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Structural racism — yep, it’s still here

First, the good news: We had an extremely successful fundraising campaign for the Future Foundation recently, where — thanks to so many donations big and small — we acquired $250,000 for our Foundation’s kids! It was $80,000 OVER our original goal (!!) and will help us address the needs our students and their families are…

Challenges may be uncomfortable, but you can’t grow without them

If there’s one hope I have for all of us when we look back on Coronavirus, it’s that we remember it as a time that helped us learn how to adapt and change. I don’t think there’s ever been a time that, collectively, has created such a dramatic amount of change in such a short…

An important motto in times of crisis: give what you can, take what you need

My heart goes out to each of you reading this, as we navigate our way through all the upheaval and uncertainty COVID-19 has caused in our lives. There has never been a time that’s so clearly exposed how globally connected we are and how interdependent we are on each other. I haven’t seen a single…

How picking Cal-Berkeley was one of the best plays I ever made

If you’ve followed my blog or social media for any length of time, you know that one of my favorite messages to share is how wide-reaching the impact of sports can be — and how often sports provides opportunities that go far, far beyond the court or field itself and positively affect so many aspects…

The power and potential of meaningful partnerships

Have you ever had a partnership—maybe with a teacher, coach, or colleague—that was instrumental in your life or your growth? Those types of partnerships are so valuable—the right ones can make all the difference. In my life so far, I’ve been blessed with a number of great partnerships. I’ve had partnerships with great coaches, who…

Your biggest challenges often hold your greatest gifts

A few weeks ago, while 2019 was wrapping up, I had the chance to reflect on the year I’d had. To be honest, it was equal parts catching my breath as it was reflecting because—wow!—what a year it was. And while it was definitely filled with so many blessings (more on that later), if I…

Applying lessons learned on the court (and behind the scenes) to life, career, and business

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