R-E-S-P-E-C-T: It's Time for Equity in Women's Sports

All my life I have been immersed in and around sports. Whether watching on television or participating in team sports as a student, I'm very thankful that my parents made it their business to introduce me to various sports to develop athleticism, camaraderie and leadership skills—skills that I continue to use daily. It was also not lost on me that for the majority of women athletes, the pinnacle of their careers was encapsulated by a four-year build-up to the Olympics. For most, they had one opportunity to shine on the international stage. Using their quadrennial celebrity to leverage endorsements and join national tours for additional pay.