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Sheryl Swoopes Joins It’s Her Shot Tour
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes joins It’s Her Shot campaign to empower young female athletes through free basketball events and grant funding.
Sheryl Swoopes, a WNBA legend and three-time MVP, is joining the third annual It’s Her Shot campaign by DICK’S Sporting Goods and Nike. The six-city tour aims to empower young female athletes and provide them with a safe space to play, feel confident, and connected. Events include pick-up games, pro-led practice drills, courtside chats, product giveaways, and sports bra fittings.
The DICK’S Foundation will provide $120,000 in grant funding to help community partners create safe spaces for girls to play basketball year-round.
The events are free to attend, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis for athletes aged 8 to 18 years old.
The tour dates and locations are May 13 in Los Angeles, June 10 in Seattle, July 16 in Las Vegas, August 26 in Chicago, September 23 in Atlanta, and October 28 in NYC. All hired female clinicians will participate in an official coaches training program through The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport.
The It’s Her Shot campaign has hosted more than 2,000 youth athletes and donated nearly $150,000 to youth organizations across the country.
Read more about It’s Her Shot Tour: https://www.itshershotevents.com/
SOURCE DICK’S Sporting Goods