IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson Learn to Lead with Dawn Staley
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Aug 13, 2025 Dawn Staley, a celebrated college basketball coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspiring journey from North Philly to the court. She discusses her growth as a leader, the challenges female athletes face, and the impact of Title IX on sports. Staley also opens up about navigating the evolving landscape of name, image, and likeness (NIL) for college athletes. Additionally, she reveals her unexpected fascination with true crime, weaving together her personal passions with her professional insights.
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Roots That Shaped Her
- Dawn Staley credits her mother, basketball, and North Philly for shaping her life and discipline.
- She wrote Uncommon Favor as a tribute to those influences and the people who supported her.
Use Parents To Reinforce Team Culture
- Forge relationships with players' parents to ensure your message is reinforced at home.
- Build character traits like punctuality and check players when they deviate because careers depend on habits.
From Retail Paycheck To Spain Contract
- After UVA, Dawn worked briefly in retail for $227 before choosing to play overseas in Spain for $35,000.
- Playing abroad helped her gain experience needed to make the 1996 Olympic team.
