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“Aimee Mullins, the president of the Women's Sports Foundation, told me recently that 84% of women business leaders in this country say that they were athletes. I'm not surprised: athletics breeds a level of confidence and leadership that can be hard for girls to find elsewhere. Parents act like they want their daughters to be as strong as their sons, but they're much tougher on the boys. Sports, on the other hand, doesn't discriminate. There's no opportunity to cover up anything on the court: you either get it done, or you don't.”

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Book:Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph
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Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph

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C. Vivian Stringer
C. Vivian Stringer

C. Vivian Stringer is a distinguished basketball coach who has made significant contributions to the sport, particularly in women's basketball. With a coaching career spanning over four decades, she has been a pivotal figure in shaping the landscape of women's basketball. Stringer has led her teams to numerous national championships and has been honored with numerous awards for her coaching excellence. more

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