From Michelle

Girls Got
Game.

The Courage to Try Again

Hi, I’m Michelle Gbelama-Okore, author and founder of She Leads Sports. I wrote this illustrated story for girls ages 8–14. Our mission is to equip girls to become productive women.

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Michelle Gbelama-Okore

Our mission

Equipping girls to become productive women.

Through books, education, training, and college recruitment, we want girls to have the tools and support to move forward with confidence.

More about Michelle and the mission

A young player practicing her tennis serve

Two girls running during tennis practice

A story to read. A game to play.

Girls Got Game and private tennis lessons for girls ages 4–17.

Why She Leads Sports

Girls deserve support for every step ahead.

Too many girls miss out on sports and the opportunities that come with them because access, confidence, guidance, and supportive spaces can be hard to find. We’re here to help create those opportunities and pathways, on and off the court.

Books

Stories that stay with you.

Girls Got Game is one of the stories we’re sharing to encourage girls to believe in their own.

Education & training

Guidance to keep growing.

We connect girls with sports training, mentorship, and educational guidance to support their growth.

College recruitment

Help finding the next step.

For high school tennis athletes exploring college, College Ready Recruit offers guidance through the recruitment process.

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Our vision

A world where girls feel confident, supported, and empowered through sports at every stage of life.

Featured book

A story for girls ages 8–14.

Girls Got Game: The Courage to Try Again is an illustrated story for girls ages 8–14, written by Coach Michelle Gbelama Okore.

It’s the first book we’re bringing forward. Each book keeps its own name and personality.

More about Girls Got Game

Girls Got Game: The Courage to Try Again, written by Coach Michelle Gbelama Okore, an illustrated story for girls ages 8 to 14 — A first look at *Girls Got Game*.

Girls Got Game seasonal clinics

Girls Got Game Fall Clinic: Dance Edition.

In partnership with the TCNJ Dance and Cheer Team. See clinic photos and ask Michelle about upcoming seasonal experiences.

See the clinic photos

Girls Got Game clinic participants and TCNJ Dance and Cheer Team members gathered together

A few moments from the court

The girls bring the energy.

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Two girls sharing a moment at the net — A pause at the net.

Two girls playing tennis together — Playing side by side.

A young player preparing to return a tennis ball — Ready for the next ball.

A young player with her racket at the net — A moment between points.

Girls standing together on the tennis court — On court, together.

College tennis

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