Podcast: Jillian Green, Philly Girls in Motion

**Jillian Green**, Executive Director
Philly Girls in Motion

Listen to this week’s Sports Philanthropy Podcast as Jillian Green, Executive Director of Philly Girls in Motion, joins our host Roy Kessel. Jillian shares her passion for helping young girls in the Philadelphia community expand their opportunities for participating in sports and developing leadership skills. Jillian shares her insight into the program’s development and the plans for great depth and expansion over the next five years.

Jillian Green joins our host Roy Kessel on the Sports Philanthropy Podcast

HIGHLIGHTS OF JILLIAN’S PODCAST

00:20 Background and genesis of her passion
02:45 Differences between NYC and Philly
05:40 History of Philly Girls in Motion
10:15 Biggest challenges
12:15 Support from Philly community
14:00 Monitoring the progress
15:00 Socio-Emotional learning process
17:00 Typical week in the program
20:00 Ground rules and group norms
21:30 Girls returning to coach
22:45 Going deeper in their programs
25:45 Plans for the next 3-5 years
27:00 Protecting kids from abuse
30:30 Importance of exercise and participation
38:00 Jillian as President of the NCAA and Commissioner of the NBA

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Roy Kessel

Roy Kessel is the Founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy has worked in the sports business world for over 20 years including serving as an instructor in Northwestern University's graduate Sports Management Program. Having served as a sports lawyer representing athletes, entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, Roy has extensive experience helping organizations improve their strategy, marketing, communications and leadership development.