As part of Women's History Month, Madelyn Burke sits down with several local coaches and players to discuss the future of girls flag football. The panel includes leaders like Jean Kisslinger from Gridiron Partners Girls Flag, Katie Dichiaro, Head Coach of Somers High School Girls Flag, Brandon Jubrey, President of CT Flag Football, Steve Antonucci, Head Coach of Middletown South Girls' Flag Football, Gianna Pizzano, an athlete for Nutley High School Flag Football, and Angela Baker, Giants Offensive Assistant and two-time IFAF World Champion with Team USA Women's Tackle Team.

5:55 - The girls' desire to play
10:30 - Goals for the future
14:12 - Opportunities for young athletes
19:12 - What's next for the sport?

On this episode of Her Playbook, Madelyn Burke leads a panel discussion about the growth of women's professional sports with Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, Yael Averbuch, and Eli Manning, who are all heavily involved in Gotham FC. We also hear from Scott Hallenbeck, CEO of USA Football, who will share the exciting news of Flag Football's inclusion for the 2028 LA Olympics, and the growth of opportunities for females to play the game of football in our country and around the world.

:00 - Gotham FC
23:30 - USA Flag Football

Madelyn Burke is joined by Jamie Erdahl, host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network, to discuss her career working in sports, and the transition from being a sideline reporter to a studio host.

:00 - Sideline Reporting
7:00 - Best Memories
12:00 - Hosting Good Morning Football

Emma Lovewell, author of "Live Learn Lovewell" and Peloton instructor, joins Madelyn Burke on this episode of the "Her Playbook" podcast. Lovewell discusses her personal wellness journey, talks learning from mistakes, and gives lifestyle and fitness tips.

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Pam Oliver, sideline reporter for FOX and the longest-tenured sideline reporter in the NFL, joins Madelyn Burke on this episode of the "Her Playbook" podcast. Oliver discusses how she got her start in sports broadcasting, how to get honest answers in player interviews, and her favorite parts of covering numerous Super Bowls.

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Ashlyn Harris, 2x World Champion with the USWNT and Global Creative Advisor for Gotham FC, joins Madelyn Burke on this episode of "Her Playbook" podcast. Harris discusses her favorite moments from the world championship runs, the fight for equal pay as female athletes, and what the future looks like for Gotham FC.

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Stephanie Sherman, Chief Marketing Officer for DraftKings, joins Madelyn Burke on the latest episode of the "Her Playbook" podcast. Sherman, one of DraftKings' first 15 employees, discusses the company's relationship with the NFL, adapting to the ever-changing market of sports betting, and how growing up playing sports has helped her become a leader in her industry.

Nancy Lieberman – NY Playground legend, Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympian, and basketball pioneer - joins Madelyn Burke on this episode of the "Her Playbook" podcast to discuss her storied basketball career, becoming the first woman to coach a professional men's basketball team, and how she got her nickname, "Lady Magic".

00:00 - "Lady Magic" and Rucker Park
3:00 - Early Influences - Muhammad Ali
9:49 - Creation of the WNBA
13:36 - Coaching men's professional basketball
17:41 - Message for young women today