Connecticut Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges joins Sarah to discuss how the team and staff are handling the franchise’s final season in Connecticut, what it was like getting her first win as acting head coach earlier this year, the lack of Black women head coaches in the W, and the legends on speed dial that she’s always learning from. Plus, the 12 athletes gunning for a fifth straight, these bats are on top, and one small leap to worlds. 


The AUSL All-Star Cup schedule is here


Check out slice Elana’s analysis of WNBA pride games here


Read The Gist’s summary of the WER ban on trans athletes here


Check out the “Let Them Play” project here 


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Connecticut Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges joins Sarah to discuss how the team and staff are handling the franchise&rsquo;s final season in Connecticut, what it was like getting her first win as acting head coach earlier this year, the lack of Black women head coaches in the W, and the legends on speed dial that she&rsquo;s always learning from. Plus, the 12 athletes gunning for a fifth straight, these bats are on top, and one small leap to worlds.&nbsp;
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The AUSL All-Star Cup schedule is <a href="https://theausl.com/all-star-cup/schedule/?season=370&amp;matchtype=p&amp;network=g&amp;device=c&amp;adposition=&amp;keyword=ausl&amp;utm_term=ausl&amp;utm_campaign=smg-ausl-evergreen&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid-search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22450055650&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA_XiSPytQsxrDgxKKRAC5J9Yg0NoD&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlICNsMiMlgMVF4LCCB3HaRoWEAAYASAAEgLXevD_BwE" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://theausl.com/all-star-cup/schedule/?season%3D370%26matchtype%3Dp%26network%3Dg%26device%3Dc%26adposition%3D%26keyword%3Dausl%26utm_term%3Dausl%26utm_campaign%3Dsmg-ausl-evergreen%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dpaid-search%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D22450055650%26gbraid%3D0AAAAA_XiSPytQsxrDgxKKRAC5J9Yg0NoD%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIlICNsMiMlgMVF4LCCB3HaRoWEAAYASAAEgLXevD_BwE&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786155623923000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0KRcx8xUgWHRgLyAFezYqc">here</a>
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Check out slice Elana&rsquo;s analysis of WNBA pride games <a href="https://observablehq.com/@elanareb/wnba-pride-games" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://observablehq.com/@elanareb/wnba-pride-games&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786155623923000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OYWIi5rcvxOQvKmcoagpU">here</a>
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Read The Gist&rsquo;s summary of the WER ban on trans athletes <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbl4Kx4HfIN/?img_index=2&amp;igsh=MTYzOXlqNnM0ajRvNw%3D%3D" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbl4Kx4HfIN/?img_index%3D2%26igsh%3DMTYzOXlqNnM0ajRvNw%253D%253D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786155623923000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2VxK58qvRP5GmsqF-zlPet">here</a>
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Check out the &ldquo;Let Them Play&rdquo; project <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letthemplayproject" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/letthemplayproject&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786155623923000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jQx7S_EGwcCJUdMWRtx-x">here</a>&nbsp;
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786155623923000&amp;usg=AOvVaw07yvctz-9DBmdxdH2Iiw2h">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786155623923000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24WtPNo41N1j6jjpgJ4dO7">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Connecticut Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges joins Sarah to discuss how the team and staff are handling the franchise’s final season in Connecticut, what it was like getting her first win as acting head coach earlier this year, the lack of Black women head coaches in the W, and the legends on speed dial that she’s always learning from. Plus, the 12 athletes gunning for a fifth straight, these bats are on top, and one small leap to worlds. 

Operating in Truth with Roneeka Hodges  

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b1ef4396-dac5-47db-a751-b49f002bb681/transcript