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15thCenturyFeminist's avatar

"I fumbled so many high-fives during our first game—that split second when you have to decide whether to dap or pound" was so funny and relatable. Also made me think about how gendered these types of interactions can be. When I was younger I always felt so pressured to go for the hug instead of the high-five, which resulted in many awkward is-this-a-hug-or-high-five interactions and accidental face-bops. 🤣

The connection of team and community is so beautiful, thank you for sharing Hammad's story with us. His act of resistance is so important.

This is an aside and something that is on my mind this Monday following the super bowl, but gender equality still has so far to go in sports. Not just in what girls/women are allowed access to and the rates of which people consume it, but also the documented rise in DV cases attached to national teams (worldwide, not just US) losing. It's heartbreaking that the comradery and community of sports switches off in the home for so many. Coaches such as yourself are so vital in this world, teaching young people what emotional regulation in relation to sports should look like. Thanks for doing what you do!!!

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Dia Lupo's avatar

Absolutely perfect. Ate. No crumbs.

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