Women in Courage: From Sidelines to Spotlight: The Rise of Women’s Sports

Women in Courage: From Sidelines to Spotlight: The Rise of Women’s Sports

Join NC Courage for the annual Women in Courage event, this year exploring 'From Sidelines to Spotlight: The Rise of Women's Sports'

By North Carolina Courage

Date and time

Location

Red Bird

612 South Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Lineup

Agenda

3:30 PM

Arrival


Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks whilst networking with guests and NC Courage club professionals.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Athlete Panel


Hear from three athletes as they share their journeys through women’s sports — from college competition to the professional stage. They’ll reflect on growing up dreaming of leagues that didn’t yet ex...

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Thought Leaders Panel


Hear from four thought leaders representing the PWHL, NWSL, and WNBA as they explore why women’s sports is not just impactful—but smart business. They'll share insights on the exponential growth acro...

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks


As we close out the two panels, have some time to network and enjoy happy hour.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join the NC Courage for our annual Women in Courage event, presented by Merz Aesthetics.

This year’s theme, “From Sidelines to Spotlight: The Rise of Women’s Sports,” celebrates the remarkable growth and future of women in sport.

📍 Red Bird, August 19 at 3:30 PM

Enjoy an inspiring afternoon featuring athletes, trailblazers, and industry leaders as they share stories of progress, challenges, and what lies ahead for women’s sports.

🎤 Speakers include:

  • Jaedyn Shaw – NC Courage & U.S. Women’s National Team
  • Thayer Lavielle – Managing Director, The Collective at Wasserman
  • Katelyn Tuohy – Professional Runner & Four-time NCAA Champion
  • Christopher Paolini – Sr. Director of Business Analytics, PWHL…and more to be announced soon!

Your ticket also includes a goodie bag, hors d'oeuvres, one alcoholic beverage, and the opportunity to receive autographs from panel members.

Don’t miss this empowering conversation about where women’s sports has been—and where it’s going next.

Frequently asked questions

What does my ticket include?

Your ticket includes access to the panel, hors d'oeuvres, one alcoholic beverage, and the opportunity to receive autographs from panel members.

What time does the panel start?

4pm promptly, please see agenda below.

Where do I park?

There is paid parking located across the street in a surface lot, and also behind the building at the Residence Inn.

Organized by

$25
Aug 19 · 3:30 PM EDT