Title IX: Lindsey Nissen Story

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, we can reflect on how far we’ve come but there is still more work to be done to achieve the ideals Title IX set forth. Even today we know athletic opportunities at most schools aren’t equitable – that’s why the hard work of leaders who implement & create programs aimed at true equality is so important. These are their stories.

“For the first time they have access to an adequate practice facility…”

Lindsey Nissen, Assistant Principal of Activities and Athletics at Alan B. Shepard High School, she has served as a teacher, Dean of Students, and an Athletic Director. She was also a three-sport athlete, and division I softball player. Title IX has been around since she was an athlete. Her college had a Title IX review board to make sure that women’s teams were getting close to equal the men’s teams. Facilities have improved due to Title IX.

While in the first year of using Vidswap, the girls’ soccer team was able to have a video system for the first time. Having Vidswap has helped the girls’ soccer team scout and breakdown their games for them. A multitude of teams at Alan B. Shepard High School have access to Vidswap.

Lindsey explains that while she was in college, she did not realize all of the behind the scenes that her coaches and staff advocated for. The behind the scenes work from Title IX was much more than she realized until she became the one advocating for it.

“With Title IX facilities and access to facilities are fairly equal, or as equal as can be.”