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A new youth program is using sports to make a difference
Tony Sadiku reports
TAMPA, Fla. - A new youth program is teaching girls self-esteem through sports.
It’s called ‘Like A Girl’. The partnership between Hillsborough County and the University of South Florida is bringing the life experiences of collegiate athletes to young girls.
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It was created after Karlie Mintzer, an employee at Westchase Rec Center, noticed a need to shift the mindset of what it means to do something ‘Like A Girl’ from negative to positive.
So, every Wednesday, young girls gather after school to hear and learn from a woman athlete at USF. They also get to practice the athlete’s sport and do team-building exercises as a group to build confidence.
To learn more about after school programs through Hillsborough County, click here.