NORFOLK, Va. — Since its inception on June 23rd, 1972, Title IX has provided life changing opportunities for female athletes. Those 37 words prohibited sex based discrimination in any school or educational program that receives federal funding. As a result, Old Dominion played a vital role blazing a path second to none for female athletes.
“It was one of the first colleges that provided scholarships for women and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to ride the wave,” said four time WNBA all- star and ODU alum Ticha Penicheiro.
That opportunity wouldn’t have been possible without influential people like athletic director, Dr. Jim Jarrett, who spearheaded the efforts that established the Monarchs as a powerhouse in women’s basketball.