The Athlete Narrative

 The Athlete Narrative - Share Your Story #2 Hello all! This is our second launch for the opportunity for all athletes/non-athletes who have either experienced or witnessed athlete body negativity/shaming. We now have a Google Form where anybody can anonymously share or opt to publish their experiences with athlete body shaming.  Here's where to find the Google Form: https://forms.gle/Ac7i94Nt3VAo1RZt6 All submissions must be appropriate and names in the stories cannot be real. PLEASE take this resource seriously, as it outlines an important and sensitive topic for many. 

 A NY Times Must-Read Article  This article by Lauren Fleshman is a look into a heartbreaking personal story that serves as a cautionary tale to people of all genders in sports. All credits go to the original source. Read the article on The NY Times site by searching:  Title: “I Changed My Body For My Sport. No Girl Should.”  By: Lauren Fleshman  *This article may require a paid subscription to The NY Times. 

 We Are Back! And With a Summer Reminder… Hello all! We missed you!  The reason for our absence has been due mostly to day-to-day busyness as well as a recommended hiatus from TAN work from a mentor to the founder as to avoid losing focus on her sports career. We deeply apologize for the extended break, but we are back and ready to work harder than ever.  With summer in full swing (almost coming to a close for students!), we are back with a summer reminder. In higher temperature environments, athletes may incorporate lighter athletic attire into their daily training. Examples of such athletic attire may include:  1. Shorts of any length  2. T-Shirts  3. Sleeveless shirts/tank tops Unfortunately, when athletes wear these kinds of athletic clothes, some face scrutiny, open judgement, or negative comments from those around them. These comments can be prompted by anything, including reasons such as:  1. Intention to emotionally hurt/bring down the athlete ...