I am optimistic about the future, too. This school and the area are rich in soccer tradition, and my goal is that women's soccer become self-sustaining. We are like the little brothers and sisters of football, but we want to pull our own weight. In the larger picture, the UW is certainly doing that. I programs, but she is the first woman president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.
Women athletes of today have it so good because of all the hard work that was done in years past.
But here at the UW, we are a leader because we do things right. And the fight to give women more opportunities will continue.