Athletes Quote by Ellyse Perry
“When I started out there weren't even contracts for players and now all the girls on the team are full-time professional athletes, I guess seeing that evolve over a period of time has been incredible.”
About This Quote
The quote notes the evolution from informal play to professional women's sports, highlighting the remarkable progress over time.
In simple terms: Women’s sports have become professional.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate and support progress.
Themes
progress
gender equality
professionalism
sports development
Mood
optimistic
proud
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- coaching
- policy making
- media coverage
- grassroots programs
Key Concepts
sociology
gender studies
sports economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain growth?
- What barriers remain for women athletes?
A Different Perspective
Professionalization can create new pressures.
![“The other girls [in team] have experience. They've been competing on a lot of international world-class stages. They knew what to expect and what to do and what not to do. Me and Aly [Raisman] just gave them advice on the media side. We said, it's gonna be crazy. It's the Olympics. But it's gonna…” quote by Gabby Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d65/gabby-douglas-7265_advice_the-other-girls-in-team-have-experience_523525.jpg)
