The purpose of the USA Basketball Women in the Game conference is to inspire more females to a career in sport. While the content is focused on supporting college women, young professional females and high school girls, anyone is welcome to attend. Guest speakers and panelists from a variety of sports careers will share their insights and perspectives about their journey and industry.
Guest speakers from different sports careers will speak on their personal journey, as well as some of the key characteristics that helped them be successful and their advice for those who want to make their own path.
Attendees at the USA Basketball Women in the Game Tampa 2025 conference on Thursday, April 3, also will get lunch, a USA Basketball shirt and a notebook.
Following the event, Women in the Game attendees are eligible to apply for the USA Basketball Women in the Game Mentorship Program, which supports mentees and connects them to experienced mentors.
Join USA Basketball on April 3 and explore, expand and encounter your future career!
Speakers & Panelists:
- Kim Barnes Arico, Women's Basketball Head Coach, Michigan
- Michelle Clark-Heard, Women's Basketball Head Coach, Mercer
- Sylvia Crawley Spann, Speaker/Author/WNBA Legend
- Dr. Michelle Harrolle, Director of Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, University of South Florida
- Maral Javadifar, Director of Rehabilitation/Performance Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Felisha Legette-Jack, Women's Basketball Head Coach, Syracuse
- Patty Medina, Associate Athletic Director/Student-Athlete Development & Inclusive Excellence, American University
- Meredith Scerba, Senior V.P., National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
- Jill Stephens, Assoc. Athletic Director/SWA, Florida Southern College
- Joni Taylor, Women's Basketball Head Coach, Texas A&M
- Briana Weiss, Women's National Team Director, USA Basketball
- Joi Williams, Men's Basketball Chief of Staff/General Manager, University of South Florida
- Andrea Wilson, Director, Sponsorships & Experiential Marketing, AT&T
- Ashton Wheeler, Asst. Athletic Director - Facilities & Game Operations, Southeastern University
Schedule:
11:30-12:30 pm: Lunch & Networking in lobby
12:30 - 1 pm: Briana Weiss “The Team Behind the Team”
1 - 1:50 pm: Sport Administration Panel: Patty Medina, Meredith Scerba, Jill Stephens & Ashton Wheeler
2 - 2:30 pm: Andrea Wilson “Winning in Sports Sponsorships & Marketing”
2:30 - 3 pm: Sylvia Crawley Spann “The Confidence Playbook”
3:00 - 3:50 pm: Coaches Panel: Kim Barnes Arico, Michelle Clark-Heard, Felisha Legette-Jack, Joni Taylor & Joi Williams
3:50 - 4:20 pm: Dr. Michelle Harrolle “Sports Business Careers & AI Impact”
4:20 - 4:50 pm: Maral Javadifar “Beyond the Court: Navigating a Career in Sports”
Paid parking is available at the City of Tampa’s Fort Brooke Parking Garage, which is one block from CAMLS, at the intersection of Franklin and Whiting Streets.
