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Jen Welter just finished her stint as a coach on the Arizona Cardinals, paving the way for generations of women to come.
When Sarah Thomas was officially appointed a permanent NFL referee earlier this year, she made headlines for being the first woman to hold the position. In such a male-dominated, testosterone-driven sport as American football, achieving this feat was monumental. It was regarded by many as the first step to introducing even more women into all professional sports leagues.
Along with Thomas, Dr. Jen Welter, Ph.D—whether intentionally or not—has also been advocating for a future where the sidelines are not only populated by men.