About Athletes for Action
Our Goals
Advocate for female athletes at every level.
Protect
Protect girls and women’s sport and establish new policies keeping women’s sports female. The average male is stronger, bigger, and faster than the average female. Without separate teams, males will dominate most competitive sports.
Define
Transathletes say they simply want a chance to play. But competitive sports, as opposed to intramural sports, are not supposed to be inclusive. Varsity teams are selective; colleges recruit athletes to fill their rosters.
Educate
Athletes who were born male but identify as female maintain physical advantages—often even after transitioning. Allowing male-bodied athletes to play women’s sports will disadvantage female athletes.
Advocate
Advocate for policies and practices that ensure equal opportunities, funding, and resources for female athletes in all levels of competition, while maintaining protections that keep female sports categories exclusive to female competitors.
Inform
Launch educational campaigns to inform the public, policymakers, and sports organizations about the unique challenges faced by female athletes, including the impact of having trans women in women’s sports, emphasizing the importance of preserving fair competition.
Support
Develop programs and initiatives that provide direct support for female athletes, including scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and professional development, to empower them within their sports and foster their growth.
Influence
Collaborate with legal experts and advocacy groups to influence legislation and sports governance that upholds the integrity of female sports, ensuring that regulations are in place to protect competitive fairness and maintain defined gender categories in athletics.
Explore
Be Brave Blog
Athletes for Action: Who We Are & Why You Should Join
By: Liz Harris In July 2023, Bridget Michener and I—both former collegiate athletes and mothers of athletes—joined an in...
Fighting for the Future of Women’s Sports: A Call to Action
By: Kim Russell “The Hippie Love Coach” As a lifelong advocate for women and girls in sports, I find myself in a battle...
Inquiries?
Get in touch with Athletes for Action.
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info@athletesforaction.com
Interested in creating a A4A chapter at your high school or college?
Please reach out to Liz Harris at (215) 300-9827.
At Athletes For Action, our mission is to educate, empower, and advocate for Title IX and the advancement of girls’ and women’s sports while protecting the integrity of these programs. We believe in giving parents and girls a voice, ensuring their concerns are heard and valued as we actively lobby for girls’ rights in sports and push for equitable policies and legislation. By working collaboratively with schools, leagues, and stakeholders, we develop innovative solutions that guarantee fair locker room spaces and athletic opportunities for female athletes. Our commitment is to foster a culture of inclusivity and support, enabling every girl to thrive in a safe and empowering environment, while we strive to break down barriers and create a brighter future for women’s sports by upholding the rights of female athletes at all levels.