Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Candace Parker on A Championship Mindset
Jan 7, 2021
WNBA star Candace Parker shares her journey from #1 draft pick to champion, discussing the invaluable lessons she learned from legendary coach Pat Summitt. She highlights the importance of visibility for young girls, including her daughter Layla, and how she balances motherhood with her professional career. Candace reveals her mindset strategies, the significance of discipline over motivation, and how setbacks fuel her competitive spirit. Additionally, she talks about her advocacy work with the Pat Summitt Foundation and the role of being a mom in her life.
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How Visibility Shaped Her Path
- Candace moved from soccer to basketball after watching the 1996 Olympics and the inaugural WNBA season.
- That visibility sold her on becoming an Olympian and playing in the WNBA.
Sports Build Life Skills Beyond Play
- Candace positions herself between generations who had no sports opportunities and those who now benefit from Title IX.
- She says sports provide life skills beyond athletics, affecting careers and boardroom readiness.
Bringing Layla Into Team Ownership
- Candace and her daughter Layla joined Angel City FC ownership to give girls exposure to ownership and opportunities.
- She wants Layla to see alternatives to playing pro sports and learn generational wealth and knowledge.