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CBS News Bay Area: High school girls on the confidence & leadership skills gained by coming a WCA coach

See how coaching youth sports empowers teens: CBS News spotlights WCA’s program fostering leadership, resilience, and community impact

BURLINGAME -- An organization on the Peninsula is working to bring more young women into positions of leadership in Bay Area youth sports.

Hands-on experience during game days and workshops during the week help participants hone their leadership skills.

"It is so amazing to see it go from an idea to reality and to see these kids out here having a great time under the leadership of these young women is really awesome," said [CEO and Founder Pam] Baker.

Nicole Tobar is in high school and is part of the coaching alliance.

"There are so many aspects that go into it.  You have to plan out the lesson plan, get early to set it up and you have to deal with parents at times," said Tobar.

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