Meet Kyra Elzy, Head Coach Of Kentucky Women’s Basketball

The video highlights the achievements and challenges of Black female head coaches in college basketball. It features Kyra Elzy's success and the broader struggle for diversity in coaching roles. The narrative includes the inspirational legacy of coaches like Carolyn Peck and Dawn Staley, emphasizing the importance of representation and opportunity for women of color in sports.

What achievement is Kyra Elzy known for in her first year as a head coach?

• Being the first Black female head coach

• Finishing with more wins than any other first-year head coach

• Winning a national championship

• Coaching the men's basketball team

What percentage of head coaches in women's college basketball are Black women?

• 50%

• 28%

• 14%

• 42%

Who was the first Black female head coach to win a national championship?

• Pat Summitt

• Carolyn Peck

• Kyra Elzy

• Dawn Staley

What tradition did Carolyn Peck start with her championship net?

• Using it as a team mascot

• Selling it for charity

• Sharing pieces with other Black female coaches

• Donating it to a museum

What message does the tradition of sharing championship net pieces convey?

• The need for more sports events

• The value of representation and inspiration

• The significance of teamwork

• The importance of financial success