Cleveland Women’s Sports Alliance co-founder Barb Anthony has spent the last six years building a brand called Play Gap. As a former basketball player and current social worker, Anthony has dedicated herself to promoting equity and accessibility in sports for adult women.
Initially, the organization was focused on northeast Ohio, but Anthony soon realized that the gap in women’s sports was not limited to the local region. This led to the decision to rebrand the organization as Play Gap, with a goal of reaching a wider audience beyond Cleveland.
Anthony and her fellow founders have volunteered their time and effort to advance Play Gap’s mission. With a vision of making women’s sports more visible and accessible, Anthony hopes to transition Play Gap into her full-time job to provide even more opportunities for women in sports.
In recognition of her dedication and hard work, the NCAA honored Barb Anthony with one of its Legends and Legacy Community Award recipients ahead of the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Cleveland. This recognition has given Anthony and Play Gap a platform to promote their cause and expand their reach far beyond northeast Ohio.
