.Michael Kodama serves as the Community Relations Manager for United Soccer Coaches (the largest soccer coaches association in the world) and works as a project manager for the Communities Initiative to grow play opportunities for historically underserved communities.In this episode, Andrea introduces our theme of examining the systems behind coaching and who gets opportunities to lead. Lisa interviews Mike and Michael about building inclusive, purpose-driven teams and discusses the following topics:@ 2:49 - What diversity in coaching means and why diverse perspectives strengthen teams@ 6:02 - Mike Geddes on Oakland Roots/Soul initiatives to uplift diversity: Community Coach Leadership Program and Switch the Pitch@ 13:58 - Michael Kodama on United Soccer Coaches' 10 affinity groups serving over 6,000 coaches@ 17:33 - The innovate to Grow program: supporting communities across the country@ 21:23 - Challenges in implementing diversity initiatives in coaching@ 24:08 - How the profit-driven youth soccer system creates barriers to access@ 28:05 - Ways young coaches can address structural inequities in sports@ 32:10 - Challenges with cultural competency in coaching education@ 36:07 - The importance of meeting coaches and communities where they are@ 39:33 - How young coaches can make an impact through mentorship and player empowerment@ 41:52 - Final thoughts on keeping the focus on youth enjoyment and development (Mike)@ 43:49 - Final thoughts on coaching as impacting lives and creating lasting memories (Michael)Resources:Oakland Roots & Soul Sports ClubUnited Soccer Coaches - Communities InitiativeOakland Sport Equity Coalition - Only 14% of Oakland youth get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity dailyFunding: Funding for Making Moves was provided by Cal State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. Make sure to catch all past and future episodes of Making Moves. Streaming now on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.The next episode will explore trans inclusion in sports, from locker rooms to legislation.
Meet Dr. Brian Gearity and Khali Blackman-Newton - trailblazers in coach education, shaking up how coaches are trained and empowered across the U.S. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation on the future of coaching!The CSSJ Making Moves podcast presents its new season, featuring host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMC, founder of AthMindset and mental performance coach for the Oakland Roots Soccer Club, along with co-host Andrea Corrigan, sociology senior, lifelong athlete, nonprofit leader and CSSJ student.This episode features two guests with expertise in coaching and sport equity:Dr. Brian Gearity (Dr. G) is the founder and director of the Master of Arts in Sports Coaching at the University of Denver, a sports psychology expert, and former strength coach for the Cleveland Indians and University of Tennessee.Khali Blackman Newton is the director of community engagement for Positive Coaching Alliance in Northern California and founder of the Sport Equity and Access Coalition, advocating for social justice in sport, especially in Black and Brown communities.In this episode, Andrea introduces our season theme of how sport shapes us individually, culturally, and systematically, and how it can be used as a tool for justice. Lisa interviews Brian and Khali and discusses the following topics:@ 2:35 - The state of coach education in the US (Dr. G calls it a "dumpster fire")@ 4:15 - Top priorities for revamping coaching education systems@ 6:42 - The importance of changing mental models about coaching@ 8:15 - Mental fortitude development in coaching and its impact on athletes@ 11:34 - Building a foundation for safe, healthy coaching environments@ 14:35 - How young coaches can advocate for better education and training@ 16:17 - The intrinsic rewards of coaching and community impact@ 18:09 - The need for organizational coach development and resources@ 19:06 - The socioeconomic barriers to coaching and equitable compensation@ 21:49 - How to create paid coaching pathways and more equitable systems@ 23:53 - Final thoughts on coaching education and getting involvedResources:Oakland Sport Equity Coalition - Only 14% of Oakland youth get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity dailyPositive Coaching Alliance - www.positivecoach.orgUniversity of Denver - Sports Coaching MA ProgramFunding: Funding for Making Moves was provided by Cal State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. Make sure to catch all past and future episodes of Making Moves. Streaming now on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Part 2 of this coaching series will focus on systematic equity and diversifying coaching.
