Temple University Athletics
Dawn Staley Named One of "The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America"
10.29.07 | Women's Basketball
Oct. 29, 2007
Kingston, R.I.- Head Temple women's basketball coach Dawn Staley has been named one of "The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America" by the Institute for International Sport.
The Institute for International Sport was founded in 1986 by Daniel E. Doyle, Jr. More than two decades after its founding, the Institute for International Sport remains guided by international leaders in the academic, business, government and athletic communities. The IIS has fostered an extraordinary number of global friendships through sport, culture and education, connecting tens of thousands of people.
"In America and in many other countries, we honor elite athletes, winning coaches, wealthy team owners and media moguls. We praise sports educators yet we really do not honor them in a manner befitting their admirable impact on society," said Doyle. "This project is aimed at honoring individuals and organizations who have creatively and effectively used sport in the very best way-as a means to educate and shape positive values."
Other honorees include Andre Agassi, Jerome Bettis, Dr. Myles Brand, Bob Costas, Bill Curry, Frank DeFord, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Eunice Kennedy-Shriver, Billie Jean King, Mike Krzyzewski, Alonzo Mourning, Joe Paterno, Cal Ripkin, Jr., C. Vivian Stringer, Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Tiger Woods and Kay Yow.
