Empowering Women in Sports: Building Community and Overcoming Barriers with Ashley Burrill

In this episode, Alex and Meredith have Alex’s cousin, Ashley Burrill, on to talk about the world of women in sports. They discuss the importance of community and support systems, the role of women in sports development, and the disparities between men's and women's sports. They explore Ashley's journey in hockey, her experiences coaching and what she is doing to accommodate her female clients so they are able to balance being involved in a sport alongside their busy day-to-day schedules. They also highlight the significance of supportive partners and societal implications while advocating for more visibility and support for female athletes.— Meet Ashley!— Long-term Friendships— Getting Started with Hockey— Ball Hockey and Team Canada— Support Systems and Women's Sports— Coaching and Empowering Women— Setting Personal Goals and Community Building— Creating Opportunities for Women in Sports— Finding Community in Sports Later in Life— Coaching Different Age Ranges of Women— Inclusivity and Representation in Women's SportsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World (https://bookshop.org/p/books/good-for-a-girl-a-woman-running-in-a-man-s-world-lauren-fleshman/18409279?ean=9780593296806)· Dream On - 30 for 30 Miniseries (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20869430/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part One) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000644472883)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valentine’s Day & Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part Two) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000645292058)· America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (https://www.netflix.com/title/81685878)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 1): Injuries, Winning Bronze, and Work Ethic (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000612469241)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 2): Disordered Eating, Relationships, and Athlete Identity (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000613340384)· Follow Carly Jackson at @carlyjackson97 on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carlyjackson97/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000661019940)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Philadelphia Marathon Recap: First Tactic Community Meet-Up, How It Went, and What’s Next! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000637674646)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)