Black Female Coaches | A Players' Tribune Roundtable | The Players' Tribune

Five black female coaches sit down to talk about a real issue: The racial divide in NCAA coaching.
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[@sheilasimpson7092]

I’m watching this for the first time in March of 2024. This is still relevant and powerful today as it was five years ago! WOW. What insightful words of wisdom and strength! Excellent!!!

[@lisbeth6911]

Same…WOW

[@cammie8701]

Racism doesn't change over a few years. It takes multiple decades.

[@ezolamalbreaux2735]

WATCHING APRIL 2024

[@shonbarnwell8165]

So impactful!

[@DerrickShirland]

This was a great round table. As a black male I am proud of my sisters who are excelling and opening doors for other black female coaches. Keep rising to the top ladies.

[@JWilson-up2eu]

Here watching after Coach Staley just won the National Championship. She has something that most people don't have, what? Sure, she has that competitive drive, but what made her a Champion as a player, Olympic gold winner, and now a successful Collegiate Coach is..."the Eye of the Tiger". Meaning, she's relentless and ruthless on the Court and she brought that today winning that National Title, again!

[@MichaelSimmons-z5c]

Black excellence 👊🏿👊🏿

[@robinwallace7161]

That is true! But she also has a gift of being able to reach/relate to young adults as they are today. Kids have changed a lot since she began coaching and even since like before the pandemic. It is a different world and Coach Staley has changed with it....for the better of the game and the teams.

[@zellhudson1830]

JAMES BROWN ONCE SAID:." OPEN UP THE DOOR AND I WILL GET IT MYSELF" . I SALUTE THESE HIGHLY INTELLIGENT BLACK WOMEN,WELL DONE,WELL DONE.

[@augustusbrown5320]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cheche5589]

I have been schooled! These coaches are life models on and off the court.

[@Joel-f1s2x]

And dawn will be recruiting tall men to play

[@lehayoung8042]

I love listening to these ladies

[@Hannibal730]

Coach Peck so cool and laid back.

[@lehayoung8042]

The best

[@sociallyburns]

Since this aired five years ago, Coach Felisha@ Syracuse and Coach Vanessa @ George Mason, much success to y'all, keep going, keep going, see y'all at the mountain top

[@soulbro7614]

What a beautiful conversation

[@DelilahBoykin]

I think this presentation was great. My aunts were basketball stars in their home towns in Tennessee. This had to be in the 40s. We as black women were not of during civil rights time. It is amazing that we are talking about our recognition in todays time in any capacity.

[@sharonbrown5157]

This is my 2nd time listening to this conversation. There needs to be a repeat of this with these women and other Black college level female coaches just so we can hear about how things have changed or not changed. This is a really awesome discussion!

[@arielelisa9012]

I love watching Coach Staley… you can tell she is taking in the question before responding. Showing up authentically as you may not guarantee you get the job every time, but it will guarantee you end up in the right place for you.

[@ralphgray8640]

I am so proud to see Black women coaches being hired and having success in their field. This talk session with these very respectful women’s of power five basketball programs is just AWESOME!! I wish them continue success and keep open up doors for others to follow.❤️❤️

[@Joel-f1s2x]

Why u have something against american coaches

[@ralphgray8640]

@@Joel-f1s2x I don’t

[@bjackson1904]

My first time here. The conversation is so uplighting. Had me tearing up listening to these beautiful black women support each other. Love the story of cutting the basketball net…please keep the conversation going!!

[@debshidler7479]

Coach Peck as a Purdue native... I absolutely loved having you there.. you did so much for Purdue.. on the funny side.. my dad always said if he wasn’t married, he would definitely chase coach Peck 😂😂

[@shonuf5152]

So did I. Then she coached the Orlando Magic in the WNBA.

[@kyraross7251]

The great Dawn Staley!! Thank you Queens, keep inspiring!!!

[@klevdavful]

No doubt. Best USC coach ever

[@johnhughes3735]

​@klevdavful Not really. She took a team full of super players with size, and lost to an undersized Iowa team with only one super player. She pulled Boston out with two fouls and when Boston returned she lost her effectiveness. She never adjusted to Iowas disrespect for Raven Johnson's 3 point shooting ability until too late in the game. Not too bright for a coach loaded with talented superstars.

[@blacksoldier.]

I doubt you ever coach before.

