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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Herbalife and IMPACT Basketball Announce the Girls EmpowerHer Performance Basketball Clinic Tour
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community, and platform, today announced the launch of its first-ever Girls EmpowerHer Performance Basketball Clinic Tour in partnership with IMPACT Basketball. Designed for girls ages 8–15, the tour will bring free elite-level clinics to five major cities across the U.S., offering up to 100 participants in each location the chance to grow both as athletes and individuals. More than just skill development, the tour aims to introduce basketball as a platform for personal growth—teaching the value of teamwork, discipline, and proper nutrition in a fun environment. 'At Herbalife, we believe that building healthy habits is key to success in every aspect of life,' said Jennifer Guran, Director of Sports Marketing at Herbalife. 'Through the Girls EmpowerHer Performance Basketball Clinic Tour, we're excited to help young girls develop confidence, learn the values of teamwork and discipline, and gain the nutrition knowledge that will empower them as athletes and as individuals.' In each city, Herbalife and IMPACT Basketball are partnering with female sports figures and local basketball organizations to help bring this experience to girls in the community. The Girls EmpowerHer Performance Basketball Clinic Tour is open to the public. Parents or guardians may register the participating girls through the following link: Tour Dates and Locations include: Each clinic will feature support from Herbalife Sports Performance Experts, who will provide nutrition and hydration advice to participants and their caretakers. Joining them is Joe Abunassar, founder of IMPACT Basketball and a globally respected trainer with decades of experience working with over 300 professional athletes. As the Official Nutrition Partner of IMPACT Basketball, Herbalife has collaborated with Abunassar since 2018 to deliver elite-level training and nutrition programming to athletes across the country—supporting IMPACT Basketball's renowned development system, which includes professional stars, MVPs, and Herbalife-sponsored players Ziaire Williams and Blake Wesley. Together, they bring a comprehensive approach that blends on-court skill building, strength training, and evidence-based nutrition education to help young athletes grow both on and off the court. 'I've seen firsthand how transformative basketball can be—not just as a sport, but as a tool for building discipline, confidence, and lifelong healthy habits,' said Joe Abunassar, founder of IMPACT Basketball. 'Working with young athletes at this stage is incredibly meaningful, and I'm excited to bring our approach to these clinics alongside Herbalife.' This initiative is part of Herbalife's ongoing commitment to supporting athletes at every stage of their journey. Earlier this year, the company served as the Official Nutrition and Hydration Partner for both the Women's College All-Star Combine and the Women's College All-Star Game in Tampa, Florida —providing personalized nutrition strategies and science-backed hydration products to help collegiate athletes perform at their peak. For over two decades, Herbalife has been dedicated to empowering female athletes around the world, currently sponsoring more than 50 women across a variety of sports. The company's journey began with its very first sponsored athlete, a female athlete, and has continued to provide women in sports with the support they need to succeed. Herbalife provides athletes with access to nutritionists and dietitians, premium products, and other resources that are often lacking in female sports—giving them the tools they need to perform at their best. Through this continued support, Herbalife is helping to elevate women in sports and inspire the next generation of female athletes. To witness the impact of the tour and stay connected with Herbalife's ongoing efforts to support athletes worldwide, follow @Herbalife and @HerbalifeUSA on social media for updates. About Herbalife Herbalife is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life. For more information, visit About IMPACT Basketball IMPACT Basketball is the world's premier destination for NBA players, international professionals, collegiate stars, high school players, and professional, college, and high school teams worldwide. IMPACT is home to players at every level who seek to improve, develop, and transform themselves into better athletes, more highly skilled players, and more versatile competitors as they prepare for the game's highest levels. For more information, visit
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Norfolk State b-baller nets spotlight for herself, other HBCUs
Norfolk State University's Diamond Johnson (center) earned MVP status for her performance at the Women's College All-Star Game, April 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy Nick Sutton/Norfolk State University) Norfolk State University sharpshooter Diamond Johnson elevated her draft stock for the WNBA with a stellar performance at the Women's College All-Star Game over the weekend – and may have forced professional teams to give a second look to basketball players at historically Black colleges and universities. Johnson earned the Most Valuable Player award with a stat line of 21 points, four rebounds and two steals in her team's 71-59 victory. She shot an impressive 9 for 13 from the field. Cheryl Miller, who's basketball royalty, coached her team. The game in Florida featured stars from major programs including the Southeastern, Atlantic Coast and Big 10 conferences. It aired live on ESPN2, and Johnson received a chain basketball hoop as part of her award. 'The opportunity was given to us to showcase our talent to see what we can do on and off the court,' Johnson told All-Star game organizers after her MVP performance. 'I am just so grateful for this. So grateful.' She's a Philadelphia native, but she has several ties to the commonwealth. Johnson started high school in Hampton and played in the well-known Boo Williams Summer League. In what's become common in the current college landscape, she previously attended Rutgers and North Carolina State before coming to mid-major NSU in the 2023-24 academic year. The 5-foot-5 graduate student was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference player of the year this season, and she led her team to the NCAA tournament. She also excelled in the classroom, landing on the conference's All-Academic Team. A published report says only seven HBCU players have been drafted by the WNBA since its inaugural season in 1997. I attribute that to the high-level competition in the major conferences, as well as the size and skills of those players. (NSU Assistant Director of Sports Communications Noah Schlekeway told me just 14 Spartans have gone on to play in the NBA.) Johnson, though, has a legitimate shot at becoming the eighth selected from an HBCU at the April 14 draft. At the very least, she's expanded her opportunities with leagues overseas. Her televised MVP performance on Saturday ensured it, while also lifting up NSU and other HBCUs in the process. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lucy Olsen to participate in Women's All-Star Game during Final Four weekend
Lucy Olsen to participate in Women's All-Star Game during Final Four weekend Despite seeing their 2024-25 season come to a close following a 96-62 loss vs. No. 3 seed Oklahoma on March 24, Iowa women's basketball star senior point guard Lucy Olsen will be a participant in the 2025 Women's All-Star Game, held on April 5 from Tampa, Fla., as part of the Final Four Weekend. Olsen, who joined the Hawkeyes through the transfer portal after spending three seasons at Villanova, averaged 17.9 points per game on 43.6% from the floor, 36% from long range, and 74.4% from the stripe in 32 games played at Iowa. She also averaged a team-leading 5.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and .3 blocks per game. In her four-year career, she posted 2,077 (15.2 per game) points on 42.3% shooting, 32.9% from deep, and 75.9% from the charity stripe on 33.2 minutes averaged while starting in all 137 games played. The Women's College All-Star Game is a postseason celebration of the best senior women's basketball players in the country. The annual event, ran by Intersport, is comprised of the nation's top 20 women's basketball talents that have exhausted their NCAA eligibility to compete one final time for the programs before they begin their professional careers. The rosters are determined by using feedback from a voting panel made up of national media members and longtime coaches, Intersport staff, and Game Ambassador Terri Mitchell. The 2025 Women's All-Star Game will take place on Saturday, April 5 at Hillsborough Community College – Dale Mabry Campus in Tampa Bay, Florida with a tip-off set for 2 p.m. CT on ESPN2. For more information on the event, visit Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
