The women and girls who are dominating Atlanta sports
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Show Notes
Keeping girls in sports is critical. Data suggests that girls in Georgia play sports at a far lower rate than boys (119k vs. 80k), despite the lifelong benefits. In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, show host Rose Scott talks with several guests about the importance of female representation and participation in the world of sports, plus the impact athletics can have on a young girl’s life.
Guests include:
Morgan Shaw Parker, the president and COO of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream
Haley Jones, a forward-guard for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream
Leah Edmond, outside hitter of the Atlanta VIBE
Grace Cleveland, right-side hitter the Atlanta VIBE
Charles Edwards, a parent of a youth basketball player
McKenna, the daughter of Kelli and CJ Stewart, and a tennis coach
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