The Empowered female athletes of the WNFC
In 2021, I had the opportunity to travel to Dallas, Texas to serve as an honorary Captain for the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) IX Cup Championship weekend. I was inspired by the passion, commitment, and work ethic these talented athletes bring to the game of football. Throughout the weekend, I saw the grit, determination, and fire of the women of the WNFC. And my goodness could they BALL! From the first down to trophy presentation, they did not stop working.
As CEO Odessa Jenkins shared with me - “We exist to help women and girls reach their full potential through the power of football. We are the highest level of women's tackle football in the US. We are a sports league. We are content creators. We are the future of the game!”
As an uncle to eight nieces, I know how important it is for people to have role models. If children can see people like them succeeding, they know that they can also achieve greatness. As the saying goes: “If you can see it, you can be it!” We know that sport has the power to change lives. For women and girls, sports not only teach teamwork, self-reliance, resilience and confidence, they help women and girls defy gender stereotypes and social norms and create inspiring role models. #RepresentationMatters
That is why I am so honored to share that I have joined the Advisory Board of the Women’s National Football League. Join me in cheering for the WNFC when the 2022 season kicks off on April 2, 2022. Watch the games on Vyre Network, attend a game in person, or follow on social media [@wnfcfootball]. You won’t be disappointed!
IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
THE WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE (WNFC) ANNOUNCES NEW POWERHOUSE ADVISORY BOARD
[Dallas, Texas] [March 1, 2022] Today, the WNFC announced an impressive group of global industry leaders who have committed via Board Advisory roles to come together and build one of the most impactful women's sports leagues in recent history.
The Women's National Football Conference (WNFC), a provocative women's tackle football league announced today the election of several new board members. The revamped advisory board additions included executives from META (Facebook), NFL, Media, Fashion, Entertainment, Investment Banking, and more who are working with the WNFC Executive team to assemble the most commercially viable, professional women's tackle football league in the history of sports. The new advisory board includes:
Melissa Lawton - Head of Sports Production - Facebook (Meta)
David Hill - President - Vyre Network; President - Cabo Verde Capital
Dr. D'Wayne Edwards - Founder - PENSOLE Lewis College of Business & Design
Lamar Seay - CEO - Vyre Network; COO - Cabo Verde Capital
Scott Pioli - Front Office Analyst - NFL Network and CBS Sports; Former NFL General Manager (5X NFL Executive of the Year)
Patrick Willis - Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Former Defensive Captain - San Francisco 49ers
Ann Kletz - CEO/Co-Founder - Goal Five
Kiran Murthy - Sr. Managing Director, Transformation - Charles Schwab
Katherine Rathe - Senior Vice President, Wealth Management - UBS
Jennifer King - Assistant RB Coach - Washington Commanders
Patrick Crakes - Owner Crakes Media / 20 Year Former Fox Sports Executive
The board kicked off its first session in February 2022 and has its minds set on creating one of the most impactful women's sports leagues in recent history. Learn more about the new board members here: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/advisoryboard
About the WNFC: The WNFC revolutionized women's football by bringing the sport to the world stage for the first time. With major sponsorships from adidas and Riddell sports, the 17 team national league, exists to help women and girls reach their full potential through the power of football. The WNFC is the highest level of professional women's tackle football in the world.
