#083 - Erica Douglas - Ames High Track and Field

About this episode

Erica Douglas discusses her journey from athlete to coach and her impact on student-athletes.

From Little Cyclone to NCAA competitor to Ames High head coach — Erica Douglas has come full circle. In this episode, we sat down with the Ames Hall of Famer, former Iowa State standout, and founder of She Plays to talk about leadership, legacy, and building confidence in today’s student-athletes. Find out from Douglas herself what it means to come home and lead the next generation.

People in this episode

Guest: Erica Douglas

Topics covered

• leadership
• legacy
• student-athletes
• track and field
• coaching

Keywords

• Ames High
• Erica Douglas
• NCAA
• leadership
• confidence
• coaching
• student-athletes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ames High, Iowa State, She Plays, Ames Community School District

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