Hoopers Loop is an organization that helps female-identifying student-athletes transition to the next level with confidence at every stage of the journey.
Through tailored mindfulness programs, educational panels, and our Post-Secondary Takeover Tour, we are committed to empowering the community both on and off the court.
IN THE LOOP
Mindfulness & High Performance
Online & In Person Sessions
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What: A 2-3 hour session catered to your group's focus/needs, facilitated by Coach Wumi.
Where: In-person, we will come to you! Online option available.
For Who: Teams, camps, academies, etc.
Example Topics: Intro to mindfulness, managing pressure, building confidence, navigating feedback.
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What: 4-6 sessions at 45min-1hr (weekly or bi-weekly) catered to your groups focus/needs, facilitated by Coach Wumi.
Where: Online
For Who: Teams and academies.
Example Topics: Intro to mindfulness, managing pressure, building confidence, navigating feedback.
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What: 8-12 sessions at 45min-1hr (weekly or bi-weekly) catered to your groups focus/needs, facilitated by Coach Wumi.
Where: Online
For Who: Teams and academies.
Example Topics: Intro to mindfulness, managing pressure, building confidence, navigating feedback.
Post-Secondary Takeover Tour
Instagram Series
You can’t be what you cannot see.
Providing the community with a glimpse of a day in the life of Canadian women playing in university/college in the CCAA, USPORTS, JUCO, and NCAA.
Follow the tour HERE!
Origin Story
“Basketball is an incredible teacher of life. Hoopers Loop is a platform created to explore where the game can take us and how to become the best versions of ourselves.”
- Wumi Agunbiade, Founder of HL
Founded by Wumi Agunbiade in 2019, Hoopers Loop was created to provide female-identifying student-athlete’s with the tools and knowledge she wished she had discovered earlier in her career.
Wumi sees basketball from a wide range of perspectives: player, pro, MVP, university coach, professional coach, teammate, fan, you name it. Her love for the game is rooted in joy, process, flow, and connection — she believes it can teach you a lot about yourself, if you stay open and present.
Alongside her basketball career (including a division 1 NCAA scholarship, 3 years playing professionally in Europe, and coaching in the NCAA, USPORTS and the G-Leauge), she has been a passionate student and teacher of mindfulness as a practice. She has a BA in Psychology, an MBA, and a Certification in Specializing in Mindfulness Meditation.
Wumi’s passion for basketball, mindfulness, self-discovery, and community are all woven into the fabric of HL. She hopes that every participant leaves feeling supported, with a greater sense of belonging, and ready to navigate whatever comes next in their journey.
Past Particiapants
“HL has had a tremendous impact on my journey. This community has allowed me to expand my network, gain new experiences, and push myself beyond my comfort zone. I’ve connected with people who advocate for me and help me secure job opportunities. I’ve also participated in programs that broadened my perspective, taught me valuable skills, and introduced me to different career paths.”
“HL created such a safe and open space for me to share my struggles, but also strategies on how to grow from them. I was going through some of the same things as the other girls and hearing their stories helped me realize that we are all multifaceted individuals who happen to share a passion for basketball.”
“Hoopers Loop opened my eyes to the fact that there are many different ways one’s journey can look. HL does a great job of teaching different lessons that aren’t necessarily taught by coaches, teachers, or teammates. Topics like self respect and listening to your body have been instilled in my mind because of HL.”
“Hoopers Loop has been a big part of my journey. I joined HL in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, and it quickly became an outlet for me to meet new people and learn about myself and who I want to become. I’d say the biggest influence HL has had on me is helping me become more comfortable about speaking. I owe Wumi a lot for creating a space for young women to learn, grow, and share!”
“Hoopers Loop taught me the importance of having a harmonious balance between sports, school, and life. I learned about how to invest in myself and in the people around me through hard work and dedication. In many parts of my life, I use a lot of the skills for positive self talk and maintaining a focused mindset that I learned at HL!”
“Hoopers Loop has taught me about mental toughness and how to approach basketball from a mental perspective. Hoopers Loop has introduced me to many mentors that I still follow and look up to.”
CONTACT US
Whether you’re interested in our Mindfulness & High Performance Programs, curious about how to get involved in our Post-Secondary Takeover Tour and Pathways to Post-Secondary Panels, or have any general questions about Hoopers Loop, we’d love to hear from you!