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Hudl and WeCOACH Partner to Host Third-Annual BreakThrough Summit Celebrating Women in SportsLINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudl, a leading sports performance analysis company, and WeCOACH, the premier membership organization dedicated to the retention and advancement of women coaches, announced they will be hosting the third-annual BreakThrough Summit. The Summit, designed to develop, inspire and celebrate women in sports, will stream live on Tuesday Dec. 14 from 12pm to 5pm ET. Registration for the interactive event is free of charge for all participants. Following a revolutionary year for women in sports, the BreakThrough Summit will continue to drive awareness and elevate discussions on key issues such as gender equity, sponsorship and media representation, name, image and likeness (NIL), women breaking through in male prevalent sports and the significance of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Title IX. This year's event will be headlined by San Antonio Spurs Assistant Coach Becky Hammon, former USWNT Captain Julie Foudy, former United States Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Tara VanDerveer, Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball at Stanford University & All-Time Winningest Coach in NCAA Women's Basketball History. ESPN Basketball Analyst LaChina Robinson is returning as event emcee. Other notable speakers include:
Hudl CEO David Graff said, "Over the past two years we've had the privilege of partnering with WeCOACH to advance women on the field, on the sidelines, in the broadcast booth and in front offices. The event has elevated frank discussions about the challenges women continue to face and has emboldened our belief that strong women leaders directly inspire athletes to be the best versions of themselves. We're so excited to host this free event, which underscores our commitment to opening the power of sports to everyone, regardless of race, gender or socioeconomic status." "In a year when we've seen women excel, year three of BreakThrough Summit will again raise the bar by celebrating the successes and continuing to drive progress for women across sports and levels. Women have proven themselves as competent leaders in coaching, front offices, and industry roles," said WeCOACH CEO Megan Kahn. "Our partnership with Hudl is uniquely significant in allowing women everywhere to be inspired by and benefit from these trailblazing women and their candid discussions." The Summit will feature new and improved live chat functionality allowing attendees to engage, interact and share ideas, and for the first time, there will be breakout sessions featuring several expert speakers on relevant topics. The agenda for the event includes the following panel discussions representing diverse perspectives and experiences:
Free registration for this year's BreakThrough Summit is now open. For the complete agenda of sessions, slate of speakers and to register, visit breakthroughsummit.live. About Hudl About WeCOACH Media Contact: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hudl-and-wecoach-partner-to-host-third-annual-breakthrough-summit-celebrating-women-in-sports-301383187.html SOURCE Hudl |