CINNAMON on women’s basketball, coaching in the WNBA, living her purpose & more | THINKING OUT LOUD

During our conversation with CINNAMON LISTER, she shared her thoughts on:
– The state of women’s basketball.
– Growing up with a twin sister.
– Her journey into coaching.
– Becoming an assistant coach for the Phoenix Mercury.
– Being able to work with some of the best WNBA players in the world.
– Appreciating being tested and being shaped by the challenges.
– Travelling the world and experiencing so many different cultures.
– Adapting being an important trait for good leaders.
– Off the court being as important as on court development.
– Learning to make time for herself outside of her career.
– Transitioning from performance to purpose.
– Your network being your currency.
– Watching the game becoming a lost art.
– Identifying what makes players good at a grassroots level.
– The pass not being as celebrated but being so valuable.
– Managing players expectations.
– Using basketball as a vehicle to build your network and build a life outside of basketball.
– Youth girl basketball players increasing due to seeing what’s possible.
– Not playing the game but always being a part of the game.