The Northeast Ohio Women's Sports Alliance exists at the intersection of sports, community, social justice and real world factors impacting today's women. We expand awareness for community-based sports in Northeast Ohio and offer supportive services for athletes, teams, coaches and staff.

The future is NOWSA

our philosophy

We were founded on the belief that women are stronger together and develop important life skills and relationships through sport. Participation should not have to end after high school or college graduation, so whether you want to be an athlete, coach, or volunteer, NOWSA strives to empower women to pursue the athletic route of their choosing and give them the tools to achieve it.

Program Areas

  1. The SAAS Program (Spreading Awareness and Access to Sports)

  2. The WRS Program (Wellness and Resource Support)

  3. Leadership/Team Consultation

our mission

Mission Statement:

NOWSA expands awareness for community-based sports in northeast Ohio, while offering supportive services for individual female athletes, as well as women’s sports teams, their coaches and staff.

Vision:

Our hope is that every person, especially girls and women, who wants to integrate sport into their life has the information, access, and support to do so.

Core Values:

We believe...

    • Sport can be a platform of hope, strength, and togetherness that can be powerful for personal growth and development.

    • In advocating for the whole athlete and promoting integrative health and wellness.

    • Sport can be an avenue to empower people and communities.

    • In the power of collaboration and the shared experience for women in sport.

    • Athletes can be influential, positive leaders in society.

    • In diversity, equity and inclusion in sport.