The CSSJ Making Moves podcast presents Women's Pro Soccer in Oakland, featuring our new host, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW - the CEO and founder of AthMindset®. This episode features two guests with many years of experience in soccer, both locally and globally. Mike Geddes is the chief purpose officer and Co-Founder of Oakland Roots and Soul SC.Jessica Clinton is CSUEB's very own women's soccer assistant coach. She is also the first Head Coach for the Oakland Soul! Highlights from this episode - Lisa interviews Mike and Jessica about women's Pro Soccer in Oakland: @3:35 - What is social justice in women’s sport?@5:08 - Wanting to create a professional women’s soccer team before a men’s team (Oakland Soul/Roots)@8:04 - What it means to be the coach of the Oakland Soul, what drew Jessica to Oakland and the organization@10:23 - What does it mean for you to coach women as a woman?@13:14 - What are some economic barriers to starting the Oakland Soul?@18:45 - The difference between a pre-professional team and a fully professional team in women’s soccer@22:27 - Tangible ways that the community can support the Oakland Roots/Soul@25:12 - Ideal changes to be made to youth sports coaching and understanding how best to coach based on the needs of young athletes (academics, mental health, conflicting responsibilities)@33:21 - The potential for women’s sports and Oakland sports@37:05 - Problems with the pay-to-play model and emphasizing accessibility and inclusionConnect with our guests: Jessica:IG @jessicaclintonsoccer | https://www.instagram.com/jessicaclintonsoccerIG @oaklandsoulsc | https://www.instagram.com/oaklandsoulscEmail- jessica@rootssc.com LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-clinton-18347350 Mike: IG @mike_geddes | https://www.instagram.com/mike_geddesIG @oaklandsoulsc | https://www.instagram.com/oaklandsoulscIG @oaklandrootssc | https://www.instagram.com/oaklandroots/Email- mike@rootssc.comLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegeddes Funding:Funding for Making Moves was provided by Cal State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. Make sure to catch all past and future episodes of Making Moves, Streaming now on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
The CSSJ Making Moves podcast presents its first episode this year, featuring our new host, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, the CEO and founder of AthMindset. This episode also features two guests with many years of experience in refereeing for youth sports: Mike Woitalla and Carolyn Sideco! In this episode, Lisa interviews Mike and Caroyln and discusses the following topics: @ 3:08 - What brought you to youth sports refereeing to begin with?@ 4:55 - What keeps you in the business of refereeing/officiating? (Carolyn)@ 9:22 - What keeps you in the business of refereeing/officiating? (Mike)@ 12:04 - “Referee abuse” and unfair treatment of referees@ 16:22 - Using sport as a socialization tool from the perspective of an immigrant (Carolyn)@ 21:22 - Keeping focus, understanding referees are fallible, and taking a step back when tensions get high (Mike)@ 28:22 - Developing interpersonal connections between referees in years past and the lack of emphasis on it today@ 30:02 - Difficulties starting refereeing in California today@ 31:13 - The future of refereeing and integrating technology@ 32:15 - Creating more opportunities and accessibility for kids starting sports later@ 35:00 - Problems with and solutions for the current refereeing and soccer system (FIFA and IFAB)@ 40:27 - Modeling de-escalating and respective behavior for parents and players@ 44:08 - The need to improve training and mentoring in refereeing/officials@ 46:36 - The need for change starting from coachesResources: Carolyn’s Instagram-@coachingkapwa @coachsidecoCarolyn’s LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-sideco-caa-352b7b119?trk=people-guest_people_search-card For Carolyn’s upcoming events, go to https://linktr.ee/coachsidecoFor consultations, speaking engagements & ceremonial sports rituals, email Carolyn@coachingkapwa.com Read Mike's Latest Articleshttps://www.socceramerica.com/ Mike’s Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewoitalla Funding:Funding for Making Moves was provided by Cal State University East Bay and the Center for Sport and Social Justice. Make sure to catch all past and future episodes of Making Moves. Streaming now on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
