In 2021, I attended my third and final Olympic Games with my husband by my side and with him wearing the very important hat of coach. I’ve talked about our athlete/coach relationship from my perspective in this blog: But I decided it would be insightful to hear Jeff’s take on this dynamic. We recently recorded … More Five Shocking things my husband said about coaching me to the Olympics
On March 16, 2024, history will be made. The KC Current Women’s Soccer Team will be unveiling one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team and kicking off their season in the CPKC Stadium. And during Women’s History Month at that. This is amazing, but it particularly means a lot to … More The KC Current Are Revolutionary. Witnessing Greatness And What I’ve Learned From It
My husband and I have values that align and very high on that list is our appreciation for family. Back in college we used to talk about the life we wanted to build, and now we finally have the privilege to pour into the little family we created. Our daughter Chidera recently turned four and … More Create New Family Traditions In These 6 steps
With us having eight months under our belt of being a family of four, I finally feel like I’m starting to get into a comfortable rhythm. It’s one thing to feel like you’re finally mastering the art of caring for one child, but an upgraded set of skills are required when you throw even more … More Five Practical Ways To Help You Adjust to Having A New Baby
For the Christmas break, my family and I traveled from Kansas City to Michigan to New Jersey and back to Kansas City over the span of 8 days. And if that travel sounds like a lot, that’s because it was. But so worth it! Even if I’m still recovering 5 days later. Although in hindsight, … More Four Benefits Of Spending Quality Time With Family
Many of us know that a SMART goal is one that’s Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Having this approach to goal setting increases the likelihood of success so I’ve been utilizing it for a while. I decided a long time ago that I didn’t want to be a part of the 91% of people … More Goal Setting For 2024, The Time Is Now!
A few weeks ago while our family was in Michigan, we decided to baptize our son with our family and friends present. As Catholic Christians, this is a very important sacrament in our faith and I’m very grateful that our son was able to partake in it. My baby being formally and publicly initiated into … More Three Takeaways From My Son’s Baptism
This past weekend I was inducted into the University of Michigan’s Athletics Hall of Honor and it truly meant the world to me. To go back to the state where my love for athletics was born and the University where it was nurtured is one thing. But to receive the highest sports honor offered by … More Why It’s Important To Stop And Reflect On Your Journey
Are you a new parent looking to build their registry? Or someone looking to get their mom friend a gift? Or someone, like me, who’s always on the hunt for the next gadget to help make your mom life a tad bit easier? Wherever you fall on the spectrum, I have compiled a list of … More Nine Baby Items You Didn’t Know You Needed
As an athlete who thoroughly enjoyed competing and is now enjoying retirement, I hope to show athletes that walking into a new phase in life doesn’t need to be met with fear or anxiety. Here are twenty lessons I’ve learned in retirement that no one really told me: 1) Nothing can quite compare to the … More Twenty Things They Don’t Tell You About Sports Retirement
Moving to a new city and being tasked with building a new tribe can be challenging. In the past I’ve written about the importance of nurturing current relationships but what I’ve learned is that there is also an art to actually creating new friendships, especially as an adult. With our recent relocations I’ve had to … More 5 Tips to Make New Friendships As An Adult
August is National Breastfeeding Month where we celebrate, protect, promote, and encourage mothers along their breastfeeding journeys. Specifically, August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Week which is dedicated to addressing the breastfeeding disparities faced by Black mothers and promoting the health benefits of breastfeeding Black infants. I am passionate about breastfeeding and raising awareness of its … More Five Ways I’m Safely Losing Postpartum Weight While Nursing
As someone who’s life was literally changed because of sport, I will always be a proponent for inspiring the next generation of athletes, especially female athletes. Sport has opened up doors for me that I never even imagined possible, and now having a daughter, I am even more passionate about encouraging young girls to play … More Five Ways To Encourage The Next Generation of Female Athletes
I’m not sure if it’s having recently brought new life into the world, or being very comfortably in retirement from sports, but the idea of legacy has been on my mind very heavy these last few months. The older I get the more important legacy becomes to me. The goal is to make an impact … More Four Ways to Leave a Lasting Legacy
I was in my living room cuddling my newborn and conversing with my mom when I got the call from the University of Michigan’s athletic director Warde Manuel that something pretty cool will be happening. He informed me that I, along with five other incredible men and women, will be inducted into the University of … More ANNOUNCEMENT: I’ll be Inducted Into U of M’s Hall of Honor! 3 Useful Lessons
Dr. Tiffany Ofili Porter 