University of Minnesota Athletics
Whalen, Reeve to Headline Tucker Center Discussion
2/26/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Feb. 26, 2016 
The Tucker Center will present "Lessons on Leadership: Building Champions in Women's Sports" on Tuesday, March 22nd, at 7 p.m. at the Humphrey Center on the U of M's West Bank campus. Two of the most accomplished women in professional sports today-Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and WNBA champion and former Gophers point guard Lindsay Whalen-will share their personal stories and experiences along with their insights and strategies on what it takes to build leaders and champions, not only in sports, but in life. Tucker Center Director Dr. Mary Jo Kane will moderate the event with introductions provided by U of M interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz.
In the wake of Title IX and the explosion of women's sports participation, women have taken on leadership roles in all aspects of sports, from the front office to the front court. Whalen, a native of Hutchinson, Minnesota, led the Gophers to the NCAA tournament three straight years, including its first-ever Final Four appearance in 2004. She was a two-time Wade Trophy and Naismith Award finalist and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. At the professional level Whalen won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and at the FIBA World Championship in Turkey in 2014. She has won three WNBA titles as a member of the Lynx and is only the second player in WNBA history to record 4,000 points, 1,500 assists and 1,000 rebounds.
Reeve, an assistant and head coach for 27 years, was a collegiate All-Metro Atlantic Conference and All-Big 5 selection as a member of the women's basketball team at LaSalle University. She served as a member of the coaching staff when the U.S. team won the gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. Reeve has won three WNBA titles as head coach and has an overall record of 141-64, the winningest percentage in franchise history.
With such impressive credentials and experience, the evening promises to be filled with stories and insights from the top tier of the women's basketball world. As a Great Conversation, there will be a Q&A session with the audience, allowing an even greater view into what it means-and what it takes-to be a leader in women's sports.
The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available. For more information, visit the Tucker Center's Distinguished Lecture Series page.
In the wake of Title IX and the explosion of women's sports participation, women have taken on leadership roles in all aspects of sports, from the front office to the front court. Whalen, a native of Hutchinson, Minnesota, led the Gophers to the NCAA tournament three straight years, including its first-ever Final Four appearance in 2004. She was a two-time Wade Trophy and Naismith Award finalist and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. At the professional level Whalen won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and at the FIBA World Championship in Turkey in 2014. She has won three WNBA titles as a member of the Lynx and is only the second player in WNBA history to record 4,000 points, 1,500 assists and 1,000 rebounds.
Reeve, an assistant and head coach for 27 years, was a collegiate All-Metro Atlantic Conference and All-Big 5 selection as a member of the women's basketball team at LaSalle University. She served as a member of the coaching staff when the U.S. team won the gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. Reeve has won three WNBA titles as head coach and has an overall record of 141-64, the winningest percentage in franchise history.
With such impressive credentials and experience, the evening promises to be filled with stories and insights from the top tier of the women's basketball world. As a Great Conversation, there will be a Q&A session with the audience, allowing an even greater view into what it means-and what it takes-to be a leader in women's sports.
The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available. For more information, visit the Tucker Center's Distinguished Lecture Series page.
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