Leadership / professional development / perseverance / influencer / school (athlete encouragement influence, etc.).
Unleash greatness, inspire breakthrough performance, transform your achievements.
Published author of Black Gold & Dream with Faith Legacy Poetry
Leadership / professional development / perseverance / influencer / school (athlete encouragement influence, etc.).
Unleash greatness, inspire breakthrough performance, transform your achievements.
Published author of Black Gold & Dream with Faith Legacy Poetry
Teresa Edwards is an Author, Olympian, and Hall of Framer. As an Olympian, she has the distinction of having been both the youngest and the oldest Gold Medalist for an Olympic women’s team. She became the first American basketball player to participate in five Olympic Games and the first American female to win a medal in five consecutive Olympics. Four Gold medals and One Bronze.
Unequivocally legendary, Teresa has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, The Federal International Basketball Hall of Fame, The United States Olympic Committee Hall of Fame, The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Georgia’s Hall of Fame, Cairo’s Hall of Fame, NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, and the University of Georgia’s “Circle of Honors” where her college jersey number (#5) is retired.
Teresa Edwards is the most decorated athlete in the history of Women’s basketball. She has been recorded as being USA Basketball’s female athlete of the year four times in a career. In addition, this five-time Olympian is the only athlete, both male and female, who has participated in five Olympics collected four gold medals.
As a collegiate, Teresa Edwards was a two-time All American selection at the University of Georgia leading the lady Bull Dogs to a pair of Final-4 appearances. After her sophomore season, at age 20, she became the youngest lady to win olympic gold at the 84′ games. Most recognizable globally, she played abroad for nine years throughout the world from Europe and Asia as a professional champion. Here at home, she has been a player and coach in the Women’s National Basketball Association. Longevity and perseverance are staples associated with Teresa Edwards career and her signature is embedded in success as she has lead teams to stand atop of the podium on every occasion. As an ambassador and leader among her peers, Teresa was selected to take the competitor’s Oath at the Opening Ceremonies in Atlanta.
In 2012, the United States Olympic Committee appointed her chef de mission for the US delegation at the London Olympic Games. Sports illustrated magazine places her as 22nd of the “100 Greatest Female Athletes of the 20th Century”.
Since then Teresa has dedicated her life to paying it forward by using her experience and knowledge to educate and motivate the younger generation. She remains a staunch advocate for women and girls in sports and is instrumental in serving and building-up kids and teens in the community. She also speaks broadly to high school, community events, and universities around the country. She is the author of “Dream with Faith, Legacy Poetry.” Teresa Edwards is the embodiment of winning excellence.
As America’s first 5x Olympian, Teresa is a legend. She is American history!
Every great career has bumps in the road. Some are larger or tougher to navigate than others, but all shape the journey in ways that are sometimes hard to explain.
Being the first female basketball player to have played in five Olympics, Teresa Edwards certainly has a lot to talk about.
The James Brown Show 1/27/18 with guest star Teresa Edwards
“Teresa Edwards is not only one of the greatest athletes of all time-she’s one of the most inspirational people around. She transformed her experiences into a bestselling audio book that’s providing information and motivation for future generations. She’s a champion on and off the courts.”
“Teresa Edwards has remained a staunch advocate for women and girls in sports. Her commanding presence (On-Air) and ability to share thought provoking perspectives makes her my top go-to analyst for subjects related to females in sports.”
“Coach “T” has coached both of our daughters (in two sports). How blessed we have been to have her mentoring, pushing, believing in and pouring her wisdom into their teenage minds, bodies and souls. She helps build better athletes and better people.”
“Teresa has been instrumental in the success of our mission to serve the children of Grady County at our Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club here in Cairo where she grew up. She has labored with us in fundraising, helping to serve and to make sure these doors stay open. Her genuine love comes through her determination to influence others to embrace our mission for the children to become successful citizens.”
“Coach “T” is a board member and coach. She is passionate! She has the ability to captivate young basketball players in real time; The attention to details is astounding and her impact has been significant to our program!”
“We met Teresa on the AAU circuit. She captivated us in how she was able to speak on a level our son “Nate”understood in a coach. She’s tough, yet subtle when pushing our son to be his best. Her work ethic is paramount. Everyone needs a Teresa Edwards in their lives, we simply love her energy and overall zeal for life!”
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