We are joined by Andy Duran, the founder of ChubRollz, a local Bay Area community for fat/plus-size skaters, along with professors Dr. Luciana Zuest and Dr. Sae-Mi Lee for an important conversation about weight stigma in sports and fitness. Our guests will be speaking to the meaning of and need for inclusivity, and their roles as scholars and activists in promoting body diversity in a world obsessed with thinness.Thank you so much for listening in on this important two-part conversation. Below, I have listed some easy action steps -Check in with our featured guests -Andy-Andy founded a San Francisco based body inclusive Skating club, ChubRollz: https://linktr.ee/chubrollz?fbclid=IwAR2iD0sllRAgur-2hX5cOgJRcn70SyOcUW9maWTdeO4E8loZgAdMl-TG1Ow - please edit if inaccurateChub Rollz Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/chubrollz/Dr. Luciana Zuest and Dr. Sae-Mi Le-Their published works can be found on our research gate profiles:Luciana: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luciana-ZuestSae-Mi: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Saemi-LeeOn instagram, you can find Golden Eagle Physical Activity Mentoring (GEPAM) @ calstatelagepamTheir paper is a two-hour, self-paced, interactive online course designed specifically to improve exercise professionals’ attitudes towards fatness, thereby reducing weight stigma in fitness spaces: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24711616.2023.2175743Resources:Check out @ sizeinclusivetraining (Size Inclusive Training Academy) on Instagram, that certifies size inclusive fitness specialists!The weight inclusive thinking Fitness Spaces (WIT FITS) is a course Dr. Sae-Mi Le and Dr. Luciana Zuest created to educate fitness professionals about weight stigma and the health at every size approach: https://weightinclusivethinking.com/ You can find the service learning program Golden Eagles Physical Activity Mentoring (GEPAM) here: https://calstatelagepam.com/ASDAH (Association for Size and Diversity in Health) includes ways to advocate for yourself at a doctor's office: https://asdah.org/Comedian skit on instagram where an individual got stabbed and the doctor said diet and exercise will help: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSz50QXJy58/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=NAAFA - From their website, “National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) is a non-profit, all volunteer, fat rights organization dedicated to protecting the rights and improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA is recognized as the world’s first documented fat acceptance organization: https://naafa.org/ You can purchase Sonya Renee Taylor's book The Body is not an Apology on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Body-Not-Apology-Radical-Self-Love/dp/1626569762 or her porm https://youtu.be/iXLSKHzOLkA Ilya Parker founded Decolonizing Fitness to help facilitate a healthy relationship with movement: https://decolonizingfitness.com/pages/about-ilyaBe Real USA offers curriculum for high schools "to provide an evidence-based, high school body image curriculum to address the needs of today’s students." https://berealusa.org/Hawaii Surf Curve Girl - The description is from their website “Curvy Surfer Girl is a movement & community of women committed to creating body diversity and body positivity in women’s surfing”https://www.curvysurfergirl.com/about Virgie Tovar is an author, lecturer, and leading expert on weight-based discrimination and body positivity”: https://www.virgietovar.com/ -This is a book by Dr. Dawn Clifford who is a collaborator of Dr. Sae-Mi Le and Dr. Luciana Zuest. Her book describes how to apply motivational interviewing to nutrition and exercise behavior change through a weight inclusive approach https://www.guilford.com/books/Motivational-Interviewing-in-Nutrition-and-Fitness/Clifford-Curtis/9781462524181 (Continued in comments)
In an effort to critically analyze the overlooked impact of mental health in sport, we speak with Cal State East Bay Division 2 athletes Delia Moore and Jordan Smith and bring back mental performance coach Lisa Bonta Sumii. In this impactful episode, all 3 guests speak about their why in pursuing athletics or a mental health in sport profession. We also dive into what it means to be a student-athlete, while balancing the pressure to perform, academically and physically among other commitments and how to seek out help when needed. Thank you so much for listening in on this important conversation. Below, I have listed some resources. In terms of action steps, you can look to meditation for emotion regulation, journaling to slow down and reflect, or a self-care checklist. It is also helpful to regularly speak with a trusted mentor, know your campus resources if you are a student, set routines, and monitor your self-talk. As Lisa states, you are enough, period. You can connect with our guests:Delia Moore can be found on Instagram @ d_moore_11Jordan Smith is also on Instagram @ jordan.smith_18 Lisa Bonta Sumii is on Instagram @ lisa_bontasumii and @ athmindset.ioThere is a recent article on the work that Lisa does in her role as Mental Performance Coach, on the Technical Team of the Oakland Roots https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1267180Lisa Bonta Sumii is the CEO & Founder of AthMindset®, a diverse team of sport psychology professionals, promoting the mental health of youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful and professional athletes. https://www.athmindset.io/Lisa’s podcast, Athlete Mindset, can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. She hosts conversations with athletes, former athletes, and anyone in the sport ecosystem, on their stories and takes on mental health in sports. