Basketball is just as popular among female athletes as it is with men. In fact, it is one sport largely dominated by women, especially when it comes to coaches.
Since the sport became one of the most popular in the world in the 1970s, a number of excellent coaches have been produced, and women have snatched the opportunity to show the world that they can play and coach. In basketball, women have not only demonstrated outstanding abilities as players but have excelled as coaches!
Healthcare has that same potential!
Meet the amazing women leading startups selected to compete in the 1st Round Bracket Competition of IGNITE Madness while also recognizing the accomplishments of the some of the trail blazing female basketball coaches.
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