Vanessa de Jesus trains with young girl on dribble skills
Duke women's basketball player Vanessa De Jesus trains with a clinic participant on her dribble skills. Photos by Nat LaDonne

Launching the Next Generation of Women Athletes

Launching the Next Generation of Women Athletes

Duke Athletics is growing the game for more than 250 youngsters who visited Cameron Indoor Stadium Saturday to work on their skills alongside members of Duke women’s varsity teams.

The free clinic was part of Duke Athletics’ community partnerships to encourage athletic activity among local children. The clinic was part of the lead-up to Wednesday, when Duke celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

  • Field hockey’s Maggie Kondraht assists on a shot.
  • Golf’s Phoebe Brinker advises on a putt.
  • Kate Rader works with a young soccer player.
Every women’s team participated, as well as Duke Cheer and Dance. The Cameron floor was filled with laughter and cheers as both boys and girls tried their hand at field hockey, golf and soccer.
The race was on in a special relay competition arranged by members of the track and cross-country teams.
  • Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King offers encouragement to a young athlete.
  • Softball’s D’Auna Jennings gets the right fit on the mitt.
  • The Dance team shares tips on showing the spirit.
  • Vanessa Lin helps a youngster get ready for a first fencing match.

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