Nicole Upshaw

“As athletes we are often respected for our abilities and the great things we do for our sport, but we also have the ability to use our platform to be respected for who we are and what we believe in. I am so proud be an ambassador for Athlete Ally and express my stance on equality for all LGBT individuals every time I step into the cage. No one should be afraid to try out for the team or worry about discrimination from their teammates because of who they are. I want to do my part in helping to change that by eliminating homophobia in athletics alongside Athlete Ally.”