Keeping girls in sports is critical. Data suggests that girls in Georgia play sports at a far lower rate than boys (119k vs. 80k), despite the lifelong benefits. In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, show host Rose Scott talks with several guests about the importance of female representation and participation in the world of sports, plus the impact athletics can have on a young girl’s life. 

 

Guests include: 

Morgan Shaw Parker, the president and COO of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream

Haley Jones, a forward-guard for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream

Leah Edmond, outside hitter of the Atlanta VIBE

Grace Cleveland, right-side hitter the Atlanta VIBE

Charles Edwards, a parent of a youth basketball player

McKenna, the daughter of Kelli and CJ Stewart, and a tennis coach

Keeping girls in sports is critical. Data suggests that girls in Georgia play sports at a far lower rate than boys (119k vs. 80k), despite the lifelong benefits. In honor of <a href="https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/get-involved/ngwsd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Girls and Women in Sports Day</a>, show host Rose Scott talks with several guests about the importance of female representation and participation in the world of sports, plus the impact athletics can have on a young girl’s life. &nbsp;Guests include: <a href="https://dream.wnba.com/morgan-shaw-parker/#:~:text=Morgan%20Shaw%20Parker%20serves%20as,and%20build%20their%20strategic%20vision." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Morgan Shaw Parker</a>, the president and COO of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream<a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/1641650/haley-jones" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haley Jones</a>, a forward-guard for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream<a href="https://atlantavibe.com/roster/leah-edmond/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leah Edmond</a>, outside hitter of the Atlanta VIBE<a href="https://atlantavibe.com/roster/grace-cleveland/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grace Cleveland</a>, right-side hitter the Atlanta VIBECharles Edwards, a parent of a youth basketball playerMcKenna, the daughter of Kelli and CJ Stewart, and a tennis coach

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.