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Women in Sports: Tatum Evans

Women in Sports: Tatum Evans

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:59 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with UNC women’s tennis commit Tatum Evans about her goals on the court, her confidence journey, and her ascent to the top of the junior rankings.

Sports

Women in Sports: Holly Rilinger

Women in Sports: Holly Rilinger

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:38 AM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with former JMU women’s basketball standout Holly Rilinger to discuss her career on the court, her strength as an athlete, and her work as a global fitness coach.

Sports

Women in Sports: Jennifer King

Women in Sports: Jennifer King

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King about her own professional football career, her bond with head coach Ron Rivera, and her path to becoming the first black female full-time coach in the NFL.

Sports

Women in Sports: Adalia Coleman

Women in Sports: Adalia Coleman

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 7:47 PM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with Bridgewater track star Adalia Coleman to discuss her NCAA Championship, her evolution on the track, and her future as a doctor.

Sports

EMU names first female athletic director

Women in Sports: Carrie Bert

Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 10:27 PM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with EMU Athletic Director Carrie Bert to discuss her college volleyball career, her relationship with perfectionism, and her path to becoming the first woman in charge of the athletic department.

Sports

Women in Sports: Hannah Chappell-Dick

Women in Sports: Hannah Chappell-Dick

Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 9:10 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with Brown University assistant cross country coach Hannah Chappell-Dick to discuss her historic running career at EMU, her volunteer work in the community, and her goals as a Division I coach.

Sports

Women in Sports: Rachel Baxter

Women in Sports: Rachel Baxter

Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with professional pole vaulter Rachel Baxter about her record-breaking career at Virginia Tech, her rise to the top of the sport, and her path to developing a positive body image.

Sports

Caroline Wakefield

Women in Sports: Caroline Wakefield

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with Athletes Unlimited professional lacrosse player Caroline Wakefield about her legacy at North Carolina, her journey as a coach, and her work growing the sport of lacrosse.

Sports

Women in Sports: Diane Craig

Women in Sports: Diane Craig

Updated: Jul. 3, 2022 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with Girls On The Run coach Diane Craig to discuss her college softball career, her work supporting young athletes and her journey as a lifelong runner.

Sports

James Madison's Kate Gordon gestures to her dugout as she runs toward home plate to score...

Women in Sports: Kate Gordon Short

Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 8:02 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with professional softball player Kate Gordon Short about her historic career at JMU, her path as a real estate agent, and her work paving the way for the future of the sport.
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

Sports

Women in Sports: Dr. Bridget Lyons

Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with Shenandoah University Athletic Director Dr. Bridget Lyons about her passion for leadership, her vision for female athletes, and her journey to the top of college sports.

Sports

Women in Sports: Angela Mickens

Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with Bridgewater assistant coach Angela Mickens about her historic playing career, her passion for mental health, and her hidden talent as a poet.

Sports

Women in Sports: Sue Leonard

Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 6:52 PM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with veteran volleyball coach Sue Leonard about her storied career, her evolution as a leader, and her work creating local volleyball teams.

Sports

Women in Sports: Savannah Marshall

Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 7:19 PM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with James Madison volleyball star Savannah Marshall about her strength training, her positive body image, and her future as a professional athlete.

Sports

Women in Sports: Jenna Smoot

Updated: Jan. 2, 2022 at 6:57 PM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with NBC Sports marketing manager and former Strasburg standout Jenna Smoot to discuss her athletic career, her work highlighting women in sports, and her evolution from the playing field to the sports media world.

Sports

Women in Sports: Summer Wallace

Updated: Dec. 5, 2021 at 7:09 PM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with Riverheads track and field star Summer Wallace about her goals on the track, her faith, and her future as a runner.

Sports

Women in Sports: Savanah Copenhaver

Updated: Nov. 7, 2021 at 8:57 PM EST
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with Broadway football kicker Savanah Copenhaver to discuss her evolution as a player, her mindset on the team, and her future in the medical field.

Sports

Women in Sports: Eilidh Thomson

Updated: Oct. 3, 2021 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with retired professional soccer player Eilidh Thompson about her career on the field, her role at UVA, and her ongoing work for gender equality in sports.

Sports

Women in Sports: Caroline Cahill

Updated: Sep. 5, 2021 at 10:34 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with JMU field hockey star Caroline Cahill about her athletic career, future in medicine, and leadership roles on and off the field.

Sports

Women in Sports: Margo Fox

Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 12:19 AM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with East Rockingham track and field senior Margo Fox to discuss her recent state title, her role models, and her mental health as a three-sport athlete.

Sports

Women in Sports: Loren LaPorte

Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 12:22 AM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with JMU Softball Head Coach Loren LaPorte to discuss her coaching style, passion for softball, and the future of the program.

Sports

Women in Sports Part 2: Kiki Jefferson

Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 7:12 AM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Part 2 of a new series at WHSV highlighting women in sports in the Shenandoah Valley.

Sports

Women in Sports Part 1: Kiki Jefferson

Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 7:09 AM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with star player Kiki Jefferson from the James Madison University women’s basketball team.
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