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-mindset/id1643948698 Some Resources:You can get involved with the organization that backs this podcast, by visiting the Center for Sport and Social Justice’s website: www.csueastbay.edu/cssj 988 is the mental health support phone and text line option. You don’t have to be in crisis to use it! Online mental health screenings can be accessed here: www.helpyourselfhelpothers.org/ CSUEB counseling services can be found at https://www.csueastbay.edu/shcs/Guided meditations: https://plumvillage.app/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAybaRBhDtARIsAIEG3kn9ERoee2jzvWj6c5z2v-l2hYOYgMEUcRaGLSaDkZOgBmGjeTqPLGEaAj7VEALw_wcBPeople/ Organizations/ Podcasts to Check Out: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: www.oaklandrootssc.com/nurtured-roots/ If you’d like to check out the Oakland Roots: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/ Check out Project 510 for the development program for youth soccer players aspiring to play professionally: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/project-510/ Stay tuned for the purpose-driven women’s professional soccer team that Lisa mentioned: https://www.oaklandsoulsc.com/ Drew Robinson shares his story as a suicide survivor and professional baseball player: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30800732/san-francisco-giants-outfielder-drew-robinson-remarkable-second-actDrew Robinson retires from his athletic career and becomes a mental health advocate for the NY Giants: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31829440/drew-robinson-retiring-player-join-san-francisco-giants-front-office
It was a thrill to hear from Robert Marcus, the Chief Community Impact Officer from Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). We also spoke with Khali Blackman-Newton, the Director of Community Engagement in Northern California for PCA. Both discussed the PCA’s mission to change culture and behavior throughout youth sports. This is fulfilled through establishing the PCA’s first youth sports coalition, focusing on establishing a community-specific Sports Equity Coalition to create and implement a Sports Equity Agenda specific to the local community. This is called the Oakland Sport Equity and Access Coalition (SEAC). The two guests share a bit about their reasons for facilitating these convenings, while speaking to the importance of representation for youth of color within low-income neighborhoods when participating in sports. Thank you so much for listening in on this important conversation. I encourage you to consider becoming a coach and joining the coalition. Below, I have listed some resources:Socail media-You can find Khali on Instagram @ khalibnorcalYou can find the Positive Coaching Alliance also on Instagram: @ positivecoachusResources -Check out the Center for Sport and Social Justice, who funds this podcast: https://linktr.ee/CSUEB_CSSJ Through a positive coaching environment, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) aspires to impact our youth: https://positivecoach.org/ The PCA includes several helpful resources; https://devzone.positivecoach.org/10 best practices for getting girls in the game here is the link https://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/article/game-plan-girls-sportsThe PCA website includes an interactive map. Head to this website and put in your address to find sports programs in your area that are looking for support: https://coach.positivecoach.org/ Oakland Roots SC is a professional men's soccer team that intends to make positive social changes: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/There is now a professional women's soccer team emerging in Oakland, called Oakland Soul: https://www.oaklandsoulsc.com