[@anthonyfalice2421]

Dawn Stanley has Two national titles, losing to Iowa last year is not the end all be all to her career so to me, she is the best coach at the University of South Carolina

[@ryr9003]

Yes, and now THREE national championships for Coach Staley❣️♥️👏🏿👏🏿💯💯

[@ronaldbryant7710]

It’s a blessing to see these coaches come together and talk about the game, and how to improve, and get more coaches in at all levels of college coaching. I hope this gets out and our young ladies see the benefits of being coached by one of these women.

[@thenewauthoreden]

This was a great discourse, ladies. Keep on being: Powerful, Blessed, Beautiful, Brilliant AND BLACK! 💐🦋🌹

[@marcuswright2407]

This was dope. Keep being great ladies.

[@Domzzzz]

They need to do this again!!

[@timothyrobinson2841]

Agreed! 💯

[@jimmywilder6349]

These ladies are role models for all aspiring African American Women that are striving to to be leader of young women! Would've loved to seen Coach Vivian Stringer part of this interview. These women are heroes!!!!👏👏👏

[@Joel-f1s2x]

I feel the same when american coaches support the white race

[@shafiabutt1678]

This is crazy. Here in the uk we still have a major issue with the lack of black coaches/managers in all of our football/soccer leagues. The racism in the uk is a lot more deeper and hidden away.

[@Sankofa0506]

It's beautiful to see many people still discovering and enjoying this discussion even years after it aired. Each participant's candid commentary about their journey was genuinely enlightening and inspiring. There was an abundance of wisdom shared in that room that was truly invaluable. I have always admired these individuals as players, but watching them become coaches has been even more fascinating. It's truly unique to see how they have grown and evolved into such great leaders and mentors.

[@PukaHeadMan]

Way to go, Coaches!👍

[@rcdenson1]

Awesome segment, inspirational and enlightening. Its something that I never thought of or noticed... the plight of African American Coaches in womens sports. Thank you for such a great session and a teachable moment for people like me who see this segment. 👌

[@Aligbo]

Wow, love Dawn Staley, and proud of these sister ladies!

[@RosyDaniels-mc3fu]

I loved watching the five black coaches talk about coaching etc. I am a 71 years old black female and have been a volunteer coach with inner city youths for more than 40 years. first you show them love, praise them when they make mistakes and let them be themselves. Don't keep them on the bench too long. Give them the same opportunity as others. These 5 coaches are great for our kids. They are awesome black women, doing what they do.

[@iamisaidi]

Thank you Ladies for what you do.

[@slimcharles7866]

D Staley is a legend....UVA !!!

[@nikki3415]

I love Staley

[@shonuf5152]

That's when I got acquainted with Dawn. First remember her at U of Virginia ballin wit her lil self.

[@lynettemcduffie1682]

What an amazing session. We are always having to do so much more than everyone else just to hope for a chance. It's sad but these ladies, God willing, will change some of that.🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@akimmalik4502]

That was Awesome 🙂Now what would be really Amazing if once a year They can get Serena , Venus, Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper,Zina Garrison, Lori McNeil, Katrina Adams, Sisters all get together from all Sports and visit with each in a round table discussion 🙂🙂 About getting these fair opportunities 🙂

[@Joel-f1s2x]

Its hard for blacks to make it in a racist. Country. I think the usa is the second most racist country in the world we deny them housing jobs the right to vote.

[@barbaramann2946]

Continue doing greatness for our young sisters Dawn. And yes we know once in the door, that door will shut no more. I watched you closely since your Charlotte Sting days, you are truly an inspiration to me. Continue to be inspired and guided through our ancestors....Many Benisons

[@jackiegammon2065]

I so agree with this, but I'll take it a step further. Most games in the NCAA and WNBA have two game analysts... right? Ever notice that one is a man and one woman? Now look at the experience in the game of basketball, most of the time the female analyst has WAY MORE experience in the game than her partner... but yet she is the #2 analyst? Whatever happened to the best person gets the job? I've watched WNBA games where the male analysts calls a player by the wrong name... would that ever happen in the NBA and a female analyst? I was one of the fortunate in the early days of Title 9 to go to college on an athletic scholarship; but when I look back now... we truly have not come that far in 40+ years. We're still struggling for the same opportunities as men, equal pay etc... And as a last reminder, please look back in World Championships, Olympic Medals and National Championships and see who has had the most in the last couple of decades.., women are leading that by far. It's time to keep fighting and pass along the spirit and determination all of you have to the next generation.

