Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, returned to her home state this week to run a youth basketball camp in Carmel, Indiana, just one day after her team secured a victory over the New York Liberty.
The camp, aimed at boys and girls aged six to fifteen, featured a series of skill stations, shooting contests and hands‑on drills led by Cunningham and several of her coaching staff.
Cunningham took the opportunity to stress the importance of confidence and authenticity, urging the participants to embrace their personalities while competing fiercely on the court.
Reflecting on her own career, she spoke about the six years she spent with the Phoenix Mercury before joining the Fever, where she has built a reputation for toughness, energy and a willingness to stand up for herself and her teammates.
Her shooting efficiency has already shown up in Indiana, where she posted a 43.2 percent success rate from three‑point range in her debut season, helping to stretch the floor for stars such as Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.
Coach Stephanie White praised Cunningham’s size and physicality, noting that the forward can guard multiple positions and provide a defensive anchor for a team that is fighting for a playoff spot.
A camp with purpose
Beyond basketball fundamentals, the event served as a platform for Cunningham to model the kind of self‑assurance she expects from the next generation, reinforcing the idea that success starts with believing in oneself.
The recent win improved the Fever to 16‑10, leaving them with 18 games remaining in the WNBA regular season as they chase a postseason berth.