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JCPenney Supports Young Women In Sports & Education

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**Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with JCPenney  and Latina Mom Bloggers **

As a young lady, I was part of a softball team as well as the cheerleading squad at school. I adored being a part of a team because it made me realize that, if you’ll pardon the cliche, teamwork truly makes the dreamwork. I learned early on that there really is no “I” in team and that we all must work collaboratively in order for our team to function well. It is for these reasons that I adore the initiative from JCPenney in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Classic JCPenney 4cI can remember the most empowering aspect of being a part of these teams was that there were a select few of us who were Latinas! You could count them on your hand but I was PROUD to be among them! JCPenney has partnered with Monica Gonzalez and Gonzo Soccer to support and empower young female athletes in the Hispanic community and that is something I completely embrace!

In Honor Of Hispanic Heritage Month JCPenney Turns The Spotlight On Inspirational Partner Monica Gonzalez And Her Gonzo Soccer Academy For Girls It’s difficult when you’re a female and you’re going through those “hormonal” changes of the teenage years. At times, you feel a certain way – like maybe you don’t belong or you stand out from your peers, but thanks to the inspirational Latina Monica Gonzalez, there is a voice committed to helping our teenage youth fight through those often challenging times. She is assisting in building strong and self confident young Latinitas!

In Honor Of Hispanic Heritage Month JCPenney Turns The Spotlight On Inspirational Partner Monica Gonzalez And Her Gonzo Soccer Academy For Girls

Growing up, it was often difficult for my family to pay for the sports that I wanted to be a part of. Having only one parent working made things a bit harder than it was for others, and there were four of us to boot. My sister and I both played softball (she was the pitcher and I the catcher) and I was also on the school cheerleading squad while my older brother played football and my youngest did Karate. For those who are left without the financial means to participate, Gonzo Soccer is a soccer and leadership academy that provides underprivileged girls ages 8-16 with premier soccer training along with valuable leadership and life skills that will last for years to come.

What better way than with Gonzo since they provide a unique model with top female coaches to improve their techniques and physical condition while leading them into the right path of leadership. Let’s face it, it’s hard out there and temptation is rough but with the right role models and guidance, our children can overcome their environment. I am proof of that!

In Honor Of Hispanic Heritage Month JCPenney Turns The Spotlight On Inspirational Partner Monica Gonzalez And Her Gonzo Soccer Academy For Girls

The fact that they train twice a week for three hours per session with a tremendous emphasis on homework, goal setting, team building, leadership and nutrition is outstanding in my eyes! What a great way to stay focused and out of trouble, right?

It’s a beautiful thing that through this partnership with JCPenney, Gonzo Soccer will be able to offer Houston area girls an immense expansion of opportunities through leadership programming and enhanced soccer skills training! Looking back now, I wish these opportunities were available to me and yet I am overjoyed that they are available for our youth today. These opportunities are needed for our Latinitas! They need guidance, mentors and ways out of any negative situations they’re sure to face. Having sports, sporting goods like a bow sling, and proper education available to them allows them to see there are various outlets for safety and self-expression. As a Latina who has a niece now, I see where participating in Lacrosse has taken her and I appreciate that my parents took the time to allow me to attend sports and extra curricular activities as well. I am also glad that my head remained in the books during those formative years because, well, I kind of like the person I am now! Without the proper education and outlets, I don’t know where this woman from Brooklyn, NY would have wound up. I want the same for our youth and I know JCPenny and Gonzo Soccer Academy can get the job done. With these tips from Monica Gonzalez below, anything is possible:

  • Set goals – Keep your goals in mind and create actionable steps to reach them.
  • Practice – The more you practice, the better you become, at anything.
  • Play – Play at your own level, but also find a team or league that’s just above your level. This will challenge you to to improve your game and reach to achieve more.

In Honor Of Hispanic Heritage Month JCPenney Turns The Spotlight On Inspirational Partner Monica Gonzalez And Her Gonzo Soccer Academy For Girls

Let’s share: After reading this post, why do you think it’s important to help support our young ladies in areas of sports and education?

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**Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with JCPenney and Latina Mom Bloggers **

Comments

  2. latanya says

    It keeps girls physically active and fit. It also help girls to learn to work as a team with other people.

  4. Mayela says

    is important because you learn to share, make friends, and also discipline that sport is good for health.

  5. Birdiebee says

    It is important to support young women in these areas to build self-esteem, further their knowledge, keep them physical fit and teach them about working together as a team as this is what most individuals do throughout their working careers.

  7. Nicole says

    It’s important to help support young women in areas of sports & education for there growth, strength, endurance, self esteem, to stay active, have goals and reach them, and to maintain later in life.

  8. livivua says

    Education is the foundation of your lively hood and sports teaches life skills in some areas of life that you would not get if you didn’t play sports

  9. Tammy S says

    I think it’s important so that they will try to go for what ever it is they want to do in life. They shouldn’t be held back because they are women. Supporting them give them the confidence to take on the world.

  10. Kelly D says

    It’s important to help support young women in areas of sports & education so they can grow up to be confident and successful.

  13. Janet W. says

    It’s important to support women and sports because it teaches them independence and it helps to boost their self-esteem. It also helps build team building skills that might help in the work place in the future.

  14. Jessica Beard says

    I think it is a wonderful idea for young women to get involved with sports. It teaches them confidence, team building skills, and keeps them fit.

  16. Elena says

    it’s important to help support young women in areas of sports & education because it will help their self esteem

  17. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    I Think It’s Important Because It Will Show Them They Can Follow Their Dreams And Be Successful, Builds Confidence.

  19. Laura J says

    I think its so very important for the girls to get a good education and play in sports! The sports I think helps teach them team work and gives them a good focus to help them stay active!

  20. EJ (Jane) says

    Giving them the opportunity at a young age starts the path to endless successes. We need to encourage all women, young & old.

  21. shelly peterson says

    It is important because they help empower young woman and give them good self esteem, it’s also a good way to make new friends.

  22. Betsy Barnes says

    It is so important, helps build confidence, teamwork and creates positivity for young girls to be successful in all areas of their lives 🙂

  23. Lupita says

    I think It is important to support girls in sports and education so they can grow up confident and successful

  24. linda tamayo says

    It’s very important to help support young women in areas of sports & education ,also helps self esteem !!! 🙂

  28. ellen casper says

    I think its important because it helps to build their confidence and self esteem and they learn teamwork.

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