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Empowering Female Coaches with Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCoach

Empowering Female Coaches with Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCoach

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 In this episode of the Mixed Doubles Podcast, hosts Maggie and Josh interview Vanessa Fuchs, the CEO of WeCoach, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting, advancing, and retaining women coaches in all sports and levels through year-round professional growth & leadership development programs. Vanessa discusses her career journey from being a former dual-sport athlete at Florida State University (FSU) to becoming the first woman to lead the FSU Athletic Department. The conversation then delves into the changing landscape of college athletics, the importance of female leadership in sports, and Vanessa's impactful experiences throughout her career. Vanessa emphasizes the critical need for professional development and support for women in coaching, addressing challenges such as underrepresentation and retention. 00:27 Introducing Vanessa Fuchs: CEO of We Coach 01:37 Vanessa's Journey as a Dual Sport Athlete 05:11 Lessons from College Athletics 08:32 Navigating Career Paths in Sports Administration 12:30 Returning to FSU: Leading the Athletics Department 18:00 Advice for Aspiring Athletic Directors 21:38 Funny Stories from FSU Athletics 22:07 The FSU Logo Redesign Controversy 23:35 A Generous Donation of Palm Trees 26:30 The Future of College Athletics 31:59 The Mission of WeCoach 35:29 Challenges and Initiatives for Women Coaches 41:46 Future Goals and Success Metrics for WeCoach 43:06 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Check out WeCoach on all platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecoachsports/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wecoach/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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