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*As a head’s up, some parents may be uncomfortable listening to this episode with their children at first since we cover some sensitive topics. To respect every parent’s decision on how they address these topics with their kids, I encourage you to listen to this podcast first before listening with your child or talking to them about the topics in today’s episode.

While the sport of volleyball is growing to include more participants than ever, many players are being left out. The high cost of club and limited access to equipment, dedicated coaches, and issues with the standard uniform prevents many children from ever stepping foot on the volleyball court.

I am THRILLED to address the topics of equity, inclusion, and discrimination in volleyball with the one and only, Koko Volley. Coach Koko has built a tremendous library of videos for volleyball players, all free to watch on her YouTube channel: Koko Volley.

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TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

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+ Get to know Coach Koko, creator of the popular YouTube channel “Koko Volley”

+ Access to competitive teams in the sport of volleyball

+ Financial barriers for families who want their child to play volleyball

+ Spandex: Let’s give our athletes more options

+ Discrimination and racism in volleyball

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CONNECT WITH COACH KOKO

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+ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kokovolley

+ Instagram: @koko.volley

+ Facebook: @kokovball

+ Website: https://www.kokovolley.com

+ Email: kokovolleycontact@gmail.com

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RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE

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+ DI Volleyball Player Wearing Leggings To Compete: Alexis Harris: https://gophersports.com/news/201”

+ DI Volleyball Player Wearing Leggings To Compete: Alexis Harris: https://gophersports.com/news/2019/8/27/volleyball-gophers-open-season-at-acc-big-ten-challenge.aspx

+ Understanding Implicit Bias: http://kirwaninstitute.osu.edu/research/understanding-implicit-bias/

+ Study for Reducing Implicit Bias: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3603687/

+ Resources and Toolkits Provided by Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/

+ “Black Lives Matter at School” Resources from National Education Association: https://neaedjustice.org/black-lives-matter-school-resources/

+ “Anti-Racism Tools” from Trying Together: https://tryingtogether.org/community-resources/anti-racism-tools/

+ “Teaching Tools and Games” by ERASE Racism: http://www.eraseracismny.org/resource-center/teaching-tools

+ White Fragility and more books by Robin Angelo: https://robindiangelo.com/

+ Quote about speaking with your children on racism: “If black children in the U.S. aren't "allowed" innocence then white children "don't deserve” innocence.”