Hearst Media Production Group Announces New Original Series 'The Champion's Edge with Bonnie Bernstein'
Bonnie Bernstein's New Series Explores How Sports Shape Women's Careers
Hearst Media Production Group has announced the new original unscripted series "The Champion's Edge with Bonnie Bernstein." Produced in partnership with the Rose Bowl Institute and Walk Swiftly Productions, the sports-focused weekly program will premiere on May 9, and air weekend mornings on ABC stations nationwide as part of the "Weekend Adventure" educational/informational programming block.
"The Champion's Edge with Bonnie Bernstein" showcases women "thriving in their professions who are harnessing life lessons learned as athletes to fuel their success." Each episode will also feature a mentorship session and a lab segment offering participants practical tips in areas such as sports nutrition, mental preparation, and injury prevention.
Some of the former athletes and key players set to make an appearance include ABC News chief meteorologist and former multisport high school athlete Ginger Zee; neurosurgeon and former Yale soccer player Dr. Theresa Williamson; ESPN broadcaster, Olympic gold medalist and Stanford University softball player Jessica Mendoza; University of North Carolina field hockey coach, former player and five time NCAA field hockey champion Erin Matson; and chiropractor, biomechanist, Olympic sprinter and bobsledder, and former Houston track star Dr. Seun Adigun.
Sports journalist Bonnie Bernstein is the show's creator, host and one of its executive producers. Currently the founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions, Bernstein spent nearly two decades as a reporter and studio host for ESPN, ABC and CBS Sports, covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, and college football and basketball.
"Research shows an overwhelming number of women thriving at the highest levels of industry and entrepreneurship played sports. It's not a coincidence," said Bernstein, who is also a multi-sport high school athlete and collegiate gymnast. "'The Champion's Edge' is dedicated to telling their stories, and helping raise awareness among athletes, and their parents and coaches, about the lifelong benefits of play."
Bryan Curb, HMPG executive vice president and general manager, education/information, added, "Women's sports are reaching unprecedented visibility and influence. This series builds on that momentum and delivers powerful stories that will inspire a new generation of leaders."