Cal State University East Bay has supported Kinesiology students through many opportunities to connect with professors, peers, and within the local community. In speaking with fellow CSUEB graduates Lauren McNulty, Jared Johson, Ebo Dawson-Andoh, and Christina Rodriguez, we focus on their academic careers, community impact, and current career paths. In this discussion, they reflect upon how the Kinesiology program has provided them with a lens that they are now utilizing in their emerging professional work.Thank you so much for listening in on this important conversation. Below, I have listed some resources:Through skateboarding, Skate Like A Girl fosters an inclusive active space: https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/Soccer Without Borders serves underserved youth through soccer: https://www.soccerwithoutborders.org/Soccer Without Borders hosts an annual tournament Small Goals, Big Change to fundraise for Soccer Without Borders programming for refugee, asylee, and immigrant youth in Oakland: https://smallgoalsoakland.weebly.com/If you are interested in checking out the Cal State University East Bay's (CSUEB) Kinesiology program, check it out: https://www.csueastbay.edu/kin/ Mentioned faculty are listed on the website, as well: https://www.csueastbay.edu/kin/aboutkinesiology/faculty-staff.html Empowering young runners, Running for a Better Oakland (RBO) canbe found here: https://www.rboakland.org/The annual Oakland Running Festival: https://oaklandmarathon.com/Girls Play Baseball: https://girlsplaybaseball.blog/Jared mentioned the company he works for, Vasper, which utilizes a recumbent bike blood flow restriction and cooling to help folks of all abilities workout: https://vasper.com/ Magdalena Lewy-Bouletis the mentioned Olympian who has joined RO previously to speak: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-track-and-field/athletes/Magdalena-LewyBouletThe Mammoth Track Club promotes lifelong fitness through running at a competitive level: https://www.mammothtrackclub.com/Check out the Soccer Without Borders girls program resources and more, such as Global Goal 5 (GG5) The 2020 Women's Sports Foundation Report, etc... https://www.soccerwithoutborders.org/gender-equity
In this episode Boxing for Justice, we get the dialogue going with stand-out speakers Dalia 'La Pantera' Gomez and Alfredo Gopa. Boxing is arguably one of the most demanding, intense sports there is. In this episode, we will take a look at the often overlooked beauty of boxing: its power to catalyze self-realization and its ability to strengthen communities. The experts on this episode are two longtime, local Bay Area boxing coaches, Alfredo Gopa & Dalia ‘La Pantera’ Gomez, who dedicate much of their time to the youth of Oakland. As Dalia mentioned, a boxer's first line of defense is to know thyself and to be aware of surroundings.Important note - At times --0:19, 2:29, 3:42-- "Gomez" was stated in error; the last name is "Gopa", Alfredo Gopa. Thank you so much for listening! Important resources are listed below -Dalia can be found:@ DaliaLaPantera on instagramVertical Skillz Outreach is a non-profit program designed to empower inner-city youth through outreach opportunities -www.VerticalSkillz.org/ and on instagram @ VerticalSkillzVertical Skillz Outreach donation links:Venmo: verticalskillzZelle: goverticalskillz@gmail.comOr send check to: 490 Lake Park Ave #10842Oakland, Ca 94610Alfredo can be found:On instagram @ jag_gopa and @ gopaboxingclubGopa Boxing Club - https://gopaboxingclub.com/An article about Gopa Boxing Club: https://oaklandvoices.us/2022/08/26/from-blight-to-fight-gopa-boxing-club-hopes-to-train-next-generation-of-oakland-boxers/ Mentioned people and resources -You can learn more about Cesar Chavez's career: https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/topics/_/page/julio-cesar-chavez is this a good source?Lucha Libre and luchadores resource: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/lucha-libre-an-introduction-to-mexican-wrestlingCheck out Kings Gym in Oakland: https://www.kingsboxingym.com/EOBA: East Oakland Boxing Association is an organization looking out for Oakland's underserved youth. It is currently just an afterschool program, though there is still a boxing ring: https://www.eoba.org/Learn about the boxing scene in Oxnard, aka the mecca of boxing: https://visitoxnard.com/blog/boxnard-experience-oxnards-boxing-scene/Check out the boxing career of Salvador Sanches: https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Salvador_Sanchez Check out the boxing career of Muhammad Ali: https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/180Check out the boxing career of Roy Jones Jr: https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/774820Washington state first coach - Lydell Spry Check out the boxing career of Queen Underwood - 1 of 3 females chosen to fight in Olympics: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-boxing/athletes/Queen-UnderwoodBruce LeeNeuro - Linguistic Programming is mentioned - https://www.primescholars.com/articles/using-nlp-in-sport-psychology-neurolinguistic-programming-affects-on-boxer-statesport-confidence-by-using-metamodels-method.pdf Baz in San Mateo - cut manCheck out the boxing career of Gennady Golovkin aka Triple G - https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Gennady_GolovkinMartha Salazar - & Blanca Gutierez started Beautiful Brawlers in Pacifica, CA: https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBrawlersBoxing/ Check out the