The Pat Summitt Documentary is tonight.

I grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville isn't an NFL, MLB, or NHL city - it is an SEC city. Knoxvillians proudly support The University of Tennessee athletics. College football is HUGE. These folks bleed orange and white. The thrilling atmosphere of the city during the football season is beyond that of any NFL game. But besides the football program, Knoxville is home to The Lady Vols. They are the pride and the joy of the city.

Speaking of pride and joy of the city, we can't not mention Pat Summitt. Throughout my years in Tennessee my parents had season tickets to the Lady Vols home games. I am incredibly proud to say that I saw Summitt in action first hand! I saw her create an elite program in women's college basketball. I watched her coach Michelle Snow in 2000, who shocked the crowd by dunking the basketball. I watched her son run towards her after the games ended and she was right back to being a mother.

Did you know that when Pat Summitt first got the head coaching job with The Lady Vols she washed the players uniforms herself? Did you know she was on a recruiting trip when she went into labor with her son? Did you know she coached a game when her son was a mere 12 days old? This woman gives inspiration to working mothers in this world. She gives inspiration to us all.

In 1999, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Knoxville. I strongly urge you to see it. If you are ever in Knoxville, it is a must. Pat is of course seen throughout the hall of fame. She is truly a legend in the sport of women's basketball. She is truly THE legend of coaching... in ANY sport.

Tonight ESPN will air Pat XO at 8pm. It is a documentary about this powerful woman narrated by her son, Tyler. If you love sports, watch it. If you love inspirational stories, watch it. If you want to be moved by the strength of one woman, watch it.

 

 I have no idea how one hour of TV can sum up the impact of this woman, but I am anxious to see it.