BreakThrough 2021

BreakThrough Summit took the stage on Dec. 14, 2021. Sign up to watch below.
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What is BreakThrough Summit?
BreakThrough Summit is a free, digital leadership summit designed to develop and celebrate women in sports. Tune in to hear from the top industry leaders in sports and network virtually with your peers.
At Hudl, we don’t just “stick to sports”. Fighting against systemic racism, injustice and gender inequality is everyone’s responsibility, including ours. The work WeCOACH is doing to make sure the number of women in coaching increases is important and we're honored to partner with them for the BreakThrough Summit.
- December 14, 2021
- 11:00—4:00 P.M. CT
- Digital and Free
2021 Speaker Lineup
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LaChina Robinson - ESPN Analyst
ESPN Analyst
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Becky Hammon - Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs
Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs
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Julie Foudy - ESPN Analyst
ESPN Analyst
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Dr. Condoleezza Rice - 66th United States Secretary of State
66th United States Secretary of State
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Tara VanDerveer - Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball at Stanford University
Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball at Stanford University
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Violet Palmer - Coordinator of Officials for the Pac-12 Conference
Coordinator of Officials for the Pac-12 Conference
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Courtney Altemus - CEO & Founder, TeamAltemus
CEO & Founder, TeamAltemus
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Erica Boyle - Product Designer at Opendorse
Product Designer at Opendorse
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Lisa Bregman - Director of Campaigns at Opendorse
Director of Campaigns at Opendorse
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Yolanda Bronston - Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach at St. John’s Country Day School
Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach at St. John’s Country Day School
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Jen Brooks - Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy
Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy
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Betsy Butterick - The Coaches’ Coach & Communications Specialist
The Coaches’ Coach & Communications Specialist
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Abbie Giffin - VP of Product at Opendorse
VP of Product at Opendorse
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Samantha Huge - Executive Director of Collegiate Accounts at RealResponse
Executive Director of Collegiate Accounts at RealResponse
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Megan Kahn - WeCOACH CEO
WeCOACH CEO
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Jasmine Kingsley - VP of People & Legal at Hudl
VP of People & Legal at Hudl
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Dr. Lisa Langston - Director of Athletics at Fort Worth ISD
Director of Athletics at Fort Worth ISD
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Dr. Nicole LaVoi - Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Women & Girls in Sport
Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Women & Girls in Sport
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Monica McNutt - Sports Writer and Basketball Analyst
Sports Writer and Basketball Analyst
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Sam Rapoport - NFL Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NFL Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Angela Ruggiero - Olympic Ice Hockey Gold Medalist and CEO/Co-Founder of the Sports Innovation Lab
Olympic Ice Hockey Gold Medalist and CEO/Co-Founder of the Sports Innovation Lab
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Casey Seberger - Account Executive at Opendorse
Account Executive at Opendorse
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Stephanie Wheeler - Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medalist & Head Coach of Women’s Wheelchair Basketball at the University of Illinois
Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medalist & Head Coach of Women’s Wheelchair Basketball at the University of Illinois
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2021 Sessions
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
All Times Listed in CST
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Welcome
5 min11:00 – 11:05Welcome Message from LaChina Robinson, ESPN Analyst, and Megan Kahn, CEO WeCOACH
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Welcome + Candid Conversation with Tara VanDerveer & Dr. Condoleezza Rice
Panel60 min11:00 – 12:00Tara VanDerveer, the Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball, and the 66th U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, who’s also currently the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy, will join emcee LaChina Robinson for a candid conversation. They’ll cover how sports help shape young women, the history and future of Title IX, the importance of women role models, and why more women deserve a seat at the table.
Introduction by Samantha Huge, Executive Director of Collegiate Accounts, RealResponse
Session Giveaway Terms & Conditions
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SHEro's: Blazing a Trail for Other Women + Breaking Through Award
Panel60 min12:00 – 1:00-
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Focusing on supporting women in sports, this candid conversation will touch on three priorities: the need to hire more women in sports, why there should be more media coverage of women’s sports, and the power behind investing in women. This inspiring session will showcase and celebrate how these women have blazed a trail for other women to follow.
- Stephanie Wheeler, Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medalist & Head Coach of Women’s Wheelchair Basketball at the University of Illinois
- Sam Rapoport, NFL Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Angela Ruggiero, Olympic Ice Hockey Gold Medalist and CEO/Co-Founder of the Sports Innovation Lab
- Violet Palmer, Coordinator of Officials for the Pac-12 Conference
- Monica McNutt (Moderator), Sports Writer and Basketball Analyst
Breaking Through Award (presented by Eastbay)
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Breakout Session: Gen Z
Breakout Session35 min1:00 – 1:35How do you relate to today’s Gen Z student-athletes and effectively coach them? It starts by getting to know them. Betsy Butterick, The Coaches’ Coach, will take you through what makes this generation tick, what motivates them, and how to communicate with these highly collaborative student-athletes.
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Breakout Session: Women Coach Data
Breakout Session35 min1:00 – 1:35Dr. Nicole LaVoi, Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, will share new data from the most recent Women in Coaching Report Card—compiled from 357 schools within NCAA Div. I conferences—including new research around women coaches of color. Additionally, Dr. LaVoi will share strategies on how all of us can play a part in continuing to increase the number of women in coaching positions across all levels.