[@breana2534]

Love that videos are popping up. . . This win was bigger than a national title. 💕🙏🏾

[@pamelaroberts4360]

Absolutely wonderful conversation, and I'm so so very proud of all the ladies.

[@JamesW.-os3kg]

I really enjoyed this, great to see these leaders with their own platform.

[@romansebastianllc]

This was a beautiful thing! Love the ladies and their drive for excellence

[@robinwallace7161]

This is an excellent production. Very informative, showcasing the intelligence and dedication of these beautiful black women coaches. I do hope the numbers have improved since this was taped five years ago!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Great video!!! Man, Pat was simply an awesome ordinary person outside of being a coach. What a moving thing she did for Carolyn and her confidence toward eventual head coaching success.

[@joeb2756]

I needed this ... thank you!

[@jazdux6651]

Amazing content! Overdue and very necessary

[@ucme2007]

Where is C. Vivian Stringer?

[@pertburton5586]

I agree did they even mention her name she's the real legend of the game.

[@brianmccormick5435]

These coaches will have a challenge catching her in career victories. Dawn has the best chance to do it. My only regret is that coach Stringer never won a national title.

[@nr30199]

@@brianmccormick5435 I agree with Dawn possibly catching Coach Stringer. Coach Stringer started coaching when she was I think 23 or 24. Dawn was 30 but if she keeps having these great teams she just might. I also wished that Coach Stringer won a NC. Pat Summitt is my favorite coach in any sport at any level but I would have been...."UN mad" 😁 if Rutgers had won that title game in '07 but Coach Stringer is also one of my favorite coaches in any sport at any level and she deserved to win at least one.She has a WNIT title but she deserved the big one.

[@blackpearl8008]

I wanted to play with Coach Stringer

[@thecomplimentking]

Rutgers U. Represent!

[@InvisionHopeHealthyLiving]

I am watching this in 2022! What a great conversation from these accomplished coaches.

[@diontaylor9933]

Great conversation. They need to do this again. And include other Black Women Coaches in other sports and programs. It should be done once a year.

[@beth3519]

Loved everything about this round table!! Great Coaches!! Continue the greatness

[@wakingchristian]

Dawn Staley, when it's all said and done, will go down as one of the greatest coaches of all time, NOT woman coach.

[@frankbarnett9778]

thanks for having this discussion and posting it

[@marcrobinson9182]

These types of Round Table is needed and hope to see more Black women to the table.

[@ericfluellen8957]

Great conversation.

[@davidverry9214]

An impressive group. Dawn is at the top now and she keeps getting better.

[@robertarrington1440]

Thank u to all the ladies that was there talking keep yall heads up and keep grinding never stop and never give up thanks to Mrs peck and coach dawn Staley go gamecocks but love the Bethune cookman band

[@Legacybizllc]

Amazing discussion!! Unapologetically confident in all situations, therefore we won’t have many regrets in life. 🙏🏾

[@kennethbailey6634]

This is speachless conversation.

[@JM-qg9bo]

Today is April 19, 2024 and what a full circle conversation ❤❤❤

[@ademolaoladeru9328]

GREAT WOMEN OF WISDOM AND CLASS, ALL THE RESPECT LADIES!

[@charlottesmith9493]

Do NOT be apologetic for being confident!! #wisdom #facts We are an amazing people!!!

[@tawuanaricho6692]

Amazing coach Dawn Stanley!!🎉

[@melaniehoward7524]

Dawn Staley! You're awesome girl ♥️ Ty all of you ❤️

[@mackiegreene8922]

This should be must see for All highschool players. All sports.

[@nettadavis9384]

What a great conversation!

[@nikitadm5]

Great discussion. I appreciate all these ladies.

[@shannonbroughton732]

Awesome discussion👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@hubertmosiej]

We need these ladies in the nba

[@deafsomali]

HubertMosiej facts they need a chance either in wnba or nba

[@kristinbracy5189]

we need these ladies and more like them in the head offices like was stated, that's how more opportunities open up for those behind them

[@sheriffquick]

Lies. We don't need your political correctness in sports.