boxing career of the Serrano Sisters - Amanda Serrano https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Amanda_Serrano and Cindy Serrano https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Cindy_SerranoKatie Taylor making noise in the sportDalia has trained Oakland School District, community leaders of Anti Terra Police Project, the mayor in OaklandWellington Jackson and Chief Gascié’s Bay Area Youth EMT program may be found at: http://www.bayemt.org/ and there is a documentary https://www.intheredfilm.org/ + article on this program, which Dalia is apart of: https://imprintnews.org/featured/in-the-red-film-captures-the-power-of-second-chances/15279Boxing After Dark - Poor Man's Sport documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmFCByVa3o
This episode dives into the challenges and successes that Women’s Pro Sports face today. This episode dissects issues of systemic abuse and racism in Women’s sport and speaks to recent events involving the National Women’s Soccer League. Dr. Brown and Dr. Allison join us to share their research on the ins-and-outs of women’s sports, and the hope for a better future.Thank you so much for listening in on this important conversation. Below, I have listed some easy action steps. In short, you can watch, read about, follow, and listen to podcasts centered around women in sport! You can also donate to women's player associations or support independent journalists covering women's sports! You can get involved with the organization that backs this podcast, by visiting the Center for Sport & Social Justice’s website: www.csueastbay.edu/cssj/ You can hear more from our two guests below!Dr. Letisha Brown-Follow her on Instagram @ letisha002, Twitter @ letisha122, and Spoutible @ Brown, Letisha (brown5lh)Be on the lookout for her new book Say Her Name: Centering Black Feminism and Black Women Sports (under advanced contract with Rutgers University Press)Dr. Rachel Allison-Follow her on Twitter - Twitter @ rallis2Purchase her book: https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/kicking-center/9780813586779Important women mentioned:Simone Biles Wyomia Tyus - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/dec/23/wyomia-tyus-athlete-activism-usa-olympicsMisty AndrewBrittney Griner Lucia Harris and The Queen of Basketball - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFkcoTfr7gKimberle Crenshaw & Say Her Name MovementNaomi OsakaChloe Ricketts - https://www.npr.org/2023/03/06/1161249445/nwsl-washington-spirit-chloe-ricketts-youngest / @ChloeRicketts89Mystique Ro - Virginia's skeleton player Podcasts to Check out:Snacks Podcast: https://justwomenssports.com/podcast/snacks/African American and Sports Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-african-americans-in-sport-podclass/id1601301741Edge of Sports Podcast - https://www.edgeofsports.com/podcast/index.htmlBurn it all down Podcast - https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/episodes/Organizations/ Events to check out: Brown Girls Do Ballet - https://www.browngirlsdoballet.com/blog/2022/12/30/brown-girls-do-ballet-2022-highlightsBrown Girls in Gymnastics - http://www.browngirlsdogymnastics.com/Black Girl Hockey Club - https://blackgirlhockeyclub.org/USWNT receives landmark equal pay - https://justwomenssports.com/reads/uswnt-equal-pay-cba-agreement/LFG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM0j03d9fdIBlack Feminist Future - https://blackfeministfuture.org/Dove's Crown Act: https://www.dove.com/us/en/stories/campaigns/the-crown-act.html#!inclusion of swim caps movements: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-57688380Yates Report: https://www.npr.org/2022/10/04/1126730508/national-womens-soccer-league-abuse-reportBlack Players Coalition in the NWSL: https://www.bwplayercollective.org/Black Women's Player Collectives - https://www.bwplayercollective.org/Black Feminist Future, who organized on Brittney Griner’s behalf when she was detained - https://blackfeministfuture.org/Sedona video on March Madness label: https://twitter.com/sedonaprince_/status/1372736231562342402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1372736231562342402%7Ctwgr%5E958befa3ab37e1aece586a453a3d1bb9cf966d08%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F5948127%2Fsedona-prince-womens-basketball-march-madness%2FBreakingT - support women players by repping their name - https://breakingt.com/Fisk University is the 1st HBCU with gymnastics team - https://www.denver7.com/news/national/women-make-history-as-first-gymnastics-team-at-hbcu#:~:text=Fisk%20Universityis%20the%20first%20historically%20Black%20college%20or,big%20part%20of%20why%20the%20team%20came%20together.https://www.fisk.edu/fisk-athletics/support-gymnastics/
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.
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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/