Asked whether she believes transgender athletes should be able to play women’s sports Coach Staley says yes. She adds that she knows that opinion will have people flooding her timeline … but she’s ok w/ that.
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Coach Dawn Staley says she hasn’t watched last year’s game … her focus is this team & this year.
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Asked about her special moment with Aliyah Boston last night, Coach Staley said it filled her heart w/ joy and that she’s grateful to have been her coach & had an impact on her life. Also says it clear, Aliyah is good at MANY things.
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Coach Dawn Staley says there’s alot of talk about the undefeated season but she says it doesn’t feel like it b/c deep down they see what their shortcomings are … they are just working to overcome those & WIN.
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Coach Dawn Staley talks about her special relationship with Vivian Stringer, says those conversations w/ a legendary coach give her encouragement, stamina & wisdom .
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Coach Dawn Staley says Raven is learning who she wants to be, that she’s unafraid. She hopes every young person in this space has room to learn & grow and will be judged by their entire journey not just one moment.
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Coach says one of the aspects of coaching she’s had to master is delivering the message to each team in a way that they can receive it. There was no yelling last night, just putting the focus on simple basketball … have a plan to score or pass the ball.
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Asked abt Raven watching last year’s Iowa game over & over, Coach Staley says that process is required to have your breakthrough. Either you pass the tests that you face or you keep taking them. She says Raven is in a good place that has helped her grow.
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Coach Dawn Staley says tomorrow’s game is a monumental game for the WBB game. Talking abt CC, she says her game is simple but powerful. She hoping tomorrow is the most watched game ever.
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Asked about the team’s mindset … Coach Staley says the team is locked in, they already watched film today … ‘it wasn’t daycare this morning” (lots of laughs in the room)
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One thing I don’t agree with our hood sister Dawn. I have daughters and I don’t want them competing with men.
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Just need to determine metrics on what makes someone a “woman” or a “man” and measure all players to make sure they are in the right league.
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