The CWSA Podcast: S1E2 - Nancy Lieberman, 1979 Award Winner

Nancy Lieberman found her niche on the basketball court and describes how sports provided the stage for her to develop her values. She shares her early days playing in college and winning championships and the influence that Muhammad Ali, Billie Moore, and so many others had on her as she becomes a gatekeeper to the game.  Her journey takes her at a young age to the Olympics, and playing and coaching the pros in both the men’s and women’s  games. Nancy took her experiences from basketball courts and is sharing them with those who are less fortunate through her Nancy Lieberman Charities and Dream Courts. Hear how she has expanded the impact that basketball can have when  it is programmatically woven into STEM; Kids and Cops, USTA and other life  and livelihood lessons. She speaks to the racial inequities of today and offers a better way forward.
Host: Chris Voelz, CWSA Executive Director
Podcast length: 30 mins.
A co-production with the CWSA.
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