About our Founder, Valerie Still

Valerie Still is married to Robert Lock, and is the mother of Aaron. The family resides in Powell, Ohio.

Valerie grew up in Camden, New Jersey, the ninth of ten children.

Her wide range of accomplishments began with an extraordinary sports career at the University of Kentucky in Lexington as recipient of a Basketball Scholarship.

She lists the following among her achievements:

Assistant Coach, Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Washington Mystics

Member, WNBA Player's Advisory Council (2000)

Player, WNBA Washington Mystics

All-time leading scorer (male and female) in the history of the University of Kentucky--2,763 points

Member of the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame -- inducted 1996

Veteran professional international Basketball Player for the Italian Professional League

Charter Member of the Inaugural American Basketball League for Women

Named two time most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 1997-1998 ABL Championship Series

Member of the All-ABL Team (top ten players in the ABL League)

Member of Women National Basketball Association (WNBA) -- Washington Mystics

Nominated for the Women Sports Foundation 1998 Sportswoman of the Year Award

Experienced television actress and one of Italy's most visible sports/television stars

Host of her own television show in Italy - "Still Basket"

Successful international print model

Professional caliber jazz, pop and concert pianist

Member of the National Society of Arts and Letters

Founder of S.K.I.P. (Valerie Still Kids Improvement Program)

Founder of the Valerie Still Foundation

Avid Music and Art Collector