#PDLWednesday (@PeauDeLoup) is here again, featuring Sheila Decker (she/they), a lock with the @cograywolves of the @WPLRugby! As the 2024 Recruitment Director for the Gray Wolves, she helped the team to back-to-back national championships on and off the pitch. 📸 Mx. Bex 1/4
Sport is for everyone; if you have air in your lungs and a goal in your mind then there is a team, event, or competition out there for you and with it a community of people who’ll support you unconditionally. It’s never too late to learn a new skill or to make new friends.” 3/4
…have brought more eyes to women’s+ sports and encouraged professional leagues to have deeper conversations around gender identity, race, and sexuality to make these spaces more inclusive to all.” — Ceara 7/7
This #PDLWednesday@PeauDeLoup, meet OBH (she/they) and Ceara Lafferty (they/she) from the @allbluesrugby of the @WPLRugby! OBH plays fullback, and Ceara has been spending time honing their coaching skills while working their way back to the pitch. 1/7
“In a similar vein, the growth of women’s+ sports is not hindered by athletes being their authentic selves. Despite external pressure to conform to societal expectations, athletes like Diana Taurasi, Sha’Carri Richardson, Layshia Clarendon, and Quinn… 6/7
🥁 ANNOUNCING THE FIRST HEAD COACHES IN WER HISTORY! Each coach brings a wealth of experience and leadership to their team, and we can’t wait to watch their success on the pitch next spring. Who are you most excited to see taking the helm? Drop your comments below 👇
We have been incredibly pleased with the volume of highly-qualified applicants for the head coach positions, and we are excited to share more details soon. Keep an eye out for more announcements regarding team coaches in the next week! 4/4
WER is extending the player declaration period until October 26th at 8PM EST to allow time for us to announce the head coaches for each market. This decision reflects our continued commitment to building a player-focused league. 1/4
With a robust application and review process, the hiring period has extended beyond our original timeline to accommodate the varying schedules of all relevant stakeholders. 3/4
creating a sense of community and solidarity among women as they advocate for equality, representation, and beyond. Plus, a little bit of rugby friendship magic gets you fun adventures and couches to crash on around the world.” 5/6