66 year old Female Basketball Player and Team Leader (Bayou Ballers)
Release Date: 01/18/2026
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Takeaways
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- 00:00 Challenges of Space Ownership and Community Service
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Takeaways
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The interview with Carol Anthony, team leader of the Bayou Ballers, a women's basketball team over the age of 50, highlights the unique world of granny basketball and the community involvement it fosters. The conversation covers the physical demands of the sport, the team's recruitment efforts, and the broader community engagement opportunities available.
Takeaways
- Granny basketball
- Community involvement
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- 00:00 Introduction to Granny info_outline
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info_outlineIn this engaging episode, Dr. Queen interviews Carol Anthony, a team leader for Granny Basketball, a league dedicated to women over 50 who want to stay active through basketball. Carol shares her journey from being a young girl playing basketball with her older sisters to leading a team in Houston. She emphasizes the importance of staying active, especially for women in their 60s, and discusses how basketball has positively impacted her health, particularly in managing her lupus diagnosis. The conversation highlights the camaraderie among players, the fun of the game, and the health benefits of staying physically active at any age.
Carol also discusses the unique aspects of Granny Basketball, including the rules designed to keep players safe, the social connections formed through the sport, and the joy of competing with peers. The episode encourages older women to embrace physical activity and showcases the vibrant community that Granny Basketball fosters, proving that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing passions and maintaining health.
Keywords
Granny Basketball, women in sports, health benefits, active lifestyle, lupus management, community, older women, basketball, fitness, empowerment
Takeaways
"Lupus is my basketball therapy."
"A body in motion stays in motion."
"You can listen to your body and take breaks as needed."
"We celebrate every chance we get."
"You’re competing with people on the same level as you."
"I will play basketball as long as I have breath in my body."
"Fun was first; rehabilitation was a bonus."
"We just go around looking for a reason to celebrate."
"You think you cannot do it until you try."
"The camaraderie is what keeps us coming back."
Titles
Empowering Women Through Granny Basketball
Age is Just a Number: The Joy of Granny Basketball
Sound bites
"Basketball is my therapy."
"You’re competing with people on the same level as you."
"I will play basketball as long as I have breath in my body."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Granny Basketball
01:53 Carol's Journey to Basketball
03:36 Health Benefits of Playing Basketball
06:10 Nutrition and Game Day Prep
09:44 Family Support and Team Spirit
12:19 Injury Prevention and Safety
13:24 The Joy of Playing at Any Age
15:38 Building Relationships Through Sports
19:05 Encouragement for New Players
24:40 Upcoming Games and Community Involvement