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A turning point for women's sports occurred when President Richard Nixon signed Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972. One section of this law, Title IX, prohibits discrimination against girls and women in federally funded education, including in athletics programs. Title IX states: “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal aid." Before Title IX, many schools saw no problem in refusing to admit women or having strict limits. As a result of Title IX, women and girls have benefited from more participation opportunities and more equitable facilities. Because of Title IX, more women have received athletic scholarships and the opportunity for higher education than would have been possible otherwise. Many women Olympic athletes credit Title IX for the opportunity to attend college through athletic scholarships and to participate in sports. Because of Title IX the salaries of coaches for women’s teams have increased also. Title IX has also afforded a definite increa