Nike Enlists A’ja Wilson, Shalane Flanagan and Others to Talk the Impact Coaches Have on Girls in Sports

Nike’s efforts to make sports fun and welcoming for girls knows no bounds. A month after releasing its Made to Play Coaching Girls Guide, which was geared toward giving coaches what they need to eliminate barriers specific to girls in sport, the athletic powerhouse continued its pro-girls initiative yesterday by gathering four women athletes who have made it to the top of their respective professions. Here, the group discussed the long-term impact great coaches have had on their careers. For its Made to Play Coaching Girls athlete panel yesterday, Nike enlisted Olympic medalist long-distance runner Shalane Flanagan, decorated runner Marielle Hall, WNBA 2020 Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson and National Women’s Soccer League star Sophia Smith. The 45-minute virtual discussion was moderated by Nike Inc. GM of social and community impact Caitlin Morris. Below are standout quotes from the discussion from Flanagan, Hall, Wilson and Smith who shared stories about their favorite coaches and explained how the coaches’ leadership was critical in their future success. Shalane Flanagan Retired long-distance runner and current Nike Coach “I’m in a very unique position. I work with very high end athletes that are extremely motivated, so in general I wouldn’t say there’s a lot of pushing on my end to

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