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Lynda Tealer
Executive Associate Athletics Director, University of Florida
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Voices from 14+ institutions across 3 sectors
“In my 24 years as a white college basketball coach the 'A Long Talk' presentation lead by Kyle Williams was the most impactful and eye opening education I have received. It made me see where I was and I am and where I need to go as a leader of young black men. We all have work to do and 'A Long Talk' helped me realize I can't waste time.”
Mike Rhoades
Head Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University
“There are a lot of white people out there like me that think they're doing the right thing by not doing anything, by not being a racist person... when really we need all of these people to step up and do something. It definitely brought a different perspective and how I approach things on a daily basis now is different.”
A Long Talk Participant
College Basketball Coach
“This was a phenomenal experience for all of us who participated. We hear you, we care, and we are here to learn so that we know how to create the environment and the experience that you deserve. At BYU, a year later, the conversation continues on how to make this a space where anti-racism is the norm.”
BYU Athletics Leadership
Senior Leaders & Head Coaches, Brigham Young University
“It gave me this feeling like a call to action. It's not enough to not be racist — you have to be anti-racist. I want to go into my team and my community and my university and do something.”
Student Participants
University Student-Athletes
“Simply the best seminar I've participated in on any topic. Great pre work materials that served to help educate me. Excellent speakers, slides, questions, and videos embedded in the presentation. Productive break-out room discussions. Kyle Williams is an excellent facilitator. The first day when he kept 90 coaches engaged through questions and use of the chat feature on Zoom was great. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Beyond that, I left the 3 day experience more passionate, committed, and armed with some resources to help me become a better front line soldier.”
Dave Paulsen
Head Coach, George Mason University
“'A Long Talk' is a powerful look at this country's history founded on the concept of the supremacy of whites and the utilization of Black people to build the economy that would lead to the US becoming the richest in the world. It provides the context for why we are where we currently are in terms of racial inequality. It pushes each of us to confront our complicity in the status quo and make a choice to stand on the side of racial injustice and inequality or join the fight and become an anti-racist ally committed to act in impactful ways.”
Nat Graham
Assistant Coach, University of Pennsylvania
“This seminar was so helpful to me. Anti-racism is a skill, and this training was an opportunity to improve my skill. I learned through conversations with others on this call that there are techniques we can use to become better at being advocates for Black lives and social justice. This training will help you grow: think of it like a booster pack. It will educate you, motivate you, and inspire you!”
Joe Mihalich
Assistant Coach, University of Pennsylvania
“I would and will recommend this program to student groups, coaches, teachers, athletic directors, college and high school administrators - and really all human beings who have an open mind!”
Brett MacConnell
Associate Head Coach, Princeton University
“...the skillset that Kyle provided our team with was extremely powerful and has helped me navigate situations in my own life where I felt racist undertones in conversations…with others”
Georgetown Graduate Student, Women's Soccer Athlete
Georgetown University
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