1 June 30, 2021 Sent via email NCAA Board of Governors NCAA Attention: Chair John J. DeGioia Attention: President Mark Emmert Office of the President 700 W. Washington Street 204 Healy Hall P.O. Box 6222 37th & “O” Streets, NW Indianapolis, IN 46206 Washington, DC 20057-1789 Cc: NCAA Board of Governors, Felicia Martin, Donald Remy, Cari Van Sensus, Amy Wilson Dear Chair DeGioia, President Emmert & NCAA Board of Governors, We, the undersigned 2,702 individuals and 57 organizations, urge the NCAA leadership and Board of Governors to publicly release all findings and recommendations of the comprehensive review of gender equity issues in NCAA sports, conducted by Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP. Our understanding is that the first phase of this review is focused on basketball and includes an investigation into the disparities that were visible during the recent Division l tournaments, as well as systemic and structural issues within the sport, and a later phase includes a review of gender equity in other sports and championships governed by the NCAA. It is critical that the NCAA not only provide complete and full disclosure of the results of this review but also include specific, actionable next steps to ensure that there is accountability and meaningful change. We must seek to improve the systems and structures that have allowed such inequities to persist for so many years. The NCAA must regain public trust and confidence in its commitment to gender equity and investment in women’s sports and, particularly given the widespread public and social media scrutiny, this can only occur through transparency and actionable items. Without complete transparency regarding the shortcomings and recommendations for change, this investigation will fall short of addressing the deeply ingrained and systemic gender inequities in NCAA sports and championships. 2 We look forward to reading the full report on the basketball championships from Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP this summer, and the broader report on other sports and championships later this year. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to reach out to the Women’s Sports Foundation. Sincerely, Women’s Sports Foundation American Volleyball Coaches Association MANA, A National Latina Organization Angel City FC Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference ANNIKA Foundation Monmouth Women’s Golf Athlete Strategies More Than Just Balls Big Sky Conference Natasha Watley Foundation Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative National Association of Women Lawyers Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh, Inc. National Basketball Referees Association California Women's Law Center National Center for Lesbian Rights Chicago Youth Boxing Club Inc National Center for Transgender Equality CivicGeorgia National Organization for Women Clearinghouse on Women's Issues National Women's History Alliance Concussion Legacy Foundation National Women's Law Center Detroit PAL North Salinas High School Excite All Stars Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) EXOS PowerPlay NYC Feminist Majority Foundation Rep GA Institute Inc. Gender Fair Represent GA Action Network Girl Up Rider University Girls in the Game SCGA Junior Golf Foundation Girls Leading Girls Shooting Touch Girls on the Run International Siena College Girls on the Run NYC South Bronx United HOTSHOT Sports Innovation Lab Inspirational Triathlon Racing International, Tennis Central National Junior Tennis Inc. 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