Former WNBA champion Candice Wiggins hopes to influence the next generation at SPIRE Academy скачать в хорошем качестве

Former WNBA champion Candice Wiggins hopes to influence the next generation at SPIRE Academy

In 2022, Candice Wiggins was named the Head Coach and Director of Women's Basketball at SPIRE Academy. It's a journey she's been preparing for her entire career. A four-time Stanford All-American, USA Player of the Year, and WNBA champion, Wiggins knows firsthand that sports has the ability to change lives. And not just for for athletes, but for coaches and spectators too. In her new role, she hopes to use her experience and influence to lead the next generation, aiding them in the transition from young girls to women. "It's just a matter of doing the work and just being the change that I want to see when it comes to girls becoming women," said Wiggins. Wiggins is building the program from the ground up, using the past as an anchor for the lesson she's sharing with her players. But in order to prepare her girls for the future, Wiggins believes you must understand the past. And for her, she pulls inspiration from a man who played on a field instead of a court. "Regardless, I just want you to know that I speak out when I think I should and say what I believe. I feel this is a country big enough to hold people who differ and big enough for all to be respected even by those with whom they differ," those are the words of Jackie Robinson, the first Black man to play Major League Baseball. He's a man who Wiggins and so many other revere for his work beyond the dugout. Read: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/com... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app