J.J. Gearhart possesses a unique perspective on
the Title IX journey of American women to opportunity and recognition through
athletic endeavors, due to her experiences as a colleg...view moreJ.J. Gearhart possesses a unique perspective on
the Title IX journey of American women to opportunity and recognition through
athletic endeavors, due to her experiences as a college and semi-professional volleyball
player, championship coach, and mother of two intercollegiate volleyball
players. J.J. has received national recognition from the Positive Coaching
Alliance, a grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities for her
research and writing projects, and is in her third term as Poet Laureate of San
Ramon, CA. She has held open the door Title IX unlocked for generations of
ambitious women who want to play ball. After retiring from teaching and
coaching in the California public school system in 2020, she earned dual M.F.A.
degrees in Poetry and Creative Non-fiction from St. Mary’s College of
California.view less