Maria Lopez

Dawn Staley on the legacy she hopes to leave: “My mother grew up in South Carolina. This was the 1940s and early ’50s. Segregation was still legal. Separate bathrooms. All of it. She left the South at the age of 13, seeking equality and opportunity. I think about her a lot … I think about what she made possible for me and maybe what I’m supposed to make possible for others. She left South Carolina because of the racial divide. I came back with a hope to bridge it. I also know what me coaching here symbolizes in light of history. When I walk around different neighborhoods in this city, I’ll hear Black people say, “I had never been on that campus before coming to your game.” I understand that my success isn’t about championships — it’s about bringing together people who were once, and in some ways still are, divided. It’s bigger than basketball. If I never won another championship but my legacy was that — to have changed the face of opportunity and united communities — I’d take that over most other things in this world.” #BlackHistoryMonth playerstribu.ne/Staley

94% of women in C-suite positions played sports, with 52% competing at the collegiate level, according to a survey by EY and espnW. Today, we honor the coaches, mentors, and trailblazers who are empowering girls through sport and paving the way for the next generation of leaders. Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! 💜 📌 | @WomensSportsFdn #NGWSD #NGWSD2025 #WeINSPIRE

WeCOACH 🤝 NHLCA We’re thrilled to collaborate with the NHL Coaches' Association (@NHLCoachesAssoc) to support the growth and development of female hockey coaches. This collaboration opens the door for all members of the NHLCA Female Coaches Program to access a WeCOACH membership—empowering them with our resources, community, and opportunities to elevate their coaching. Together, we’re committed to diversifying the coaching landscape and making a lasting impact on the future of women in hockey. #WeLEAD

Today, history will be made as we crown our first female head coach to win a National Championship in Division I Women's Volleyball!🏆👑 #NCAAWVB x @NCAAVolleyball

We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible Mission Movers who helped lead the charge for a trailblazing Giving Tuesday in support of our WeCOACH community! 🏆 Team Champion: Team Tiffany Tucker 🌟 MVP: Anthony Thomas 💪 Top Recruiter: Maria Lopez If you’re inspired to make an impact and keep the momentum going, head to wecoachsports.org/donate. 📌 | @TiffanyTucker65 📌 | @coach_mlopez #WeINSPIRE

Numbers don’t lie. Once again, our Community has rewritten the equation for impact. A heartfelt thank you to our 200+ Mission Movers! Because of your incredible support, we've already surpassed our $80K goal—but we’re not stopping here! The gifts keep rolling in, and our new mission is clear: let's break through $100K by December 31! 💪 Together, we can create an even greater impact for women coaches nationwide. Ready to join us? Go to wecoachsports.org/donate to become a Mission Mover today.

Tiffany Tucker (@TiffanyTucker65) reflects on her first experience being coached by a woman. 🎬 As we continue to recognize National Coaches Day, we’re proud to share our WeCOACH Board President’s tribute to her college coach, who highlights the impactful moments of realization she encountered during her playing journey at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 🌟 📌 | @uncwbb 📌 | @GoHeels 📌 | @UMBCAthletics #WeINSPIRE #NationalCoachesDay