Historical moment for world basketball and equality in sports!
Specifically, the Serb-Autteris Gelena Todorovic takes over as coach of her Fortalewriting history as the first woman to lead a male professional group at Brazil!
At the age of just 31, the Todorovic breaks ‘stereotypes’ and also becomes the second younger head coach In the history of the Latin America Championship.
With an impressive international course, the Todorovic She has been a coach at Fenerbahceto Australian national and at National Greecewhile he has worked individually with top players such as Giannis Antetokounbos, Patti Mills, Josh Gindi and Nick Kalathis.
She said after her great achievement: “If my journey can show a single girl that his dream is possible, then I have already won.”
Historico! Jelena Todorovic ea Nova Treinadora Principal do Fortaleza Basquete Cerense! ????
Com 31 anos de idade, a service-Australiana se Tornara a primeira mulher a assumir o Cargo de Treinadora Principal de Uma Equipe Masculina de Basquete No Brasil e se Torna tambem a… pic.twitter.com/d4glmbh1LL
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