Let's Elevate Girls and Women in Sport Episode 1: Women Belong in Sports. Respect Them.

In this episode, Dr. Dana K. Voelker talks with Emily Engel-Natzge – the first woman to be a full-time coach in Washington Capitals franchise history and among the first in the National Hockey League. Emily details her journey up the ranks to become one of a small number of women on the coaching staff in men’s professional sports; she talks about support, challenges, and advice for those with similar aspirations.

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.