WORDS OF WISDOM

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADIDAS PURPOSE

Welcome to Words Of Wisdom, a hub that brings together powerful voices from sport, education and culture to share real, hard-earned lessons on courage, discipline, creativity and community. Leaders like Ed Foster-Simeon, Candace Parker and Felecia Hatcher remind us that success isn’t about being fearless; it’s about being brave, defining your purpose and walking in it daily. From embracing your unique journey to building with and for your community, each story challenges us to dream boldly, stay disciplined and create impact that reaches far beyond the game.

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ALIYAH BOSTON
WNBA ALL-STAR & NCAA CHAMPION

ED FOSTER-SIMEON
PRESIDENT & CEO, U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION

ERICA WHEELER
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER

DR. D’WAYNE EDWARDS
PENSOLE LEWIS COLLAGE

JENNIFER FORD
FOUNDER, PREMIUM GOODS

CANDACE PARKER
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER

LAY CLARENDON
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER

WILL ABRAMSON
YOURS TRULY

JESSICA SMITH
FOUNDER, INDUSTRY EDUCATION & ADIDAS S.E.E.D.

DR. ROEBUCK
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

FELECIA HATCHER
CEO, BLACK AMBITION

COACH STEPHEN COLLUM
ADIDAS LEGACY


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Posted on March 30, 2026