Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, and other Indiana Fever stars received applause from fans and critics for the Indiana Fever’s incredible run in the 2025 season. But the franchise’s star player, Mitchell, shared a heartfelt praise for coach Stephanie White.
The coach made a triumphant return to the franchise, winning the Commissioners Cup and leading the side to the semifinals of the 2025 season. For her influential season, the coach also received an invitation to the prestigious St. Louis Summit.
Stephanie White Excited For St. Louis Summit
It’s off-season and time for players and coaches to plan for the upcoming season and have some vacation time too. As for the Fever coach, it was still basketball as White was at the Indiana Fever facility attending the NBA game.
While her dedication certainly showed up in the 2025 season results, the coach now received an invitation from St. Loise Summit, where she will take center stage alongside a number of other big names in sports like Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, former NFL linebacker Will Compton, and Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule.
The coach shared her excitement on social media and wrote, “Excited about this event. Let’s gooo!”
Fever coach Stephanie White will be a special guest at The St. Louis Summit in April
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The St. Louis Summit will be on April 11 at St. Phorm Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. The Summit aims to develop leaders in mental toughness and discipline. Renowned performance coach and keynote speaker Ben Newman and a two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author spearhead it.
Though the invitation to the St. Louis summit highlights her mastery and accomplishments this season, she also received a major compliment from one of her opponents.
Paige Bueckers Talks About Stephanie White’s Coaching
The Wings’ rookie made an instant mark on the league, winning multiple accolades and earning All-Star and All-WNBA second team selection. The former UConn star also got a call from Team USA training camp for the World Cup qualifiers.
While Kara Lawson will lead the team as head coach, the players will have the chance to learn from the best coaches in the league. PB talked about the same and praised the coaching staff.
“Huge fans of all them. I think they’re really bright basketball minds…they’re very prepared, very disciplined…they have a lot of insight…I can’t wait to learn from them,” Bueckers told the reporter.
Bueckers on Team USA assistants (Tibbets, Nakase, White): “Huge fans of all them. I think they’re really bright basketball minds…they’re very prepared, very disciplined…they have a lot of insight…I can’t wait to learn from them.” (Powell) #TeamUSA
— Geoff Magliocchetti (@GeoffJMags) December 11, 2025
The coaching staff includes WNBA coaches Stephanie White, Natalie Nakase, and Nate Tibbets. Every coach had an exceptional season