Women in Sport Think Tank

On Friday, February 7th, Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, in collaboration with the United Women’s Ball Hockey Foundation, is hosting the inaugural Strong Women, Strong Sport Think Tank.

This event is by exclusive invitation. Your unique perspective and valuable insights will be invaluable to the success of these critical discussions.

Join us to celebrate National Girls and Women and Sport Day and be a part of a collaborative event bringing industry and academia together to provide an opportunity to engage in critical conversations and action steps around growing experiences for girls and women in sport.

The focus of these sessions will be capacity building for participating stakeholders, including strengthening relationships between organizations, skill development, and an understanding of how to translate research into practice. Throughout the day there will

 be opportunities for networking, collaboration, and relationship building with a goal of continued growth for girls and women to participate and work in sport.

Think Tank will feature four interactive, discussion-based sessions:

  • Emerging Sports and Grassroots Development
    Led by Drs. Danielle DeRosa and Jennie McGarry from the University of Connecticut, the United Women’s Ball Hockey Foundation, and the Philadelphia Youth Sport Collaborative

  • Leveraging Partnerships/Sponsorships for Women’s Sport
    Led by D’minia Stokes, Temple University Athletics Department’s Associate AD for Development Operations

  • Marketing and Representation
    Led by Drs. Ajhanai Keaton, Katie Sveinson, Elizabeth Delia, and Nicole Melton from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst
  • Keynote on Women’s Leadership
    Coach Diane Richardson, Temple University Women’s Basketball Coach

Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a networking Happy Hour to follow
Location: Alter Hall, at Temple University, 1801 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, PA

Hotel: Aloft 101 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Click Here for Hotel Block.

Tickets are $100 and include:

  • Access to a full day of four interactive, discussion-based sessions
  • Capacity building: Strengthen relationships, develop skills, and learn how to translate research into practice.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with other professionals and organizations throughout the day.
  • Includes breakfast, lunch, with coffee and water provided throughout the day.
  • Post event Happy Hour: Join us at Rex at the Royal following the Think Tank to keep the conversations going!