Let's Elevate Girls and Women in Sport Episode 4: If You Don’t See It, Be the First

In this episode, Dr. Dana K. Voelker talks with Bianca Smith – the first Black woman to coach in Major League Baseball history. Bianca flips the script for young people looking for role models, describes how others can advocate for women in sport leadership positions, and takes honest perspective on the value of diversity in sport at the highest levels; through her storytelling, she exemplifies what it means to be person-centered.

What is Time Out?

Time Out is a podcast focused on current issues in sport leadership, performance, and health with a wide range of experts and industry leaders. This podcast is offered by the School of Sport Sciences in West Virginia University’s College of Applied Human Sciences.

NEW MINI-Series: World Cup 2026 – Expert Perspectives on the Global Game”
In this series, Dr. Gonzalo Bravo, Director of the Global Sports and Performance Center in the WVU School of Sport Sciences, talks with leading voices from across the global game exploring the inner workings, emerging challenges, and broader impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Please note, these interviews were recorded two months prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.