Chalk Talk

Lin Dunn

[Stephen Simon @stephenhsimon]

My man @ChrisDenari

[Chalk Talk @LD_ChalkTalk]

Well done my friend and mentor!
Appreciate so much ALL you have done to grow women’s basketball and the INDIANA FEVER‼️💥‼️💥

[Indiana Fever @IndianaFever]

Kelly Krauskopf will step down as team president, closing an extraordinary chapter in a career of nearly three decades with PS&E in which she built the Fever from its founding, delivered the franchise’s first WNBA championship, and helped open doors for women across professional basketball.

Learn more: https://t.co/2TeuXWQ8qk

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Mike Tomlin says leadership is lonely because assistants make suggestions, but the final decision and the responsibility always belongs to you

“I just think more than anything, and this was told to me early on, and it’s a real thing, assistants make suggestions and head coaches make decisions. And you have to be comfortable with that.”

“Certainly, you’ve got to take in information, and when you have experienced assistants like I did, that information is oftentimes very good. But you’ve got to be really comfortable with the fact that the responsibility is yours. The decisions are yours.”

“And there’s a certain loneliness to leadership, and that’s okay. I discovered that, and really I discovered that I was okay with that. There is a certain loneliness with leadership, but it comes with the territory.”

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Sean McVay says the toughest conversations require empathy and directness

“You try to say it’s business, it’s personal, but it all is intermixed. I don’t think you can separate it. I think you acknowledge that tough decisions have to be made, but I think one of the things that I’d like to think I’ve gotten better about, when I was a young coach, and I’m still a young coach, you’re so worried about being liked.”

“Oftentimes when you have those difficult conversations, you try to be liked and respected at the same time, and then people are like, ‘What the heck did you really just say?’ There’s no good way to deliver tough information other than with some empathy, but being direct, open and honest.”

“And I love him. He knows that I love him. I couldn’t have more respect for him, even in terms of the way that he handles some of those difficult conversations. That’s an inevitable part of it.”

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Sean McVay says the real separator in leadership is how you handle the storms

“I think the separator for the coaches and the leaders that I admire the most, because when things are good, it’s really like, how do we stay humble in the midst of that? How do we continue to be able to work and trust the things that we’re doing, but stay humble in the midst of that journey?”

“But when you have adversity, when there’s storms, I think it’s so important that whether it’s you guys or players, they can look and they can be like, ‘I believe we can get out of this. I believe this is temporary because I believe that people that are in leadership positions have a vision, have a plan, that there’s an authenticity, there’s a capacity, there’s character and there’s a connection that are behind those things, and this too shall pass.’”

“But when you’re in those storms, if you’re looking around and you don’t have anybody where it’s like, ‘Man, woe is me. We’re never going to get out of it,’ that’s why I respect and admire when I watch leaders, whether that’s players, coaches, or just leaders in any other space, I want to see how you’re handling the tough times.”

“Because that’s when I’ve been at my worst, and I don’t want to be that again. And that’s when you’re really, the separator is how you handle the storms. I really believe that.”

[Chalk Talk @LD_ChalkTalk]

Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️

[Pat Boylan Fever/Pacers @PatBoylanPacers]

Made a last minute roster acquisition just before the start of the season last week. Mom performed like an all-star.

Excited to tip off a couple of new seasons simultaneously.

[Indiana Fever @IndianaFever]

So much of who we are traces back to Mel Simon.

On what would have been his 100th birthday, we celebrate the vision, passion and legacy that continue to make an impact on Pacers Sports & Entertainment and the city we call home 💙

[Houston Women's Basketball @UHCougarWBB]

Building at Houston 💪

[Chalk Talk @LD_ChalkTalk]

👏🏼👍🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[Toronto Tempo @TempoBasketball]

A big congratulations to Tempo Head Coach Sandy Brondello on being inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, joining an honour roll of the nation’s most accomplished sporting figures. 👏

[WeCOACH @WeCOACH]

Women coaches are still underrepresented at every level of sport — and it’s critical that we recruit, advance, and retain more women in the profession.

On March 7, 2027, we’ll come together to celebrate and amplify the incredible work of women coaches across all sports and all levels.

Save the date.
National Women Coaches Day | 3.7.27

Learn more at 🔗 https://t.co/Vwez7727in

[Christina Daves @ChristinaDaves]

I just interviewed JOAN LUNDEN!

We know her from GMA, but her impact on working mothers and women in television goes so much deeper.

At 76, she's still reinventing herself.

One of my favorite Living Ageless & Bold conversations ever.

Coming Wednesday! #JoanLunden

[Christina Daves @ChristinaDaves]

Are you living your joyspan? We pay attention to healthspan and lifespan but none of that matters without joy. Check out this week's Living Ageless and Bold wherever you get your podcasts.

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

The WNBA recorded 4 billion social views during the 2026 regular season, up 28% year over year 📈

Engagement rose 24%, the league added 1M+ followers, and the WNBA App surpassed 1.21M active users during its 30th season.

(via @WNBA)
https://t.co/xB0ECpwlJR

[Chalk Talk @LD_ChalkTalk]

👏🏼‼️👏🏼‼️👏🏼

[WeCOACH @WeCOACH]

Behind every strong woman is a community of even stronger women! 💪💜

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible leadership of our WeCOACH CEO, Vanessa Fuchs. Thank you for leading the way and dedicating yourself to our mission day in and day out.

Happy National Boss’s Day!

📌 @WeCOACHCEO

[Christine Brennan @cbrennansports]

Join us in NYC! https://t.co/F7oGyLj61d

[Atlanta Dream @AtlantaDream]

🗣️ ATL, IT’S TIME TO SHOW UP AND SHOW ALL THE WAY OUT

Meet us at State Farm Arena for Game 3 & Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Get first access to tickets NOW 🅰️: https://t.co/WFvftUMSZY

[DePaul Athletics @DePaulAthletics]

The time is NOW. 💙

Introducing DePaul NOW — Network of Women.

Bringing together women across DePaul Athletics — student-athletes, alumni, coaches, staff and supporters — to build community, create connections and open doors for the next generation of Blue Demons.

Learn more: https://t.co/XX4Lg53jIF

[Pacers Sports & Entertainment @PacersSportsEnt]

Expanding access where it's needed most. 💙

With support from Eli Lilly and Company's multi-year investment, the Pacers Foundation's Drive & Dish program powered by Gleaners2Go is growing to three new locations, bringing fresh food and greater convenience to more Hoosier families.

[Houston Women's Basketball @UHCougarWBB]

Talking all things Coogs 🤩🎥

#WatcHoUSton x #GoCoogs

[WeCOACH @WeCOACH]

🚨 Less than ONE WEEK LEFT to register for WeINVEST!

This October, join WeINVEST—a game-changing financial literacy initiative designed exclusively for women coaches and presented by RBC Wealth Management.

Through expert-led virtual sessions, you'll gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to build long-term financial strength. From investing fundamentals and retirement planning to saving, budgeting, and more, WeINVEST is here to help you make informed financial decisions that support your career, your goals, and your future.

🗓️ October 13 | 5:00PM ET
🗓️ October 19 | 1:00PM ET
🗓️ October 26 | 12:00PM ET

Learn more 🔗 https://t.co/T9YWfjr3Ms

📌 @RBCwealth