Carol Hutchins

Video by Alexander Stockton, Leah Varjacques and Taige Jensen “Equal Play” is an Opinion video series showcasing the insurgent athletes who are dragging women’s sports into the 21st century. The article below is by Lindsay Crouse. Title IX, passed in 1972, transformed American sports — it decided girls deserved the same opportunities as boys to play sports. From then on, men and women in college had to receive equal treatment on the playing field and equal funding for their athletic programs.

Equal Play “Equal Play” is an Opinion video series showcasing the insurgent athletes and coaches who are dragging women’s sports into the 21st century.

Rhonda Revelle was ready to make her recruiting pitch, but hesitated once she heard the tone of the player's voice. The Nebraska softball coach could sense something was wrong. The recruit seemed stressed out and unhappy. She was trying to make a major life decision at a much younger age than most kids. She didn't know what she wanted, but feared the scholarship offers wouldn't be there if she waited. Revelle asked the player if she ever got tired of dealing with the recruiting process.