My Daughter, Victoria, Has Inspired Me
-Jillian Svensson
WHAT SPORT IS THIS PERSON INVOLVED IN?
JS - All sports, but basketball is her current focus.
WHAT HAS THIS WOMAN OR GIRL DONE TO INSPIRE YOU?
JS - She’s fearless and thinks all sports are her sports. She’s not intimidated by any construct or environment.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE VICTORIA SVENSSON IN ONE SENTENCE?
JS - She is fearless.
WHAT HAS VICTORIA SVENSSON TAUGHT YOU ABOUT SPORTS, WORK ETHIC, PASSION, OR LIFE IN GENERAL?
JS - She has taught me to be even more invested in fighting for her rights. She should have the same opportunity to pursue her sport goals and dreams.
WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS? WHAT CURRENTLY GIVES YOU HOPE, AND WHAT CHANGES DO YOU THINK STILL NEEDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED?
JS - The current shifts with broadcast rights and CBAs are giving me hope, but there is still more work to do in all areas of supporting women in sport, on and off the court.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR OTHERS TO GET INVOLVED, BE INFORMED AND/OR START SUPPORTING WOMEN IN SPORTS?
JS - We need the collective efforts. Everyone has something to contribute.
FINISH THE SENTENCE ABOUT SILKEN LAUMAN - “SHE IS ____.”
AW - Fearless