Sport Psychology Needs Feminists, Too with Dr. Carole Oglesby, PhD and Dr. Phyllis Solon

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Carole Oglesby (PhD, PhD) and Dr. Phyllis Solon (PsyD, LP) reveal why sport psychology needs a feminist lens.

They unpack how patriarchal structures still linger in “progressive” sport culture, share real‑world strategies for feminist praxis, and explain when to work from the inside versus when to step back. Listeners will walk away with concrete tools to make their coaching, counseling, or business practices more inclusive and impactful.

Key Takeaways

- Feminism is practice, not a credential – daily actions matter more than titles.

- Identify hidden patriarchal patterns in “progressive” sport environments and call them out with intentional language.

- Use the “master’s tools” checklist to ensure your interventions truly dismantle, rather than reinforce, existing power structures.

- Decide strategically when to push for change from within and when to protect your energy by stepping away.

Dr. Carole Oglesby, PhD, PhD – is a Pioneer of women’s collegiate athletics, sport psychologist, and long‑time advocate for feminist praxis in performance science. She is the past president of WomenSport International and is a current executive board member.

Dr. Phyllis Solon, PsyD, LP – is a Clinical psychologist, author of the Anchored Relational Theory, and expert on trauma‑informed, intersectional approaches to sport psychology.

Links & Resources

WomenSport International- https://womensportinternational.org/index.php/dr-carole-oglesbys-leadership-on-aiaw/

Anchored Relational Training: https://anchoredrelational.com/

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