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A basketball dynasty built by a pioneering coach and girls from farms and reservations.
In an era when gender discrimination in sports was the norm, Coach Selvig built a "house" of inclusion and empowerment at the University of Montana by recruiting female athletes from ranches, farms and Native reservations.
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In an era when gender discrimination in sports was the norm, Coach Selvig built a "house" of inclusion and empowerment at the University of Montana by recruiting female athletes from ranches, farms and Native reservations.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(bright music) - [Presenter] A phenomenal year for the Lady Griz basketball team.
- Rob Selvig was a pioneer in providing opportunities for women to participate in athletics.
- He takes the time to get to understand his players, their background, what they're about.
- As much as you think it's about the wins and the losses, it's about the person you become.
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Clip: 11/1/2024 | 1m 57s | Crowds packed the home arena to watch the Lady Griz compete in the 1988 NCAA tournament. (1m 57s)
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Clip: 11/1/2024 | 2m 21s | Sports offer fun and opportunity for girls growing up in small-town and rural Montana. (2m 21s)
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Clip: 11/1/2024 | 1m 24s | Before Title IX, female athletes like the Lady Griz had little gear and shoddy facilities. (1m 24s)
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