the [female] athlete project

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  all-aussie podium sweep and athletics just had its most successful day in history 03.08.2026 26min

  A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Aussie Diamonds stain in history, the story that’s been flooding everyone’s feeds and the dive that placed this woman as the all-time win record across both the men’s and women’s competitions. For the key story - FIFA almost just sold off world football behind closed doors and the Women’s World Cup was about to become collateral damage. Here’s how a $20 billion secret deal completely blew up in 48 hours. *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out about merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ellie carpenter on her return to australia and the early days playing soccer with her brother 29.07.2026 27min

  A very special episode this week as we sit down with Matilda's star Ellie Carpenter, who is heading back down under in Chelsea blue for the upcoming A-League All Stars clash. From holding her brother's hand to be able to play on the pitch to dominating top leagues across America, Europe, and now England, Ellie has forged one of the most remarkable careers in modern football. In this chat, we dive into the relentless mindset that drives her, the raw reality of bouncing back from major injuries, and the fierce competitive spirit that makes her who she is today. Join us for a live podcast collaboration between We Are Chelsea and The Female Athlete Project. Featuring special guests Chelsea star Erin Cuthbert and head coach Sonia Bompastor. Date: Monday 10th August Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start Location: The Sporting Globe, King St Wharf, Sydney Tickets: wearechelseaxtfap.eventbrite.com.au Game Day: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 Kick-off Time: 7:45 PM AEST Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Broadcaster: Paramount+ Match Tickets: bit.ly/4fpxzbQ *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out about merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  georgia godwin is finishing gymnastics on her own terms after making remarkable comeback 27.07.2026 22min

  A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: A round-up of all the Comm Games action, Bronte Halligan has led the Stingers to Bronze and Sam Kerr calls for the Matildas to come home. For the key story - new research into the impact of concussion in women's rugby could change guidelines for the game. It has been found that repeated blows to the head affect women differently than men, with female athletes more susceptible to concussion and reporting longer recovery times. *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out about merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  glasgow grudge match set to take place this weekend 20.07.2026 22min

  A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: The Opals Coach banned from WNBA, Private Owner saves Canberras United, Jess Hull’s win and the AFLW scheduling disaster. For the key story - A-League looks like it could be cancelled at this rate as fans back player’s decision to reject the latest pay proposal. It is another blow for A-League news and we’ll take a deeper look into what it means for the future of Women’s Football in Australia… *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out about merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  claudia hollingsworth on running her own race, surviving pressure from a young age and breaking track records for fun. 15.07.2026 44min

  Claudia Hollingsworth is one of the most exciting middle-distance prospects in Australian athletics history. And when you look back upon her career, there’s little wonder why. By 16 years old, Claudia was already competing against open-age fields and just a year later made her international debut at the World U20 Championships. By 19, she was crowned the Australian National 800m Champion and went on to make the Olympic semi-finals in Paris, setting her up for success on the global stage against the world's absolute best in the Diamond League. Now, she’s back on the track, shattering under-20 records and sharing her pure love for running after overcoming early career racing setbacks. Watch Claudia go for gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 27 and stream it live directly on the 7plus Website, or head straight to the dedicated 7plus Athletics Hub where all the Commonwealth Games live feeds and event replays will be. ***Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the weekly women's sports newsletter + to hear when new merch drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Join the women's sports fan club. Shop our new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  beyond the game: meet hustle media director sarah neill 01.07.2026 45min

  Growing up, Sarah Neill was a self-described shy little kid. But working in sport changed that. And now she helps tell some of the biggest stories in Australian sport, every single day. From working at two of the biggest clubs in Rugby League when Instagram was first launched to now running her own media business, Sarah shares how being made redundant in the traditional sports space gave her the courage to take the leap and start her own production company - Hustle Media. *** The ‘Beyond the Game’ podcast series has been developed in collaboration with the New South Wales Office of Sport. Part of the Her Future in Sport initiatives, we’re helping the Office of Sport to light the spark of inspiration in young women and adolescent girls to show the breadth of interesting and fulfilling careers across the broader sports sector. From creative to curious, scientific to sporty, we want every girl to see that there is a place for her in a sports career. Explore the possibilities at the Her Future in Sport Quiz: careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our brand new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  rhiannan iffland equals the all-time redbull cliff diving wins record 🌊 29.06.2026 22min

  A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Rhiannan Iffland has equalled the all-time record for Red Bull Cliff Diving Victories, the Aussies are through to Semi’s of the T20 Cricket World Cup and the Vixens are through to the Super Netball Grand Final. For the key story, we unpack how the Central Coast Mariners Women’s A-League Team have been left without an owner four months out from the start of the season, as the club’s newest owner chose not to purchase the women’s team too. *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out about merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  the next: the machine is hungry and athlete data is feeding it 24.06.2026 47min

  THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project. Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines. We shine a light on the pockets of the future already here - the signals of change that are quietly [or not-so-quietly] reshaping women's sport in the present. Not to predict what’s coming, but to notice what’s already in motion. This week, we discuss four signals of change around the quantification of women athletes which includes what their data is being used for and who it's being used by. *** MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women’s sports trivia game is here: Grab your copy now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection Plus, the new Women's Sports Fan Club range has arrived. Grab your merch and join the club now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  serena williams is making her wimbledon singles comeback 🎾 22.06.2026 30min

  A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Serena is SO BACK, the Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to the Super Netball Grand Final, and Australia remain undefeated at the T20 Cricket World Cup [plus Georgia Voll is basically a wicketkeeper now!] For the key story, we unpack an Australian strengths and skills program [Prep to Play] aimed at reducing concussion and lower-leg injuries in Women’s Community AFL. *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out about merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  beyond the game: meet exercise physiologist lizzy machan 17.06.2026 1h 4min

  Lizzy Machan is an Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist as well as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Sydney. Her journey into the sports industry began with a desire to combine her passion for helping others with her love for sport and exercise.  From working on weight loss intervention programmes for patients with sleep conditions, to conducting award-winning research on the sleep and wellbeing of athletes, and even teaching the next generation of exercise physiologists at University – Lizzy shares loads of advice for those looking to begin a career in the Sports, Exercise or Research realm. If you’re interested in learning more about Lizzy’s photography side hustle, you can check it out here: https://elizabethannephotography.mypixieset.com *** The ‘Beyond the Game’ podcast series has been developed in collaboration with the New South Wales Office of Sport. Part of the Her Future in Sport initiatives, we’re helping the Office of Sport to light the spark of inspiration in young women and adolescent girls to show the breadth of interesting and fulfilling careers across the broader sports sector. From creative to curious, scientific to sporty, we want every girl to see that there is a place for her in a sports career. Explore the possibilities at the Her Future in Sport Quiz: careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our brand new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  carissa moore claims back-to-back world surf tour wins🏄‍♀️ 15.06.2026 22min

  A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: American Surfer Carissa Moore has wins back-to-back Championship Tour events, Australia kick ff their T20 World Cup Campaign in the best way possible, and the Giants have finally got a Super Netball win in the final round of the season. For the key story, the English Professional Footballers Association have announced a new 12-week camp to help uncontracted women’s players find a club before the season begins … *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch just dropped. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out when our new winter merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  australia are crowned rugby sevens world champions! 🏉 08.06.2026 25min

  A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: The Aussie Sevens Women are World Champions, the Melbourne Mavericks are through to their first-ever Super Netball finals and Jess Fox has won double Canoe Slalom gold in Prague. For the key story, we unpack new Australian research that shows women with disabilities are being locked out of playing sport by a lack of basic menstruation support. *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out when our new winter merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  beyond the game: meet event manager fatima walsh 03.06.2026 51min

  Fatima Walsh is a Sports Event Manager at Venues Live. But her journey into the sports industry started by serving beers and pies in the food kiosk at Wembley Stadium. From working with the England National Football Team at FIFA World Cups, to bringing game day to life every week for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Fatima opens up on how getting thrown in the deep end helped her become an Event Manager who can adapt to any challenge that comes her way on game day. The ‘Beyond the Game’ podcast series has been developed in collaboration with the New South Wales Office of Sport. Part of the Her Future in Sport initiatives, we’re helping the Office of Sport to light the spark of inspiration in young women and adolescent girls to show the breadth of interesting and fulfilling careers across the broader sports sector. From creative to curious, scientific to sporty, we want every girl to see that there is a place for her in a sports career. Explore the possibilities at the Her Future in Sport Quiz: careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  nsw complete the first series sweep in women's state of origin history 💙 01.06.2026 28min

  A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: The NSW Blues have completed the first whitewash in Women’s State of Origin History, the Aussies have upset New Zealand at the Valladolid Sevens, and Number 3 seed Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the French Open in the fourth round … For the key story, we’ll give you the lowdown on an epic WNBA x NWSL women's sport double header that happened in Portland over the weekend and why we think it could work in Australia too … *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out when our new winter merch drops👀  https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  the next: is women's sport getting better or just bigger? 27.05.2026 37min

  THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project. Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines. We shine a light on the pockets of the future already here - the signals of change that are quietly [or not-so-quietly] reshaping women's sport in the present. Not to predict what’s coming, but to notice what’s already in motion. This week, we discuss three signals of change regarding the gap between growth and progress in women's sport and whether the big boom is being felt by those at the bottom as well as the top.  *** MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women’s sports trivia game is here: Grab your copy now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection Plus, The Women's Sports Fan Club has arrived. Grab your merch and join the club now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  fc barcelona lift their fourth UEFA women's champions league trophy ⚽ 25.05.2026 26min

  A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: FC Barcelona have won their 4th Women’s Champions League Title, Caitlin Clark has surpassed LeBron James in overall jersey sales, and Oceana Mackenzie has won Australia’s first boulder climbing World Cup Gold! For the key story, we unpack UEFA's decision to continue stopping women’s football clubs with the same owners from playing together in the Women’s Champions League.  *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  beyond the game: meet sports psychologist kris dun 20.05.2026 58min

  Kris Dun is the National Performance Psychology Lead at the Australian Institute of Sport. But it was a bold move to Scotland back in 2010 that kick-started her career, helping her gain invaluable psychology experience at the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. From supporting athletes at four different Commonwealth Games, to working with both Team Australia and Team Scotland at the Olympic Games, Kris shares loads of advice for those looking at a career in sports psychology. The ‘Beyond the Game’ podcast series has been developed in collaboration with the New South Wales Office of Sport. Part of the Her Future in Sport initiatives, we’re helping the Office of Sport to light the spark of inspiration in young women and adolescent girls to show the breadth of interesting and fulfilling careers across the broader sports sector. From creative to curious, scientific to sporty, we want every girl to see that there is a place for her in a sports career. Explore the possibilities at the Her Future in Sport Quiz: careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  melbourne city are crowned a-league womens champions for a FIFTH time! ⚽ 18.05.2026 28min

   A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: Melbourne City have lifted their 5th Ninja A-League Championship Trophy, the NSW Blues have secured back-to-back State of Origin Series victories, and Abbey Caldwell has become the second fastest Australian woman in history over 1500m. For the key story, the AFLW have announced an historic representative game between Australia and Ireland to be played later this year. We discuss what it means for the game and some interesting scheduling choices ... *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  manchester city win their first women's super league title in a decade 🏆 11.05.2026 24min

   A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: Manchester City have won the Women’s Super League, the Melbourne Vixens have won nine-straight Super Netball games, and Natalia Drobot has won Australia’s first international gold medal of the Paddling season! For the key story, we unpack research by Deakin University and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that reveals alarming levels of racism and discrimination in women’s sports in Australia. *** Join us for the ultimate warm-up for Women's State of Origin Game 2. We'll meet at Brisbane's Caxton St Brewing Co from 5:00 pm, then walk together to Suncorp Stadium for WSOO Game 2. Your ticket covers entry, food and drinks, Q&A with NRLW and Women's State of Origin stars, trivia and giveaways. Most importantly, it includes a seat at Suncorp for Women's State of Origin Game 2. Grab your tickets for the Warm-up now: https://thewarmupwsoo2.eventbrite.com.au ** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  beyond the game: meet sports journalist + commentator emma lawrence 06.05.2026 1h 3min

  This year, Emma Lawrence became the first woman in history to play-by-play commentate an NRL game. But behind that epic achievement is 15 years of hustling in the sports media industry. From starting as an unpaid intern at the Parramatta Eels to becoming one of the most recognisable Rugby League voices on both Fox Sports and Channel Nine, Emma opens up on how her work ethic and determination have guided her career and shares plenty of advice for those looking to find their way in the sports media industry. The ‘Beyond the Game’ podcast series has been developed in collaboration with the New South Wales Office of Sport. Part of the Her Future in Sport initiatives, we’re helping the Office of Sport to light the spark of inspiration in young women and adolescent girls to show the breadth of interesting and fulfilling careers across the broader sports sector. From creative to curious, scientific to sporty, we want every girl to see that there is a place for her in a sports career. Explore the possibilities at the Her Future in Sport Quiz: careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au *** Join us for the ultimate warm-up for Women's State of Origin Game 2. We'll meet at Brisbane's Caxton St Brewing Co from 5:00 pm, then walk together to Suncorp Stadium for WSOO Game 2. Your ticket covers entry, food and drinks, Q&A with NRLW and Women's State of Origin stars, trivia and giveaways. Most importantly, it includes a seat at Suncorp for Women's State of Origin Game 2. Grab your tickets for the Warm-up now: https://thewarmupwsoo2.eventbrite.com.au ** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.