England-based sports advocacy organization Football v Homophobia (FvH) has produced and released an infographic linking football, gender expression and gender-based violence (specifically, homophobic rape) in South Africa. The group is calling on the South African government to proceed with legislation that would classify homophobic rape as a hate crime. FvH is a campaign that seeks [...]

Female Olympians’ physical exploits on a world stage further cements Team Fenom’s claim that 2012 was truly the Year of the Female Athlete. From July 27th to August 12th women dominated the London 2012 Olympic Games. What was your most memorable Olympic moment? Also check out 2012 – The Year of the Woman Part I!  The Parade of Nations [...]

As 2012 came to a close, we here at Team Fenom looked back at women’s accomplishments in sports. Their achievements were phenomenal! As a result, we have deemed and proudly proclaim 2012 the Year of the Female Athlete. On the 40th anniversary of Title IX, female athletes at all levels demonstrated how equal access to resources [...]

One of the toughest things to get 21st Century kids to accomplish is to be self-sufficient. Parents don’t let kids fail anymore because they are so concerned about their psyche being damaged. Failure is one of life’s greatest teaching tools but 21st Century kids aren’t allowed to fall so they don’t learn how to get up, [...]

Carli Lloyd is one of the most recognizable faces in the women’s soccer world and she deserves it. When you are the only player in men’s and women’s soccer to score the game-winning goals in two Summer Olympic Games, the sports world takes notice. Fortunately, for sports enthusiasts, Lloyd isn’t done making history. On every level in [...]

Why do people choose to coach? Is it for money or love of the game? Is it for altruistic reasons, a need for affiliation, or something else? I have often wondered if people ask themselves this question or if they “just do it.” The answer is important because understanding your choice will determine whether or [...]

By Qiana Martin, Eat Soccer If you are an athlete who dreams of playing on the world’s biggest stage, you must be prepared for your opportunity.  Preparation can take many forms.  Putting in time at the gym, doing sport specific training and following a nutrition protocol are the actions that most often come to mind. [...]