I enjoy being around the guys and hate to think of my gender as a handicap. As a female reporter and realizing how important it is, it has never been my intent to disturb the normal functioning of guys in the room after the games. The athletes seem to be among the most accepting of women reporters in the locker room. In the locker room stripped of their armor a new aspect of the warriors come to light. There the players begin to slowly unwind from the intense level of the game.
Anxiety is replaced with warm acceptance and an almost ritualistic brotherhood.
The locker room presents a unique perspective into the workings of our Champions. There in the safety of the locker room a new aspect of the gladiators come to light. There the defenders begin to slowly unwind from the intensity of the game. Anxiety is replaced with warm acceptance and an almost ritualistic brotherhood. It is a safe place, a haven where the players are protected from the glare of thousands of prying eyes and legions of screaming, demanding voices.