Women in Courage: From Sidelines to Spotlight: The Rise of Women’s Sports

Join the NC Courage for our annual Women in Courage event, presented by Merz Aesthetics.

This year’s theme, “From Sidelines to Spotlight: The Rise of Women’s Sports,” celebrates the remarkable growth and future of women in sport.

📍 Red Bird, August 19 at 3:30 PM

Enjoy an inspiring afternoon featuring athletes, trailblazers, and industry leaders as they share stories of progress, challenges, and what lies ahead for women’s sports.

🎤 Speakers include:

• Jaedyn Shaw – NC Courage & U.S. Women’s National Team
• Thayer Lavielle – Managing Director, The Collective at Wasserman
• Katelyn Tuohy – Professional Runner & Four-time NCAA Champion
• Christopher Paolini – Sr. Director of Business Analytics, PWHL…and more to be announced soon!

Your ticket also includes a goodie bag, hors d'oeuvres, one alcoholic beverage, and the opportunity to receive autographs from panel members.

Don’t miss this empowering conversation about where women’s sports has been—and where it’s going next.

Info: Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks whilst networking with guests and NC Courage club professionals.

Info: Hear from three athletes as they share their journeys through women’s sports — from college competition to the professional stage.
They’ll reflect on growing up dreaming of leagues that didn’t yet exist, navigating the evolving landscape of NIL deals, and what it means to now be paid to play. Gain insight into where women’s sports has been—and where these athletes hope to take it next.

Info: Hear from four thought leaders representing the PWHL, NWSL, and WNBA as they explore why women’s sports is not just impactful—but smart business. They'll share insights on the exponential growth across leagues, what the future holds, and the pivotal moments that inspired them to pursue careers in women's sports.

Info: As we close out the two panels, have some time to network and enjoy happy hour.

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