[@brendabaker4493]

I agree...they are needed in the nba/wnba. But we also need to make sure there's more in the pipeline to take their places when they leave. I wonder what their succession plans looks like.

[@pp3k3jamail]

No

[@jorad4887]

Incredibly classy feminine women!

[@milkgotmoney]

I'm here watching again after Dawn won her 3rd championship!

[@karlculpepper]

Love all these ladies! Keep up the great job 😇

[@kentexican5844]

I love Coach Carolyn Peck's answer to Dionne Warwick's, "Do You Know The Way to San Jose?" Coach Peck: "Well Dionne, in addition to hard work, you tie a strand of Lady Vols NCAA Championship net onto your shoe and every day for three years until Purdue goes to the NCAA Championship in San Jose and BAM! That is the one way to San Jose."

[@rodneymcintyre406]

Respect Ladies!!❤️❤️

[@curtisbynesjr.2504]

Thanks Ladies! Keep Going!

[@margueritalance9065]

BEST ROUNDTABLE EVER!! Thank you Ladies for doing this. Pay this forward everyone & share this video. Coach Staley, I’m committed to sending more young ladies to your camp; one down & many more to come! 🐓 💥

[@eagleturtlestar]

Touch a piece of the nylon! Let other black women have these opportunities! Go Bethune -Cookman, WILDCATS ...Love me some Dawn!

[@mrAhollandjr]

Love you Dawn Staley!

[@jacquelineperry4790]

We shouldn’t have to be still begging after all these years automatically be opportunities for black women like it is for whites women.

[@e.y.c1519]

So inspirational keep pushing Ladies🤞🏾🤝🏾🫶🏾💪🏾🙏🏾!!!!

[@MultiSWEETPEA26]

Great to see Black Success talking about how to get even better

[@hollyhobby6566]

AMAZING. SISTERHOOD TO THE FULLEST!

[@GoneBallistik658]

I'm surprised that C. Vivian Stringer wasn't in the group, because for real, for real, she's the one that has paved the way for these sisters.

[@uniquenesstribe4931]

Really enjoyed this, Loved this gathering #inspired

[@sociallyburns]

The Coach inspiring other coaches

[@notorioustink]

wow i didnt even look at the date that this was 5 years ago lol Great round table talk

[@jmelly998]

I love it.

[@Shondie_Andretti]

I love this

[@bobbyruth2420]

I'm so proud of all of them ❤.

[@kincamell2]

Gratitude

[@leroystover1062]

Love seeing the sisters Unite as black coaches keep striving my sisters

[@loanideveres6542]

How can a young black female point guard say no to Coach Dawn Staley?

[@marcrobinson9182]

Colleges see Black coaches as great recruiters and that's a slave connotations.

[@carolynhayes6804]

Is there a black female coaches conference 🤔

[@sociallyburns]

Coach Dawn looking like John Wooden out there

[@trinjuwan4422]

"The BIGGEST challenge is other ppl's perception"....💯💯💯👑🙏🏽(painful) "Dress(present yourself) the way you want to be ADDRESSED"...💯💯💯👑🙏🏽 As a black woman " You can LOOK & DRESS the part, but you are STILL @ a disadvantage"....💯💯💯👑🙏🏽(painful)

[@marcrobinson9182]

I see Vivian Stringer in Dawn Staley.

[@ddavis8988]

I watched this 5 yeas ago. They should revamp this for this year. Ain't much changed.

[@augustusbrown5320]

Welcome to the black experience!

[@jacquettaladson1792]

YEEEES TRUDAT...where is C. Vivian Stringer ?????

[@nr30199]

Was wondering the same thing

[@teatime.beauty]

5:13 POWERFUL 💯💯

[@Joan1able]

Nice Conversation 😊

[@jerryleverett6094]

Great job ladies proud of y'all 🎉

[@shawncrosby4182]

Wow this was 5yrs ago. O love it!

[@allenjones7029]

I’m so proud to see black, female coaches in any light, but the fact in the way that Dawn holds in carries herself is so inspiring and miss Yvette is dope all of these ladies I look up to

[@mrjay3047]

Can you imagine not hiring Carolyn Peck with her resume’?

[@richardlafleur2511]

A lotta Knowledge right there Women ❤❤❤

[@quentinhendrix2375]

Watch out for Katrina Meriwether at Memphis 👀