Donna Cheek

In 1982 Donna became the first Black rider in the US Equestrian Team in Show Jumping. In 1984, she starred in the Award-winning NBC special about her life: “One More Hurdle: The Donna Cheek Story”, performing her own stunts. From 1988 to 1995 Donna represented Adolph Coors as an exhibition rider. She was also a motivational speaker lecturing at inner-city schools, youth groups, and women’s organizations. She was inducted as the first Equestrienne into the Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. In 2014 she became a volunteer contributing producer for the KCBX show “Issues and Ideas.” In 2017 she received the Trailblazer Courage Award from the Women’s Sports Museum.

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The Power of Mental Toughness for Young Athletes Simplified By Donna Cheek
Donna Cheek shares practical tools and resources for parents and coaches striving to help young athletes unlock their full potential. This essential guide is designed to empower kids with the mental tools they need to conquer challenges like performance anxiety, and inconsistency. It will instill confidence in parents and coaches, knowing they are equipping young athletes to excel both in sports and life.