Welcome back to this new captivating episode of the Adventure Paradox podcast with interviews with Faye Perkins as our guest this week. Faye is a notable figure in women’s sports history and education. Faye shares insightful stories about her journey as a female athlete in the 1960s and '70s, highlighting the significant impact of Title Nine legislation was a game changer for girls and women in sports. She talks about her experiences growing up in a small town in Iowa, her successful coaching career at the University of Wisconsin, and her travels teaching health education in Scotland and China. Faye reflects on the importance of mental and physical health in athletics, equitable opportunities for all, and the lessons learned from injuries and recovery. Touching on personal anecdotes and pivotal life decisions, such as declining a Division I coaching position after a transformative experience at the 1996 Olympics, this episode delves deep into the paradoxes of being an athlete, a coach, and an educator.
Episode Chapter:
01:19 Faye's Athletic Journey
03:10 Impact of Title Nine
06:20 Challenges and Paradoxes in Women's Sports
11:00 Growing Up in a Small Town
16:12 The Culture of Busyness
18:51 Burnout and Overtraining in Youth Sports
24:28 International Teaching Experiences
29:35 The Importance of Mindset in Sports
33:42 Becoming a Local in Jackson Hole
37:42 The Power of Coaching and Mentorship
44:45 Reflecting on Career Choices
Links and resources:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faye.perkins.79
Mind Gym Book (not sure which is the correct book): https://a.co/d/073zjiVD or https://a.co/d/0hJeTNj3
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