
What is BreakThrough Summit?
BreakThrough Summit is a free, digital leadership summit designed to develop and empower women in sports, and recognize the allies who’ve helped women break through.
This year’s event will be broadcasted live from Omaha, Nebraska. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from top industry leaders in sports and network in person and virtually with your peers.
- Dec. 16, 2022
- 10:00—4:00 P.M. CT
- Virtual and Free
2022 SPEAKER LINEUP
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Katrina Adams - Former President and CEO, United States Tennis Association and Executive Director/President of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program
Former President and CEO, United States Tennis Association and Executive Director/President of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program
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Nikki Franke - Retired Fencing Coach, Temple University
Retired Fencing Coach, Temple University
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Jen Fry - Founder & CEO, JenFryTalks
Founder & CEO, JenFryTalks
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Alisha Glass Childress - Founder of Mindset & Motherhood, Mindset Coach
Founder of Mindset & Motherhood, Mindset Coach
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Kensa Gunter - Director of Mind Health, NBA/WNBA
Director of Mind Health, NBA/WNBA
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Dennielle Howes - Second Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps
Second Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps
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Carol Hutchins - Retired Head Coach, University of Michigan Softball
Retired Head Coach, University of Michigan Softball
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Tonya Johnson - Head Volleyball Coach, Louisiana State University
Head Volleyball Coach, Louisiana State University
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China Jude - Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Denver Broncos
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Denver Broncos
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Karen Kassebaum - Sr. Manager of Diversity & Corporate Social Responsibility, Hudl
Sr. Manager of Diversity & Corporate Social Responsibility, Hudl
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Karch Kiraly - Head Coach, U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team
Head Coach, U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team
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Cassidy Lichtman - Director of Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited
Director of Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited
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Jodi Manore - Girls Volleyball Coach, Bedford High School
Girls Volleyball Coach, Bedford High School
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Jon Patricof - Co-Founder & CEO, Athletes Unlimited
Co-Founder & CEO, Athletes Unlimited
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Missy Price - Vice President of Women’s Soccer, United Soccer League (USL)
Vice President of Women’s Soccer, United Soccer League (USL)
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LaChina Robinson - ESPN Basketball Analyst, Emcee
ESPN Basketball Analyst, Emcee
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Salima Rockwell - Head Volleyball Coach, Notre Dame
Head Volleyball Coach, Notre Dame
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Mary Wise - Head Volleyball Coach, University of Florida
Head Volleyball Coach, University of Florida
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Kim Wudi - Head Volleyball Coach, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Head Volleyball Coach, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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2022 Sessions
Friday, December 16th, 2022
All Times Listed in CST
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Katrina M. Adams: Being the First and Helping the Second
Interview50 min10:00 – 10:50Trailblazer Katrina M. Adams will be sharing her career journey, in which she’s often been “the first” (like being the first Black woman to lead the USTA). But breaking through is only part of the battle—Adams will explain why celebrating those who come second, third and fourth is just as important.
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Strategies for Equality & Equity Panel: Let’s Fight for Both
Panel60 min11:00 – 12:00These leaders will be sharing best practices and action steps for a variety of critically important topics that will help achieve gender equality and equity in sport, like the future of media coverage for women’s sports, improving systemic hiring practices, and a whole lot more.
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Let’s Talk About Mental Health & Stop the Stigmas
Interview45 min12:30 – 1:15As Director of the NBA/WNBA’s Mind Health Program, Dr. Kensa Gunter will share how the pros are prioritizing mental health, cover important trends in the world of sport, and provide strategies for women and allies to lead the way in ending stigmas that still exist around mental health.
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Allies to Accomplices Panel: How Do You Show Up for Women in Sports?
Panel45 min1:15 – 2:00No matter where you are on the allyship journey, you’re critical to helping women and people of color advance—not only in sports, but in society. Representation matters. These leaders will discuss allies vs. accomplices, celebrate success stories, and equip you with specific steps for action.
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Volleyball Coaching Legends: Navigating a Changing Landscape in Sport
Panel50 min2:10 – 3:00These coaches are some of the best in volleyball, but they’ll be discussing topics that affect all coaches at every level of sport. From NIL and generational changes, to Title IX and the NCAA Transfer Portal, you’ll learn how these coaches are navigating the ever-changing landscape.
Session Sponsor: USA Volleyball
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Leaders in the House: Lessons from Lifetime Achievement Recipients
Panel65 min3:05 – 4:10-
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When it came to deciding how to finish our day of power-packed programming, we didn’t have to look any further than this year’s recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award (sponsored by Jostens). You’ll walk away from this year’s summit with decades of their observations, advice and takeaways.
Session Sponsor: United States Marine Corps
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We're committed to changing the game.

We couldn’t be more excited for another year of this incredibly important event. We’ve made it known that Hudl doesn't just "stick to sports"—ensuring there’s equity in the sports we love is a fight worth fighting for. We’re proud to partner with WeCOACH, who are doing their part to increase the number of women in coaching, to bring you the BreakThrough Summit.
Sign up to watch the recording of BreakThrough Summit 2022.
For Interviews:
BreakThrough Summit speakers as well as the creators of the conference – WeCOACH and Hudl – are excited to share their insights and experiences. Reach out to press@hudl.com to coordinate interviews.