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Breakout Session: Thriving as a Woman in High School Athletics
Breakout Session35 min1:00 – 1:35Women coaches and administrators know all too well the challenges women face in sport. This panel discussion will feature different perspectives on how women can lead and thrive across the high school landscape, including ways to build relationships, manage conflicts, network and mentor.
- Dr. Lisa Langston, Director of Athletics at Fort Worth ISD
- Jen Brooks, Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy
- Yolanda Bronston, Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach, St. John’s Country Day School
- Megan Kahn (Moderator), CEO, WeCOACH
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Breakout Session: Name, Image and Likeness Opendorse Panel
Breakout Session35 min1:00 – 1:35“Name, Image and Likeness” has become the most significant movement for student-athletes in the last generation. As an NIL industry-leading technology company, Opendorse will discuss the latest trends in the industry with a focus on women athletes. This session will include segments on both high school and college endorsements and how to keep student-athletes informed and educated on NIL.
- Abbie Giffin, VP of Product at Opendorse
- Casey Seberger, Account Executive at Opendorse
- Lisa Bregman, Director of Campaigns at Opendorse
- Erica Boyle, Product Designer at Opendorse
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Breakout Session: Gen Z
Breakout Session35 min1:35 – 2:10How do you relate to today’s Gen Z student-athletes and effectively coach them? It starts by getting to know them. Betsy Butterick, The Coaches’ Coach, will take you through what makes this generation tick, what motivates them, and how to communicate with these highly collaborative student-athletes.
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Breakout Session: Name, Image and Likeness Opendorse Panel
Breakout Session35 min1:35 – 2:10“Name, Image and Likeness” has become the most significant movement for student-athletes in the last generation. As an NIL industry-leading technology company, Opendorse will discuss the latest trends in the industry with a focus on women athletes. This session will include segments on both high school and college endorsements and how to keep student-athletes informed and educated on NIL.
- Abbie Giffin, VP of Product at Opendorse
- Casey Seberger, Account Executive at Opendorse
- Lisa Bregman, Director of Campaigns at Opendorse
- Erica Boyle, Product Designer at Opendorse
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Breakout Session: Thriving as a Woman in High School Athletics
Breakout Session35 min1:35 – 2:10Women coaches and administrators know all too well the challenges women face in sport. This panel discussion will feature different perspectives on how women can lead and thrive across the high school landscape, including ways to build relationships, manage conflicts, network and mentor.
- Dr. Lisa Langston, Director of Athletics at Fort Worth ISD
- Jen Brooks, Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy
- Yolanda Bronston, Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach, St. John’s Country Day School
- Megan Kahn (Moderator), CEO, WeCOACH
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Breakout Session: Women Coach Data
Breakout Session35 min1:35 – 2:10Dr. Nicole LaVoi, Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, will share new data from the most recent Women in Coaching Report Card—compiled from 357 schools within NCAA Div. I conferences—including new research around women coaches of color. Additionally, Dr. LaVoi will share strategies on how all of us can play a part in continuing to increase the number of women in coaching positions across all levels.
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1:1 Interview with Julie Foudy + WeCOACH Lifetime Achievement Award
Interview50 min2:10 – 3:00We’ve known Julie Foudy as a two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time World Cup champion, captain of the “99ers” team, and as a National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. Her soccer career clearly hit the pinnacle of success in sports, but she has also paved the way for herself beyond the pitch. LaChina Robinson will go one-on-one with Foudy to discuss what’s been most important to her throughout her involvement in as an advocate for Title IX, her work in several women's rights and child labor issues around the world, and now as a founding co-owner of the women majority-owned and operated Angel City FC, a new women's professional soccer team.
WeCOACH Lifetime Achievement Award (Presented by Jostens)
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1:1 Interview with Becky Hammon + Closing Comments
Interview60 min3:00 – 4:00From underdog basketball player to coaching trailblazer in the NBA, Becky Hammon will share her story with emcee LaChina Robinson. Hear how Hammon went from being the kid who was overlooked by college recruiters, wasn’t drafted to the WNBA and was passed up for a spot on the US Olympic team, to being the first woman full-time NBA assistant coach, first woman head coach in the NBA Summer League, and first woman to serve as a head coach in an NBA game. She’s fully embraced the underdog role and how it’s shaped her story—but her story is far from over.
Introduction by Courtney Altemus, CEO & Founder, TeamAltemus
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Connect and Network
BreakThrough Summit is a chance to connect with your fellow coaches, administrators, athletic staff members and allies. Attendees will have access to a private chatroom to share ideas, discuss the sessions and share knowledge with colleagues nationwide.
- Chatrooms
- Q & A Sessions
- Giveaways
We're committed to changing the game.
Inequality
Stereotyping
Representation
Women in sports face unique pressures: pay inequality, gender stereotyping, objectification and lack of representation.
Only 41% of women's collegiate teams are coached by women, and only 28% of youth sports coaches are women.
We're committed to changing that. BreakThrough Summit is a chance for every coach to learn how she can raise the bar. Let's set the pace together.
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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 hudl@stantonprm.com to coordinate interviews.