Beyond The Baseline

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The Beyond Series is a legacy program started by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and hosted in conjunction with major sporting events in Tampa Bay. The initiative is focused on gathering and empowering local women of influence and as a result, over 1000 local women have participated in the Beyond Initiative. Since its inception at the 2008 NCAA Women’s Final Four, the legacy program has grown exponentially and become a staple at each of the major events hosted in Tampa Bay, It is now a part of the yearly NCAA Women's Final Four Tourney Town footprint.

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Apr 04, 2025

Tampa Bay Goes Beyond the Baseline

They are accustomed to working behind the scenes, but when five women took the stage during Thursday’s Beyond the Baseline panel discussion as part of NCAA Women’s Final Four festivities, their influence and accomplishments quickly became apparent.

Mar 19, 2025

Local Organizing Committee Gathers for Beyond Barriers - Bracketology 101

The NCAA Women’s Final Four is coming to Tampa Bay. Accordingly, just before the 68-team field was selected on March 16 (Selection Sunday), the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee hosted the next installment of their Beyond Barriers — Bracketology 101 with the TBLOC Advisory Board and local supporters.

Aug 25, 2023

Beyond Barriers: Above the Net

The Beyond Series welcomed in the four Road 2 Tampa Bay Volleyball Invitational head coaches for an exclusive panel session with NCAA Director of Championships, Kristen Fasbender. Check out Georgia Tech's Michelle Collier, Penn State's Katie Schumacher-Cawley, USF's Jolene Shepardson, and Florida's Mary Wise as they discussed the state of the sport of #volleyball in front of over 100 women and volleyball influencers.

Jul 05, 2022

Tampa Bay Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and TV personality Ryan Bass went behind the scenes at June's 50th-anniversary celebration of Title IX at Amalie Arena. Ryan spoke with Tampa Bay Title IX Trailblazers and other special guests to get their opinions of the impact of the legislation. The night featured a sneak peek of ESPN Films’ “37 Words,” a 4-part documentary series, chronicling the hard-fought battle for equal rights in education and athletics from award-winning directors Dawn Porter and Nicole Newnham, as well as a keynote from City of Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor and a dynamic discussion with Kimberly Davis, Senior Executive Vice President at National Hockey League, Sue Moucha, a Four-time Team USA Paralympia, and Shaniya Benjamin a Track and Field Student-Athlete at the University of South Florida. ESPN personality and softball Hall of Famer, Michele Smith moderated the evening.

Jun 21, 2022

Tampa Bay to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Title IX on June 23 at Amalie Arena

Program to feature a preview of ESPN Films’ “37 Words,” keynote by City Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor and an all-star power panel, moderated by ESPN commentator, Michele Smith.

Mar 16, 2020

Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with Stephanie McMahon and Beth Mowins

On February 27, the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee and presenting partner Amgen, had the unique opportunity to host WWE Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon and ESPN Play-by-Play Analyst, Beth Mowins in an engaging conversation about growing up in the wrestling business, breaking professional barriers and much more!

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April 04, 2025

Tampa Bay Goes Beyond the Baseline

They are accustomed to working behind the scenes, but when five women took the stage during Thursday’s Beyond the Baseline panel discussion as part of NCAA Women’s Final Four festivities, their influence and accomplishments quickly became apparent.
March 19, 2025

Local Organizing Committee Gathers for Beyond Barriers - Bracketology 101

The NCAA Women’s Final Four is coming to Tampa Bay. Accordingly, just before the 68-team field was selected on March 16 (Selection Sunday), the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee hosted the next installment of their Beyond Barriers — Bracketology 101 with the TBLOC Advisory Board and local supporters.
August 25, 2023

Beyond Barriers: Above the Net

The Beyond Series welcomed in the four Road 2 Tampa Bay Volleyball Invitational head coaches for an exclusive panel session with NCAA Director of Championships, Kristen Fasbender. Check out Georgia Tech's Michelle Collier, Penn State's Katie Schumacher-Cawley, USF's Jolene Shepardson, and Florida's Mary Wise as they discussed the state of the sport of #volleyball in front of over 100 women and volleyball influencers.
July 05, 2022

Tampa Bay Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and TV personality Ryan Bass went behind the scenes at June's 50th-anniversary celebration of Title IX at Amalie Arena. Ryan spoke with Tampa Bay Title IX Trailblazers and other special guests to get their opinions of the impact of the legislation. The night featured a sneak peek of ESPN Films’ “37 Words,” a 4-part documentary series, chronicling the hard-fought battle for equal rights in education and athletics from award-winning directors Dawn Porter and Nicole Newnham, as well as a keynote from City of Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor and a dynamic discussion with Kimberly Davis, Senior Executive Vice President at National Hockey League, Sue Moucha, a Four-time Team USA Paralympia, and Shaniya Benjamin a Track and Field Student-Athlete at the University of South Florida. ESPN personality and softball Hall of Famer, Michele Smith moderated the evening.
June 21, 2022

Tampa Bay to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Title IX on June 23 at Amalie Arena

Program to feature a preview of ESPN Films’ “37 Words,” keynote by City Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor and an all-star power panel, moderated by ESPN commentator, Michele Smith.
March 16, 2020

Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with Stephanie McMahon and Beth Mowins

On February 27, the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee and presenting partner Amgen, had the unique opportunity to host WWE Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon and ESPN Play-by-Play Analyst, Beth Mowins in an engaging conversation about growing up in the wrestling business, breaking professional barriers and much more!

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