Student-Athletes

Advocacy is defined as the action of advocating, pleading for, or supporting a cause or proposal (W. O. Douglas).  Anyone can be an advocate – those who advocate for girls and women in sport are encouraged to become involved with NAGWS. For more than 110 years NAGWS has been a voice in the world for all girls and women in sport – athletes, teachers, coaches and administrators at all levels.  But advocates are also lawyers and politicians, moms and dads, friends and neighbors…just about anyone.  NAGWS is here for all of you!

Why should you get involved with NAGWS?  

Being involved with NAGWS will:

• help you understand the value of being a member    

• provide you with ways to get involved within NAGWS  Learn more>>  

• provide you with current issues in the field  Learn more>>  

• help you define the value of identifying a mentor   

Involvement in Sport

Not only are you an athlete, but an advocate for sport.  You too can speak up!  Visit Capwiz and learn about current initiatives for keeping you and your teammates active in sport.  Share this information with your parents and neighbors, and get them involved to support sports.