I walked on to play goalie for GWU's men's varsity soccer team in 2001. The re an NCAA division I team in the A-10 conference. At the time, there was a senior and a sophomore keeper on the team. I first learned about Title IX, when I was told by the coach that they didn't have the capacity to keep me on the team because they had to make sure the women's teams had equal numbers. I didn't really undertand what that meant at the time, only that my dream of playing college-ball was slipping through my finger-tips and I could do nothing about this Title IX they spoke of. I later learned the importance of this regulation and its role in the promotion of women's participation in college athletics. As dissapointed as I was at the time for not making the team, I got over it pretty quickly and still kept active throughout my college career. I ended up becoming the manager of operations at our school's 8-story fitness facility and joined various intermural and club teams. So, I guess this is my chance to say, "Thank you Title IX"

This is an interesting and informative website about Title IX...

http://www.titleix.info/index.jsp

I played women's lacrosse in college and saw the good and the bad sides of Title IX. We were grouped with baseball since there was no men's lacrosse team, although many people tried to get a team at the school, so we had to keep somewhat equal roster numbers or our coach would get fined. In my opinion, you don't need nearly as many players for lacrosse, but one season we did ended up getting into hot water cause our numbers were low. I am guessing Toby couldn't play soccer for similar reasons with equal numbers. It's unfortunate! So I am grateful for Title IX and the opportunities it has given women like myself, but it definitely does has its downsides as well.

Does anyone have any other stories or opinions on Title IX?